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Across the Fence:  I just wanna cry . . :( I AM CRYING!!!  |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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 Posted - Mar 31 2015 : 2:49:15 PM
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That breaks my heart!!!
Lori
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Mar 31 2015 : 5:08:20 PM
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Just about an hour ago I was out walking down the road and they drove by . . . too bad I didn't have rotten tomatoes to throw at them.
We live on a gravel road and there was a lot of dust from their truck . . . all over me! UGH!
Okay, like I said, I'm TRYING to let it go.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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Edited by - ceejay48 on Mar 31 2015 5:11:31 PM |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2015 : 5:55:36 PM
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CeeJay,
I would be upset too, although there may have been a law that states how close trees can be to the lines. They did what is called "topping" and that can invite disease or insects, so watch the tree carefully. It is not good for the health of the tree to do that. Hopefully, it bounces back okay, but you will need to watch it for any signs of distress.
Wish I could give you a hug and a cup of tea!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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SarahJ
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Shreveport
Louisiana
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Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 05:49:04 AM
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I know how you feel. Our old house was surrounded by 100-year old oak trees that were picturesque. The power company wanted to cut them down because they were growing too close to the lines, but I threatened to chain myself to them! The end result? Trees "pruned" (aka butchered) so they were all but a stump with a few scraggly branches left.
SarahJ
Farmgirl Sister #116
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 1:25:51 PM
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CJ, That is heart breaking. The tree stood for perseverance and it reassured you that you belonged there. If the tree could make it, you could certainly rebuild and flourish. You feel badly because you probably feel you should have been able to protect it. It was, by no stretch of the imagination, attacked. It was left very wounded, but still loved. It doesn't stand as the tall tribute to overcoming the fire any longer. So, I guess you will just have to nurse it back to beauty and let it stand as a bit shorter tribute to love.
So sorry for your loss, Mar |
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Beth Jones
True Blue Farmgirl
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beth
tallassee
alabama
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Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 3:53:52 PM
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The power company does that around here. They will just ruin the trees going up and down the road with this machine that just chews the limbs off...Not even an even cut!! Makes me sick! Trees are so precious. It makes me sad to see them abused!! Beth
You can never be too kind!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13567 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Apr 01 2015 : 4:06:08 PM
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Thanks for your thoughtful comments, farmgirls!
I understand the need to keep power lines clear and am all for it, but it doesn't have to be done in a brutal, unattractive manner that impacts the growth of the trees, and be overdone.
Good grief!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
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from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Apr 01 2015 4:12:43 PM |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3305 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2015 : 10:03:07 AM
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When my folks started thinking about retiring from the Air Force they bought a little farmette just a few miles away from my fathers parents. While we were stationed at our last AFB we would come to the farm and do badly needed repairs on the place every weekend. One weekend driving down the huge hill that went by our place we noticed right away that all eight 100 year old Maples were cut to the ground in preparation for highway work. My mother cried and cried. I'll never forget that and how barren the yard looked without our beloved Northern maples gracing the front lawn. We were never notified of potential high-way construction and the workers knew we weren't expected and took advantage of the fact. It was a small town and everyone knew everyone and no one said anything about high-way work. It was a huge shock.
Ceejay I know EXACTLY how you feel dear....
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2015 : 12:46:51 PM
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The power company wanted to cut down my boyfriend's apple tree that was under the power lines and the power company rep gave him a bunch of grief about planting it there - until BF reminded him that the tree was almost 100 years old, and was there long before the power lines were. Then he asked why the power company put their lines over his tree - the power company guy, of course, didn't have an answer - but the tree didn't get cut!!
beekeepersgirl #691
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2015 : 1:03:45 PM
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Luanne: There is justice sometimes. We need every tree. Finally someone made the right decision.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Marilyn Hartman Sullivan
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marilyn
Oxford
PA
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2015 : 11:58:57 AM
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Oh my goodness! I was just scrolling down through this topic and actually gasped out loud when I saw the "after" picture. What butchery. Unbelievable. I hope she survives and that you figure out how to deal with it.
Farmgirl #6318
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wildflower17
True Blue Farmgirl
3043 Posts
Judy
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2015 : 2:59:22 PM
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Just saw the post CJ...How heart wrenching to see something of such beauty butchered in this manner...I know that someway God will give you knowledge and inspiration to bring your tree back to a thing of beauty:):):)
Hugs!
Judy
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened"...
"Country Girl at Heart...Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janet
Winter Haven
Florida
USA
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7446 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7446 Posts |
Posted - Apr 20 2018 : 4:29:57 PM
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So sorry for the loss of your tree in the winds. I lost 2 large branches off one tree here - one each of the last 2 years. There is not much left of it
And I HATE the way power companies cut trees "away from the wires." They butcher them.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month April 2017
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2018 : 05:50:26 AM
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Oh CeeJay what a beautiful tree it was, I remember it from our visit, what a Sad and beautiful loss:/(
Hugs,
Deborah (My birth name, just found out) I love this name!
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Blessed in Colorado
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2018 : 09:58:34 AM
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Ch... can you salvege a branch or yo e to make a bird house from... or use a thick branch to make a pedestal for a flower pot or birdhouse...?
So sorry you list your memory tree... search the ground around, maybe their is a tiny shoot that wad next to the base... that you could nurture and grow... oh wouldn't that be awesome....
hugz
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2681 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2018 : 8:08:18 PM
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Oh my gosh, Ceejay, I just gasped when I saw the topped off tree picture... goodness, they did a terrible job topping that tree... thinking of you.
Dreamer42
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2018 : 8:30:30 PM
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I'm still hugging you. What a loss!.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2206 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
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Posted - Apr 21 2018 : 8:41:26 PM
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I am so sad for the loss of your beautiful tree. I agree, you should try to make something to memorialize it.
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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Across the Fence: I just wanna cry . . :( I AM CRYING!!! |
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I just wanna cry . . :( I AM CRYING!!!
