The pecan tree at Pony House is almost gone! According to Hick on Friday, there's about two days of work left for Tree-Trimmer Guy's crew, which is himself and two helpers.
Wow. The sky is so bright when it's not full of tree. I think this must be the limb that pointed towards the front yard. The one the kept dropping limblets on the electric line. The guy in the foreground is the "kid" who Hick sees up at his Storage Unit Store. Apparently Tree-Trimmer Guy met him in the liquor store, where they somehow got to talking about tree trimming. The Kid has a bigger trailer and heavier truck than Tree-Trimmer Guy. I don't know if the other dude is the helper or Tree-Trimmer Guy.
You can see the size of the logs on the ground. That trunk is going to be a monster to move. Looks like some sawdust got on the roof. Hick has paid all but the final $1000 of the agreed-upon $3250. After seeing what it takes to bring down a tree this size, I am convinced that the job was worth it.
Here's a view from the back yard:
Pony House still needs a lot of TLC. But at least it won't get crushed if the next tornado steers this way. I really liked that tree. Until I realized it was a potential killer.
Definitely worth the money, for everyone's safety, including Pony House which looks more like a shack from this angle. Will a portion of the stump be left in place for The Pony to have outdoor picnics, or perhaps cover with potplants? because I think trying to remove a rootball that size will upset Pony House.
ReplyDeleteFunny you should ask about that stump! Just a couple hours ago, Hick said he told Tree-Trimmer Guy to leave about 3 feet of that stump, so it can be used like a table for picnics. I'm thinking more along the line of a table to hold stuff on while grilling, but I don't know if The Pony plans to have a grill. OR picnics!
DeleteHick also emphasized that when they topple the trunk, he wants them to make sure NOT TO LET IT FALL ON THE CONCRETE PAD AND CRACK IT. It's behind the tree, in the back yard where the rest of the wood is being stacked.
I cannot look at that tree without seeing our twenty-something grandson monkey up that tree and cut off the top. Goes me the willies. I know you will be glad when it is gone.
ReplyDeleteThose guys definitely earn their money!
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