I dont like posting just pics....They always go best with a story line!
WalkingRock gets a new Pond
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Nice mud hole, I haven't decided if I am going to do one for Vegas this year. Last year when the water didn't absorb into the ground it got a little stinky after poop and pee had been sitting in it for a few hours in the heat. 
I will figure out something..
I will figure out something..
dmarcus said:Nice mud hole, I haven't decided if I am going to do one for Vegas this year. Last year when the water didn't absorb into the ground it got a little stinky after poop and pee had been sitting in it for a few hours in the heat.
I will figure out something..
...another reason I'm thinking about letting it dry out and putting in a concrete bottom
wow with him being that heavy, how do you get him to go where you want him to? How do you lift him? I am gathering ideas now because my largest tort is 35 lbs and the day he gets that big is coming soon. Your pool for him is very nice. Deanna
Zamric said:dmarcus said:Nice mud hole, I haven't decided if I am going to do one for Vegas this year. Last year when the water didn't absorb into the ground it got a little stinky after poop and pee had been sitting in it for a few hours in the heat.
I will figure out something..
...another reason I'm thinking about letting it dry out and putting in a concrete bottom
True, with concrete, you could just spray it out well every couple of days.
dustee35 said:
so far, I have found only 1 way.... and this is it! he had to go down steps and into that truck ytou see in the background.
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I am sure he will love it. Great idea. Had a hard time getting past the shock of having to have an inspector for mud pond. Then I realized you meant Walking Rock, lol. I have just read multiple horro stories from all the "city folks " in the forum talking about getting permission to build a pole barn or rick wall or fence and thought that is what you meant.
hehehehe.... as if the government wasn't enough! WalkingRock is almost as picky!
He is sure to love that. All that dirt and mud, yahoooo!!!
Nice job. Glad the inspector approved. Just wait for those triple digit temps. He won't be avoiding it then.
Lots of rain and an occational tornado here and there but everyone made it thru and the pond is filled to overflowing with fresh rainwater!
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Very cool pond. And WR is a one handsome guy.
I have big plans for my little ones outdoor yard including a very similar pond.
For now I have to settle for building a new indoor table.
I love my little ones, but I am impatiently waiting for them to get big.
I have big plans for my little ones outdoor yard including a very similar pond.
For now I have to settle for building a new indoor table.
I love my little ones, but I am impatiently waiting for them to get big.
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I love your mud pit. You did a great job.
cljohnson said:
I have 2 leopard hatchlings I feel the same way about!
pebblelu said:
Thank you!
cljohnson said:
Oh just you wait... one day you will look down at them and think, Whoa! That is a BIG tortoise...
ALDABRAMAN said:
Yah.... I bet you get to say that ALOT huh! WalkingRock is ONLY 80+ lbs and I already say that...
Well, Stagnation WAS DEFINATLYan Issue! and a nasty one at that!
I let the pit dry out...ish. and I removed the steping stones.
I pat all the sides smooth, but with contuor so he could climb out.
2 bags of this concrete mix (@75# each)
and a couple of broken step stones later and we have a beginning...
It is still wet, but overall depth will be @ 8" when full.
I let the pit dry out...ish
. and I removed the steping stones.
I pat all the sides smooth, but with contuor so he could climb out.
2 bags of this concrete mix (@75# each)
and a couple of broken step stones later and we have a beginning...
It is still wet, but overall depth will be @ 8" when full.
Wow, that was alot of reading!!...lol...I was going to comment that you should line it with concrete to stop the spreading of the mud, and alo easier to clean it out from stagnation.....BUT, you solved it!....I hope WR likes it.....
Great pool. Can't wait to see him in it. Going to steal your idea when mine gets big.
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