The blackflies will descend (or emerge) upon us shortly. So
yardwork that requires extended time outdoors, particularly
when the evening hours are only available, is best to be done
not much later than now.

I have a problematic tree that was extending its topmost
branches through the overhead phone line, and the middle
(neutral) of the power feed. The upper branches were poised to
reach the top high-voltage line shortly.

I really hate that tree. I regret that I didn't manage my
yardwork over the years the nip that sucker at the roots years
ago. Well, a lot of things have happend over the years and that
part of the property had low priority for me overall. So, I
hate myself more.

But, I decided to tackle the job. I got home from my shop at
about 5p, grabbed my hand saw, and pole pruner and went at it.
About 45 minutes later, here are the results:

https://photos.kolico.ca/tmp/t1-IMG_20210512_182219.jpg
https://photos.kolico.ca/tmp/t2-IMG_20210512_182235.jpg
https://photos.kolico.ca/tmp/t4-IMG_20210512_182355.jpg

I left the resolution rather high so that zooming in can
provide some details.

I couldn't simply saw that tree down at the base because the
upper branches were already weaving though the lower and middle
wires. I used a combination of a pole-extension pruner (don't
know the official term for those things - but you can spot it
leaning against the tree near the handsaw and my gloves in a
couple of the pictures) to snip the highest branches first, and
then I used the handsaw to remove the lower ones when there
wouldn't be problem of anything leaning into the wires.

I have to be impressed with myself as I maneuvered all through
its branches. I had to use the hand saw at the highest
remaining spots in the picture. But I left some strategic
branches for footing higher up for stability while holding on
with one hand.

Looking closely, the top part in t2 and t1 looks like a hand
with a thumb and fingers.

I have some "before" shots from a few months ago. I'll post
those later for comparison if anyone is interested.

I'm glad that's done. Now I can safely cut down the rest of it
with a couple of single cuts near the bottom.

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** On Wednesday 12.05.21 - 23:20, August Abolins wrote to All:

But, I decided to tackle the job. I got home from my shop at
about 5p, grabbed my hand saw, and pole pruner and went at it.
About 45 minutes later, here are the results:

https://photos.kolico.ca/tmp/t1-IMG_20210512_182219.jpg
https://photos.kolico.ca/tmp/t2-IMG_20210512_182235.jpg
https://photos.kolico.ca/tmp/t4-IMG_20210512_182355.jpg

APOLOGIES. It appears that the https:// in subdomains is not
kosher.

These ought to resolve better:

http://photos.kolico.ca/tmp/t1-IMG_20210512_182219.jpg
http://photos.kolico.ca/tmp/t2-IMG_20210512_182235.jpg
http://photos.kolico.ca/tmp/t4-IMG_20210512_182355.jpg
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Hi August,

On 2021-05-13 09:52:00, you wrote to All:

https://photos.kolico.ca/tmp/t1-IMG_20210512_182219.jpg
https://photos.kolico.ca/tmp/t2-IMG_20210512_182235.jpg
https://photos.kolico.ca/tmp/t4-IMG_20210512_182355.jpg

APOLOGIES. It appears that the https:// in subdomains is not
kosher.

My browser has no problems with them. When I move my cursor over the little padlock sign in the address bar it even says: "Verified by: Let's Encrypt" ...

Bye, Wilfred.

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Hello August;

August Abolins wrote to All <=-

The blackflies will descend (or emerge) upon us shortly. So
yardwork that requires extended time outdoors, particularly
when the evening hours are only available, is best to be done
not much later than now.

We've already had them here in Connecticut. I'm about to be bombarded with
them soon today when I go to cut the lawn. We also have a cottage in New Hampshire and they should be making their appearance soon. They sneak in through everywhere, screens door cracks, etc. Very uncomfortable.

Nothing worse than having these little black things buzzing around your face
as you're trying to eat dinner or a snack while watching TV. The fortunate thing I suppose is that they're not known to carry disease like mosquitos
are - and that'll be the next thing out in full force!.. with the
cidadas!

Cheers!

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APOLOGIES. It appears that the https:// in subdomains is not
kosher.

My browser has no problems with them. When I move my cursor over the little padlock sign in the address bar it even says: "Verified by: Let's Encrypt"

Thanks for the report. I don't recall it failing on my FF and Opera(XP)for previous links to my photos.kolico.ca subdomain. But it did fail this time. I hope it's not a permanent issue.
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