We lost a few trees in the apartment complex due to the heavy snows last winter. I have been watching this one tree that was at the side of my building…just waiting for it to come down ever since early winter. Today we had some heavy rains with very strong winds. I had been at my sister Julie’s working on my job search when it all started. I commented to her that I was worried about the tree. I did not think it would take anything out if and when it came down but I was concerned.
By the time the storm abated and I headed home, I had totally forgotten about my concerns. I walked to my building, checked my mail, gave some packages to my neighbor that I had secured for him, and settled into my apartment. Then while grabbing Hamlet’s bowl to get ready to feed him I caught something odd out of the corner of my eye. It was the top of the tree that someone had cut off. The tree itself was down baring the few roots it had. Considering the lack of significant root ball, it is amazing the tree stayed erect as long as it did!
I am sad to see the tree go. It did block the view of the condos across from me in the winter. More importantly, it provided shelter for birds, particularly in the winter. Finally, it was a tree and trees are good. I did not even get the chance to see or hear it fall… Damn it Jim!
