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11/15/04. The gazebo is done and the pond will go here.
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11/15/04. Excavation has begun.
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11/15/04. First obstruction met.
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11/15/04. And yet another.
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11/15/04. First rock is out.
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11/15/04. This one's not going to be so easy.
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11/15/04. After much work, it's finally free!
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11/15/04. Now, to get it out of here.
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11/15/04. This sucker is HEAVY!
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11/15/04. Ingenuity wins the day...
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11/15/04. ...and it's OUT!
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11/15/04. But it left a big hole to fill.
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11/15/04. Basic depth...
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11/15/04. ...and size have been determined.
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11/16/04. I have no idea how this is going to work--I hope they do!
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11/16/04. These blocks will be the foundation for the only plant shelf.
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11/16/04. The blocks were covered with soil, which was packed down, to pad the sharp edges and give it a more natural look.
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11/16/04. This is the skimmer...
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11/16/04. ...and this is where it's going to go.
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11/16/04. Hole prepped for the skimmer...
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11/16/04. ...and skimmer put in place.
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11/16/04. Starting the streambed.
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11/16/04. Digging and forming the "creeks".
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11/16/04. Lots of activity.
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11/16/04. Stream coming along.
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11/16/04. Stream base done.
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11/16/04. Upper waterfall tub. This will also contain a filter.
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11/16/04. Ready to connect the tub to the hose that will be connected to the pump.
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11/16/04. Hose connected.
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11/16/04. Tub in place.
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11/16/04. Trench that will carry hose beside the stream, under the gazebo, and around to the pump in the skimmer.
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11/16/04. Time to put the pond liner in. First, a layer of roofing paper.
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11/16/04. Liner unrolled and spread out in the sun to warm up a bit.
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11/16/04. Liner placed in streambed.
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11/16/04. View from above.
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11/16/04. One end of the pond lined. See the shelf?
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11/16/04. Other end with liner in place.
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11/29/04. After 2 weeks of rainy weather, work resumes.
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11/29/04. Putting rocks in place.
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11/29/04. Pebbles scattered on the bottom for a more "natural" look.
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11/30/04. The rockwork is really coming along well now.
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11/30/04. Rocks placed around skimmer.
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11/30/04. So *this* is how they do that!
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11/30/04. Actually pretty artful.
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12/1/04. All of the rocks in place.
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12/1/04. Filling the pond.
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12/2/04. This cool foam in a spray can is now used to fill holes and glue the liner to fall rocks.
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12/2/04. Here's the pipe that carries the water from the skimmer and pump up to the waterfall tub.
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12/2/04. Wiring for the landscape lighting.
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12/3/04. Landscaping done--a view from the top.
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12/3/04. And one from the bottom, just before the pump was turned on. Eventually, the mulched areas will be covered with ground cover, leaves, etc., and won't be so noticable.
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12/3/04. Closer look.
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12/3/04. The moment we've been waiting for. Want to see it in action with sound? Click here.
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12/3/04. Here it is at night with flash.
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12/3/04. Closer view.
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12/3/04. Without flash.
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12/7/04. Water is clearing up nicely.
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12/14/04. Footbridge lights with flash...
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12/14/04. ...and without flash.
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12/20/04. A cold snap resulted in a frozen stream.
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12/20/04. Another view.
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12/20/04. Frozen waterfall.
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12/20/04. The whole thing.
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