Big Project #1- Trees!

One of the aspects that I love about this property are the trees. Virginia has an abundant amount of trees. David's dad was always telling us he didn't like all the trees because he couldn't see anything. Even though this property has a ton of trees, we know he would have loved this place.

One of the bigger projects we needed to do with this place was to get rid of some trees. As much as we love trees, there were some that were just too close to the house. We had a company come out last week and they ended up removing 9 trees and two stumps.  They did a wonderful job and we were very pleased. The only part that made me a little upset was that they contracted some guys to come out to push the wood to the side and they were about to take some Hickory logs and use it for themselves. Luckily I was there that day and saw them putting it on the trailer. I asked them what they were doing and one guy said something about firewood. The other guy told us that the main guy said to take it all (they were not taking it all- it was more like they were taking what they wanted). I told them that we did not pay for it to be removed and that we wanted the wood. I checked with David and asked if he gave anyone permission to take any wood. It makes me sad that they were going to just take the good wood and not even ask. I am sure they could have made some good money with this wood (but that is why we want it). We have plans for that wood!!!

The tank was removed and the trees to the left.

both of these trees were removed

This was a beautiful tree and it was probably the best one one the property, but the septic tank was not even 5 feet from the tree and we didn't want it to interfere with the septic tank.

About to cut down the tree. There is another guy to the left (not pictured) that is pulling the tree.

Can't wait to use this piece for some new project.

The tree that caused us many sleepless nights because of the rain and the way it dripped from that tree on to our skylights.

Stump is gone! Dogs love to lay here because it is nice and soft.

moving the limbs and logs to the side.

The wood they were going to "graciously" take from us. 

The wood that they were going to leave.

So much space on this side of the house now.

We still have more trees to clear, but the rest are further from the house and we can do that ourselves (well Dad can do them- I personally get too nervous).