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POND UPDATE

September 12, 2008

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The pond is gradually filling up. As of today its about 6-7 feet in the far end, the shallow end is about 1-2 feet deep.

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Isabella Ann Leischer

She is here and she is beautiful. It was a long night and they are all a little tired today.

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