Apocalypse--when?
According to Wikipedia, the Mayan calendar predicted that cataclysmic or transformative events were to occur on December 21, 2012. This date was regarded as the end date of a 5,125 year-long cycle in the Mesoamerican Long Count calendar. Various astronomical alignments and numerological formulae have been proposed as pertaining to this date, though none has been accepted by mainstream scholarship.
A New Age interpretation of this transition is that the date marked the start of time in which Earth and its inhabitants may undergo a positive physical or spiritual transformation. December 21st was to mark the beginning of a new era. Others suggest that the date marked the end of the world or a similar catastrophe.
Some scenarios suggested for the end of the world:
- the arrival of the next solar maximum
- an interaction between Earth and the black hole at the center of the galaxy
- Earth's collision with a planet called Nibiru.
Wait a minute!
Since you're reading this blog you have obviously disregarded the dire warnings and predictions about the world's demise and continue making plans for the days, weeks, months, and years to come. And you have survived whatever may have happened on December 21st, realizing yet again that another predicted catastrophic ending of the world never materialized.
In either case, you are free to think about what type of fencing materials you will need.
Okay, so what's your fence for?
- Define your property or boundary line?
- Keep deer and other wildlife away from your trees?
- Keep pets from running all over the neighborhood?
- Protect children as they play securely in your yard?
- Prevent gophers from destroying your lawn and plantings?
- Prevent "critters" from entering your garden to eat your plants?
- Protect your home and property from nuisance wildlife damage?
And the particulars for this fence?
- What height is required?
- Do you need a large or a smaller mesh?
- Is your land flat or does the terrain vary?
- Are you trying to keep something in or out?
- How many feet will you need to do the job right?
- Do you want to install the fencing materials yourself?
- Would it be better to have it installed by a reputable fence company?
Varieties, Styles...
Make sure you are looking for the right kind of fencing to do the job correctly. Many varieties and styles of
Finish - galvanized before, galvanized after, vinyl coated, stainless steel
Construction - woven, welded mesh
Mesh sizes - fencing materials are available in a variety of mesh opening sizes:
Welded: 3" x 3", 2" x 4", 2" x 3", 2" x 2" 1½" x 4", 1" x 2 " and 1" x 1"
Woven: ½", 1", 1½" hex, 2" x 2", 2" x 4" and the varying openings of field fence
Wire gauges - from lightweight 20 gauge up to heavyweight 10.5 gauge
What has been most difficult for you when trying to decide which type of fencing material to use? Has it gotten any easier since the date of the earth's "transformation" has passed? Are you aware that there are many types of fences available that you will never find at your local retail store?