Restoring Order

A consequence of the windstorm last week was the downing of a birch that had seen better days. Unfortunately, it chose to get hung up on a neighboring tree and posted a danger to passers by, wildlife, and the occasional Road Runner (meep-meep) as it was situated directly over the Rec Path near the Canoe Launch area as if positioned by Wiley Coyote. Terrance, Bill, and Rich ("Three minds without a single thought"), defied the 10 degree weather to save all from pending doom. Our story unfolds.....

The widowmaker

Terrance is either trying to saw off a
hung-up branch or poke a squirrel

Having abandoned that approach, the task is turned over to Bill,
Master chainsaw operator, to show us how it's done

"Well, that didn't work. Let's try it from this side"

"Put that chainsaw away before you hurt someone! Here, I'll show
you how to do this the old-fashioned way.....with an ax!"

Chopping, sawing, and some elbow grease finally did the job.
The Three Amigos then moved on to clearing vines
and invasives From an area adjacent to the dam
to provide a clear view of the lake

Bill decided to test the waters. Fortunately for Terrance and Rich,
it was hard water and they didn't have to haul a frozen Bill
up the steep bank and possibly perform mouth-to-mouth

Bill finishes clearing vines and brambles from around the tree.
Unfortunately, the photographer did not think to take
a "before" photo, so the reader has to
imagine what it looked like prior to our labor

Other than frostbite, no injuries were incurred this day,
in spite of the chainsaw juggling and ax tossing.
So bring on the next project!