"Don't wish me happiness I don't expect to be happy all the time....It's gotten beyond that somehow. Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor. I will need them all." Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Saturday 23 May 2015

What's in the tree?

The centre tree is a western hemlock and leaning into it from the left hand side is a much smaller hemlock. The arborist, J is in the largest hemlock about halfway's up. He has a dark colored backpack on that you may or may not be able to spot. While up there he freed the top of the smaller hemlock and then he cut it down when he was back on the ground. He also took down the second tree that was blocking the sunlight in the garden and then he bucked nearly everything up. J is from off island but he conducts himself in a professional manner that gives me peace of mind and that is why I hired him. Now it's up to me to get this watermelon smelling wood split up so it will dry in the summer sun. This wood gives me satisfaction visualizing it in my soon to be woodshed. It means freedom, peace and practically speaking warmth and for that I am filled with gratitude.

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8 comments:

  1. I think all of us who have the chance to smell the morning air, have a moment to look at a budding flower or look up at the night sky should end the moment in gratitude. There is nothing like being connected to the earth from which we came, to where we will return. Oh the loveliness of your perspective! Anita

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  2. I cannot see him, but he must be one brave fellow! Geesh, that's high!

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    1. A human squirrel but a whole lot slower. It must be an interesting profession. Thanks for visiting.

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  3. Our next door neighbors do dangerous tree removal, and it is very scary stuff dealing with such tall trees. I'm glad that you were able to find someone to do the scary work for you! Now your hemlock will be able to grow unhindered, and you have wonderful firewood for winter, what a blessing indeed!

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  4. There are so many blessings each and every day and I am grateful for them all. Thank you for your visit and comment.

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  5. Hi,
    I can not see him, but I think he is very brave. :-)
    Your peace of mind to have such wonderful wood for winter is a true answer to prayer.
    xx oo
    Carla

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    1. There is a lot of work to prepare for winter but it is a blessing to have the vitality to do it. Thanks for dropping by and commenting.

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