It’s easy to think of fencing as containment, or in some cases, as defense. But for us the construction of our first fences here at Willow Greens Farm is less about limitation and more about liberation. It was while walking the dogs during the last year of our urban misadventure, that the need for a hard u-turn became apparent. Looking down at our ancient yellow Lab, avoiding stepping in some other dog’s waste, keeping our dogs away from the discarded chicken bones and hypodermic needles, I decided this would definitely not be my last Labrador, and that the city, with its angry dogs and angrier people was no place to raise a dog. You could call it a paradox. The wheels were set in motion and it brought us here.
I would much rather lay dry-stone than pull wire (and that project is coming up soon!). But there is a great deal of satisfaction when everything snaps into place.
That's a pretty impressive bunch of fence work, Chris, particularly as you did it by yourself. I like how it doesn't intrude on the landscape but fits in nicely. Dear Woody (I was a fan).
Thanks! Time will tell if my methods stand the test of time. Mr Woody was such an odd duck. Absolutely the most introverted Lab I’ve ever met. But as you know, you relate to every dog on their terms. He is missed.
Sorry to hear about Woody, he was so sweet.
Thank you Shila! We miss him, too. He was a good boy.
First man I've ever known of who thought fence-building was fun when it didn't involve laying stone walls...kudos to you!
I would much rather lay dry-stone than pull wire (and that project is coming up soon!). But there is a great deal of satisfaction when everything snaps into place.
That's a pretty impressive bunch of fence work, Chris, particularly as you did it by yourself. I like how it doesn't intrude on the landscape but fits in nicely. Dear Woody (I was a fan).
Thanks! Time will tell if my methods stand the test of time. Mr Woody was such an odd duck. Absolutely the most introverted Lab I’ve ever met. But as you know, you relate to every dog on their terms. He is missed.