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+MORE WORK OUTSIDE ON MY NEW BOUNDARY FENCE

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I spent the entire day outside working on the far southeast section of the fence I am building.  All the face boards were in this section previously — really in a big heap!  It felt good to work so hard today.  Every emotion was circumvented in my focused determination to complete this project by sundown.

Which I did – and here are the series of pictures from this project.  Again, those two walls behind me are the American-Mexican border wall.

Garbage thrown and left
Border wall looking east
Getting started
I put old boards on the ground behind my fence and covered with dirt - hopefully to prevent critters from digging into the yard. I planted Ice Plant, I can water it and it spreads as a blooming very succulent ground cover.

Fence done by sunset. All recycled boards are very old and very dry. I evened off their tops and drilled holes and used screws rather than nails so the wood wouldn't split. In the spaces between boards are some sticks to fill the gaps.
See the angel up there on post? The furthest post has a smashed salvaged pinwheel on it (no longer spins).
Here she is. Flattened cookie cutter rescued from buried garbage.

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2 thoughts on “+MORE WORK OUTSIDE ON MY NEW BOUNDARY FENCE”

  1. Are there any city codes to address neighbors garbage dump?

    The wall looks really good–very cool. Love the angel! You will have a nice, peaceful backyard soon!

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    • This town of about 700 is not incorporated, regulated by county. I wish someone enforced a garbage code, but they aren’t concerned. Just the way it’s done by some. I’d fear repercussions if I complained, I’m afraid. So, this fence is my best solution.

      Working with the tin will be awkward. I have enough to do another 16′. My brother made it look so smooth and easy! But, I’ll be proud of myself when it’s done. I was thinking about that – how hard it is for me to feel proud of myself.

      Hope you have a lovely spring day – and a great Easter!!

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