This diseased, hollow tree has been the bane of my existence since we moved next door to it in 1976. During the entire time it has been the home and incubator for a family of three racoons, a mother and two offspring, on occasion plus several families of squirrels every season. During a rain and thunderstorm in a previous year one of the large limbs broke off, ignited after falling on power lines but was safely extinguished by members of our stalwart fire department before it burned down the house on the other side of the property.
Despite our pleas as well as the other family's, three previous owners would not incur the expense of having it removed. Remarkably we all remained civil to one another despite the danger to our homes and property, in addition to the mess we incurred during the spring and fall, Finally, we recently got new owners next door, a young couple who wisely are having the tree professionally removed today. I am giddy and gleeful!!
It is very costly to have such trees removed. After moving to Ocala, we had to have several big oak trees trimmed. Boy, that trimmed out pocketbook!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it is time for it to go.
ReplyDeleteI guess by now it might well be gone.
ReplyDeleteI am sad to see large trees go away, but this one was obviously pass its time. This is very much a job for professionals. Tree removal is hazardous work, even for them. If a large limb fell it could crush that garage.
ReplyDeleteSaying goodbye to an old friend can be sad but not in this case. Time to celebrate Kate :)
ReplyDeleteKate, I am shocked that you are so gleeful about the passing of a fine old tree.
ReplyDeleteSad to see a tree go...but, if it was in that bad of condition it sounds like it was a necessary move. Hopefully, the new owners will plant a new, healthy tree!
ReplyDeleteKate, what would Joyce Kilmer say?!!
ReplyDeleteBig old trees can be beautiful...at a distance. In closer quarters they can become the sort of hazard you describe. Sorry this one had to go.