Pond Kit

[Benign Vanilla]

Disclaimer: I am anal retentive and like to box, categorize and organize
stuff.

I want to put together a "Pond Kit". I am picturing a small toolbox, with
stuff like a test kit, medicines, etc. Any thoughts?

BV.

[Lee Brouillet]

Make it a large tool box. Or maybe 2 large tool boxes! I keep my meds
inside, as they do better kept at room temperature and dry, versus the
temperature fluctuations in the garage and the humidity. Also, test kits
will give false readings if they're cold. Mark your meds with a purchase
date, so you have an idea of when you bought them. There may or may not be
an expiration date on them, but at least you'll have some idea how long
they've been (hopefully) collecting dust. The idea behind the meds is that
you HAVE them on hand in the event you need them (so you don't panic and
have to wait 3 days to get them), but hope you never need to use them <G>. I
have a reasonably large collection of stuff, probably a lot more than the
"average bear" would keep around. If you want the list, I'll give it to
you; o'wise, I won't bore you with the details.

Lee



"Benign Vanilla" > wrote in message
...
> Disclaimer: I am anal retentive and like to box, categorize and organize
> stuff.
>
> I want to put together a "Pond Kit". I am picturing a small toolbox, with
> stuff like a test kit, medicines, etc. Any thoughts?
>
> BV.
>
>

[BenignVanilla]

"Lee Brouillet" > wrote in message
...
> Make it a large tool box. Or maybe 2 large tool boxes! I keep my meds
> inside, as they do better kept at room temperature and dry, versus the
> temperature fluctuations in the garage and the humidity. Also, test kits
> will give false readings if they're cold. Mark your meds with a purchase
> date, so you have an idea of when you bought them. There may or may not be
> an expiration date on them, but at least you'll have some idea how long
> they've been (hopefully) collecting dust. The idea behind the meds is that
> you HAVE them on hand in the event you need them (so you don't panic and
> have to wait 3 days to get them), but hope you never need to use them <G>.
I
> have a reasonably large collection of stuff, probably a lot more than the
> "average bear" would keep around. If you want the list, I'll give it to
> you; o'wise, I won't bore you with the details.

bore me, please...I know now that I have the proper test kits I'll have some
friends, family calling on me to do some tests for them. I figure I should
put together a kit. I just thought of another addition or two...

Notebook
Pen
Timer for timing tests.

BV,

[John Hines]

"BenignVanilla" > wrote:

>"Lee Brouillet" > wrote in message
...
>> Make it a large tool box. Or maybe 2 large tool boxes! I keep my meds
>> inside, as they do better kept at room temperature and dry, versus the
>> temperature fluctuations in the garage and the humidity. Also, test kits
>> will give false readings if they're cold. Mark your meds with a purchase
>> date, so you have an idea of when you bought them. There may or may not be
>> an expiration date on them, but at least you'll have some idea how long
>> they've been (hopefully) collecting dust. The idea behind the meds is that
>> you HAVE them on hand in the event you need them (so you don't panic and
>> have to wait 3 days to get them), but hope you never need to use them <G>.
>I
>> have a reasonably large collection of stuff, probably a lot more than the
>> "average bear" would keep around. If you want the list, I'll give it to
>> you; o'wise, I won't bore you with the details.
>
>bore me, please...I know now that I have the proper test kits I'll have some
>friends, family calling on me to do some tests for them. I figure I should
>put together a kit. I just thought of another addition or two...

Pack of aspirin, and a mini bottle of your favorite brew.

Fixes headaches of all kinds. <G>

[K30a]

And raccoon face paint, remote video camera setup and paintball gun.

k30a

[Gail Futoran]

Notepad or 3x5 cards, to keep notes on the pond.
I also keep notes in a computer file but I'm more
reliable about writing stuff on the notepad that's
stored with the pond stuff.

Gail

[BenignVanilla]

"Lee Brouillet" > wrote in message
...
<snip>

Uh....uh...


BV.

[Lee Brouillet]

<GBG> That's why I said maybe TWO big toolboxes!

Obviously, this is overkill for the standard ponder. But you don't
understand how *badly* I felt the only time I lost fish, which was mostly
due to inexperience and ignorance (i.e., completely preventable). I never
want that to happen again, not if there's anything I can possibly do to
prevent it. I *sincerely* hope I never need the stuff, and if I have to
throw it out because it's outdated and never used, that's good! It means
I've learned something.

By the same token, with the way MY luck runs, they'd break with something on
Friday, which means I couldn't order anything until Monday, which means I'd
get it on Tuesday (if I overnighted it!), which means they'd probably be
dead. This way they stand a chance, and I can sleep easier.

I know . . . I'm over-reacting (long sigh . . .)

Lee

"BenignVanilla" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Lee Brouillet" > wrote in message
> ...
> <snip>
>
> Uh....uh...
>
>
> BV.
>
>

[mad]

AND, keep a lock on the meds box, especially if there are kids around...
mad

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> From: "Lee Brouillet" >
> Newsgroups: rec.ponds
> Date: 1 Aug 2003 09:36:17 -0500
> Subject: Re: Pond Kit
>
> Make it a large tool box. Or maybe 2 large tool boxes! I keep my meds
> inside, as they do better kept at room temperature and dry, versus the
> temperature fluctuations in the garage and the humidity. Also, test kits
> will give false readings if they're cold. Mark your meds with a purchase
> date, so you have an idea of when you bought them. There may or may not be
> an expiration date on them, but at least you'll have some idea how long
> they've been (hopefully) collecting dust. The idea behind the meds is that
> you HAVE them on hand in the event you need them (so you don't panic and
> have to wait 3 days to get them), but hope you never need to use them <G>. I
> have a reasonably large collection of stuff, probably a lot more than the
> "average bear" would keep around. If you want the list, I'll give it to
> you; o'wise, I won't bore you with the details.
>
> Lee
>
>
>
> "Benign Vanilla" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Disclaimer: I am anal retentive and like to box, categorize and organize
>> stuff.
>>
>> I want to put together a "Pond Kit". I am picturing a small toolbox, with
>> stuff like a test kit, medicines, etc. Any thoughts?
>>
>> BV.
>>
>>
>
>



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