I am scared and ...give thanks

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Registered: 10-15-2003
I am scared and ...give thanks
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Thu, 11-08-2007 - 6:49pm

Ok--I had five guys out here for almost eight hours cutting down huge trees and clearing out what I call the jungle around here.

“You can only grow if you’re willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” -Brian Tracy

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Registered: 02-08-2001
Thu, 11-08-2007 - 7:41pm

I've often done things that I've thought would be big mistakes and weren't and there were always the ones that turned out to be!

We had a huge tree removed from our backyard shortly after we moved here. I have to say watching them take that tree down was nerve racking!

Hope Eric likes the results!

Susa

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Registered: 10-15-2003
Thu, 11-08-2007 - 8:00pm

I kept going from window to window in the front and back of the house when they were taking them down.

“You can only grow if you’re willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” -Brian Tracy
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Registered: 04-06-2003
Thu, 11-08-2007 - 8:24pm
Deb, didn't you and Eric discuss the tree removal together before starting such a major project? Bill and I discuss anything and everything major that goes on in the house, out of the house and around the house.

Debbie

Debbie

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Registered: 02-27-2001
Thu, 11-08-2007 - 9:43pm
Like Susan, I have oftentimes second guessed my decisions.
Nancy

"Make Choices that bring you joy"  cl-Patty


 


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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 11-08-2007 - 10:13pm

Hey, trees are like hair, they just grow a little more slowly... ;-) If Eric doesn't like the bareness, that may change after he's had some time to get used to it. If not, you can always plant some of the smaller trees that grow as fast as shrubs to fill it back in. He may surprise you and be relieved not to have to worry about trees falling on the house. Tim leaves all the house and yard decisions up to me. We may have to OK the cost first if it's major, but the way it looks, what goes or stays, landscaping, colors, etc., are all my domain. LOL!


I'm eager to hear his reaction.

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Registered: 10-15-2003
Fri, 11-09-2007 - 12:51am

You and Susan are right Nancy--I was second guessing myself and it turned out fine.

“You can only grow if you’re willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” -Brian Tracy
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Fri, 11-09-2007 - 12:57am
“You can only grow if you’re willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” -Brian Tracy
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Registered: 02-28-2007
Fri, 11-09-2007 - 1:13am

I know exactly what you mean!

 

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Registered: 01-03-2001
Fri, 11-09-2007 - 5:10am

I'm so glad it turned out ok. I can imagine how scary it

Miss P




 

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Registered: 02-08-2001
Fri, 11-09-2007 - 7:55am

I bet it was scary after having so many trees to suddenly see this tree free barren piece of property. I bet after it's done though you're going to have a beautiful backyard that you're both going to love and enjoy!

Susan

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