Under Cover Operation

It would appear that we're now enjoying our typical British summer time weather, so we've been making further progress with our new pond build between torrential downpours. Until that is the under cover operation was initiated.

No it's not some new crack down on the tabloids or anything to do with the police for that matter (although some might say Police Squad is more apt). No simply the fact that we've erected a cover over the pond so that no matter what the heavens throw at us, the glassing of the pond can be completed as scheduled. What's more, not only have we managed to cover over the pond area, but the majority of the area where the pond is sited.

Under Cover Operation

Because the majority of the area is now covered, we've been able to carry on working and titivating around the pond even when it's been absolutely throwing down. We've had to dodge the odd shower when the water's run off the top but apart from that we've managed to stay out of the wet. This has meant that we've been able to make further progress as and when it's suited us, rather then having to wait for dry spells which seem to be few and far between at present. For example we were able to complete the blockwork for the filter house area yesterday despite frequent and heavy showers throughout the day.

The blockwork's been completed by Gaz again, a local builder who was on site first thing again. He's so reliable you really could set your watch by him, and he does a great job at the same time. He's definitely been an asset on this build.

We've also managed to remove the "peaks" from the concrete that forms the pond floor so that it's a lot smoother ready for the application of the fibreglass. This work is scheduled for a week on Tuesday and we're very much looking forward to meeting Matt & Lucy from GRP Lining Services who'll be completing this work for us. In the meantime we'll be continuing with our under cover operation.