A day in the woods

[takncarabizniz]

I spent all day cutting back and exposing my trail along the east side of the yard.  The plan is to create a path for the John Deere so hubby can drive all the grass clippings and yard waste down to the furthest east corner where I'm creating a compost pile.  I managed to get about 40 feet of it done.  I'm to the most dense area now, so I'll have to get the Cub out to chop back the rest of the blackberries, ivy, and ground cover.  I toted the rocks from under all the deadfall and we'll finish it up with a nice coat of gravel.  Still a lot to do, but it sure felt good to expend some negative energy.  I also managed to get the rest of the mess of blackberries and ivy up from around the front end of the yard by the house, what a mess.  This area will eventually be another garden.

Next week we're cutting back the apple trees and I'll probably make a trip to Flowerworld to start picking out new trees...love my trees !!!

[pacifica]

Oh wow from my phone reading this
And this tree trunk and branches just love!!!!

Like an awesome elephant w mighty tusks!!!

Shoot tried to repost.
Ok now on computer, saved
LOVE this tree trunk! looks like he has mighty tusks -- and the rock lining, looks like you've been busy like Sunshine!
Just love your path and land. : D

[emilyB]

It sounds like you have taken full advantage of the break in the awful weather we've been having.  Good for you and it's great to be working on your own land and getting it all cleaned up.  Looking good!
Ozzie must be loving his new playground too.

[sunshine]

Beat me to it pacifica...it does look like an elephant over the path...nice job, taken.

[pacifica]

Sunshine, you noticed it too! Glad wasn't just me heehee. Love mother nature's art!

[luvtimes]

Wow!   and I was debating on whether I wanted to clean up that hill area out back...thanks Takn for the inspiration....this I can do today...it is going to be 55 today and tomorrow 65 depending who you ask.....

When I see your yard the word serenity comes to mind and that's to me is peace of mind...

[sunshine]

Luv...I have a snow day!~ Do you miss it? LOL

[sunshine]

Pacifica...other thoughts on the elephant...sorta looks like a "long neck" dinosaur, too.

[takncarabizniz]

That cedar is more than 100 years old.  The "elephant" limb is likely an offshoot that occurred after the entire top of the tree crashed down across it decades ago.  There are now two very strong trunks that have grown out of the remainder of the stump, from about 15 feet above the ground.  It is really cool.  We have a western White Pine in the same area that has the same kind of huge limb and that likely occurred when the cedar fell across it as well.

We have to call the power company about having several of the limbs of the pine taken out as they protrude into the street and power lines.  I will try to get some photos of the gnarly trunk on that one Wednesday...going to have to take a day off because Ozzie has surgery scheduled that day.

[takncarabizniz]

Luv...just like an elephant...it goes down easier when you take small bites. 

This is a big job and will have to be done in stages, but if I keep up with all this, I can get the overgrown areas under control.

[pacifica]

Sunny, I do now see that long neck dino!!! : D Too cool.


And God Bless precious Ozzie for doggie surgery: ' ]

[sunshine]

In the woods last night...we heard a fox screaming for a mate...it was so cool and kind of scary at the same time. If I can upload it later, I will.