2 questions here, Michelle... Is that really snow on the ground, or your favorite filter doing some overtime? It looks like snow, but it's been so warm this winter. I'm not aware of any snow cover in Tennessee or North Carolina. Second, I've always thought that old fence posts have a lot of stories in them, just like the one you have here. Have you seen the old self-supporting fences once common in your area? They use no nails or wire because back when they were used there were none available. If I may be so bold, here's a picture I took of such a fence in the Smokey Mts park, and they are very sturdy and strong. BTW, that first picture of yours needs to be printed and framed!