We had never been to an Asian news years festival, so yesterday we went for the year of the pig. I got to try some new foods, and watched a karaoke competition. There was also a booth for the kids to plant a a native tree, these trees when bigger will be planted in the future in urban areas where they are needed. Checked the pond this morning and the ice is still not melted enough to see any fish. Going to the hardware store to get some supplies as I am going to build an extra filter for the pond this week.