The Tree

When we bought the place, we knew that tree had to come down before a storm dropped it on the house. With a month of talking and planning, the day finally came windier than we liked but here. Andy (Concord Father-In Law & All around great guy) and I pre planned, sharpened and tuned the chain saws, gathered a plan and cut. This was the process: 1. Prepare Equipment 2. Plan 3. Cut limbs (only ones that need cut high and low) 4. Drop half thats leaning toward house (used cable to pull as I cut) 5. Drop main portion (Also had saftey cable)

The almost finished product. This wood will go to great use: our wood stove. I still have some cutting to finish, then lots of splitting and stacking, so it can season before winter.

The Swing

Yesterday was a day of construction. We built Concord Baby's Swing. The rough frame of 4x4's is large enough to support 2 swings so another will be added soon. Concord Baby recieved his swing form Grandma and Grandpa for Easter, but finally the weather has broken long enough to get the thing put up.