We had storms move through Ashburn last night. Nothing major, mind you, but it was enough to bring down a dead pine tree. It is now leaning on a broken limb of our black walnut tree that’s entirely too close to my home! Within ten feet, by my estimate.
Ironically, I took a picture of this area yesterday when a doe and her fawn were grazing outside our window. This is a southern exposure window from the lower-level which Ryan now occupies. In the photo on the left you’ll see the tree directly behind the doe. Don’t let the foliage fool you into thinking this is a healthy tree. What you see are weeds and poison oak.
When the kids were young I was in a constant battle to keep this area clear of the poison oak. I picked it up on myself several times. The most memorable was when I seemingly transferred it from my hands to another body part that is held while urinating. This occurred just two days before leaving for our summer vacation. Sue thought this was simply hilarious. I guess we have different ideas of humor. Ah, memories…
Anyhow, the photo on the right shows how the tree fell. Just ten degrees more to the right and it would have hit the house, without any other trees to break its fall. Yikes!
A near miss, but still concerning.
The good news is I won’t need to pay to have this removed. It fell from the community’s common area on my property. I just need to make a quick call when they open their office this morning. They would be wise to remedy this today or risk it sliding into my house.
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Relived to know your home was spared and So glad you don’t have to pay for having the tree removed. Glad to know Ryan is settling in nicely in his new digs! Man, the menu at the Divineys is sounding better and better all of the time for Ryan. Way to go Chef Ken! Keep up the good work! Love and prayers, Peggie
Now, Ken, inquiring minds want to know: Why didn’t Sue get poison ivy? Just sayin’ !! LOL (You started this… …) You just crack me up with your descriptions–
BTW, Sue wouldn’t have been laughing if she had contracted the extreme itch of poison ivy–been there, done that!! Ha!
Always telling more than you need to know, Jo
Never mind, I already know. Sue was a way for a very long business trip!!
“away,” Students!!!!!! My grandchildren read this blog–
Ken ,Glad tree missed house ,I heard there was hail too. Hope weather is better today and also that Ryans rooms are getting in shape with all the equipment and that bed got fixed…Good tree will be gone. Don’t want anyone to get poison oak:( Try and have a good day and tell Ryan hello.and glad he liked chicken, His diet sounds so healthy and that’s why he looks so good .Have a great day Sat for “Ryan Diviney Day ” Hope it’s a huge success. Gail
Nothing like a cringe-inducing poison oak story to kick off the weekend.
Nice pictures, Wow what a nice yard…so much nicer than our little townhome with no yard! ..Ashburn seems like an upscale area….beautiful!
SO very glad the tree did not fall on or into your home! Hopefully, the tree will be removed quickly and will give you no more worries.