Everyone knows trees are good. Everyone knows they provide myriad environmental and aesthetic benefits. However, there was one tree in our backyard that was practically begging to be removed. After last fall we promised ourselves we would cut this one tree down before next fall.
This tree had, what seemed like, millions of tiny pinky sized leaves which were impossible to rake up and dispose of. Plus its branches were leaning and drooping over our deck. And the icing on the cake (or nail in the coffin from the trees perspective) was this spring when half the leaves didn't come in and looked as though it was dying. It did make a recovery during the summer but it was too late. |
| Even Eko got in on the action |
So, while Brianna was inside sleeping peacefully for her afternoon nap on Sunday Eme and I were outside revving the chainsaw and planning our felling technique. It didn't quite work as planned, but after we involved a 2x4 and rope the four of us rocked it into falling the right direction (which would be away from our deck and house).
All's well that ends well. We got it down, cleaned it up and neatly stacked the wood. Anyone want some tree branches?
I would love a couple of slices of the tree truck if you still have the chain saw and the trunk!! I've been wanting good circle tree trunk pieces for a while now to build a tree house (play sized) for O. Like a doll house for boys.
ReplyDeleteNow that you have one tree under your belt, how do you feel about pine trees? We have one that is just begging for you to come chop it down. :)
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