Pond Architect Gifts

"That's brilliant Mr Beaver: These wooden platforms are a lot more durable than lilypads..."

Wildlife

'You must be Jim's new gardener. I'm his neighbour, Gerald. Had any luck with the Petunias this year? Aren't those Jim's feet sticking out of the ornamental pond?'

Fisherman Evolution: They have evolved over the years with three distinct species...the largest of these is the coarse fisherman.

"Where's all your fish?" "I never should have bought 'coy' fish."

Water Gardening: One thing is certain - you will find the peace and tranquility of water an almost irresistible attraction.

Frog to other frog: 'Hey, nice pad.'

'Thanks, we really appreciate this. Yeah, the middle button. Don't worry, it's auto-focus - just aim and shoot.'

But there are other pleasures still for the fisherman's delight....for nature is everywhere about him.

"This blood knot ought to be re-named the blood, sweat and tears knot."

Business Duck

"I can't wait to start growing limbs so that I can use a tablet..."

'My horoscope said I was going to make someone happy today.'

"Is it me, or would a dung beetle taste really good right now?"

'I'll say this for you young Thoreu - he certainly does make good use of his pond.'

Six frogs leap off their lily pads.

'It's a long and narrow home: A perfect fit for you Mr Eel...'

Ducks look alarmed at 'No Swimming' sign.

Ricochet

'Its that final touch that makes it seem just like a natural pond.'

Sooners! Opening day of fishing.

"She thought he was a good listener. Turns out he was a decoy."

Vernal Pond: Here today. . . gone tomorrow.

"Well, I'll be darned. It does come with its own creature."

Water Gardening: And you will find yourself thinking over many garden problems at the waterside.

'It's so embarrassing. My mother had my tadpole tail bronzed!'

'My ultimate ambition is a large pond.'

"Why don't you paint a picture – it'll last longer."

'We're not shouting, children, we just want to know where you buried Granddad.'

Participants in the Poetry Writing Workshop imagine that they are imaginary persons in a situation of their own imagination.

"OK, who's the joker?"

Tortoise Goes For A Swim

'You know why they call you an old coot, because you are an old coot.'

'Get down from there!'

Peter's Natural Principal: 'I'm way over my head in this pond!'