Thursday, March 05, 2015

Photo a Day 60 - Good Fences


This type of gate is very common on the old properties in our area - we have several similar ones ourselves.  Not for the old German farmers the fancy wrought iron gates we see in Tex's posts - ours are simple wire mesh and iron gates. And only one gate - two require too much time. large enough to fit a farm vehicle though, but not so large that double gates are required. Though I have to say that some of them take a lot of lifting and pushing to open now that they are old and sagging on their hinges.


I love how this farmer at one stage put in a new cement strainer post on one side, but left the old gate  -  "Why waste a good gate, it still keeps the cows in."





And where does this old gate lead to?  Check in next Tuesday for" Rubbish Tuesday" and you will see.

Liz Needle  -  linking with "Good Fences".  Pop over to Tex's place for more gates and fences.




17 comments:

  1. Great shots, I have seen similar gates here too. Have a happy day!

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  2. Aged in honor, we would say in German. I like the old things, they are doing their jobs for a long time.
    (We could fantasize some stories to. Here is every wednesday a story-meme:
    http://senioradventureswithlindakay.blogspot.de/)

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  3. I don't mind looking at old gates and fences,
    I even get very close to them while taking pictures! :))
    Have a beautiful day
    【ツ】Knipsa

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  4. we actually have quite a few of those types of farm gates here, too. :) usually in pastures and farm yards, but the ones on the driveway entrances are typically more 'dressed up.' :)

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  5. I can't wait to see where it leads. This is great....I love the old gates and this one certainly looks like it has seen many a day. Awesome!!
    Blessings,
    shug

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  6. I have only seen one picture of a red gate and I had taken it. A road over.

    This is very nice the color.

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  7. I mean one gate I have seen and I had taken the picture.

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  8. Yes indeed where does it lead, and what ever tried going through it?! That's even a bigger question.

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  9. This is a wonderful fence photo. I love these old rickety types, they have character.

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  10. That's a great looking gate even if it has seen better days.

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  11. As long as it works! :-)

    By the way, you asked about the Tombstone Quilt Show...I provided a link in the text that takes you over to my quilting blog where I posted the quilts. Take a look if you get a chance...it's a small but good show.

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  12. Some old things are better than new. If it still works, why replace it.

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  13. I like it. No need for a new one when the old one does the job, that's for sure.

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  14. It's a neat old gate. Great shots!

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  15. Unique catch, Liz! From the POV is reusing the gate, it makes sense, in some sense :)
    Thank you for visiting my blog.

    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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