Now anyone driving up the lane is stuck............Ha! they have to reverse back down again.
Rob, my next door but one neighbour who runs a family business doing gardening type stuff had one gate already- that's the dark one already "weathered". The little gate to the left of it has the footpath signs on it and a spring so that it shuts by itself.
There's still another job to do - just need a couple of rolls of willow fencing, which will go from the gate post, around the hedge, making the spot under the Turkey Oak very sheltered and filling in the gaps . The posts are here and Rob will put the willow fence up when it arrives.
I think it's defined the boundaries and put people off getting into the garden behind the house or driving to the workshop and it's made it obvious to people using the footpath that they are on private land.
Thanks for comments over the last couple of days.
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Sue
A job well done Sue; should make you feel more secure x
ReplyDeleteGood. Looks nice too.
ReplyDeleteMo took the words out of my mouth- hopefully you'll feel more secure with no more surprise visitors
ReplyDeleteOff topic- every time I see your new header picture I realise how much I miss having a cat around the house. Your photo just oozes warmth and 'companionship'
Yes Cathy I love cats and have four (did have five but my 19 year old went to Rainbow Bridge) they are a full time job at times but blessed to have them x
DeleteA very good idea and I echo what the others have said.
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Feeling secure is important. Those gates look well made and long-lasting.
ReplyDeleteThe gates look good. I am glad you have some security around your place now.
ReplyDeleteMy neighbour has one of those, very substantial aren't they, should do the trick.
ReplyDeleteNothing beats those good solid farm gates - we had some double ones made for the entrance to our cottage. I am surprised if you have walkers that they have not been using you as a car park!
ReplyDeleteWell done. That has set down your privacy in large letters. That will really help you feel more safe and secure at night.
ReplyDeleteWe live at the end of a cul-de-sac in a small village. When we moved in (30 years ago) we would often find footprints crossing our garden on frosty mornings. I insisted that we installed a high locked gate and instantly felt more secure. I have never regretted it.
ReplyDeleteHope it makes you feel more secure. Do people drive down my mistake or is it obvious the lane leads to nowhere. xx
ReplyDeleteOften folk have used these places as short cuts or somewhere they have always driven - the gates are a super idea and apart from anything else they look very smart. I am not particularly nervous living alone but nevertheless things like this make one feel safer, so well done you.
ReplyDeleteAt least with the gates, you won't have to put up with folks using your driveway and garden as if it were part of the road. That can lead to a lot of wear and tear on your property, not to mention the invasion of privacy. Money well spent.
ReplyDeleteAnd your private land, should be private!
ReplyDeleteBut the idea of Used By All footpaths, is a different matter, I believe. It is a Sacred Privilege...
This is one of those things, which was fine, in olden days. But today, with so much more weirdness and vandalism, I'd really not like to by law, have to allow walkers, on my land.
But, I don't live there, so it is not mine, to say. Very interesting topic though... Which I went off topic, and got on. lol
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Good for you! People sometimes lack respect, we live at the end of a private road and I get really miffed if someone strange drives up it. Fortunately, that isn't very often.
ReplyDeleteVery smart gates, Sue and they will make you feel far more secure:)
ReplyDeleteWon't it be annoying every time you have to drive out? I'm afraid I would just leave them open all the time (too lazy to get out of the car to open and shut them!)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds safer - especially since you are on your own!
ReplyDeleteThey are good gates, it's surprising how much safer I feel when our gates are closed.
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