While I have many oak trees on my property, the oldest one in the front was my favorite. The tree grew straight and tall with a solid base. It was probably older than the house.
Last year I noticed half the tree top was dead. I get more than my share of lightening strikes here so I thought that could be the cause. I've lost at least two trees to electric discharge. By the end of the year, the rest of the tree had died. I was quite sad at the loss.
I tried getting my regular guy to come out to take down this majestic beauty. For reasons unknown, he never scheduled with me. I found a local guy who offered a good price. He ran screaming after climbing the mighty oak. His concerns were around not being able to take down the large branches without dropping them on the road or power lines. In the months and weeks all this took place, I had to reassure the neighbors of the trees strength even in death.
When the wind storm hit earlier this year, they all had trees fall. My oak stood proud and tall. It didn't even lose a branch. The benefit to me was finding out who everyone else used to cut up their downed trees.
The third tree company actually showed up and took the job. They were professional and took care of my tree. I happened to be home when the crane showed up. Enjoy the pictures but know my tree is not forgotten.
The neighbors weren't even home to be happy about the tree being taken down. They probably wouldn't have been happy anyway because the crane closed off the road.
See how much of the tree is above the tie off point? That part swung down and almost took out the guy up there cutting.
Now that's how it's down. And gently laid on the ground for pick up.
No need to cut it up further, they can do that elsewhere.
Am I the only one with chainsaw envy? Ladies, I believe he's single.
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