tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post1787493736685337378..comments2024-03-28T06:52:22.792-04:00Comments on Patio Postcards: SNAP - StumpedPatio Postcardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-55834361704572673112016-05-28T14:46:04.446-04:002016-05-28T14:46:04.446-04:00Great snap subject. We've had some big trees c...Great snap subject. We've had some big trees come down around here too. But usually the owners have the stumps ground out so they can plant grass. Will those stumps be left then?Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398170245040387614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-43290031232161558362016-05-27T10:27:11.216-04:002016-05-27T10:27:11.216-04:00You do find the most interesting subjects for Snap...You do find the most interesting subjects for Snap! Its hard to see a beautiful tree go, but needs must I suppose. Lets hope more than four are planted to replace these.Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712699577288028223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-21461495575421873982016-05-27T07:45:56.801-04:002016-05-27T07:45:56.801-04:00I was told that reading the age rings will be easi...I was told that reading the age rings will be easier once the stump has dried a bit. I will check later in the week.Patio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-61707516722601339722016-05-27T07:45:23.080-04:002016-05-27T07:45:23.080-04:00I think of all the energy that went into creating ...I think of all the energy that went into creating them, from seed to twig to tree ... ah.Patio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-2929661251359310082016-05-27T07:43:52.698-04:002016-05-27T07:43:52.698-04:00I am sure the home owners are going to miss the sh...I am sure the home owners are going to miss the shade value these trees brought.Patio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-57898918743021897482016-05-27T07:43:28.125-04:002016-05-27T07:43:28.125-04:00I will try for a better shot of that one, the owne...I will try for a better shot of that one, the owners were in their yard & I felt awkward. Patio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-72047848746738347352016-05-27T07:43:02.009-04:002016-05-27T07:43:02.009-04:00Thanks Eileen. I feel for all the nests that might...Thanks Eileen. I feel for all the nests that might have been lost.Patio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-33751670150383193382016-05-27T07:42:22.954-04:002016-05-27T07:42:22.954-04:00Oh yes poplar are quite a weak wood. I am just su...Oh yes poplar are quite a weak wood. I am just surprised that these old maples have rotted so badly (from the inside out) the tree people say it is the mix up of weather.Patio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-17771235452453403892016-05-27T07:41:29.050-04:002016-05-27T07:41:29.050-04:00Were we currently live is a blend of old neighbour...Were we currently live is a blend of old neighbourhood with new, in our section of new none of the trees are that big yet - one day :)Patio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-11936850192987231522016-05-27T07:40:40.519-04:002016-05-27T07:40:40.519-04:00Thanks for letting me know about the flowers. Oh ...Thanks for letting me know about the flowers. Oh I do like tree peonies.Patio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-83169134767105231462016-05-26T08:55:48.533-04:002016-05-26T08:55:48.533-04:00It's certainly sad to see them goIt's certainly sad to see them goSianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764280029794453933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-19578640343600908562016-05-25T19:07:52.768-04:002016-05-25T19:07:52.768-04:00It's always sad to see a cut down but if they ...It's always sad to see a cut down but if they are rotten it's the safest option. I love looking at the rings on tree stumps.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06013731736768963395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-58241401082307844192016-05-25T17:39:42.433-04:002016-05-25T17:39:42.433-04:00You're so right, sometimes these things are ne...You're so right, sometimes these things are necessary and I'm sure the view is different now xxSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09972581207321576723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-56641887987018899542016-05-25T13:24:04.326-04:002016-05-25T13:24:04.326-04:00Lovin' the smiley face in the top one!Lovin' the smiley face in the top one!Lady Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17050899813793376037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-69667300826142827752016-05-25T11:00:13.704-04:002016-05-25T11:00:13.704-04:00Well seen for a snap collection! It's sad when...Well seen for a snap collection! It's sad when trees are cut down, and as you say, it completely changes to look of the place. Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-64985273339091960482016-05-25T10:58:33.935-04:002016-05-25T10:58:33.935-04:00too bad about the trees....I also have a large stu...too bad about the trees....I also have a large stump like this in my backyard because of the removal of a large unsafe poplar.marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05787039590298256103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-13627463607793810382016-05-25T08:18:40.222-04:002016-05-25T08:18:40.222-04:00Over the last several years, we've had several...Over the last several years, we've had several large, old trees removed in our quite small neighborhood. You're correct, it does change the look of the neighborhood. But a plus is that we have a lot more light.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510788797735066383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-41487763688446576032016-05-25T06:44:12.119-04:002016-05-25T06:44:12.119-04:00An interesting group of images. Re the flowers of...An interesting group of images. Re the flowers of my Snap: the pink flowers are part of the plant known as Elephant's Ears and the last image is, I believe, a tree peony.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18032490985687716495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-84982966695686640682016-05-25T06:34:48.422-04:002016-05-25T06:34:48.422-04:00nothing but wood chips & shavings for mulch in...nothing but wood chips & shavings for mulch in the gardens, so I guess a return.Patio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3284434809316161095.post-35144588382032985032016-05-25T06:28:48.743-04:002016-05-25T06:28:48.743-04:00I know it is necessary and they would fall in natu...I know it is necessary and they would fall in nature anyway but it does seem sad when a big old tree is cut down - hope something nice is made from the woodhelenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879196131617998605noreply@blogger.com