Wasn't there a water shortage in your area this year? At least the pits are a source of water storage you can use if the water police get going. Just a real pain to dip out. Ranchmama Okie zone 7a ******************** ----- Original Message ----- From: <pennyx1@juno.com> > George, you ain't far wrong with Jimmie trying to shovel water > since we had no snow -- we have had three pits in the back yard > where last year Jim had been digging, and they remain filled with > water no matter what we do...