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7/21/05. We discussed and debated about what kind of fence to put up--we wanted something to keep the deer out, but that would not be an eyesore for our next door neighbor. We remembered seeing this fence at a garden center in another town and sought to replicate it on our scale.
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7/21/05. We'll try doing a few things differently to avoid warping as you see here.
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7/21/05. They have long stretches, which allow warping.
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7/21/05. Their gate; notice the sagging side.
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9/13/05. A huge auger was used to drill the post holes. This soil is so full of rocks and debris, it would take forever by hand.
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9/13/05. One hole drilled.
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9/13/05. Sometimes you just have to go the old-fashioned way.
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9/13/05. Most of the posts are in.
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9/19/05. All of the posts are in now.
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9/19/05. Ready to attach the rebar stops.
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9/19/05. Get 'em level!
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9/19/05. Starting to add the bottom rebar holders.
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9/19/05. Another view of the bottom rebar holders.
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9/19/05. Closeup of the holes into which the rebar will fit.
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9/19/05. Bottom rebar holders done.
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9/19/05. Upper rebar holders done.
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9/19/05. Another view.
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9/22/05. Rebar came in 20 foot lengths...
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9/22/05. ...which was cut to length with a saw with a metal-cutting blade.
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9/22/05. Cutting the rebar.
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9/22/05. This is all that was left over.
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9/22/05. Beginning to put the rebar in place.
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9/22/05. The rebar fits in the holes and rests on the stops.
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9/22/05. Rebar done.
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9/22/05. The view from our side.
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9/22/05. The view from my neighbor's side.
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9/23/05. Post caps in place.
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9/23/05. Hanging the gate.
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9/23/05. Gate rebar in place.
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9/23/05. Done.
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9/23/05. Another view.
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9/27/05. Decorated for fall.
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11/27/05. Christmas garlands and bows in place.
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11/27/05. Gate with wreath and bow.
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11/27/05. Christmas decorations at night.
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