Last week during some heavy winds, a mostly dead tree in my in-laws yard was blown down. A couple of months ago, I got a new electric chain saw. Fallen tree, Chainsaw... What better combination....
So, I start out triming limbs off and making my way towards the trunk. After a couple of hours, I have things mostly cleared up, except the main trunk and a couple of large branches. Thomas always wants to help with my tools, so I figure these logs are good, thick, and stable. It should be safe for Thomas to help, and learn how to use another tool.
First order of business, some talks about power tools safety. Note: Thomas has his ear and eye protection on. He was very attentive to the instructions, and I was there with him every step of the way.
He looks like an old pro now. He did a great job cutting carefully. He was safely able to make a couple of cuts, then he wanted to go play some more. Something about being at Nanny and Granddaddy's house that he wants to play as much as possible.
Well, Thomas wasn't the only one who wanted to get into the act.
Ggggrrrrrrrr!!!!
Bea decided she wanted to use the saw too. So, another safety lecture, a few helpful tips, and off she goes.
She made a couple of cuts as well. She too found a reason not to make any more cuts....
She got saw dust in her shoes... My wife, the girly girl :)
It was a fun time had by all. In the end we got most of the tree broken down and stacked. And, the yard was mostly cleaner than we found it. There was also lots of family fun. And that's the most important part.
BTW, does anybody need any tree work done.... I happen to know a crew.... :D
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