Papa the wood chopper (October 12, 2020)

 We're so sad that our elms are slowly dropping limbs.  Elms typically live only 75 years.  We're guessing ours were planted in 1948, when our house was built.  That puts them at 72 years.  We have them trimmed annually in hopes of extending their life.  They are so beautiful and provide wonderful shade.  Papa used an axe, rope, and to bring the limb the rest of the way down. All I did was hold the rope while Papa eased the limb to the ground.