We've been having some pretty wild and windy weather lately.
En route to my shopping yesterday I came across a huge tree that had fallen half across the road. Luckily I managed to squeeze through, but it was still there when I returned an hour later. Usually such things are dealt with very quickly. I expect it had gone by lunchtime.
Later, Lady M called me to look at some damage nearer to home. 'Dangerous Fun' had totally collapsed. Over the years, the trees have grown and the structure has been pulled apart; the strong wind did the rest. It's been there since 2013, so it's served us well. It'll serve us again now as firewood, unless I can find some other use for what's left.
Such is life!
Just as well no-one was playing on it at the time.
ReplyDeleteWe were having gale force winds, and it was night-time; no chance!
DeleteMother Nature has her way as usual.
ReplyDeleteThe tree was telling me to leave her alone!
DeleteAHH I'm sure you'll be thinking up more dangerous fun. You've got two little imps there that are just itching for mischief I bet.
ReplyDeleteWe have another HUGE Oak tree that is perfect for climbing. I may install a series of ladders (with parental approval, of course).
DeleteYou could rebuild it? Unsuitable for burning, it's not treated pine is it?
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's re-buildable, and you're right, the wood isn't really suitable to burn indoors, but it would be fine for our outdoor 'fire pit'.
DeleteAll good things come to an end.
ReplyDeleteThey had a lot of fun with it, while it lasted.
DeleteThat's a bit sad though, a sign of time passing by and things changing.
ReplyDeleteThe children are all more interested in BBQ's and the fire pit these days. Anything with flames!
DeleteIt has been a windy year here also. For the past six months we have been listening to the hammering of roofers putting on new roofs in my area (including mine).
ReplyDeleteLuckily no roof problems here (which makes a change), but plenty of trees down and small dead branches all over the roads. We're used to it now.
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