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ranch trip I was all alone, and it was all about getting the fence
finished. The guys had already been at work for over a week, and the
plan was to get it done this weekend (and it did get done). I am very
thankful to finally have a fence, to keep those stupid cattle off of my
land (they really do make a mess). Unfortunately, I had to cough up
$8299.26 (fencing 40 acres is one mile of fence). Due to easements, I
had to set the fence back a bit from the property line, resulting in
5025 feet of fencing (yup, they measured it). |
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If
this ain't a flamin' pile of #*%&, I don't know what is! I spent
two full days picking up cow poop, piling it into piles like this one,
and burning it. The cow poop was all over, and it really was a
disgrace. At least now, the areas around the cabin, driveway, and
shooting range are relatively clean.
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This is the "walk-gate" at the north-east corner (at the top of the hill, near the roads).
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The same "walk-gate".
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Looking south, from the north-east corner, before the stays were put in.
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Looking west, from the north-east corner, before the stays were put in.
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"Nettie's Gate". This one is for cars.
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All
of the gates (the two "walk-gates" and the one for cars) have this type
of latch. It slides into and out of the railroad tie (the post).
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A "strain-post", right by Nettie's Gate.
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Looking west, from Nettie's Gate, before the stays are in.
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The walk-gate on the south side of the property.
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The
fence is now finished (all of the previous photos were before the fence
was finished). This is from the south-west corner of the property,
looking north-east.
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A strain post, down in the valley.
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The north-west corner of the property, looking south-east.
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This is really cool. This catch holds Nettie's gate open.
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The road to Ron's place (looking south).
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Heidmann wash.
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A strain post along the raod to Ron's.
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The south-east corner of the property.
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The walk-gate on the south side of the property.
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