Friday, July 07, 2006
A lady is coming today to take away my fishes. So I will be outside taking my pond down.

I'm sad. I dug that blasted pond. It's deep too. And many of those fish were born here. They each have their own habits. The two peach ones always swim together. The big one.....

Ok. I know. Ya don't get attached to fish. Don't even bother to say it. The words are wasted on me. I get attached to everything. I'm a sap.

But, happily, I'll most likely be over it by tomorrow. I have very short down times.

If you're wondering why the pond has to go, it's because you can't hardly keep a pond in the woods. Too many critters and trees. Plus it's dividing the two sides of our yard. So, it has to go. sigh.
 
posted by Crabby at 8:46 AM |


14 Comments:


At 7/07/2006 9:09 AM, Blogger barman

Boy this must make it the year of the drought. That is two major water features going away in one year.

Hey, is the lady taking the fish in the tree with her too? Why is it when I think of your fish in the tree I think of a Cat in the Hat book?

So do you have any pond pictures so people can see what you are getting rid of?

 

At 7/07/2006 11:51 AM, Blogger Pat & Reg

Bye bye fishies. that's too bad. Ponds are so calming. I would need a whole ocean here in Hollywood to make some calm.

 

At 7/07/2006 12:09 PM, Blogger MilkMaid

We'd expect nothing less than this, from the girl that cries over the Thanksgiving turkey carcass.

 

At 7/07/2006 1:05 PM, Blogger Crabby

Barman, are you kiddin me? The tree fish are vulture snacks. Those ugly boobs come down just a few hours after I have my net accidents. Icky lookin boogers! Did you know vultures are bald-headed?

PS. I do have pics. Even of me digging it. I'll post them.

Tina, naw. I give up. I'll just get a fountain. LOL! My neighbor has a beautiful pond that's just for plants. Very nice. But you know me. I'm an accident waiting to happen.

Reg, they are calming. I'm gonna get some kind of fountain to replace it. It'll be easier.

Milky, I can't believe you don't! It's sooo pitiful what we do to those turkeys. How sad! Just think if it was you on that platter or, one or your friends. Like .... say .... me. What if folks were makin a wish on my pelvis? Ever think of that?

 

At 7/07/2006 1:22 PM, Blogger barman

Pass me a breast ... I like white meat.

Maybe you can do tofu turkey for Thanksgiving instead.

 

At 7/07/2006 3:18 PM, Blogger jamwall

i once had a pond filled with fish.

actually, they were gorton's fish fillets. they were well-behaved, docile and required no feeding.

trust the gordon's fisherman!

 

At 7/07/2006 5:34 PM, Blogger Crabby

Ok. Barman! Jam! To your rooms! Right now!

Men!

 

At 7/07/2006 6:16 PM, Blogger barman

Yes Maam ... hangs head low on way to room.

 

At 7/07/2006 8:04 PM, Blogger Rainypete

I Used to hab\ve a pond too. I had to get rid of it because the fish kept talking about me. Sure I never heard them, but evertime I peeked in I could tell they were whispering 'cause I could see their mouths moving.

 

At 7/07/2006 8:13 PM, Blogger Prash

That is so sad..anyways, get attached to me..I won't leave you, like those fishes do. *smile*

 

At 7/08/2006 3:32 AM, Blogger Suze

Crabby, were they ornamental fishies or edible fishies? :)

 

At 7/08/2006 12:31 PM, Blogger Spoony Quine

` One time, a friend of mine had a giant fishy in her pond.... it ate a duck!!

 

At 7/08/2006 1:04 PM, Blogger Crabby

Barman? BARMAN! Damned if he didn't go in his room and leave through the window......again!

rainyPete, GASP! My fish were constantly moving their mouths. I KNEW something was amiss! Every time I approached the pond they'd take off for the deep end.

Prash, I am attached to you, my friend. I happen to think you're a good guy.

seequin, for real???? What kind of fish was it? We used to have fish that ate hamburger and other fishes. It was called an Oscar and it got HUGE! When he started jumping to try and get my fingers with the hamburger, that's when I told Jake his fish had to go. LOL!