The 1 1/4 acre pond is close to what is now Julie's house.
It can be seen from each south facing window and provides a wonderful view.
Often on the south side of the pond, dogs and their owners can be seen practicing the sport of dog agility.
When there are not dogs or people, you still may find agility equipment waiting patiently for someone to come and play.
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2004 Big Pond with agility equipment beyond |
POND CONSTRUCTION
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Corduroy road for digging drainage ditch |
Drainage ditch |
The cleared pond site |
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Removing the rich, black, topsoil |
Julie & Heather |
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Dad pumping the pond. |
Dozer brings gravel to excavator which lifts it out of pond site. |
A deeper section will provide cooler water for fish. |
Digging is done. Smoothing the sides. |
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Pond construction is done, and it is filling. Beach area is on the upper left, pond outlet visible near back left. |
1985 aerial view |
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Dick riding the bed spring as part of the landscaping process. |
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View from the barn's cupola - a few years late |
Chase Road on the left. At the top can be seen Julie's house, barn, and arena. |
Winter view of the pond. In the foreground are two baby apple trees, produced by sprouts from its recently removed parent. |