On guard!

While I suspect she's not too bad with a saber, recently C and I have been spending a fair bit of time fencing. C's footwork is impeccable, but it's her work with a plier that makes me love her.

C and I have been mending the wires of various pasture fences that were brought down by the weight of snow and winter. Various wooden posts have been replaced, an easy job in the spring when the ground is soft. We're able to simply push the posts into the ground with the help of a front loader tractor.

C was a little amazed by how well worn my father's leather fencing gloves are able to get. Dad shared the secret with us. As usual, the secret is staples and duck tape.

Anyway, I'm happy to report that good fences are being made and hopefully also good neighbors.