Thursday, May 10, 2007

David and Goliath are back!

For years I had been wanting a garden pond for our yard. Then in spring of 2001, our youngest daughter and her husband gave us the pond for mothers day, fathers day and a anniversary gift. We had to do the digging and placing but it certainly has been a joy. The red cistern pump was one we had in our ND farm house when I was a young girl. The only source of water besides a couple of out door pumps(wells). My husband is very handy and set this up to aerate the water for the fish. Today we brought our 2 fish back from my youngest daughters first grade class room where they live and stay in a aquarium all winter. You can see why they are named David and Goliath, because of their size difference. Of coarse the large golden spotted fish is Goliath. They are about 5 yrs old and the school/garden pool arrangement seems to work out well for everyone. I'd like to thank the Zion 1st grade for taking such good care of David and Goliath.


1 comment:

The Hen (Charity) said...

But what about the snakes? do they know your fish are back? This year David and Goliath might be to big for them. I like that way that you angeled the pond. It is a very cute corner of your yard.