That's Two

Gates. One more to go.

This one, as predicted, was a bit more involved. I had to remove the slate edging on the left for the gate post. And unlike the first gate this was not a kit, so I had to drill holes based on how deep the poles sat, the local terrain, and which side the gate would swing.

It took four days, although one was rain day. Install the first post (remove slate, dig hole, use rocks to set post at correct height, more rocks and cement, wait for it to set). Then once the fist post had set, hang the gate (drill holes for hinges and latch bar). Then install the second post (dig hole, set with rocks, attach latch (more drilling), more rocks and cement, more waiting). Once the second post had set, line up the fence panel (more drilling and screwing) and install the third post ( dig, set, rocks and cement, wait).

Two of the holes were dug without any trouble. But for the third post I had roots. Lots of roots. I dug three holes, only the last deep enough and able to line up with the second post (the first hit a four inch diameter root; the second two inches too far apart).

And that's it. The fence isn't tall enough to prevent a deer from jumping over, but we hope they won't want to. If it turns out they do, we'll build an arbor to make it look taller and less inviting to jumpers.

But for now my work here is done.