Pond Ponder Gifts

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

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?'

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

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

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

"It's a beautiful world out there, just waiting to be discovered. Well, discovered by one of you, the rest will almost certainly die."

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

Mother Duck.

Beginning Yarder.

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..."

"If He didn't want us to eat it, why'd He wrap the whole thing in bacon?"

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

Ducks look alarmed at 'No Swimming' sign.

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

Six frogs leap off their lily pads.

Painter removes 'wet paint' sign from park bench and replaces it with a 'dry paint' sign.

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

'I can't shake off this feeling we're being watched.'

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

Sooners! Opening day of fishing.

Vernal Pond: Here today. . . gone tomorrow.

'My ultimate ambition is a large pond.'

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

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

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

Tortoise Goes For A Swim

"Ha! You mean you've only caught one fish all day?!"

An occassional clean out should prevent unpleasant smells.

'Get down from there!'