Chainsaw Champion

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When we bought this house 17 months ago, we knew this tree would have to go. 


We're not tree haters, but this monstrosity, which was at least a quarter dead, 
had huge limbs hanging over both the house and power lines. 
With the high winds we get here, it was only a matter of time. 
We decided to take care of it!
One down- this is easy!


Yum! Is this what pioneers ate?

D-oh! 

Just in case...


Almost there!
Ta-dah!
Now we're left with tons of clean-up work, 
but we're grateful the dangerous part is over and no one was injured!
Bonus: once it dries, this firewood should keep us going for a couple of years!

 Side note: Kory is extremely impressed with his inexpensive Poulon chainsaw. 
Worked amazing!

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Unknown said…
it always hurt to cut down a tree. especially if you planted it yourself. But on the good side, it is good to have a supply of wood. I wonder if it will still be enough alive to grow branches again?
June 19, 2015 at 11:10 AM
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