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September 2016

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20 • september 2016 • world fence news As time creeps by, simple things get harder to do Dear editor, I don't know about the rest of the "Old Fencers" out there, but it is my contention that you age more quickly once you retire. (Ageing 101) @ 76. Most all of my friends of my age stated that they are comfortable with their present stage in life. I too am cozy with my life, but I do have a few reservations – there are now things I cannot do that I once did with ease. There was a time when I could climb a ladder and run around on the roof without fear and anxiety. I once could pick up two bags of Portland cement and carry them with- out giving it one thought. No longer can I accomplish these simple things. My physical prowess has dimin- ished quite a bit. To list all of my phys- ical ineptness would be complaining, but I can equate that list to that of an older home which has been neglected for years. Let's see, I think I'll start at the top and work my way down: 1. There are many, many shingles broken and missing. The few shingles remaining are bleached and turned white. 2. The fascia has come loose and is sagging down, giving a forlorn and sad appearance to the house. 3. As for the windows, well they have a heavy haze that makes it diffi- cult viewing anything beyond 20 feet. 4. Gravity has done its diligent effects. The structure has compressed downwards, causing the house to be lesser in height. 5. With the framework affected by gravity it has caused the exterior walls to buckle and bulge out in the middle. 6. When treading the floors you can hear all sorts of snap, crackle and popping. Surely, there is also a little moaning to be heard. 7. Then there is the plumbing. It makes a lot of noise, but at least there are no leaks yet, thank you very much! 8. Last, we come to the founda- tion. Oh, it's intact, but just a bit shaky. 8-1/4. Now, I purposely didn't mention about the attic, and that's be- cause everybody knows that there is very little up there. Sincerely, Jim Forrer, A-4 Fence Caldwell Idaho spookyjim5@hotmail.com SPREAD THE (WORLD FENCE) NEWS! Tell your friends, employees and business associates that they can view The Fencer's Almanac in a fully interactive format online. And there is no charge! The monthly issue is also posted online every month. Be sure to sign up for an e-mail alert when each issue is posted! Visit www.worldfencenews.com Click on the image of the current issue. Back issues also available. Visit Logical Decisions at www.ldi.com Your Gate Operator Specialist Find us on ATTENTION WHOLESALERS! ADC HAS BEEN MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTING ALUMINUM AND PRESSED STEEL FENCE FITTINGS TO WHOLESALERS ACROSS THE USA FOR OVER 47 YEARS ADC HAS AN EXTENSIVE CHAIN LINK FITTINGS LINE • DOMESTIC Aluminum Fittings • DOMESTIC Fittings that meet "Buy America" and ASTM F626-08 spec • IN-HOUSE POLYESTER electrostatic coating facility Opportunity to eliminate large unmanageable inventories Eliminate long offshore lead times Better cash flo w control • IN-HOUSE THERMAL POLYMER heavy mil coating that meets F626-08 color specs Highest UV protection that eliminates cracking and peeling and provides longer color retention Fits tubing and pipe without having to clean or carve inside cups for a proper fit • DOMESTIC tension bars, truss rods, tie wires, hog rings, tension wire, razor ribbon and barbed wire • ACCESSORIES Colored carriage bolts, tie wir es, hog rings, tension bars up to 6', hydraulic cement, and much more • IMPORT Fittings that are galvanized to meet ASTM F626-08 specs ADC direct ship container program Quality control checks after manufacturing • WOOD GATE HARDWARE Wood to steel adaptors ADC WILL NOT SELL DIRECT TO YOuR CuSTOmERS, EvEN WHEN TImES GET TOuGH! MEMBER 300 N. Industrial Park Road • Harrison, AR 72601 Toll-Free: (877) 258-9576 • Fax: (870) 741-6163 www.adcmanufacturing.com We are manufacturers of the highest quality baked enamel aluminum fence signs for the fence industry since 1949. We also have vinyl cut and digitally printed decals for any application for your business. Write, call, fax or e-mail for more info. Our decals can be used on vinyl fences, portable toilets and wrought iron, vehicles and equipment. IGD INTERNATIONAL GATE DEVICES slidegate.net 1-800-557-4283 (GATE) sales@slidegate.net E/Z SLIDE™ HEAVY DUTY NYLON CANTILEVER ROLLER Also Available For Round Frames And Posts SqUARE Frame: 2x2 SqUARE Posts: 4" & 6" Send For Free Brochure Celebrating Our 34th Anniversary IGD INTERNATIONAL GATE DEVICES slidegate.net 1-800-557-4283 (GATE) sales@slidegate.net E/Z SLIDE™ TRACK SYSTEM GATE KIT IGD INTERNATIONAL GATE DEVICES slidegate.net 1-800-557-4283 (GATE) sales@slidegate.net • For Wrought Iron, Wood, Metal, Picket And Chain Link Gates • UL 325 Compliant • Patented • Send For Free Brochure 2" Celebrating Our 34th Anniversary Heavy Duty Aluminum Track "It's like the gate is floating on air." – Orlando, Florida NEW E/Z SLIDE BOTTOM TRACK™ A B C

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