Small pond or big puddle !

VERY NICE.

What an Amazing Birthday Present Rose, how you and your neighbour managed to pull it off is even more Amazing lol. It looks Brilliant, well done..

i've been thinking about a minipond, not got any further than thinking, but this has inspired me to start again, thanks, and habby birthday OH!

Rose I absolutely love it and would have loved to have seen Rick's face, you did well especially doing the work without his knowledge, thank goodness for snooker, lol and for neighbours and their garages, I'm really pleased to hear you now have a good friendly neighbour, it makes all the difference doesn't it..
Your garden is grand, I do like the little man sitting near the pond, I hope he wasn't the cause of you nearly falling in, actually it sounds as though you had a fun time doing it..... Belated Birthday Greetings to Rick....

It's really nice ... and what a lovely surprise for your husband on his birthday :o)
I like the statue of the little man ...
It's nice to have good neighbours too.

That's lovely and as has been said, it's nice to have such good helpful neighbours.
Is there room on the bench for your OH to sit too :)
Wish him a belated Happy Birthday!

Thank you Kokkinotra. You see I can spell this after all ! Hahaa!
Thanks Daisy, You can't imagine how many sleepless nights I had planning and worrying about this ! I half expected my friend Pat to come walking down the drive carrying the pond as Rick came out the bedroom !
Thanks Fran. Go for it ! If you know where it can go and you know how to do it, then don't think about it any more...do it !
Thanks Sue. I can honestly say, I have never laughed so much ! I've had the little man since I was 40, a birthday present. No...he wasn't the reason ! I thought I could be clever in moving the little slabs about by stretching over instead of constantly running around it. I was so worried incase Rick looked out the window as it faced the pond ! We kept ducking behind the large Spirea and if we heard a door go, then we raced into the garage and shut the door ! Hahaa!
I'll pass on the birthday greetings. Thank you.

Thanks Hywel. Its lovely living where we are now after the other place. Every one here have been very friendly and helpful.
Thanks Scottish. There isn't room for Rick, but I did consider getting the little man a fishing rod ! lol Mind you, he would be waiting a long time as its just going to be a wild life pond. Unfortunately its too small for fish as its not very deep and Rick said they would boil in the summer and freeze in the winter.

What are you like,Rose? I have this vision in my mind,of you and your lovely neighbour trying to keep quiet,whilst doing all this..:o) I really can't believe you managed ,without Rick coming to see where you were ! Did you plan it for snooker night ? :o) Well,my dear,it is a credit to you,and so glad Rick loves it too..plese wish him a belated Happy Birthday,from Russell and I..xx

That's a cracking story! I can't believe you managed to do all that without attracting his attention....snooker comes in handy eh? What a lovely job you've done, and you are quite right. A small pond works fine I a raised bed! Thank you for proving that Rose! I could just imagine you both trying to suppress your laughter as you nearly went A over T into the pond!

that's lovely and I'm sure he will enjoy watching the wildlife move in.

Brilliant ! Well done, it looks really nice there.

Absolutely brilliant - the story had me giggling, I can just imagine you two working through this trying not to laugh out loud. You are a star Rose, well done and belated birthday wishes to Rick from me. It looks really pretty and I love your little old man watching over your hard work. Great job well done!! Certainly was the best move you made - great to have nice neighbours at last. :O)

Hello again Sandra, no...I didn't have a clue snooker was on ! Obviously someone up there was looking out for me ! Hahaa! Rick said thank you for the birthday wishes. When are you coming over this way again ? xx
Thanks Karen. I was unsure at first, but it does look right, doesn't it!
Thank you Seaburn girl and Cinderella. Its amazing how soon the wild life does move in !
Thanks Barbara. I was laughing that much, I needed the loo ! Hahaa! It certainly was the best move and to have one good neighbour is great, but to have a street full of them is fantastic ! What a change after all those horrible people who surrounded us on the allotment cottage !

I've seen some gorgueous miniature water-lilies online, and wanted to try them in my own mini-pond - even if that was a plastic bowl sunk into the earth - or one of those floating fountains, or both!

I'm not sure if we are coming over or not this year,Rose..a lot going on just now..I will PM you later :o)

Rose that was such a lovely idea of yours and it is such a success. It is the perfect size for your little statue and he looks very contented with his new surroundings!

Don't forget Fran, that you will need oxygenating plants as well ! Best of luck !
Ok Sandra, I will look out for your letter.
Hello Chris and how was your holiday ? That little man has been waiting for a suitable spot for years ! Hahaa!

That's lovely, Rose! What a thoughtful present - your OH must have been delighted. I can just picture you and your friend trying to suppress any sounds, and laughing your socks off!

Thanks Mel. It was funny, but so nerve racking as we thought he was going to appear any minute and catch us !

thats awesome!!! well done you and your neighbour, i wish you were my wife ha ha, id love a gift like that, its lovely and will be for years to come x

Rose, I loved the holiday and as soon as I get used to our new computer I will be in touch! This is on John's I-pad.

Thanks Andrea for your lovely comment.
Hello Chris . I'm pleased you enjoyed it and how soon will it be before the next one ! Hahaa! I'll look out for your letter !

I've been very busy so missed this Rose. You did do well. Happy belated birthday to your OH. The best thing is knowing you now have a treasure in new neighbour and friend.

just saw this, Rose...thanks for taking the time to post...i've been toying with this same idea...think i'll start saving up for a new raised bed in my courtyard..the bankroll is depleted for now, but it's fun to have future plans..i also have athritis, and find the raised beds the best solution...have added to my favourites...

Your welcome Odaatpat ! Thats the one good thing about being on goy, there are always ideas to pick up from other gardeners ! Thank you for adding it to your favourites. I hope you get your raised bed in the not too distant future !