I think that aptly describes me right now. After finally bringing a whole bunch of logs from elsewhere on the property to shelter it was decided to cut down the small dead tree out front. I tried a simple saw (the tree being only 8 inches across) and got nowhere, a circular saw was tried and basically bounced off. Finally an axe was attempted and after barely making an inch dent in it failure was declared. This tree must have been dead for quite a while since the main trunk is as solid as rock. It is completely dried up and doesn't have any give in it. It is strong enough to keep the tree up but won't give way to cuts to bring it down. Le sigh.
A chainsaw could have been attempted, it I had replaced the chain on my one, got some fuel for it and a ban on using chainsaws during the day wasn't in effect for fire prevention. I suppose at some point the tree will come down but not yet it seems.
Makes me want to go lay back in my hammock that is now assembled on the downstairs back patio area. It made a good place to relax in the quiet after finishing working today. Definitely something I couldn't have done in the old house.
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