The Storm

You know those really tall pines in our backyard? Those 100+ foot ones?

Two fell down in the wind storm we had. Thankfully they fell AWAY from the house! This one snapped off, leaving a 24 foot high stump.
As it fell over, it stripped this one of all it's branches, leaving it naked and exposed, but still standing. It then hit the tree behind it, cracking the trunk. That tree is still standing, but leaning at a dangerous angle and ready to fall when the next wind blows through.
We also lost two smaller pines along the side of the yard and a huge limb off a giant pine in the front yard. Must gather the clean-up crew, light the bonfire and get to work!

Darrell's new toy

What is it with men and their new toys? Darrell bought himself a powerful, manly pressure washer 'with a honda engine', he proudly informed me. Just look at the happiness on his face. He looks like a little boy with a brand new toy. He's already used it to wash the cars, the patio, and the siding on the garage. You are so cute, Darrelly!