S +(Sand + gravel+ cement)+ Bricks= gate pillars - inches

After endless interogation( How far, How long, Where, when) I relenquished my title and allowed David to be King Bee, on 2nd thoughts Prince Bee for a day. I was on a layby on the M66, the pillars and tape measure were 81 miles away and as I have never hung a gate before I delegated.
We are hanging the gates using hook and band cranked hinges with the gates set back on the pillar and automating them with a maxim 600(?) - this has been recommended because of ...yes you have guessed it the windy conditions!

After all the disappointing occurances on the site- Steve our Brick layer is a Windfall, he brings with him a breeze of ideas and a hurricane of energy and speed (pardon the pun).

Veg patch-Progress made- potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic and very nearly David planted. ( he dug up my potatoes!)