Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Dilapidated Fence

 Old fencing

I pass this fencing on my way to Newmarket every day. It's still rural here but just barely. To the west is a major south-north highway that is expanding its reach north from Toronto, bringing with it urbanization and suburbanization.

Longer view

Whatever this fence once held in is long gone.

In celebration of the old and wonderful, I  am connecting to Rubbish Tuesday HERE.

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46 comments:

  1. HalcyonMay 20, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    Old, but it's still got charm. Great choice for Rubbish Tuesday.

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  2. The CrankyMay 20, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    It's a beautiful reminder of what we all too often ignore.

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  3. KateMay 20, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Would also be excellent for Friday Fencing meme. The fence certainly has seen better days.

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  4. AnonymousMay 20, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    Long gone indeed. We've had to rustle a cow or two off the road and back in our pastures for somehow getting out of the perfectly good fencing. Great photo for Rubbish Tuesday...and Good Fences.

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  5. Yogi♪♪♪May 20, 2014 at 7:16 AM

    Cities just kind of gobble up the surrounding countryside. Nice fence.

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  6. RoanMay 20, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    I wonder what the fence kept safe. It looks petty feeble now. Beautiful countryside. I hope the city doesn't gobble it all up. Thanks for linking up!

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  7. William KendallMay 20, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    Terrific shot even with the fence all worn like that.

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  8. Amy BurzeseMay 20, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    No kidding. Hope it wasn't valuable (or loved) livestock.

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  9. cedarmerefarmMay 20, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    I hope the owner will fix it. It's such a charming design.

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  10. AnonymousMay 20, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    This is a charming little fence. I hope they repair it, too.

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  11. AnonymousMay 20, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    This is a charming little fence. I hope they repair it, too.

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  12. Tammie LeeMay 20, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    old fences are wonderful. i have one falling down near me. one thing it feels much more inviting to walk through ;-)

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  13. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmMay 20, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    Neat shot! It would take a bit of work to get that fence strong again!

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  14. Cranberry MorningMay 20, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    I do love old fences. This one would have a hard time keeping out a herd of heifers. But maybe at one time it was used for horses.

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  15. AnonymousMay 20, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Definitely in need of a lot of tlc!

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  16. JudyMay 20, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Sometimes I wonder what the men and women who made those fences think of us, letting them fall apart the way we do...

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  17. LowellMay 20, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    This gives new meaning to the song, "Don't Fence Me In." I do like falling down fences, especially if I want to get to the other side. New roads are always a problem. If you build one the cars and people will come. Always! Ugh!

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  18. DarlaMay 20, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    The fence makes for interesting photo's but you are right, it is now fairly useless for holding in or out.

    Darla

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  19. TexWisGirlMay 20, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    it is rubbish, but it is GOOD FENCES too! :) i hope you'll link this in on thursday - even if you have another post coming. :)

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  20. AnonymousMay 20, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    Sad that it's broken; it's such a beautiful, weathered fence!

    ~Lindy

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  21. marilynMay 20, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    going...going...the way of many old fences...great photos.

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  22. AnonymousMay 20, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    What a nice old fence.

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  23. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowMay 20, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    looks very green there as if you've had a lot of rain lately ( we sure have! :)

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  24. 21 WitsMay 20, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    It sure is a tired old fence, and yet it's surroundings is very lovely.

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  25. KarenMay 20, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Gorgeous spring green grass!

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  26. RoseMay 20, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    It does make one wonder what it used to hold...

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  27. Gail DixonMay 20, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    Oh dear. I guess there are no animals that need to be protected huh?

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  28. cieldequimperMay 20, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    If you say just barely rural, then I suppose that in 10 years time there will be developments there...

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  29. StuartMay 20, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    This is why we should take care of the things we love.

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  30. RedPatMay 20, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    It was a nice one, once upon a time! Wouldn't take much to fix it.

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  31. Pamela GordonMay 20, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Now wouldn't I love to have some of those cedar rails for our back yard! We've been looking for some. Too bad you live so far away. :( I do like the fence but the encroaching civilization will certainly change that pretty landscape.

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  32. Tanya BreeseMay 20, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    i like these old fences so much better than new stuff!

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  33. JanieMay 20, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    I guess the disintegrating fence is a sign of the countryside disappearing to become "civilized." It's sad to see.

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  34. Jackie McGuinnessMay 20, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    Great photos - I wonder who used to live here?

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  35. MichelleMay 20, 2014 at 8:32 PM

    A beauty back in its day, no doubt, and a beauty still.

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  36. Ruth HiebertMay 20, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    Even in its broken state,this fence has beauty.

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  37. RandyMay 20, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    Someone made a break for it.

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  38. JackMay 20, 2014 at 9:48 PM

    Is this change welcome or not? My daughter lives on a farm in the horse country outside Johannesburg, and developers keep moving in her direction. She is perhaps 80 percent concerned about the changes and 20 percent resigned to becoming engulfed (though the pain will be assuaged if the price is high enough).

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  39. betty-NZMay 21, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    Proof that slowing down and looking around will find you treasures.

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  40. MalyssMay 21, 2014 at 4:39 AM

    There's a lot of nostalgy there..

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  41. Sue (this n that)May 21, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    It makes for a pretty picture too :D)

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  42. AnonymousMay 21, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Such a shame it hasn't been kept up, but it is a lot of work to maintain fence.

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  43. PerthDailyPhotoMay 21, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    It seems all bug cities are reaching into more rural areas EG, it's a little scary!

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  44. Small City ScenesMay 21, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    It's still got charm. MB

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  45. Susan AndersonMay 22, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    Dilapidated, indeed!

    =)

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  46. kayerjMay 23, 2014 at 3:46 AM

    I do like the looks of it next to the green field. Kind of charming.

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