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trackrunner · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 1011

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080804/ap_on_fe_st/odd_car_fence;_ylt=AjGCJnSEEjLxixYCUW0nFeQDW7oF

HOOPER, Utah - A farmer has erected a fence in his backyard made of three old cars sticking up in the air to send a message to new neighbors that he can do whatever he wants on his farm. "This is just a fun way for me to say, 'Hey boys, I'm still here,'" said Rhett Davis. "This is my redneck Stonehenge."

Davis came up with the idea after neighbors who recently moved into homes next to his hayfield complained about his farm.

"The people who bought the homes say, 'Well, we love looking into your yard and seeing the horses and the cattle, but we don't like the flies, and we don't like the mosquitoes,' and when I cut my field to bale it, they say, 'We don't like the dust in the air,' " Davis said.

Davis said he offered to pay half the cost of a fence between his property and the others and to build it. He said his neighbors declined the offer, saying it would block their view.

Neighbors declined to comment to the Standard-Examiner of Ogden.

Davis said after the neighbors declined his offer, he used a backhoe to dig three large holes on the edge of his property, then took three cars that had competed in demolition derbies and planted them nose-first into the ground.

He said the cars were planted out of humor rather than spite. He said it's important that new residents moving into the area realize that Hooper remains a farming community.

The area has grown recently with new residents who desire a country atmosphere but don't want the smells and noises of farm life, Davis said.

"I respect that they're here and spent a lot on their homes, but on the other hand, give me a little bit, too. I've been here since I was 7 years old," he said.

Davis said he doesn't intend to keep the cars up permanently.

"I've talked to my neighbors and worked things out. I really just thought this would be a funny thing to do," he said. "These can come out just as easy as they went in."

Mtnman1830 · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 1435

Good For Him!

Why do some people move into an area, then complain?

Its like people moving next to the Freeway, then complaining about the noise.

:2thumbs:

davis_b_1 · Joined: 04 Feb 2006 Posts: 1548 Location: On www.bogley.com

I agree mtnman, when you move in next to a farm what do you expect. You are going to have some smells and noise coming from there it's a farm for hell sakes, the only problem I can see is he didn't put up enough cars. :2thumbs:

I think it's great it made national news.

Richard Barron · Joined: 09 Jul 2005 Posts: 1182 Location: Byng, OK, USA

The "Redneck Stonehenge" thing is already played out. Somebody should tell this guy to be a more creative dumbass.

http://richardbarron.net/galleries/sundance/03carhenge/

sparker1 · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 7:39 pm Post subject:

I love the folks who move into a flood zone and expect us to bail them out. quite often, we do.

JP · Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 5880 Location: Not Sure

Mtnman1830 wrote: Good For Him!
Absolutely :2thumbs:

Richard Barron wrote: Somebody should tell this guy to be a more creative dumbass
I'm sure the media docked it as such...What's the matter Richard, why is this guy a dumbass? Would you be one of those whiny neighbors?

greyhair biker · Joined: 04 Oct 2005 Posts: 3550 Location: GreenRiver, Wy

if I were him I'd have moved my silage piles there in stead....MUCH worse smell :lol8: I have an uncle out there (hooper/roy area) and the newbies got off easy...some of the good ole boys would not have been so amicable :nod:

Mtnman1830 · Joined: 28 Feb 2006 Posts: 1435

He should "spread some sunshine" around his property. :haha:

Sombeech · Joined: 09 Dec 2004 Posts: 12657 Location: The Rubbish Bin

I'm gonna move to L.A. then complain about earthquakes.

DiscGo · Joined: 07 Nov 2006 Posts: 4048

I like this guy, and I think he makes a good point about people moving for a country feel but not wanting the noise and smells of the farm. Good for him!

Don · Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Posts: 753 Location: Utah Valley

I only joined this forum so I could complain about you all.

abirken · Joined: 22 Feb 2008 Posts: 2458 Location: Colorado

Richard Barron wrote: The "Redneck Stonehenge" thing is already played out. Somebody should tell this guy to be a more creative dumbass.

http://richardbarron.net/galleries/sundance/03carhenge/

Richard! Those are GREAT! HAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT! Looks as if this was a little more creative? Or at least color coordinated? :2thumbs: :nod:

deathcricket · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:57 am Post subject:

davis_b_1 wrote: I agree mtnman, when you move in next to a farm what do you expect. You are going to have some smells and noise coming from there it's a farm for hell sakes, the only problem I can see is he didn't put up enough cars. :2thumbs:

I think it's great it made national news.

Quoted for agreement with your agreement of his agreement.
:haha:

I moved to Utah to complain about the polygamists. They ruin my Walmart shopping experience when I get all gussied up to go buy groceries.

JP · Joined: 04 Jan 2007 Posts: 5880 Location: Not Sure

It's amazing that when people move to an area (after seeing it and knowing the area) that they then complain and expect changes. I see that all the time, if anybody deserves the "Here's your sign award" it's them :haha:

Richard Barron · Joined: 09 Jul 2005 Posts: 1182 Location: Byng, OK, USA

JP wrote:
I'm sure the media docked it as such...What's the matter Richard, why is this guy a dumbass? Would you be one of those whiny neighbors?

I'm saying that instead of trying to get along with his neighbors, he decided to be the biggest jackass possible, and be a media/attention whore in the process. Right or wrong become irrelevant, since he's so annoying.