JL Johnson May 16

Today’s project might kill me. Or it might make me stronger.

We recently bought a BEAUTIFUL large eastern redbud for our front yard. It will replace the invasive mimosa tree my late grandmother insisted on having. We had it taken out / stump ground a year ago. There are absolutely still shallow roots where I want this tree to be. 😵

#DisOldHouse #zone6b #KC-ish #Missouri

Show threadJL Johnson 

Cancel all my appointments. We’re going to be here a while.

#DisOldHouse #zone6b #KC #Missouri

May 16 at 3:13pmWeb
Show threadJL Johnson May 16

My old, sad, 20-volt Black and Decker reciprocating saw says “NO!!”

Now I have a valid excuse to dive further into the Ryobi ecosystem. One+ Brushless, this time.

#DisOldHouse #zone6b #KC #Missouri

Show threadJL Johnson May 16

I really thought the top roots would be mostly it. Nope. There are multiple layers. Fun! 🫠 I haven’t been sleeping well lately. Betcha I sleep amazingly tonight. But will I be done?! 🤔

#DisOldHouse #zone6b #KC #Missouri

Show threadJL Johnson May 17

Ridiculous. However, I win.

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Show threadDalia_ZMay 17
@User47 That is impressive!
Show threadBrian DavisMay 17
@User47 wow! Hard day's work. I hope you have a cold beer and an ibuprofen.
Show threadJL Johnson May 17
@intrepidhero Close! Diclofinac (nsaid w/ more oomph) and a Clearly Canadian. and thank you. I am so glad it’s done. Though I have another tree to plant tomorrow it is smaller and in a hopefully less terrible area. Whew
Show threadMaria Langer | 📝🛥️💎May 16
@User47 Any excuse to buy a new power tool!
Show threadMichael / Chgowiz 🎲🎲May 16
@User47 Oh man, my back, legs and arms just throbbed in sympathy pain!