Today marks the end of an era and the start of a new chapter. Three years ago, we were formally introduced to “Ol’ Skraggly” as the ancient Ponderosa Pine greeted us on our first visit to Sahalee. Such an impressive feature, the woody elder is an immediate attention-grabber and landmark, and was a delightful surprise to us upon learning we’d be sharing the same space during some very precious moments.
The needle-less snag has kept watch over the grounds for an unfathomable number of years, and it is this history that we most revere when bidding the forest guardian goodbye. A loss for avian navigators and burrowing creatures alike, we grieve the majesty and comfort of the noble’s grand stature. An empty space remains…
Our good buddy Larry, of Larry’s Power Saw and Tire Shop in Cuba, is a trusted professional, and we were oh-so-happy to have his expert help to lay Ol’ Skraggly down properly. Here’s how it all went down…
Farewell, Old Friend…
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Wow!! Just wow!! That’s a lot of wood for next winter though!!
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It’s reassuring to know we’ll have plenty to burn, but we’re hoping to give at least a tiny portion of the wood a second life in another project or two. As soon as we start cutting into it, we’ll see how much usable material we have. Not counting on much, but just enough for a respectable tribute. 😉
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Nice! Maybe a bench or side table or two.
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Irma has tracked more due north and hence more easterly with Orlando area now expecting hurricane force winds, heavy rain at least through 3am ET. Northeast quadrant includes space coast with heavy bands of wind, flooding, rain, storm surges & flash flooding & tornadoes. Tornadoes in Brevard county area, Indiatlantic & South Brevard county. 18 homes destroyed & more damaged along Indian River Lagoon. Near Moss Drive washout of Indian River Drive/Sunset Terrace. Power out since around 6pm. Please keep Space Coast neighbors Edy Macdonald & Mark in your prayers.
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