Cleanup

16°f this morning, about -9°C. Felt like 10° according to the weather app, and I believe it. Just biting cold.

The guys waiting until afternoon to start cutting up the big tree that fell on my van. And would you believe that once the tree was off it, the van started right up and drove away? It always was so dependable. 

Larry just moved it a little way up the driveway so Derek could get his truck in there to load up some of the wood. 

It will go to his friend Davy who has a shop he heats with wood. Davy has done several favors for us in the past, so it is nice to be able to pay back a bit.

Grandson Jared came with his dad to help, and said it was the most physical work he has done in a long time. He manned the splitting maul while Derek and Larry used the chainsaws. Little Boy was a big help, I am sure. Always right there underfoot!

Larry was bundled up! Not too much left to cut up, maybe 1/3 to 1/2 of the tree. It will take another day or so to finish up, but it sure looks better already. 

I could have helped pick up the cut pieces, but was kind of relieved when they said they didn't need me. That rough ground would have been a challenge! And anyway, someone needed to cook. I made turkey noodle soup, cornbread and apple pie, a hearty meal for cold, tired workers. They made serious inroads on all of it, especially the pie.

I learned one thing: post a photo of your smashed van and you will hear from friends far and near. It has been nice to catch up with them all, although I hope we don't smash another vehicle any time soon. Once was enough in this lifetime.

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