Trimming a Limb

Posted on January 30, 2021 by vanbraman

Today I finally got around to getting a much needed limb trimmed on one of my back yard trees.

back yard, tree trimming, saws, ladders yard workYou can see here that one of the limbs veers off to the left in this picture. The big problem is that it then sends a few branches off over the backyard of the neighbors. I really should have trimmed it a couple years ago.

back yard, tree trimming, saws, ladders yard workYou can see here that the branches are pretty full of leaves and cause a big mess.

I have been calculating how to  bring down the limbs for quite some time now. Sometimes I would just stand there and try to figure out whether I can cut them so that they don’t hit the structure in the neighbor’s backyard.

back yard, tree trimming, saws, ladders yard workToday was only the first step as I only cut off two branches. It is a bit difficult as it takes quite a while to cut through a branch that is far above your head.

However, the first cut was pretty satisfying. My calculations were all good and the branch came swinging down missing the structure with plenty of room.

The rest of the branches I need to cut will all have more clearance so they will be a bit easier.

back yard, tree trimming, saws, ladders yard workOf course, once the branches were on the ground it was time for a lot of clean up. Luckily I could use saws with bigger teeth and it was easier.

back yard, tree trimming, saws, ladders yard workAfter I get these slowly broken down and put into the yard waste container I will then trim back a few more.

I used a few muscles that don’t get used much today. I am sure I will be a bit sore tomorrow.

Steven

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January Almost Over

Posted on January 29, 2021 by vanbraman

This month has gone quickly. I believe that it is mainly because I have been getting back into the swing of work and been very busy.

January also included an extra holiday this year, which made the month a little shorter. February will be a little different as we will have one less holiday.

I have a lot of projects underway and there always seems to be something to take care of.

ZIC, Zeiss Innovation Center, Dublin, California, ConstructionOne of the projects is that we will finally be getting close to moving into our new building, even though only a small amount of people are even working in our old building.

This picture was taken early last February, so most of the work done since has been inside.

Seoul, South Korea - New and Old - Palaces and Skyscrapers - January in SeoulI have been virtually all over the world this month as I work on my various projects. Even more global projects are in the offing so I can look forward to some long days.

Sydney Opera House, Australia, seagull, harbourFebruary will get off to a busy start yet again with a virtual training class in Australia. It will only be a short one though. I am looking forward to when we can physically travel again.

Storm Clouds, California, 205, Tracy, rainStaying at home and not commuting also seems to make the time in the winter go quicker as I don’t have those long drives in the dark. Altamont Pass, Moon, Full Moon, Traffic, Altamont Cross

I have been really thankful for not commuting this week as it has been very windy and wet.

The trip over the Altamont is not fun in the rain and wind and can also be very dangerous.

I am hoping we get a little break from the rain this weekend. I really need to do just a bit of yard work that needs stable ground. Will it be dry enough to get out the big ladder?

Enjoy your last weekend of January!

Steven

 

 

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