Notice how the branches broke in multiple places, and only smaller limbs actually hit the house. The kayaks were right next to it. The trunk didn't break, because the roots pulled up instead. One branch got caught in the telephone lines, and now that pole is leaning as far to the right as it was leaning to the left.
4 comments:
Looks like the shape of the upper trunk is what saved you dad!
If that "treehouse" section wasn't shaped like it was then you may have had a little more tree on your head that night.
Thanks for the pics.
Wow! And you and Kevin cleaned that all up on your own! Crazy. Don't think I've actually ever looked at your backyard before this pic! ~ Amanda
Actually I had help from Jim Campbell and Mike Thayer next door. Kevin arrived later and helped too. Those high limbs were more than 30 feet up and I didn't want them crashing down on the roof when I cut them. Mike lowered them gently down with his big rope and clove hitches.
Yeah, he let other people help but he wouldn't let his old Dad help. I guess he thinks I'm getting too old!
Huh! Wait until he is my age! I'll tell him, then, "I told you so!!"
Grumpy G.
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