Don't Fence Me In

Barb wire carries a stigma.

The Fence Cutter War started in 1883 when the first incidents of cowboys cutting fencing to protect their right to open range were first reported. A drought early in the year made access to water and green grass almost impossible for the non-land owning cattlemen. Large ranch owners claimed expanses of open range fenced it and claimed water rights  This led to hostilities between the open range cowboys and the ranchers, with both believing themselves to be right. By the middle of that year, ranchers were employing armed bands to battle the anti-fence cowboys. At least three men were killed in clashes during that period.

As a horse person, I find barb wire barbaric and potentially lethal. Also I am watching a cowboy movie so I am all impassioned.

Kristi comments and submits.

"I got permission for this closeup shot. There would seem to be a mixed message in this welcome 

wreath.Does one ring the cowbell? Ignore the barbed wire? 

I plan to haul out my old Nikon lenses for better shots with less risk of being arrested or SHOT.

I liked the cover story of checking for a flat tire!"

So this raises a question, are they fencing you out or daring you to ring the bell without contracting tetanus?

Score

Lovely door wreath comprises of rusting wire, a cowbell and hand written welcome sign (in Ohio): 1 point

Subtotal: 1 point

Creativity Bonus

Since I can't really see the yard and I am all out raged at those dang large ranchers and their fences: 0 points

Total: 1 point

Kristi, stealthiness is the way to go. Feed off the adrenaline...let the force surround you.