Tuesday, April 23, 2013

FENCING LESSONS


The big wind that did this to a wedding photo shoot ---

 --also snapped several fence posts and took out a section of our fence.

After removing the slats, DH discovered there was damage to most of the posts on that side caused by years of blustery weather.

 The posts were 4x4 cedar sunk in concrete.  
The guys used their mechanical engineering to lever and fulcrum the weights out of the ground-- 

--and the hand cart to haul them off.

After removing the posts there was a trip to the local building supply store. 
 New posts were set --


 --and new concrete bases poured.

 The guys took a break over the weekend to give the cement time to cure.

On Monday DH put the slats back up.  Later Beavis came to help with the gate.


In spite of all that damage, only one slat was broken.  

The guys will replace it with a new one after they get back from their fishing trip.

Priorities, you know.
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12 comments:

  1. AlicaApril 23, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    There's always something needing to be fixed. It would never do, to be bored, you know! :)

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  2. Buttons ThoughtsApril 23, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Yup what Alica said:) Love the wedding photo:) B

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  3. Joanne NoragonApril 23, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Guys love to do guy stuff. More power to 'em.

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  4. Janice GrinyerApril 23, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    tell them theyre hired...to put up only 3 miles of fence...

    love love the wedding shot!

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  5. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    The wedding photo is GREAT!!

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  6. AnonymousApril 23, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    We've got a few boards off ours as well....anybody want to come over and help fix it?

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  7. TALONApril 23, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    Glad there wasn't too much damage. Our fence on one side bears the brunt of the wind and two areas went wobbly-leany last year. Was fun watching the guys do their stuff :)

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  8. BirdieApril 23, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    The picture of the bride and groom is fantastic! What a wonderful memory.

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  9. ValApril 23, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    They're always happiest when there's a project that needs doin'. Especially one that requires a trip to a building supply store.

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  10. Linda SueApril 23, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    you are really lucky, you know. I have been waiting for a fence since Erik was seven years old- he is now 26...You get a fence AND fish !!!

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  11. Terry and LindaApril 24, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    I hope they caught LARGE ones!!! You are lucky only one slat was broken.

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
    http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com

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  12. SarahApril 27, 2013 at 3:53 AM

    Good job on the fence and I love the windblown wedding shot-so happy looking!

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