Treed

Today, my co-worker's friend, attorney, and spare-time tree-trimmer, old-school style, came by to trim the giant maple in the back yard. It's around a century old, and unfortunately, is nearing the end of its life - tho she does have a few good years left in her yet (the TREE....). Two old branch-holes near the top of the trunk have filled with soil (better that than rot) tho sound a bit hollow, so it's only a matter of time before the core rots out with age. But, we'll fill the missing branch-holes with expansion foam to keep them from filling with water and rotting more quickly. At any rate, I think I've found the perfect platform for a good backyard tree-stand.

....and the aftermath......