Finally...

The gate has needed to be replaced for some time. Finally the wind last week, gusting to 90 reportedly, made me do it. Honestly, it blew all night and i was concerned for the roof tiles.
Before....

AFTER!

For those of you considering this as a solo job, my recommendation is to enlist an extra set of hands...especially if it's blowing 25 mph when you are hanging the panels (with 36 square feet of surface area and gusting winds, the shims to hold it in place while you hold it with one hand and take the measurements and mark the drill holds the other is a bit tricky).
Best comment today? Jillian: "let's use the new gate...it works perfectly."
So who's in for a painting party? Seeing as I really need to paint front/back of the whole perimeter I could use some moral support!
Kidding, weather is perfect and enjoying being outside...and nothing needs to be held and measured/installed with painting!