A pond-related note from Roy

In e-conversation with Roy and Michelle about our developing pond-comparison story, Roy writes:

"I sit and work by some portes-fenetres and spend quite some time each day looking out the window which gives out to a pond (une mare - about 10 meters away)......The pond is a 'fire' pond. These are situated close to rural/remote houses as a water source in case of fire. But a pond by any other name....it's made us determined to prioritise a similar feature in our new 'garden'. We're keen to hear your 'pond' stories as it develops... Watch this/that space.Right I'm getting kicked off the computer, so that's me done for now."

Roy also sent some lovely photos of wildilfe in their current French garden. I'll post a sample on the site later today.