On 21 Jan 2004 06:38:16 -0800
(Dave) wrote:

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Hi neighbor, yeah a liner is probably a good idea. We have some sticky
clay here that would probably hold water but not as well as plastic
and I don't want to have to haul more water just for the fun of it.
Not sure what contour I should try for or what I should plant around
it.

In your position I think I'd get an experimental piece of heavy tarp or
a discarded pool liner to use. Dig, pile, shape, trim pre-liner as you
like it. After it's just like you want, tear it all back out (leave the
hole). You now have a template to use on your 'real' liner and have
done all the nasty work without having to risk harm to the 'real' thing.
It will also help to gauge the amount of runoff you actually get. I've
been/very/ surprised at how much water runs down my little valley.

Cybe R. Wizard
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