calling any one from missouri

[SueT]

My dad was born near Macon. We now live in North-east Arkansas, just across the border from Missouri. I grew up in Ca and would NEVER live there again. The folks here are so nice and there is room to breath.

Well did you feel the earthquake last night?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

This venerable old oak tree has grown outside our dining room window for many years. It was a stately old thing back in 1960 when the house was built.

But I had noticed a cavity at its root, and asked a professional tree trimmer to come evaluate its condition last week. To my sorrow and regret but not much to my surprise, he confirmed my fears and advised that it be taken down. Today was its last day. Here's why I'm glad we made the call:

 

[shawluvsbirds]

This venerable old oak tree has grown outside our dining room window for many years. It was a stately old thing back in 1960 when the house was built.

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But I had noticed a cavity at its root, and asked a professional tree trimmer to come evaluate its condition last week. To my sorrow and regret but not much to my surprise, he confirmed my fears and advised that it be taken down. Today was its last day. Here's why I'm glad we made the call:

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That's so sad!
I cry when those big old trees have to come down.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

Growing up there was a big OLD catalpa tree right by out house.
That was my favorite tree. It's leaves were enormous and as a kid with all those long beans hanging down..idk.
It just seemed magical.
Same thing as that oak. Big hole in the middle and had to be taken down. I was so sad!!
And that following summer we had to get an air conditioner.
That tree had been keeping the sun off of our house.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Mixed feelings, for sure. But, better it came down on our schedule than unexpectedly, taking part of the house with it! The tree guy will be back to cut it up, and our teenage boy will stack it in a dry place to be used for firewood next year. Circle of Life. It has kept us cool for years ... Now it will keep us warm.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Maybe we will plant a maple in its place, TheMan says.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Can we plant a seedling in the stump, anybody know?

 

[karenerwin]

Can we plant a seedling in the stump, anybody know?

Ask the tree guy when he comes back! I think you can, but that’s just my guess.

 

[karenerwin]

Here’s a little sunshine for you all!
I’m glad to hear that the earthquake just outside of Poplar Bluff doesn’t seem to have caused any damage!!
I was concerned about @jthornton when I saw the headline this morning on FB. I also had visions of the house I’ve been working on being a pile of rubble.
Have a great day everyone!
4 days left here in Jamaica.

 

[jthornton]

And it's 25.6°F inside Coop Deux this morning! So bring some of that sunshine back home with you!

JT