I asked the landscaper's advice about the leaning juniper in the neglected garden. He confirmed it couldn't be saved; it would cost hundreds to brace it properly with wires and it probably wouldn't survive the trauma, and "it wasn't a very good specimen anyway". He recommended cutting it off a foot from the ground and taking the stump out with the rest of the trash when we tackle this part of the yard.
One person had commented that when a tree is cut down the energy continues to flow and jumping on the stump has an electrifying, almost orgasmic effect. Unfortunately I had no chance to test this theory as jumping around trees while a chainsaw is operation, even to conduct a very important scientific experiment, voids the landscapers' insurance. I did go and stand on it after they left but all that remained was another inert stump in a barren tract of land.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
No Treegasm
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Interesting theory there! Yard work..., well, we've just started today tackling ours, no stump but a big bolder to remove...
I laughed out loud as I read your post...Thanks for trying to test the jump on the trunk theory! I am still holding out for the opportunity to try it or hear from another who has tried it. I am sure your tree removal person is now curious!
Hilarious post!
Very funny. Your landscaper must enjoy working at your place.
I'm always glad to get rid of a problematic tree, as it frees up some space to put in something that works better.
LOL!!!
What ?
I have heard of tree hugging. However, this may be a step toooooo far.
I am still giggling.
This made me kind of sad. I'm always sorry to hear of a tree lost to this world.
Why S: I know but we already had a new tree ready to plant and this week we'll plant two more. After all it's Earth Week and it's the right thing to do
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