In a previous posting, I showed you several trees I lost this year due to the severe drought we suffered over the summer. I also wrote I would be cutting the dead trees down.
As you can see, this is not a small tree. Before taking the main trunk down, the carpenter (aka handyman)cut many of the lower branches off by using the chain saw.
I knew the tree was dead, but it still broke my heart to see it come down. It had been growing for several decades and now it was gone forever.
"Wait a minute!" .....is what I shouted as he was loading up the trailer. "How about cutting me some slices for stepping stones", I said, "or maybe, I could make a wall clock out of one of the slices."
At least, I will have something left behind to remember the beautiful cedar tree.
Meggie Mac
Don't forget to click on each photo to see it in a larger size...
Wonderful pictures Meggie !
ReplyDeleteIt's always sad to lose a tree - but those slices are lovely.
ReplyDeleteOh that is sad. I particularly love cedar trees. Growing up in Oregon, I used to climb a beloved cedar tree whenever I needed solace.
ReplyDeleteBut you're very clever to have thought of saving the cuts. You'll enjoy them, and it's a great tribute to the tree.
The cedar slices are gorgeous. What a great save!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is awesome...I spent some time reading your posts and checking out your renovations....glad left a comment so I could in turn find yours! You are very talented. I am jelous of your garden and all those raised boxes. Pea Gravel for $9.00 ....unheard of in these parts! You are lucky!
ReplyDeleteThe slices are so beautiful! What a lovely tribute to your cedar tree.
ReplyDelete-Jaime