50 years ago
Apr 19, 2022 10:58:12 #
I planted this elm tree from a very small twig taken from my father in law's back yard. It was slowly losing bark in large chunks... Took about 2 hours start to finish... The village was afraid it would fall and damage someone or thing... At least I did not have to pay the bill...
Apr 19, 2022 11:10:15 #
Apr 19, 2022 11:34:56 #
ad8rr wrote:
Sorry for your loss. It was part of your life for a long, long time.
Thanks for the sympathy... I will be choosing another that the village will plant for my kids and grandkids to enjoy long after I am gone...
Apr 19, 2022 12:01:00 #
Sorry to see the old trees go. Were you lucky enough to get a slab near the base? Be a nice table and reminder.
Apr 19, 2022 12:12:51 #
Nothing last forever. That is beautiful wood, though. Someone could put it to good use.
Apr 19, 2022 12:22:04 #
Perhaps you could take a cross section of the trunk and make a small table to put in your house.
Apr 19, 2022 12:25:25 #
It’s always sad to see that. We had the wind knock down a large birch tree in our back yard this winter. Turned out, like your elm tree, the birch was sick and dying, too. It will continue to serve, for awhile, as nice firewood.
Apr 19, 2022 12:38:21 #
Wingpilot wrote:
It’s always sad to see that. We had the wind knock down a large birch tree in our back yard this winter. Turned out, like your elm tree, the birch was sick and dying, too. It will continue to serve, for awhile, as nice firewood.
The last tree that fell here completely destroyed my roof. It was fifty years old, so I didn't mind replacing it - with the help of the insurance company.
I watch a lot of wood turners on YouTube, and they do beautiful things with wood. If I was fifty years younger, I'd get a lathe.
Apr 19, 2022 12:56:13 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The last tree that fell here completely destroyed my roof. It was fifty years old, so I didn't mind replacing it - with the help of the insurance company.
I watch a lot of wood turners on YouTube, and they do beautiful things with wood. If I was fifty years younger, I'd get a lathe.
I watch a lot of wood turners on YouTube, and they do beautiful things with wood. If I was fifty years younger, I'd get a lathe.
Fortunately this birch tree just took out a 6 foot section of our fence, which I have since fixed. Looks like I may have another one to take down before there’s a repeat performance.
Apr 19, 2022 12:58:01 #
Wingpilot wrote:
Fortunately this birch tree just took out a 6 foot section of our fence, which I have since fixed. Looks like I may have another one to take down before there’s a repeat performance.
The last three trees we had taken down cost about $1,000 each. I'll take down smaller ones myself, but when they're huge and badly-placed, I call a pro.
Apr 19, 2022 13:08:00 #
Quixdraw wrote:
Sorry to see the old trees go. Were you lucky enough to get a slab near the base? Be a nice table and reminder.
It was tough to see it go... they ended up picking it up before i could cut a slab... I was not home when they came by... Thanks for stopping by and your comment...
Apr 19, 2022 13:08:53 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Nothing last forever. That is beautiful wood, though. Someone could put it to good use.
thanks Jerry... I am sure someone from the tree company will be able to use some of the wood...
Apr 19, 2022 13:09:47 #
Moondoggie wrote:
Perhaps you could take a cross section of the trunk and make a small table to put in your house.
Too late for that... It seems everyone has the same idea Thanks for your visit
Apr 19, 2022 13:10:58 #
Wingpilot wrote:
It’s always sad to see that. We had the wind knock down a large birch tree in our back yard this winter. Turned out, like your elm tree, the birch was sick and dying, too. It will continue to serve, for awhile, as nice firewood.
Ya mother nature can be a "B" at times Thanks for stopping by..
Apr 19, 2022 13:12:23 #
jerryc41 wrote:
The last tree that fell here completely destroyed my roof. It was fifty years old, so I didn't mind replacing it - with the help of the insurance company.
I watch a lot of wood turners on YouTube, and they do beautiful things with wood. If I was fifty years younger, I'd get a lathe.
I watch a lot of wood turners on YouTube, and they do beautiful things with wood. If I was fifty years younger, I'd get a lathe.
Jerry I had a lathe many many years ago... Now with all the resins and stuff turning is so beautiful...
Glad your insurance helped out....
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