Clean up.

Spent a couple hours getting the big pond up and running. Had to dig out the skimmer to hook up the pump. Then add water, of all things, to keep the skimmer full enough to keep running. I want to get the pond thawed, running the water will be the best way to do it. I think the real cold temperatures are over for the winter of 2009. One more week and it'll be March. I also had to knock the snow off the overhang to the ice doesn't rip off the gutter. It already has damaged two gutters that I'll have to fix in the Spring. Ugh. Maybe next week I'll start up the big pump that runs the waterfall..

Snowapolis

Today we got 24" of snow, and it's still coming down. I will have to check the greenhouses and make sure they are okay. The good news is, I always put center supports inside for just such an occasion. So it should be fine. The fish are all snug under the ice, so they don't even realize it's happening. It might be darker under the ice now, but they don't care. I love the snow, but can't wait for Spring to arrive!