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Launching my website!

14 years ago

Hey everybody...

This is a quick announcement to say website (http://allynn.org/pond/) is now, officially, LIVE!

The site is all about the construction and maintenance of my pond (finished July 4, 2009!) and the surrounding gardens. I hope to be adding new (and archival) material often. I have hundreds of photos and hours of video to go through! Please visit and come back often!

I've been adding it to the link when I reply to posts and I know I've had lots of hits (thanks). I'd like to encourage people to leave comments (if you have any). You don't have to leave contact information if you don't want to. I'd just like to hear what you have to say.

Everyone on this forum has been so helpful to me over the 5 years it's taken to build my pond. I love to come here and read everyone's posts!

Allynn (aka - BasilBird)

Here is a link that might be useful: My Website

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Comments (3)

horton
14 years ago
Allynn, very nice web site and your pond is beautiful.
The rocks and their placement i9n the pond looks so natural.
Well done all around
"Horton"
hardin
14 years ago
Great job. I love how you used the massive rocks to your advantage. Ponding is an evolution that never ends. Enjoy all you have done.
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hawkiefriend
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I love the rock islands too.

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