Vinyl Up

So, we are standing there in the backyard, admiring how nice and open

everything looks. Someone has to say it....."Boy, it sure does look nice without any fence."

After reminding everyone that we had over $2,000 worth of "stuff" in my garage, we got back to work.

I must admit that for an instant it was a pretty sweet thought to just call Home Depot and tell them to come pick up everything. Capt. Bill finally did realize that a beautiful white fence would make his flowers really stand out. That was all it took.

It was the kind of scene that women live to talk about. There were three guys, all who were positive they new exactly what to do. Each secure in the knowledge that they would win over nature. Each already proud of the thought that picture perfect post holes would be ready in a matter of minutes.

Then the power auger would not start. After a few frantic calls to a rental company, then finally to the person who actually owns the power auger, holes began to appear. The smell of man over machine filled the air.

If you cannot borrow or rent a power auger, think again. Imagine twenty holes at about 30" deep created with a post hole digger. Think about how many years of physical therapy to get back to normal. Call Taylor Rental or someone and just pay the money.

While part of the crew measured and drilled holes, the other half readied the posts for placement.

Each post had to have three brackets attached to receive the panel ends. Me, also known as "schlep boy" got to carry incredibly heavy supplies from the garage to the assembly site.