Prudence for Dummies: Fencing Fun

Friday, September 6, 2013

Fencing Fun

I've been back in the woods clearing out for a new fence. The ground is a little steep in places.

And there are a few rocks now and then. Fortunately I'm on this side of the stream. Last night I was just driving steel posts.

The only problem is carrying them back there and remaining upright while I drive them (unrolling the barb wire is interesting, too). The night before, I put in a cedar post so I had to set it. I'll be doing the same tonight with a braced set coming to lower ground, but it will be flatter there.

It's pretty hot work, but it's mostly in the shade, and it's scenic. I'm not complaining.

They are just phone pictures, but you can click to see them bigger.

4 comments:

John LienSeptember 6, 2013 at 12:03 PM
That is pretty back there. You going to get some cattle or are you just fencing your boundary because it's a good thing to do?
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mushroomSeptember 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM
Feeding out a half-dozen or so calves between March and October would help keep the grass down. The spring is usually running some so I could put a small tank in and not have to carry water or let them at my fish pond. But that boundary needed to be fenced. I have let it go too long.
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mushroomSeptember 6, 2013 at 1:02 PM
I'll tell you how stupid I am. I bought a new pair of waterproof loggers specifically because I knew I'd need them putting this stretch in. They are now my motorcycle boots, and I'm crawling around in a worn-out pair of ten-year-old Durango pull-ons.
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John LienSeptember 6, 2013 at 7:32 PM
Well, it makes some sense, don't want to mess up your new boots.

Prudence is: a cow in the freezer.
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The Secret of Roan Innish -- suggested by Farmlog's John Lien
The Incredibles
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Secondhand Lions
The Book of Eli Finally got around to watching it myself. "It's ca-at."
The Road -- I haven't seen the movie, but I can recommend the book
Blackhawk Down -- The modern battlefield
Last of the Mohicans (1992) -- "Find yourself a musket."
The World's Fastest Indian -- Ingenuity and determination and motorcycles
Iron Will -- "Run longer. Sleep less." And, finally, a use for fruitcake.
The Apostle -- Because redemption is real
Jeremiah Johnson -- I cannot believe I left this one off.
Walking Tall -- I prefer the original based on the short life of man who just wanted to do the right thing.
Treasure of Sierra Madre -- Gold will change a man. Fruit trees are better.

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