Thursday, May 31, 2012

Friday's Fences

I found this fence made from old telephone poles at a park near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The fence separates the playground equipment from a running/walking path and a section of nearby woods.
A vine found enough dirt to take root.
This photo shows the fence near the natural wood setting beside the park.
The reason for visiting the park - my eighteen month old grandson Sammy!
Linking to Friday's Fences.

25 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

cute little boy! i like that good, solid fence, too!

Bev said...

Love that old fence...pretty cute grandson!!

Red said...

Extreme weathering of the old poles gives a great texture.
A fine way to show off your grandson with a contrast to the old fence.

Linda said...

That fence has lots of character - I love repurposed things! And what a sweet little boy!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Gorgeous old fence, Carletta... Amazing how the fences in the east are so different from the ones in Texas.....

That old vine is Virginia Creeper.. It grows anywhere and everywhere.

That little grandson is such a Cutie Pie.
Hugs,
Betsy

Colin said...

Good to see that the sensible authorities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, can envisage a new life for old telegraph poles.
Presently in my street, the old poles are being replaced. Maybe I should go and get the "bossman" in to read your blog. Seems to be an ungodly lot of work, with wires, boxes etc. having to be taken from the old to the new. So far this work has been going on for over two weeks. Thankfully they inform you that all power for about 8 hours is cut off. My building was the first to be done. It is fascinating to just stand and watch the detail of it all.
Great young grandson, Sammy. With the blonde hair and build, he might be a swimming or surfing star of the future.
I wondered where you had got to!
I guess you had loads of fun.
Cheers
Colin ( Brisbane. Australia)
Weather report: Miserable - raining on and off. Not helping the guys on the power poles at all.

Carole M. said...

Hi Carletta! Love the second photo; great fence and a sweet grandson to take to the park with you ..

George said...

Sammy is absolutely adorable. I like the fence as well. That's a novel use of old telephone poles.

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

I can tell those poles have been there a while. The moss gives their age away!

Western Sky & Road & Fence

Elaine said...

Those old poles have wonderful textures and wear. Your sweet little grandson takes his exercise very seriously!

A wondering star said...

What a beautiful series of images! Cute little boy!
Old telephone poles is perfect in nature.
Thanks for sharing

Elizabeth Edwards said...

what great character & looks like it has been there for quite some time. neat. (:

ZielonaMila said...

Beautiful photographs, fantastic views. I am greeting

Jan n Jer said...

Nice solid n rustic fence...great way to recycle telephone poles. Bet Sammy keeps you real busy...he is a cutie!

Meggie said...

I'm for re-cycling, especially for fence posts....beautiful photos. I love your header!

Anonymous said...

Now that is one fence that will definitly last a while! Sammy is a sweetheart, bet he keeps you busy when he's with you!

Have a nice weekend Carletta. :)

Sallie (FullTime-Life.com said...

He's such a charmer! That post-fence makes me want to try to walk on top of it.

A Colorful World said...

Great fence! I love the way they angle the tops this way and that. And that grandson is a cutie!

Faye said...

I remember when old telephone poles used to be recycled for fencing--apparently still do although have seen in a long time. Your closeup shots are so clear and in-focus, revealing some wonderful detail.

And what a cutie patootie you had as a photographer's assistant!

Revrunner said...

I like the randomness of that second shot.

Dianne said...

Sammy is precious, his hair is an amazing color

I love when things get re-used, the fence is great

Ramona said...

That is one serious 'don't mess with me' fence. Love it. And your grandy is just soooo cute.

Amy Burzese said...

What a great idea! It looks great and is a good reuse of the poles. Your shots are fantastic. And, what a sweet little guy!

Rose said...

Sammy is sure grwoing...looks all boy. And I love your fence shots!

Liz said...

What a great fence find. And your grandson is adorable!!