Will do John. Look for it sometime this weekend.
Charlie
On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 8:10 AM, John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Yes, if it's not too much trouble, send the picture. Our pond is
> man-made too. the largest preformed plastic liner we could find, around
> 300 gallons. Thank you for the suggestion. We were looking for a way to
> avoid using the hardware cloth (which, for those those who don't know,
> is very coarse metal screening and an eyesore).
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>
> Charles Geilfuss wrote:
> > John,
> > One of my neighbors has an elaborate outdoor fish pond that was
> initially
> > hunted by a Great Blue Heron. His solution was (no not a shotgun) to run
> > parallel strands of fine monofilament fishing line spaced about a foot
> > apart. It doesn't entangle the herons but they *really* dislike it and
> leave
> > his fish alone. From a few feet away the line is nearly invisible and
> > doesn't spoil the view. If you like I'd be happy to photograph and e-mail
> to
> > you.
> >
> > Charlie
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 8:31 AM, John Hermanson <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Crocus bulbs multiply if they survive. Squirrels don't like certain
> >> varieties, they must smell different. When we plant new bulbs we cover
> >> the area with chicken wire for the winter, then uncover in spring. Just
> >> took the "hardware cloth " off the pond, hoping the Blue Heron won't
> >> show up.
> >> ___________________________________
> >> John Hermanson | CPS, Inc.
> >> 21 South Ln., Huntington NY 11743
> >> 631-424-2121 | www.zuiko.com
> >> Olympus OM Service since 1977
> >> Gallery: www.zuiko.com/album/index.html
> >>
> >>
> >> Jim Nichols wrote:
> >>> Thanks, John. We have only one or two bulbs left after many years. We
> >>> suspect the hungry squirrels dined on the bulbs.
> >>>
> >>> Jim Nichols
> >>> Tullahoma, TN USA
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "John Hermanson" <omtech1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>> Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 8:05 AM
> >>> Subject: Re: [OM] Sign of Spring
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> We love the crocus! Nice picture, but many people are not moved by
> >>>> flowers any more. 24 years ago, I planted purple crocus bulbs at the
> >>>> edge of our lawn next to the front steps. They came up a week ago. A
> >>>> few dots of color to mark the end of winter.
> >>>> ___________________________________
> >>>> John Hermanson | CPS, Inc.
> >>>> 21 South Ln., Huntington NY 11743
> >>>> 631-424-2121 | www.zuiko.com
> >>>> Olympus OM Service since 1977
> >>>> Gallery: www.zuiko.com/album/index.html
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Jim Nichols wrote:
> >>>>> This photo, not made with my Olympus gear, received a cool reception
> on
> >>>>> another list. I still like it. Please give me your opinion.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Crocus+2.jpg.html
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Thanks,
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Jim Nichols
> >>>>> Tullahoma, TN USA
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