Our friend Roy, moving on (August 2019)

Our friend Roy has lived around the corner from us for years.  But his home was sold to a developer this summer and destroyed in August.  We're happy that he only moved about 8 blocks away.

All gone, including a huge pecan tree whose circumference was 1/16 inch too small to be saved as a heritage tree per the city's building code. More than likely, two houses will go on the lot.

Roy's gorilla friends, who've lived in the tree through rain, sleet, hot summer sun and a couple of light snowfalls for at least 5 years, have so far survived the demolition.  If you look closely at the above two photos, you'll see them watching over the property.