Photo for something that happened two days ago. Story - I was planting some flowers and seeds in big pots and placing them in front of my house. As I went to move backward and to my left, my left foot caught in this root and I fell. Yesterday I hacked this root out because it was't the first time I had tripped on it. I guess it's really hard to tell by this photo how big this root is, but the long piece on top is about 8 to 12 inches long. I caught my foot in one of the long roots that came out of the mass of wood seen in the front right. Bruising - yes Breaks and sprains - no. Going to give my personal trainer a big hug next time I see him because I got right up off the ground.
I hate to hear that for you! Glad to know There were no breaks or sprains! I think I would’ve chopped that thing up into tiny itty-bitty pieces and used it for mulch!
@wakelys Indeed! @grammyn Nope, it might go into the garden compost pile, but I might sling it into the field across the road. It's crape myrtle and I don't want anymore new ones in my yard. @olivetreeann Thanks Ann. @onewing Me too. It's very close to an electric lamppost so I tried to be very careful I didn't cut the wire. @amyk A big one. The root was long and out of the ground where it came out of the trunk then under the soil again. It made sort of an arc and I caught my foot in it and went down sideways. But I am ok. @casablanca Thank you Casa. @kjarn Thanks so much Kathy. @cocokinetic The bruise on my backside is more tender as it grows, but they are beginning to turn a bit yellow so the end is on its way. Thank you Karen. @beverley365 Yes he's quite supportive and motivating. I lucked out.
@haskar It's gone now. Probably my own fault for leaving it so long (it is on my property after all). @grammyn I've heard that several times since I've related the story. No, there's more there, unfortunately too close to the light pole for me to hack out.
May 14th, 2025
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@grammyn Nope, it might go into the garden compost pile, but I might sling it into the field across the road. It's crape myrtle and I don't want anymore new ones in my yard.
@olivetreeann Thanks Ann.
@onewing Me too. It's very close to an electric lamppost so I tried to be very careful I didn't cut the wire.
@amyk A big one. The root was long and out of the ground where it came out of the trunk then under the soil again. It made sort of an arc and I caught my foot in it and went down sideways. But I am ok.
@casablanca Thank you Casa.
@kjarn Thanks so much Kathy.
@cocokinetic The bruise on my backside is more tender as it grows, but they are beginning to turn a bit yellow so the end is on its way. Thank you Karen.
@beverley365 Yes he's quite supportive and motivating. I lucked out.
@grammyn I've heard that several times since I've related the story. No, there's more there, unfortunately too close to the light pole for me to hack out.