Grandson David did the final steps to make the garden waterfall work well again. Husband John and grandsons David and Nathaniel installed it in 2015. Years later, major work was done on it by brother Bob and nephew Chris. It worked well until this spring. Over several days, I cleaned out the five pools. After checking the pump, which had been in the house for the winter, I found there was a clog preventing water from flowing into the upper pool. Another day I pulled out the hose and found nothing visually wrong with it. The flow still was not correct. It was difficult and dangerous for me to step around the pools on the hillside. In despair, I left everything until David could look at it.
David could easily step over the low wall to access the electric connection, and that’s where he began. Like magic, the water flowed again. In putting things back together, David found the remote controller in the overgrown evergreens. Once again, it worked, so I can turn the pump on and off from the porch. David put the slabs of rock back, killing a poisonous black widow spider in the process. As he observed, I would have had nightmares if he hadn’t killed it.
I’m sorry I couldn’t load the video of David sitting with the waterfall. Here is a still photo instead.
We sat on the porch to eat a dessert we’d bought earlier – a soft Brownie with thick dark chocolate frosting and a sprinkling of pecans. It was lovely to hear the falling water as we ate and chatted until after dark. I am inordinately pleased to have the waterfall running again, thanks to David.
Mehrling Muse 
I loved everything about this! That it is working again, and you found the remote, and David is so helpful and kind and the bond you have is so sweet. I have been thinking about getting a waterfall like the one my cousin has in her garden, which is really just a tall block with a little burbling fountain at the top that spills into the shallow basin–does not take much to clean it out! I do love the sound of water fall or burbling, like a brook in the mountains! I hope you enjoy that waterfall every day.
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I enjoyed the waterfall all day today, eating meals on the porch and taking a long phone conversation out there. I hope you get a fountain. The sounds are delightful, and the upkeep would be minimal.
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I am going to look for one! I am glad you had a good day enjoying it!
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Nice. It looks so peaceful! There’s just something about the sound of running water…
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No one has ever complained about our waterfall.
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It’s wonderful to have him around to help. And don’t forget the sharing of good food too!
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It’s fun to share food with David. He is thin because his metabolism is amazing. He is always ready to eat!
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I would be too! Go David!!
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You have such a wonderful grandson. It is clear by his actions that he cares deeply for you. The waterfall repair sounds like a big project. It is nice he finished up by finding the remote control. You have the music of a waterfall with a touch of a button.
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David said his part of the waterfall repair took about half an hour. The things he did, though, were impossible for me to do easily.
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Wow! It’s beautiful!!! 🤩
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I’ve enjoyed the waterfall for years.
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Well done, David. The waterfall looks so lovely. xo
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Way to go, David! I’m glad he was ale to putt you to ease about the spider. Your dessert sounds delicious! Yumm!!!
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Thank you David..we all love the water running.
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That would be peaceful listening to the waterfall – a nice way to fall asleep as well. Kudos to David for doing the fix!
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What a nice waterfall. I would love sitting near and listening to it flow. Happy for you that it is now repaired and you all can enjoy it. Nice photo of David at the waterfall.
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Thank you, Mags. I wish you could sit on my porch frequently.
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