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A Rustic Fence in Winter

16 years ago

Just got these pictures back. Having a baby kind of slowed us down! :o) Anyways, here are some photos of my rustic fence, arbor, and yard in the winter. The branches and twigs in the fence really stand out against the snow. We've been having some HOT weather lately so these snow scenes are refreshing! I hope you enjoy these pictures. Kirk

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SEWigardnut
16 years ago
Those are really nice pictures.
luvs2click
16 years ago
Those look like post cards - beautiful! Still love that fence.... Thanks for sharing.

Arlene
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Thanks, Kirk. I enjoyed reading about the bench and seeing some of your other pictures. I've missed so much, as I haven't been able to keep up with the Junk forum this past year due to hip and leg pain that makes it very difficult to sit at the computer for any length of time. I need a laptop! :) Is there some kind of wooden horse to the left of the bench? I can't make out what it is. What a lovely peaceful place to sit and unwind from a busy day. Every time we would go to NH to visit my parents, my four daughters and I would each bring back rocks from their yard. Not nearly as big as the ones you have, but all we could transport 800 miles. My parents are gone now, but we all have their rocks in our gardens. Memories, memories, memories! ~Sandy~
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OH!! Dollbaby is darling!!! How fun that she can wear your booties! Dollbaby is reminding me that Rosemary needs a different outfit. I actually used Rosemary as my model to help me make Dylan's apron (see Home for the Holidays post). Dylan and Rosemary are the same size right now, so I just used her to judge the size of the apron. I should have taken a picture, but didn't think of it at the time. Your vignette with the old lantern is "picture perfect." The colors in the scarf are perfect for fall. That is sure a BIG pine cone! Looks great in the painted pot. All you have to do is switch the scarf for Christmas. I can't believe how quickly time is flying right now! It was just Halloween and now its almost Thanksgiving!! I started putting up the outside Christmas dÃÂ©cor as the weather has been nice and since I don't get any help, it takes a while. I have to do it while the roof is dry. Also,I want it done by Thanksgiving so I can turn on the lights when the guests leave. TFS, Candy
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jaspersmommy
16 years ago
Omgosh!!!Is there anything more beautiful than a huge pine covered in snow. Makes me homesick for PA. You have a very charming home, Kirk. I could easily live there. How is your wife feeling, did you get the oil? Dena
craftyjanjan
16 years ago
Wow!! It's so HOT here that those pictures cooled me off. Lol. Your yard looks beautiful, anytime of the year!! Thanks for sharing!
Janet
nanatink
16 years ago
Do your bears hibernate in winter or do they stand out in the snow too?
kirkus
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks for the kind words! We are in "The Snow Belt"...get LOTS OF SNOW and love it! Our property is right next to a hiking /cross-country ski trail. Often ski over to it. Nanatink, I usually put many of my carved bears in for the winter to hibernate (hee hee) along with more of the other stuff (like the chairs and bench)....ran out of time this last year with my DW being pregnant and all. We were both too pooped! LOL This spring, I gave everything an extra coat of verathane (sp) and the bench got an extra coat of paint. Dena, I ordered the oil! Excited to get it!!!! Thanks for the advice! Oh, I'm in the process of building another rustic arbor for a different part of our yard. Maybe that will be my June POTM, something that is half finished!!! Kirk

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