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I have a plastic fishpond which has not been cleaned for a long time. It is one of those jobs that does not inspire feelings of joy and anticipation.. So I go stuck in. Ancient clothes were put on and buckets and buckets of water removed. Sludge everywhere. Managed to get the fish out and had a go at getting it cleaned out and a bit more level.

The right hand side was sticking up slightly so I had go at digging it out a bit. All seemed to be looking good so back in the hole the pond liner went and I filled it up . The deep part filled very nicely and looked quite level.

More water went in and sure enough the shallow ledge on the left hand side is sticking up a bit , not badly but just enough to be annoying. and it is now getting hot. Aaaargh. When I was young I would have ripped it all out and started again and stuff the temperature.

I am told that with age comes wisdom. So I popped the fish back in , had a coffee and lovely big prawn salad with beetroot, hummus, mixed salad, some a table spoon of mixed nut and sultana salad, celery, spring onions, seafood sauce.

Today I will enjoy the sun and go for a walk before it gets hot. When the weather cools down I will have another go at the pond - it's all part of life's rich pattern.

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You've arrived at the right philosophy lanc2! Chasing after perfection to the detriment of your happiness is crazy. Tomorrow (or the day after) is another day, when it may be cooler and you'll feel like giving it another go. Meantime, relax and enjoy life! 😊👍

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You could have saved me some of your salad

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