They call it a Missouri Gate
Sep 3, 2021 11:12:53 #
Another one this morning on my successful dog quest. D3 AF S 24 85 1:3.5 4.5 G
Sep 3, 2021 11:21:34 #
Sep 3, 2021 11:28:12 #
jerryc41 wrote:
That looks like a lot of empty country.
Mostly an advantage. Big State, last I looked, population a bit over a million one.
Sep 3, 2021 11:32:09 #
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Sep 3, 2021 11:43:46 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
Tug the wire loop up off the free 'gate' pole, drag the barbed wire gate out of the way, drive through, stop vehicle, get out and go back to the gate, stretch/drag the contraption back to its closed position, struggle with the wire (barbed? probably... all the best gate loops are...) loop the loop up and over the pole to secure the gate, return to vehicle, continue along your way. Wash, rince & repeat upon return. Anyone caught not closing the gate behind them may be subject to harsh language. Or worse.
Been through a bazillion of these gates but never heard 'em called a 'Missouri gate' before. Is that a Montanistan thing....?
Been through a bazillion of these gates but never heard 'em called a 'Missouri gate' before. Is that a Montanistan thing....?
Sep 3, 2021 11:49:05 #
rck281
Loc: Overland Park, KS
quixdraw wrote:
Mostly an advantage. Big State, last I looked, population a bit over a million one.
Missouri population is a little over 6 million. St.Louis and Kansas City are in Missouri.
Sep 3, 2021 11:51:08 #
Nice image. Never heard it called that but I have been through many. Even had them on my property.
Sep 3, 2021 11:52:11 #
Cany143 wrote:
Tug the wire loop up off the free 'gate' pole, dra... (show quote)
...You left out the rip in the shoulder, usually of just the shirt but sometimes hide as well. Rule out here is if the gate is open, leave open, if closed, close behind you. Missouri gate may well be a Montanaism, never heard them described elsewhere. I do really dislike them and replaced most of mine.
Sep 3, 2021 11:53:49 #
rck281 wrote:
Missouri population is a little over 6 million. St.Louis and Kansas City are in Missouri.
Used to get to St.Louis on business, pretty nice place to visit back then.
Sep 3, 2021 11:55:21 #
kpmac wrote:
Nice image. Never heard it called that but I have been through many. Even had them on my property.
Thank you! Probably local - my description is more like that Dam' Gate. Still have a couple to places I don't need to go often.
Sep 3, 2021 12:03:11 #
Cheap and effective where there is not a lot of traffic. They are very common down here
Sep 3, 2021 12:04:46 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
quixdraw wrote:
...You left out the rip in the shoulder, usually of just the shirt but sometimes hide as well. Rule out here is if the gate is open, leave open, if closed, close behind you. Missouri gate may well be a Montanaism, never heard them described elsewhere. I do really dislike them and replaced mine.
Ah, yes. The occasional rip. Slovenly of me to have omitted that.
But what's to dislike about them? Especially when they can be so entertaining. Out one time with a city slicker friend, we got to one of these 'Missouri Gates' and I sent the guy out to open the gate. After a couple minutes, he figured it out, opened the gate, and I drove through after telling him to close it again behind us. He manage to close the gate, but sorta did it wrong. After struggling and swearing and maybe even getting a rip or two while getting the loop looped and the gate closed, he found himself on the side opposite me and the Jeep.
Sep 3, 2021 12:23:06 #
Nice shot Quixdraw. In Texas those are called gaps and in some cases require almost a gargantuan effort to close.
Sep 3, 2021 12:24:28 #
I've seen that!
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