Thursday, April 3, 2014

Wisconsin Fences, Farms, and Barns


Right at the edge of one of the three villages that lie equidistant from our home, lies a house hidden behind this monstrous fortress/fence. I didn't see any guard dogs there, and no barbed wire, but it looks intimidating enough at first glance. The vine on the trellis betrays a little friendliness, however, so I'm not too worried.



Quite the front 'entry' with its roof and gigantic ants crawling on the wall to the side of the door.




Painting his fence in the late winter??  Nah, that's just a little trompe l'oeil.  Don't you love it?!  The owner, as seen around town, gives the appearance of abject poverty. Don't let that fool you either. It's a little live 3-dimensional trompe l'oeil, if you ask me. The story is that he sold something in Chicago some years back and made a fortune. He simply chooses to live frugally and have fun with his property.



The neighbor's horses. The wind must be coming from the southeast. They always stand facing away from the wind.



Late winter. Not much to graze on out here.

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41 comments:

Kate said...

A good variety of fences for today!!

TexWisGirl said...

that 'fortress' is very different! and good for him if he enjoys his idiosyncracies! :)

thanks for linking up with wisconsin scenes!

magnoliasntea said...

Wow, that first fence is a real study in individualism. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day!

Vee said...

So you live in a quirky neighborhood? Ahhh, don't we all!

BTW, I thought you were kidding me with that cardinal song, but after hearing it on my walk this morning, I'm pretty sure that you aren't. Either that or you're in cahoots with a cardinal in Maine. I can be such a conspiracy theorist.

Primitive Stars said...

Morning, enjoying the fence posts, great assortment, Blessings Francine.

Denise said...

Such lovely pictures.

MadSnapper said...

I would love to have a fortress fence around my place like this. bob and i have talked about what we would do if we had the money, and what he has done is what we would do but not in snow country and NO ANTS. live or fake... love the horse and farm pics.

Roan said...

Love seeing the horses and snow scenes. Beautiful.

Diane said...

What fun! Great to see someone with a little imagination!

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

Well, I can definitely say I have never seen an entrance like this one- very bold!

Pamela Gordon said...

What an interesting fence/gate/entry! The owner sounds rather interesting too.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

That first arch or gate is odd, isn't it? But I like things unique and love the one with the ants. I would probably not even notice the ants at first glance! Enjoy your day! It's in the 80s here all week! Come on down! Sweet hugs!

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Those are quite the fortresses. I love the horses and the barn.

Gerald (SK14) said...

like how the horses know where to stand

Donna Sexton said...

I love the first picture with the tree framed by the fence.

Judy said...

The 'fortress' one is interesting. Love the barn.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

HI Judy Are animals clever. How come they always seem to know what to do and humans don't!! I love all the varied fences you have on this post.

Susie said...

Good fences make good neighbors. I am not crazy for those gates...odd. At least it isn't those bent over fat lady cutouts. LOL. Those things are fun for the BACK yard....not the front. I used to tease my mom...that is was good she was poor or she would have all that lawn art "stuff". Enjoy your day. xoxo,Susie

Anonymous said...

What an interesting property! Very beautiful farm scene, as well.

Visiting from Good Fences,
~Lindy

My fences

Ruth Kelly said...

Love that first fence but of course, I always like the horses too.

Jacqueline said...

That is an amazing gate and fence. Definitely wants privacy!!
I grew up in Madison, so it is always nice to meet someone from Wisconsin. Hope the snow all melts soon!

Jean | DelightfulRepast.com said...

The fortress put me in mind of a fort from an old western movie! But it is not an eyesore, so why not!

Karen said...

There's a guy who dances to the beat of a different drummer!

Sue said...

Very interesting both the story and the fence, thanks for sharing.
Sue

Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow said...

Pretty and whimsical photos! xoxo

NanaDiana said...

OH! Gotta love that place behind the fence, Judy. Do you know anyone that has actually been invited inside that fence? I would like to see "the other side". lol Great fences all the way around- xo Diana

Janey and Co. said...

That first fence is most unusual!
Youngest daughter went to UW Madison. She and her Wis hubby are awfully excited about the basketball game this weekend...which is being played right here in north Texas.

Jeanne said...

Nice pictures all of them. Even fake ants give me the creeps!!!

21 Wits said...

Great photos, even the last winter scene. I do enjoy the hint of mystery and would seek some answers too, in a fairy tale sort of way. Bravo to that man as well!

Gail Dixon said...

Oh, I'll bet Tex enjoyed those Wisconsin fences! These are great. Loved the assortment. Have a wonderful weekend!

laurie said...

Very interesting neighbor!

Brian King said...

Wow, that's a different kind of fence!

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

Wow, I would be looking for a peep-hole to see what was behind that amazing fence! Love the fuzzy horses.

Suzan said...

Lovely fence work!!

Cheryl in Wisconsin said...

Those gates are beautiful and someone is certainly talented with a paintbrush! What wonderful additions to the community.

Unknown said...

What a wonderful collection of fences.

nookworm said...

I love it that the fence is someone's thinking and art that is out of the box! Wish I knew the artist!

Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse said...

I love that roofed entry!

Carletta said...

That first fence is a little over the top but I simply love the painting.
We just welcomed our fourth Grandchild earlier this month. Enjoy your visit.

Alica said...

Look at all that snow you still have!! Your neighbor sounds like an interesting person...it's quite the fence!

J_on_tour said...

It reminds me of a cowboy fort I had as a child.

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