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.
Great shots, I have seen similar gates here too. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteI like these old gates!
ReplyDeleteAged in honor, we would say in German. I like the old things, they are doing their jobs for a long time.
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I don't mind looking at old gates and fences,
ReplyDeleteI even get very close to them while taking pictures! :))
Have a beautiful day
【ツ】Knipsa
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.' :)
ReplyDeleteI 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!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
shug
I have only seen one picture of a red gate and I had taken it. A road over.
ReplyDeleteThis is very nice the color.
I mean one gate I have seen and I had taken the picture.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed where does it lead, and what ever tried going through it?! That's even a bigger question.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful fence photo. I love these old rickety types, they have character.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great looking gate even if it has seen better days.
ReplyDeleteAs long as it works! :-)
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Some old things are better than new. If it still works, why replace it.
ReplyDeleteI like it. No need for a new one when the old one does the job, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteIt's a neat old gate. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteUnique catch, Liz! From the POV is reusing the gate, it makes sense, in some sense :)
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Have a Beautiful Day!
Peace :)
I like this fence and shot.
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