Jeez that's some wind, I hope it stays up

This is a pic of my neighbors pine tree. Yesterday it was standing tall and proud.

The wind is still gusting today. I would be very scared if I lived in the blue or yellow

house. Dont be surprised if I update with a "tree down" pic /unsure.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':unsure:' />

The problem w/all the precepitation (sp?) we've been getting is that the ground is so soft and the topography so erratic that it makes the conditions right in a high wind to bring trees down from the base. When I lived in the philly area, we'd get ice storms that would add a bunch of weight to the trees and if the trees aren't healthy or the branches get too heavy, SNAP. I used to love winter, when I was a kid, i've grown to be leery of it now…(sighs heavily). The last time I had to deal w/snow was a few winters back during a snow storm w/about 4 feet or so already on the ground going through the Sierra Nevadas on the way to Reno for a wedding. I wouldn't have cared so much but one wrong move and there's a couple thousand foot plunge. The conditions weren't bad enough for chains yet but it was a nightmare.

Yeah, I know a tree surgeon…..he usually sends me his dead wood….we end up having a sappy service until the people leaves….i'm thinking of branching out and opening up a new building….but my bark is usually bigger then my bite….

Well I'm stumped………… /blink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> /laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I'm just trying to stay planted on this subject….and not be bump on a log and not contribute……

Acornding to some folks…..depending on its age, it may knot.

Fine Wright…just go against the grain and leaf…..

well you are still budding and blooming and growing into yourself so all is forgiven….

Thanks…

You're nuts too?