On July 11, the doorbell rang...
It was one of the back door neighbors.
Well, our vast property of 2.167 acres or 0.88 hectare, borders five different neighbors and additional neighbors across the street.
It was a livid neighbor... he demanded to speak to my husband.
'I'm sorry, my husband went to heaven on April 30...' I said.
He calmed a bit down and continued to tell me that a huge oak tree had fallen down and had taken one of his big trees down and it fell on our fence...
Next day I took my iPhone and went to our wood garden to assess the situation.
That is captured in above video...
We had been having so much rain all spring and summer, that the tree guy could not start due to the soil being too muddy for the use of his Bobcat.
I'd searched for someone that also would clear the underbrush.
My Pieter did that himself on
And the center bridge had to be taken up as it got destroyed by severe weather on February 12, 2024.
Center bridge destroyed by flood water... this needs to be taken up.
Center bridge and wild underbrush...
View towards street and 1st bridge
Center bridge to the right and sadly our pussy willow also got whacked down...
More underbrush...
Underbrush
View of 3rd bridge and more underbrush...
3rd bridge
On September 3, when I went to Atlanta to see my nephrologist at Emory, Mitchell from One Moore Tree Service tackled the job as it finally had dried out enough...
My first time via Angi and this person deserved his 5 stars!
Mitchell very well took over my Pieter's care for the underbrush...
Related links:
Bridge and Underbrush Clearing | previous post with Pieter clearing underbrush in January of 2022...
Severe Weather with Bridge Destruction | previous post from February 12, 2024
That was quite messy back there but your property really is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteDearest Terry,
DeleteIt looked very messy but Mitchell did a great job on September 3 and with the underbrush being cut, things look a lot better.
Hugs,
Mariette
I am sorry the storms caused so much damage, but glad it has now been cleared. You have a lovely property.
ReplyDeleteDearest Jackie,
DeleteThank you and it was tough due to the wet weather. But it got cleared.
Lovely property but way too vast for an invalid... 2.167 acres or 0.88 hectare.
Hugs,
Mariette
Your property is so big, Mariette, I know it can't be easy to take care of, especially by yourself. So happy that you found a reliable person to help with clearing the underbrush. Hopefully, Georgia won't see any more bad storms for a good long while. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteDearest Martha Jane,
DeleteThis person was really good for the job. There are lots of tree cutters but for the underbrush that was an issue.
There will be more storms but hoping it is not as destructive anymore.
Hugs,
Mariette
Son problemas ocasionados por la naturaleza y nadie tiene la culpa. Ahora solo queda arreglar los desperfectos.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Querida Antónia,
DeleteDe hecho, ¡los humanos no estamos a la altura de los poderes de la Madre Naturaleza!
Si es posible, repararemos el daño causado...
Abrazos,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, It is too bad that so many features in your garden and landscape were lost recently, but it can be considered a homage to Pieter that the lovely landscape that you both created needed his special care to continue. Of course, gardens as living things always change, and yours is entering a new phase, but losing a big tree can be heart-breaking (not to mention expensive), and that's before adding in all the collateral damage. I am glad you found a someone dependable to repair the damage. Your yard is still very beautiful, and it must be so nice to look outside and see all that green.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteYes, it still is a true piece of paradise that we both shaped with our own hands.
Last night when I returned home from Ristorante da Maria, there was a deer on the driveway near garage. It ran over the lawn and stood behind the pond, looking again at me.
Guess it was roaming around for the pot plants with Hosta plants as one looked very much eaten off. The teenage helpers moved them to the front patio where they are less in the hot sun...
That is a blessing to live amidst nature!
Hugs,
Mariette
Even with all the damage, it is somehow beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDearest Sandi,
DeleteMother Nature is strong and we have but to accept things.
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh goodness, I'm sorry about all the damage and the angry neighbour. It's great you were able to get someone to take care of it all, though. You have a lot to take care of, your property is so large. You're definitely an emotionally and psychologically strong person to cope with everything, Mariette. ❤️
ReplyDeleteDearest Kim,
DeleteAs for that neighbor, Pieter would wisely say: 'Aren't you glad you don't have to go home with him/her?' It is HIS problem, not mine.
Mitchell was an excellent and very caring worker and I sure am glad to have found him.
Yes, I'm mentally very strong—have too and with my special Angel Pieter, I will manage!
Hugs,
Mariette
It just never pays to go to someone demanding their attention. As this fellow found out, you had lost you Pieter and he didn't even know living so close by. I'm glad you had a dependable person come as soon as he knew was possible and do a great job. If you need this type of work again, you know who to call. Lynn and Precious
ReplyDeleteDearest Lynn and Precious,
DeleteNo, demanding attention by rudeness is not the way to go.
Mitchell also defended me while I was at Emory hospital as the same neighbor demanded money for his fallen tree. Mitchell calmly told him that I didn't owe him anything as he files for insurance daily and knows the ins and outs but against natural storms or whatever there is no fault. Felt happy about a young and decent man standing up for me!
He will be back but might be helping out with the line men as that was his previous job. A good hearted person and I am patient.
Hugs,
Mariette
Aww, what a tempest in a teapot by that neighbor!
ReplyDeleteAnd finding a service company that you like is terrific.
Dearest Vicky,
DeleteYou word it so well here! That service company was top and I guess because he used to be a lineman before and those our our nation's heroes lately!
Hugs,
Mariette
I am sorry you had to deal with that, but glad you found a good place to fix it. XO
ReplyDeleteDearest Ellen,
DeleteThank you and the end results is what counts and meeting a caring and courteous worker offset all else.
Hugs,
Mariette