Sunday afternoon we found this in our back yard. There was a crazy storm around 1 and it blew trees down all over town. Roads were closed, the rain was coming down in sheets, the power was out, and the tornado siren was going off.
We were lucky though, the tree landed about 10 feet from our house and only hit another tree in its path. We had neighbors who lost more trees and shingles off their roofs.
We wanted to keep the wood for our fire pit so we hired some people to cut the trees down. They informed us that it was a walnut tree, and that now makes sense since the storm knocked these odd green round things all over my yard (it was one of those duh moments). Now I just need to find someone that wants to make me something cool out of the wood. This is what we were left with. Derek and I stacked this wood Monday night and it was SOO humid. We were sweating before we even started, and to add more joy to the situation, there were ticks everywhere. Derek and I both found one on our legs. Now every time the kids go outside they will be thoroughly examined.
One perk was we were able to find these wonderfully flat pieces for seats around the firepit. At least there is a bright side to the story.
So sad to lose those big trees isn't it?? But what awesome firepit seats (and hopefully I'll find someone to help you out with making something out of it...)
ReplyDeleteHere's another bright side: Your back yard looks like THAT!!! It looks like a wonderland of adventure! I would have LOVED having imaginary adventures in that backyard as a kid! And walnut trees??? Awesome! But the ticks do really freak me out! :)
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