Before it feels like it has really started, I can see an end to summer! I haven't been doing much noteworthy. The fence at the front (oceanside) of my property needed replacement after a few decades of exposure to the salt air breezes. It is at the top of a 12 foot retaining wall so it is a safety issue to keep it in good shape.
I arranged for my son to head up with a couple of his workers a couple of weekends ago and by luck, he had about 100 feet of black chain link left over from another job so they could do it right away. It was a fun weekend. They set the posts the first day and then stretched the chain link in the next morning. I was prepared to take them to the pub for dinner but then I offered to make dinner so we stuck around and spent the evening around my outdoor fireplace burning the old fence and trading stories. It was a great evening and we all went to bed early.They only stayed the one night but it was nice to see my son, we don't get together often enough. It cost me $2500 but that was cheaper than hiring a local contractor to do the job, and I will get a lifetime warranty with it! LOL
It's nice that Brooks was able to do that for you and the lifetime warranty is a bonus.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize short lengths of chain link could be invisibly "stitched" together to form a longer length! Brooks says it's just like darning socks! Three or four "scrap" leftover lengths gave me a full 75' fence.and black is the way to go, it becomes almost invisible against green vegetation. I was glad I let Brooks talk me into it over the wood that it replaced.
DeleteSounds great! My son and grandson are living across the street from me now - have been for four months. It has been delightful. My 16 year old grandson is a fantastic cook who I am highly encouraging to get into a culinary program.....we will see what happens! Go glad you had your son there for a little time!
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