Bitjumper's Amazing Swimming Pool to Pond Conversion

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the transformation of a swimming pool into a pond by a user named bitjumper. Participants share their thoughts on the aesthetics and functionality of ponds compared to pools, express admiration for bitjumper's work, and discuss personal preferences regarding pond features.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express admiration for bitjumper's pond conversion, noting its beauty and the appeal of having a tranquil retreat.
  • One participant questions whether bitjumper's pond contains real koi fish.
  • Others express a preference for swimming pools over ponds, indicating a divide in opinion on the ideal backyard feature.
  • Several participants mention personal aspirations to create their own ponds, with specific desires for features like cattails or the ability to freeze for ice skating.
  • There are playful comments about the safety of the forum and a light-hearted tone regarding the discussion of bitjumper's work.
  • Bitjumper himself joins the conversation, providing links to images of his pond and acknowledging the discussion about him.
  • Some participants compliment the pond and suggest that it is a significant improvement over a traditional pool.
  • One participant humorously suggests that another user, peyto, has done better work, indicating a friendly competition in the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of admiration for the pond and preference for pools, indicating that there is no consensus on which is superior. Some participants appreciate the pond's aesthetics while others prefer the functionality of a swimming pool.

Contextual Notes

Participants' preferences for ponds versus pools are influenced by personal experiences and aspirations, and the discussion includes various subjective opinions without definitive conclusions.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in landscaping, garden design, or those contemplating similar backyard transformations may find this discussion relevant.

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Well, my friend bitjumper has an article about him In Better Homes and Gardens about a conversion he did from a plain old swimming pool to a beautiful pond. (Yeah he's the one that invited me to Germany )

Anyway, what he did was truly gutsy and turned out beautifully. Here are a couple of pictures from the article. This is where his swimming pool used to be.

http://img127.imageshack.us/img127/6039/title2page9un.jpg

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I love his ponds. Does he have real koi swimming in them?

If I made my own pond I would have to have some cattails surrounding it.:approve:
 
I'd much rather have the pool.

- Warren
 
Math Is Hard said:
I love his ponds. Does he have real koi swimming in them?
Yes, he does.

If I made my own pond I would have to have some cattails surrounding it.:approve:
Oh cattails would be good. There are cattails up and down my street along the runoffs and the ponds.
 
Very nice! :-p I like ponds, and the plants and flowers.
 
Maybe a pond that you can swim in would be better.
 
TheStatutoryApe said:
Maybe a pond that you can swim in would be better.
We have a pool, and a pond. The pond would be good for you.

Sorry, I couldn't resist. One of my favorite movies :smile:
 
that looks gorgeous. bitjumper was that friend you brought on here? its familiar..

thats really awesome though. i love ponds. when i grow up... man, I'm such a little kid aren't i? but when i grow up, i want one in our yard. probably a bit bigger, and one that can freeze over in winter to ice skate on. that'd be fun!
 
Gale said:
that looks gorgeous. bitjumper was that friend you brought on here? its familiar..
I introduced him and tribdog was mean to him.

thats really awesome though. i love ponds. when i grow up... man, I'm such a little kid aren't i? but when i grow up, i want one in our yard. probably a bit bigger, and one that can freeze over in winter to ice skate on. that'd be fun!
Me too.
 
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Bitjumper, come back! :cry: We muzzled Tribdog. It's safe now, I swear!
 
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I'm here, I'm here. I just happened to find this thread on Google. And what do you know? You're all talking about me.

Here's my pond (3 places to look)

www.kilk.com/pond[/URL]
[PLAIN]www.kilk.com/erik/gallery/outdoors/bhg/[/URL]
[PLAIN]www.kilk.com/erik/gallery/outdoors/pond05/[/URL]

Bitjumper
 
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Sweeeeet. :biggrin:
 
  • #13
Very cool garden and pond. :cool:

Welcome back bitjumper.
 
  • #14
Oh I just love that pond!
 
  • #15
It's gorgeous! What a way to transform a backyard into a tranquil retreat! (Though, I'm in agreement with those who would have voted to have a pond you could still swim in.)
 
  • #16
How big is Bitjumper? and is he coming to England any time soon?
 
  • #17
Great looking pond, nice job!
 
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mattmns said:
Great looking pond, nice job!

Well peyto did better, may be we should give a star for trying :smile:
 

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