4th Annual Pet Talk Calif. Bbq

**gini** · 07-27-2006, 03:51 PM

I am sitting here shaking (forgive the pun) like a leaf. A huge branch has
just split off of my maple tree in the back yard. It has covered the entire back half of my house.

It made a noise like an earthquake.

THANK GOD..........NO ONE WAS HERE!

**shais_mom** · 07-27-2006, 04:11 PM

omg!
are you ok?
is the office ok?
your house?
the roof?

**shais_mom** · 07-27-2006, 04:14 PM

after Gini's last post I don't even know what to say -

posting my pics seems inappropriate.

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...=9Qas2bFs1UVGA

**gini** · 07-27-2006, 04:20 PM

Staci, of course, post your pictures.

The damage? I don't know yet. I really am still shaking although I called the tree surgeon and my insurance company.

But I don't think I want to go into the back door quite yet. The main branch is just hanging there and could give way at any time.

It breaks my heart, because I dearly love this tree.

But we had fun and should concentrate on that fun - and my intense gratitude that this didn't happen last Saturday - or anytime while all of you were here.

**Logan** · 07-27-2006, 07:43 PM

I'm so sorry about your tree, Gini.

I do hope that your house didn't suffer any damage, though. I know you have had more than your share, lately.

Logan

**Randy_K** · 07-27-2006, 07:56 PM

At this point it's just property damage and, regrettably, damage to a great old tree. No one got hurt and we didn't even know there was that possibility during the BBQ so no harm was done.

**Edwina's Secretary** · 07-27-2006, 08:05 PM

I agree with Randy.....I am a certified tree hugger and you have a wonderful, wonderful tree....

but...to play the Glad Game.....

Let's be glad it didn't fall on anyone and let's hope you still have lots of great shade in your fabulous backyard and the limb that fell will be wood for the fireplace this winter and.....

why is it I don't agree with RICHARD???? Why is it never RICHARD never agrees with me?????