I Blame Bootneck…

…who, a mere six days ago said:-
"Hardy" and "Weather Proof" are two commonly misconceived idea.  I give it a week! :-)"
;¬)
Once upon a time, about 1948-9-50ish, or so, we had a Teacher, nickname Jinny Eland.  We never did discover why HE was referred to as Jinny.
However, one of his admonishments would invariably start - "BY THE LEFT RIGHT AND CENTRE BOY ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ "
Well!  We have a left and a right, but, had I caught the "centre" it would have been devoid of certain anatomical features shall we say?
Whatever it was-  It weren't no Blackbird after them Wurrums.
By the left - what I saw as I exited the front Door.
By the right - my answer to the problem.

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I finally attacked the pond Pump.  I had to throw out what felt/seemed like my own weight/volume of water Forget me not to find it though.  I'll give the wee beasties time to get back in the------> Compost, or, as them-over-there seem to call it - Compoast.