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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 10:37:35 AM
Thought I'd share this pic with you. My dad made this gate, heavy iron, back in the 50s. It was the entry to the front yard through a picket fence to the farmhouse I grew up in. (I can see that house from my front windows)...
My parents are both gone and most of the farm has been sold, but my hubby and I have built our house on 3 acres that my dad deeded to us. When we were getting ready for auctions and sales I claimed this gate. Just this week, however, got it cleaned it up, gave it a fresh coat of paint and attached it to this post which is one of the gate posts that my dad set . . he set 'em deep and strong!!! It is nonfunctional as a gate but I thought it would look nice here at the end of my driveway.
Thanks for looking!
CJ
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| classygram |
Posted - Jun 19 2010 : 5:52:11 PM
Oh CJ what a lovely memory to have there right as you enter your home. He's probably very pleased knowing its there.
Hugs, Brenda
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| cheneygal |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 8:30:36 PM
What a treasure you have, and it looks wonderful ceejay.....don't you just love it when you can come up with something like this, and it's meaningful too??
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| laurentany |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 8:30:15 PM
CJ-
the gate looks beautiful...the smile in your heart each time you glance at it will be the best gift ever! Enjoy the memories!
Laurie
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| Mama Jewel |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 8:16:56 PM
Aww, how very special CJ. It looks beautiful!!
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 6:59:07 PM
What a cool gate with a cool story!!
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 11:02:38 AM
It looks great. I love iron gates. MB
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| Alee |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 10:27:21 AM
I think it looks great! I love things like that- things that have a special history!
Alee
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| antoinette |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 10:05:07 AM
I agree with Sherry what a nice memory for you, and everytime you look at your gate
a smile with come to your face. And we all need smiles!!! And it looks great, I love
old things like that. |
| sherrye |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 07:21:23 AM
memories are so fine. seeing that coming in will probably warm you and bring a smile. very nice job cleaninng it up. happy days sherrye
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| Karrieann |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 07:06:27 AM
OOOoooooh CJ... it is boooootiful!!!!!!
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Jun 17 2010 : 06:40:31 AM
Wow CJ, that is stunning! I love repurposing stuff too, but that one sure has a lot of meaning.
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 10:55:31 AM
That is beautiful CJ!! What a treasure!
Hugs,
Channah
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| Marcy |
Posted - Jun 16 2010 : 10:48:43 AM
CJ,
The gate is beautiful. You did a great job painting it. Looks great right where you put it.
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