Gate Fortified!

Today I got yet another little project done.  Yay, I'm on a roll.  I fortified the back cattle gate with livestock panel.  

I had a 16ft section from another part of the fence I am changing.  The cutters I had didn't cut it, and I was pretty much stuck.  I knew the big bolt cutters would, but I didn't have that tool - and I knew it was pricey to buy.  I would buy it if I thought I'd make use of it, but I didn't think I would.  So, I could leave everything there and think about for a couple of weeks and end up not doing it at all - or.......

So I marched over next door asked my neighbor if he had something that could cut the panel with.  He said he didn't have a tool, but if I brought it over he'd get it cut.  I try not to bother him as much as possible.  I hate being "needy".  He was pretty cold to me even though he did help me.  I think he's mad at me, but I'm not sure for what.

I did notice he hasn't mowed the back pasture in a long time.  Maybe he decided he won't anymore.  In that case, I am going to ask my neighbor if he wants to pasture his sheep in that pasture part of the year.  Another option would be for me to get a couple of sheep or goats...

I wish people would just say what's on their mind.  I'm guilty of this too, and I am going to try and do better. 

Jordan won the American Idol.  No big surprise there.
I'm glad it's over - I'll be spending 7pm-8pm in the garden for the rest of the summer :-)