You guys are so funny!!!!!!! I can't stop laughing after reading your posts.
Regarding the hiring of the divers, I have no choice because I cannot swim nor dive. My waterlilies were used to place very nicely around the pond. It was done by two guys who sold me the plants. He is specialized in waterlilies and has the bigger collections probably in Canada. These plants were very nice and big. Since I went back to koi keeping, I have already asked two of my friends to help me to move all the plants to the sides. They had no proper equipments and dry suits. They sure had a HARD time. I dare NOT to ask for the favour again.