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Good Fences

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  I have fence envy. A new neighbor has moved next door and they have decided that our shared fence (est. 1989) was not satisfactory. So, father of the fiancee has spent the weekend building anew. On Friday night, both the husband to-be guy and the gal offered to incorporate the fence construction not just to the shared fence but the whole in my yard. I demurred as it seemed premature. Particularly since the future father-in-law, the brains and the hands behind the operation, had not consented. I figured, this being Lancaster County where people still know how to fix shit, that he had cred. But, I didn't know that for sure. Turns out, this job was simple for him as he works for a local  contractor that builds stores all over the region. So, it was a walk in the park. I still thought if over-reach for the young couple to offer and I was glad to have passed. I appreciated the sentiment.     Gladly, in the construction, my lagging fence has been secured and shored up. Said father-in-l