Day Two of the Douglas Fir Removal by jamibann

Day Two of the Douglas Fir Removal

After all the branches had been stripped, the 'climber' started cutting down the trunk. As you might imagine, this got harder as he got closer to the end, as the trunk gets thicker and thicker. If you look closely you can see a piece of trunk coming down through the air.

In the background of the photo you can see Craigendarroch, Hill of the Oaks, which is my 'go to' hill when I need a wee work out. It's a 40 minute circular walk, up and over.

Whilst hubby moved wood around the garden yesterday afternoon, I had a lovely time at Braemar's first Literary Festival. I chose to go and listen to Sebastian Faulks and Ian Rankin. A super event, and one which I hope will become annual.
Oh how sad, the poor thing is naked!
October 9th, 2022  
Big task
October 9th, 2022  
Quite a challenge without putting part of the tree through that roof.. clever treesmith..
October 9th, 2022  
@julzmaioro Yes, that was our biggest worry! All good though. :-)
October 9th, 2022  
Wow, it’s so pointy now! You are so lucky to have that great walk so close to home
October 9th, 2022  
Wow.... it's the only word for this.
I like the sound of your afternoon. It's great to hear from the author and rereading the books afterwards you can almost hear their voice on the page.
October 9th, 2022  
Wow what an amazing shot of the now bald tree. Love the piece of the trunk in mid air. The tree lopped right at the top of the trunk must be very brave
October 9th, 2022  
What an amazing shot of this tall now branchless tree! That sure is a mission. Your afternoon sounds magical.
October 9th, 2022  
Wow - denuded!!
October 9th, 2022  
Such an interesting exercise to make sure nothing gets damaged.
October 9th, 2022  
Wow, amazingly tall fellow. And a great mid-work shot.
October 9th, 2022  
Wow! This is specialised work & they are obviously doing all the right things. I can see that block of wood falling down. I think you were right to go to the festival & not watch!
October 9th, 2022  
Nicely captured
October 9th, 2022  
Wow, how denuded it looks now. That literary festival sounds great - hope it does continue.
October 9th, 2022  
Nearly there, such a big job, the festival sounds a nice outing!!
October 9th, 2022  
It looks even more spectacular without its branches.
October 9th, 2022  
It's a totem pole, don't take it down!!!
October 9th, 2022  
Great capture
October 9th, 2022  
Sad, very sad.
October 9th, 2022  
I've just seen the previous image, it is a good story and very scary looking at the climber , they had a sunny day for it !
October 9th, 2022  
Wow
October 10th, 2022  
Wow big job!
October 10th, 2022  
Wow... that's a big tree! I could never do that man's job!
October 10th, 2022  
That sure must be hard work climbing that tree. I’m surprised the guy below isn’t watching for falling logs, but I guess they know where the danger area is. Sounds like you had a good day.
October 10th, 2022  
Wow! Neat shot. Love the walk and literary festival info.
October 10th, 2022  
You seem to have lots of culture going on in your neck of the woods. Glad they didn't cut the whole tree down from the base!
October 11th, 2022  
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