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Jul 22, 2018 06:46:50   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
MSW wrote:
I agree with you- that tree needs to come down... here are some "dumb questions:" is the tree on your property, a neighbor's land, or is it on public property? Also, if you feel that it may be in danger of coming down on a power line or phone line, you should contact the respective power or phone company (or both).

I have gone down this path many times here in the Peoples' Republik of Vermont where (literally - I kid thee not) they hug trees. The last conversation was along the lines of, "if I have to get out my chain saw, i'll charge you for my time, and we'll end up in court … wanna be deposed by a 'pro se' litigant? wanna see how much of you time I can chew up with virtually no effort on my part.

just an observation from a curmudgeon ...
I agree with you- that tree needs to come down... ... (show quote)



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Jul 22, 2018 06:46:59   #
Tom G Loc: Atlanta, GA
 
Oh Nooooo!!!!

MOVE !!!

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Jul 22, 2018 07:50:15   #
BobHartung Loc: Bettendorf, IA
 
rjaywallace wrote:
Whatever you do, don’t delay even one day. The above suggestion to simply deal with it on your own by hiring prefessional tree care is possibly the best.


As long as you own it.

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Jul 22, 2018 08:19:19   #
Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC
 
johnst1001a wrote:
You might call your insurance company. I had a few trees around my yard, and on another matter my insurance agent saw them and said they need to come down. He made a phone call for me as I didn't know who to call. He said they could do it that afternoon. I asked the price, he said nothing, the insurance would cover it. Hmmm. But free is free, so they are gone, never saw a bill. In another instance, I had some ash trees that were dead. A tree cutting service came by our neighborhood as there where quite a few dead trees. The guy stopped by, made me an offer of $800 to take it down. It was about 50 feet tall. I said how about $400, and I want three trees down for that price. We have woods behind us, so I said you can drag the branches back into the woods. We settled at $600 for 3. My neighbor got the firewood.
You might call your insurance company. I had a few... (show quote)


Great advice.

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Jul 22, 2018 08:21:22   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Trees can be a nuisance. I've seen them destroy houses, cars, and power lines. The last few trees I had taken down cost about $1,000 each. If the tree is on your property, it could be seen as being your responsibility. If it takes down power lines, you could be hit with the repair bill. There's no logic or fairness in these situations. If my tree destroys my neighbor's house, his insurance has to pay for the repairs. I'm not even involved.

Your best course of action is to consult a local lawyer. Your pictures are fine.

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Jul 22, 2018 08:34:42   #
daplight Loc: Kansas
 
The leaves, and bark look more like a sycamore tree.
John N wrote:
Looks like an Eucalyptus tree - known as the 'widow maker' in OZ. Limbs can drop suddenly and without reason though none ever did on the one in my back garden. Because they come from OZ and are resistant to Australia's many bugs and insects they are almost invulnerable to Northern hemisphere tree diseases, so they grow at prodigious rates.

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Jul 22, 2018 08:36:06   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
daplight wrote:
The leaves, and bark look more like a sycamore tree.



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Jul 22, 2018 08:36:21   #
Tom G Loc: Atlanta, GA
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Trees can be a nuisance. I've seen them destroy houses, cars, and power lines. The last few trees I had taken down cost about $1,000 each. If the tree is on your property, it could be seen as being your responsibility. If it takes down power lines, you could be hit with the repair bill. There's no logic or fairness in these situations. If my tree destroys my neighbor's house, his insurance has to pay for the repairs. I'm not even involved.

Your best course of action is to consult a local lawyer. Your pictures are fine.
Trees can be a nuisance. I've seen them destroy h... (show quote)


"No Logic or Fairness", you say? Then tell us what is Logical and Fair.

And, "consult a local lawyer"? Not at all necessary. You must be a friend of someone in the "Legal Profession".

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Jul 22, 2018 08:54:40   #
marine73 Loc: Modesto California
 
It looks like the tree is on your property, also the power lines are running thru your property, so it would be my guess that the power company should be responsible for any trees or vegetation that would interfere with there lines. Here in Modesto, Ca I have three trees in my front yard. Only two trees belong to me. The other tree belongs to the city. I will trim it occasionally but I have been told if I am caught trimming the tree it is a 1500.00 dollar fine. I still get out there and do it if the branches start hanging down and hitting me in the head. In my case the city owns the tree and is responsible for its upkeep. They do send out arborist every couple of years to trim the trees and make sure they are healthy and to remove any misltoe.

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Jul 22, 2018 09:24:28   #
newtoyou Loc: Eastport
 
gator81 wrote:
I am sorry if this is the wrong place to post this as it is more of a question to see what people would think of the photo's I took and need to send in for review. A tree in our back yard lost a pretty good size limb which surprisingly did not take down a power line when if fell. Now I am concerned that another storm or strong wind will take down more of this tree. I had taken a few photo's but the two I wanted to share I am curious if this would be good for sending? or if I should consider a different direction? or it really would not matter?

1. the first photo is close up so it could show more dept of what is left (f8 / 1/500 / ISO 100 / 55-250@209mm)
2. the second is to show more of how high and the tree is, where the limb was and how big the limb is on the ground and what is close if anything else comes down. (f 4.5 / 1/250 / ISO 100 / 18-55@18mm)
This was taken the following day in early afternoon, I did lighten it up some but did not want to overdue it so it can still show dept for the close up shot.
Please what would you all think?
I am sorry if this is the wrong place to post this... (show quote)


Send to whomever owns the lines. They have money to lose. Someone will be glad they are clearing that in daytime, not two AM in a storm.

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Jul 22, 2018 09:28:58   #
newtoyou Loc: Eastport
 
[quote=rjaywallace]Whatever you do, don’t delay even one day. The above suggestion to simply deal with it on your own by hiring prefessional tree care is possibly the best.[/quote

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Jul 22, 2018 09:34:02   #
newtoyou Loc: Eastport
 
gator81 wrote:
I am sorry if this is the wrong place to post this as it is more of a question to see what people would think of the photo's I took and need to send in for review. A tree in our back yard lost a pretty good size limb which surprisingly did not take down a power line when if fell. Now I am concerned that another storm or strong wind will take down more of this tree. I had taken a few photo's but the two I wanted to share I am curious if this would be good for sending? or if I should consider a different direction? or it really would not matter?

1. the first photo is close up so it could show more dept of what is left (f8 / 1/500 / ISO 100 / 55-250@209mm)
2. the second is to show more of how high and the tree is, where the limb was and how big the limb is on the ground and what is close if anything else comes down. (f 4.5 / 1/250 / ISO 100 / 18-55@18mm)
This was taken the following day in early afternoon, I did lighten it up some but did not want to overdue it so it can still show dept for the close up shot.
Please what would you all think?
I am sorry if this is the wrong place to post this... (show quote)


And to maybe ease your mind, they are probably communication lines, not power. But there is the danger of being without TV.

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Jul 22, 2018 09:53:41   #
newtoyou Loc: Eastport
 
John N wrote:
Looks like an Eucalyptus tree - known as the 'widow maker' in OZ. Limbs can drop suddenly and without reason though none ever did on the one in my back garden. Because they come from OZ and are resistant to Australia's many bugs and insects they are almost invulnerable to Northern hemisphere tree diseases, so they grow at prodigious rates.


Due to his location it is an American Plane Tree. Platanus occidentalis. Your look alike may be London Plane Tree, a hybrid, P occidentalis x P orientalis. Bred to have the qualities you describe. Very brittle. Bill

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Jul 22, 2018 10:02:49   #
gator81 Loc: Jeffersonville Indiana
 
I am sorry for the grammar mistake as it is not my strong point.

I called the City Engineer as I had him out here for another reason about 7 months ago and he gave me his card and had told me if I had any problems to contact him. Because the tree is not on my property and is the county that maintains the area I figured he would have to make the decision to have it removed and make the contacts for the arrangements to have it removed.

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Jul 22, 2018 10:15:01   #
trainspotter Loc: Oregon
 
1Feathercrest wrote:
Proper grammar seems to elude most people. For instance, "a" and "lot" are two (2) separate words. The pseudo word "alot" exists only by association with the word "allot" which means parceling out or recurring payment. There is NO real word spelled "alot" and it does NOT mean a "great amount".
Once an English teacher....always an English teacher....most folks here are RETIRED...as in dun wif skool.


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