The big tree gets recycled into fire wood and table tops.

under construction

Picture by Pete. Remember that The Big Tree is the title of the book we wrote for Mom and Dad for their Golden Anniversary.

View from the road.

We watched Jim's video too.

Crane and bucket truck remove overhang that will never fall on the house.

Bill uses that small cable to take down the entire tree!

Jim, Dad, Uncle Justin, Nancy, Auntie Ann, Aunt Lorraine, Aunt Marion watch

as pictured by Joanne from her home.

Jim, Dad, Uncle Justin, Aunt Lorraine, Mom

Logs were brought to the back where Jim, Dad and I started splitting firewood Tuesday morning.

Chips were also brought to the back.

This piece will be cut into table tops, one of which will stay in the family.

The stump is cut to planter height.  Carl, Corrine and I counted 170 rings in the main branch.

The proud owners.

Nice view from Lou and Mary's house when leaves were still green....

Thanks Jim and Joanne for these memorable pictures!

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