Gallery 187 (Dec 24, 2008). "Pond cleaning" is not only a good excuse when a strong voice from behind you suddenly asks what you are doing. "Pond cleaning" is also a wonderful scenario for a nice picture- and video story. Ok then. I was quickly assigned to drag whole branches from the pond — a sweaty job. I must say however, I have seldom felt as pleasantly protected as here in my lovely chest waders, the new rubberized working jacket and the heavy rubber gloves... Merry Christmas! (45 pictures and 6:11 min video in the members area).