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I'll get there. Fall time is when it's reasonable to be outside. I only did the limb now to keep insurance happy. Gave me a good look at the tree though, so I'm happier about removing it. I might have otherwise put it off if I didn't see the condition up close.

No, I haven't. I'd prefer not to, but it's an interesting option compared to calling in a treeco, and one I didn't consider. I'll have to mull that over a bit. I'm not really into this to save money. I consider that a side benefit, but I'm not out to kill myself with a tree either. A lift would...

That TIP might be a problem. I'm gonna be one of the highest things out there. That's something I'll have to look more closely at. I need to scout it's brothers a little better, and maybe set a line while I'm in the tree, so I can reach a high crotch.

I was breaking some of the wood down today, and got to the last piece. It was in pretty rough shape. This is the vertical portion(1.1') before it made a 90° bend towards the house. Everything held of course, but I was wondering what your all's opinion is on the condition as it relates to...

Thanks Daniel. Good information. I'm my ehem... "good" team, climber, and groundman :^D I think I can handle it. I'm still forming my plan, and that'll continue til next fall, when I take the whole thing down. I'd consider an aggressive prune, but the white oak under it would appreciate the...

I don't know about that. This house was built in 63, and it was already established. I don't remember it ever not being big, but some of that was seen through kid eyes. I'd bet the biggest of the group is closer to 100yr than 50yr.

Thanks all. I don't have first had experience regarding climbing, so I figured I'd ask. I pretty much extrapolate from natural behavior. A friend of mine had one split at a fork, and the biggest tree of the group dropped a sizable limb during a wind storm this past summer. They also tend to shed...

Here's the tree... The lowest limb you can see grows straight up for a few inches, then turns 90° towards the house. That's the one I intend on double lining. You can see my shiny new white oak below it. There's also a red oak I'll remove. I may try digging it out and moving it, but I'm not...

I have a few black locust next to my drive reaching end of life. Some are getting mushrooms, and the largest is ~32"DBH. I don't want to take them down cause I really like them there, but I think I'll have to so they come down on my terms, and not destroy anything coming down when /they/ want...