So today I will be cutting what may be the most dangerous fallen tree that I've ever ventured. Wish me luck.
A red oak 35 feet long and 20 inches thick that is driven into the railroad track, approximately 4 feet underground and pinned on the other end against the steep hillside, which caused it to bow in the middle. It's an immensely unstable 3.5 tons of tree waiting to unleash it's pent-up energy, but there's a lot of oak firewood there. I think I have the physics figured out, and I cleared an escape route, but who knows with mother nature?
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I grew up in rural Tennessee where a lot of people made a living logging. People wouldn't believe how dangerous it is. It's not just felling the tree and being careful with chain saws. Back in the day people had to snake the logs with mules over uncertain terrain. Then there are ticks, chiggers, yellow jackets, wasps and the occasional hornets to contend with.
