About Us
I dug my own pond in the summer of 2000, with a shovel and a lot of determination. The pond
measures 24' x 18' x 3' deep, and it has a 5' tall waterfall. It took me three months to dig the entire
pond, by hand, and have it up and running and ready for fish. (Suffice it to say, I will NEVER dig a
pond that big by hand again!) There have been several changes to the design of and experimentation.
One of the first things that I learned is that and experimentation. One of the first things that I learned
is that Pond People, by and large, are good people. I mean REALLY good people. They are willing to
share their experiences with you, both good and bad, are often generous beyond reason, you, both
good and bad, are often generous beyond reason, always have a kind word to say about your pond,
and are happy to help you solve whatever problems or questions you might run across. My hope is
that my work measures up to the high standards they have set.
measures 24' x 18' x 3' deep, and it has a 5' tall waterfall. It took me three months to dig the entire
pond, by hand, and have it up and running and ready for fish. (Suffice it to say, I will NEVER dig a
pond that big by hand again!) There have been several changes to the design of and experimentation.
One of the first things that I learned is that and experimentation. One of the first things that I learned
is that Pond People, by and large, are good people. I mean REALLY good people. They are willing to
share their experiences with you, both good and bad, are often generous beyond reason, you, both
good and bad, are often generous beyond reason, always have a kind word to say about your pond,
and are happy to help you solve whatever problems or questions you might run across. My hope is
that my work measures up to the high standards they have set.
The American Dream - Passion for Ponds, Inc. was conceived and founded in the fall of 2001, just after the attacks on the World
Trade Center and the Pentagon. In a sense, a defiant act in the face of the threat of terrorism that gripped our nation - a woman,
starting her own business, in a free, democratic society - economy and Al-Qaeda be damned.
We all have a pond of our own, so we are very particular about the ponds we install because we already know through our own
experience what works and what doesn't. Although the work is often dirty and back-breaking, each of us loves working on, in and
around ponds.
Our goal is to share the joys of owning a pond or water garden, and to make the experience a success for our clients. We strive to
exceed our clients' expectations, and hope that you find the pages of this web site informative, interesting, and maybe even a little
bit inspirational.
Trade Center and the Pentagon. In a sense, a defiant act in the face of the threat of terrorism that gripped our nation - a woman,
starting her own business, in a free, democratic society - economy and Al-Qaeda be damned.
We all have a pond of our own, so we are very particular about the ponds we install because we already know through our own
experience what works and what doesn't. Although the work is often dirty and back-breaking, each of us loves working on, in and
around ponds.
Our goal is to share the joys of owning a pond or water garden, and to make the experience a success for our clients. We strive to
exceed our clients' expectations, and hope that you find the pages of this web site informative, interesting, and maybe even a little
bit inspirational.
About Me
You can do anything you want to with your life . . .
except change someone else.
Frieda McArdell
except change someone else.
Frieda McArdell
309-310-5098
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| About Sue |
Sue loves fancy goldfish, and when I say 'love', I really mean it. Her fish eat out of her
hand, and enjoy being 'petted'. She had experience keeping fancy goldfish in an
aquarium environment prior to digging her own pond in 2003, but the pond has opened
up a whole new world of opportunities for her obsession. Like most ponders, she also
enjoys gardening, and the landscaping around her pond reflects that love.
Unfortunately, an injury at her "other job" has left her with only minimal use of her arms,
and she is unable to lift. She does, however, make a wonderful target for jumping koi
that we are trying to catch, is a dear friend, and a vital aspect of this company.
hand, and enjoy being 'petted'. She had experience keeping fancy goldfish in an
aquarium environment prior to digging her own pond in 2003, but the pond has opened
up a whole new world of opportunities for her obsession. Like most ponders, she also
enjoys gardening, and the landscaping around her pond reflects that love.
Unfortunately, an injury at her "other job" has left her with only minimal use of her arms,
and she is unable to lift. She does, however, make a wonderful target for jumping koi
that we are trying to catch, is a dear friend, and a vital aspect of this company.
309-287-9613
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| About Karen |
I dug Karen's pond in 2002, when she was still working full-time plus. After she retired
from the corporate world, she started working with me, and I still don't know why. It's
not like I'm any great fun to work with, and the work is extremely hard. Karen is a
tireless worker, she loves ponds, is obsessed with rocks, and is always there for me,
willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. We have worked through some pretty
horrible conditions together, and despite the heat, cold, wind, rain and sleet, we've
managed to have a good time doing it. She truly is a driving force behind this company
and one of the best friends a person could hope to have. I don't deserve her, but she
sticks with me anyway.
from the corporate world, she started working with me, and I still don't know why. It's
not like I'm any great fun to work with, and the work is extremely hard. Karen is a
tireless worker, she loves ponds, is obsessed with rocks, and is always there for me,
willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. We have worked through some pretty
horrible conditions together, and despite the heat, cold, wind, rain and sleet, we've
managed to have a good time doing it. She truly is a driving force behind this company
and one of the best friends a person could hope to have. I don't deserve her, but she
sticks with me anyway.
309-838-5723
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Send Karen an e-mail:
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