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Old 18-04-2007, 02:19 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Baal Baal is offline
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Default Fence post problem

I think you missed Norman's point. Asking them NOT to steal may result in
them disposing of them for you!

Be careful of any boundary wires that may cause injury, you may be subject
to a compensation claim if they get injured. You might like to consult the
local bobby first.

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On 18 Apr, 07:14, "Norman Digger" wrote:
I've got some redundant fence posts (vandals smashed the bits in
between which originally provided their raison d'etre) - they're only
a couple of foot high but I'm not sure how they're bedded in. They do
seem fairly solid.


What's my best strategy for getting rid of them?


Many thanks


David


Put a sign on the posts asking the vandals NOT to steal them?

Norman Digger.


Thanks for the suggestions.

The locals are total SH*TS and will steal the shoes off your feet
given half a chance so I'm not hopeful about a sign appealing to their
better nature, but I'll give it a go.

Like the idea about wire - I'd been considering running spike chain
through the posts as I think it's important to make it clear that it's
off limits land, even if the barrier isn't physically effective, but
I'm worried they'll steal my chain!!

I still have one question - if the posts are concreted in, will I be
able to dig them out?

Thanks again




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