I was in town, driving near Lowes, when I remembered Stucco getting some pumps for a good price....so in I go.
I found a 2000 gallon waterfall pump for $54.... 1/2 price
I'm now the proud owner of a big pump....guess it'll be used in 'Phase III'

On the way home....I remembered I wanted to get some more of the hose for my pumps and ponds. So, I stopped at Home depot.
I spotted a pump, out of it's box. It was covered with about a 1/4 inch of dust...the box was torn, and had gotten wet at some point,but it was dry now. They both looked kind of cruddy.
I spotted an employee, showed it to her....she went and got someone from that dept, who could make a decision on it.
Yep....the 650 gal gallon waterfall pump became 'mine' , when they said those magic words...."Half price"