Finished our pond build

cyclonebri1

EpsomOldie wrote: »

How daft - have you looked at the blog and the posts upthread? They did it almost all on their own, over three years, (fre)recycling loads as well as (look away now Cyclonebri1) spending money.

In any case, I don't think 'money' when I look at what they've done. Instead it reeks of imagination, planning, patience, perseverence, meticulousness, high standards, creativity, elegance and lots of hard work...none of which need cost a penny and some of which are priceless. Money doesn't equal a good result - just look around!




I don't understand this. Enjoy your fish.

Please don't call me daft chap, it offends.

Lets put this in perspective.
You seem to know the history of this series of threads as I now assume it to be?

I don't, I come into the thread without any previous, and see someone bragging of something they have spent loads of money on.

Rewind and try it again.


"I don't understand this. Enjoy your fish.[/QUOTE]"

Neither do I.


The topic is in the wrong forum in my view, and simply doesn't ask for or offer help. That is why I posted. If it was the successful termination of a money saving project then :T:T:T, but how do I as a incomer/newcomer know that. Should have been kept within the same thread.

Mallotum_X

phoebe1989seb wrote: »

I think it looks fantastic and whilst we are not pond/koi people (we did have both at our last house but these were inherited from the PO) we both adore abundant foliage and unusual planting, as well as interesting spaces - which you have here Well done!

It was an amazing achievement - and good for you to save money by tackling things yourselves/buying on eBay/in sales We are all entitled to indulge our hobbies/interests and if they are expensive but cash can be saved by a bit of DIY/judicious purchasing, then go for it I say.

Personally we have a hot tub - yes, I know, most will assume we are either swingers or chavs with no taste, but neither applies, I'm afraid - and whilst it isn't cheap to run, DH and I feel we deserve this little luxury!

We both work hard, doing most of our property renovations ourselves and have had some tough times over the last few years, most recently having had to contend with three parents suffering from Dementia......relaxing in the HT with a glass of vino is our little bit of *us time* in amongst the mayhem of our everyday life

Thanks The Hot tub sounds great, we have no room now though!:rotfl: