It was about at this point (about two-thirds up the trunk) that the lumberjack stopped sawing off the cedar's limbs. Just after I snapped this picture, he climbed up among the branches and attached a rope around the trunk. He tossed the loose end down to the ground and the crew took up the slack while moving well away from the base of the tree.
I wonder if the lumberjack's hobbies include mountain climbing?
Once the all-clear was given, he sawed a notch into the trunk just below the lower branches. The treetop tipped and down it went, landing with a dull thud on the ground below. The ground crew sawed off the branches and mulched them in short order.
And THAT is why we hire professionals.
ReplyDelete(I don’t know if a lumberjack climbs mountains; I do know he skips and jumps and likes to press wildflowers.)
You are too funny! :)
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mitch, and has buttered scones for tea.
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