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Beth
10-24-2004, 06:07 PM
Apparently you need a group of well-meaning idiots and a Dodge Durango to get down a tree that three hurricanes didn't topple.


Step 1: use a ladder and then build your own extension.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Bethofcourse/ladders.jpg


Step 2: have a crazy dude up in the tree cutting branches.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Bethofcourse/crazy.jpg

Step 3: using a thick cable, run the cable around the tree and hook it up to the Durango and hope the tree actually falls. (it doesn't, but now it's straight!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Bethofcourse/didntfallthefirsttime.jpg

Step 4: make a bunch of cuts and hope that it falls this time. (nope, and now it's leaning again)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Bethofcourse/stilldidntfall.jpg

Step 5: cut the branches it's stuck on, and maybe it'll fall this time. (no, but it's closer!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Bethofcourse/restuckandwontfall.jpg

Step 6: have a dude by the tracks ready to cut because this time it's really falling.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Bethofcourse/falling.jpg

Step 7: start cutting immediately so you don't derail a train.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Bethofcourse/down.jpg
like2_drink
10-24-2004, 06:14 PM
are the red lights in the last pic warning ppl a train is on its way , or is it just a station waggin stopping infront of a bush :D
Beth
10-24-2004, 06:16 PM
That would be the Dodge Durango that the cable (which was strapped around the tree) was hooked to; the Durango was supposed to pull the tree down and keep it from smacking the well-meaning idiots.
Beth
10-24-2004, 06:35 PM
I haven't done that yet.
TAL
10-24-2004, 06:36 PM
Well I think that the staff did a good job with that wood.
Beth
10-24-2004, 06:42 PM
I do well with wood myself. :)
Knuckles
10-24-2004, 07:04 PM
You have poor excuses for lumberjacks down there in Florida.
That guy wasn't even wearing a flannel shirt. (n)
beastie fresh
10-24-2004, 07:09 PM
Wow.. we take down trees with ease, that looks like it was tough
like2_drink
10-24-2004, 07:14 PM
You have poor excuses for lumberjacks down there in Florida.
That guy wasn't even wearing a flannel shirt. (n)


i'm only 15 and i could've taken that down easier..then again i've been havin to take 'em down for a while...and yes im canadian...no relation...
Dr Deaf
10-25-2004, 07:33 AM
...that totally looks hilarious, nice pictorial and commentary bef-squire.


i'm so disappointed i missed that unfold.
Beth
10-25-2004, 02:29 PM
...that totally looks hilarious, nice pictorial and commentary bef-squire.


i'm so disappointed i missed that unfold.
I'm sorry you missed it too. :(
Beth
10-25-2004, 03:23 PM
I missed the final step because it was dark out when they were cutting the fallen tree.



Step 8: shove all the logs in the bushes where the building owner can't see them, instead of hauling them to the street for pick-up.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Bethofcourse/lazy.jpg





Note to Bobby: I'm betting these logs will still be there when you make your next trip home to FL.
jabumbo
10-25-2004, 06:20 PM
i had to help do that in my yard...we took 4 large trees down in the front. one maple, 1 blue spruce, and 2 jacob firs. ive also manned to take down some smaller maples in the backyard pretty much on my own. it was a bitch