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Getting it done...

Morning came later than usual today. With David and Max here, usually we get awakened as soon as light hits the sky. Today was different. Max waited till almost 7:30 to arise. David was 30 minutes later. That let me get a little more beauty rest than usual. Today was put to good use. Home Depot has its monthly project for kids today. The boys built a flower pot holder for a Mother's day gift for Mom. When we got back home, I took the boys on a tandem bike ride. Max in the trailer with David as stoker. His legs have grown long enough to be able ride behind me. Then after some lunch, I tackled another section of rail fencing. This photo is off the internet. Ours is a two rail fence. But it gives you the general idea. I put in 3 posts today. If I continue to put in 3 posts per day, I'll have the whole fence installed quickly. It looks good. It will look even better when the wood ages to that gray patina. If the rain delays coming in tomorrow morning, I think I'll do the high side. The lower side will be trouble. The soil there has lots of rocks in it.

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