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The neighbors "suggested" in a note that we might want to address the issue of the tree that was up against the wall (OUR wall) as said wall was being compromised. Well, it was, but the tree in question is a beautiful one. However, it is messy, and the prospect of an expensive repair to the wall was not a pleasant one. Accordingly, we had a tree service we've used in the past come out to give an estimate on trimming or removal. We elected to go with removal, and decided also to have the apple tree trimmed. A contract was signed. They showed up at 6:45, wood chipper in tow.

Having the apple tree trimmed was bad enough (it was covered with beautiful apples this year, and trimming it would deprive us of many if not most of them, although I picked several bags last night so don't worry: there will be pie), but having a tree cut down is always upsetting. I was throwing on some clothes and preparing to zoom off to work when weemonkey6 says: "Why'd they cut down the apple tree?"

I looked out, and sure enough.

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[avingail.livejournal.com]

Oh no! That's horrible! I'm so sorry.

My Dad is likewise cutting down the huge and beautiful tree in our front yard tomorrow. I have played in this tree for most of my life and it was the best thing I liked about this house. I've cried each time I think about the tree being gone. I won't be able to watch tomorrow.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I won't be able to watch...

No. Trees are different from other plants, like pets in a way. When we had the trees taken out of our back yard at the other house I took the kids away for the day.

Thanks for the kind words.