Yesterday we had the Norway Maple tree in our backyard cut down. We were convinced of the need by the number of huge branches, narrowly missing our power lines, house, and garage that had come down during each of the storms that have blasted through our area this summer. It was a bit of a sad/relieved feeling. Relieved we won't have to worry about the tree coming down on its own. Sad because our father planted that tree more than 50 years ago and it's been a constant in our lives.
We are hoping it will have a second life - as our new kitchen cabinets. We found a local company that recycles trees into lumber. Watching them maneuver the giant logs out of our yard yesterday was a nail-biter - but the loader was amazing.
This is all that's left of the tree today. Teddy, as always, sees it-climbs it. Dax always enjoyed lying in that spot when the tree was there. Don't know what she'll do when they remove the stump.
Tango likes to dig in the wood chips and chew on them.
And he thinks its funny. He's right. - Hope
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I agree with Tango.... he's pretty funny.
Sorry about your tree. They are such a mixed blessing sometimes. Beautiful, but mother nature can make them frightening, as well.
So true! Haven't decided yet whether we'll plant another, or have actual space for training in the yard!
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