Taking down some trees!

For our major work weekend, my Dad came down to Portland with chainsaws and some other forestry equipment up his sleeve. It was time to take out so of the plum trees around our house that were not in good shape, and we worried that the roots were a little too obtrusive to the foundation. Also, we want more air and light, and this sets the stage for some landscaping (future date, undetermined).
 Enjoy the shots!


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This is what it looked like before we cleared.

  

Here's Dad attacking the dreaded holly bush

Here's Ben working on the last of the brush pile as Dad works on the stumps



This is where a big hedge once was

Things are clearing up!

And, the final product! Now we really have to PAINT this house! (oh well, next summer, I'm afraid!)                             



The Finished Bookcase

Putting on the trim!

Starting the sort

Finally, a finished bookcase with booksin it!