Back in 2006 we planted two Scarlet Oak trees in the front yard curb strip. They were small trees with great potential~they were going to grow big and grand and be representative of our time in this house; one for each boy that would be theirs forever.
They did start to grow, and provide shade, and become a part of our home.
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| So when the City of Portland arborist told us 6+ years later that these trees had been planted where they were going to wreak tons of havoc for our gas line, water line, power lines and that they needed to go, I was not happy. After all, they were the ones who marked where we had to plant them! |
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| Saturday was the day. Of course, Chris and Nate came out to help hold the rope. |
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| Now all I've got is an 8" stub of a tree trunk that I will do something with. Oh, and a front yard that looks bleak and empty. A new tree will be planted next month. Let's hope that this time they've marked it for a place that will be fine forever. | |
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