Death of a Tree

Those damn neighbors are back at their environmental evils again!

As if washing the pavement wasn't bad enough, they opted to cut down one of their shade-providing, oxygen-producing, carbon-dioxide-absorbing trees from the front of the house! What a travesty. I noticed the tree was ground down to a 3" stump, leaving behind a lonely looking ring of well-placed landscaping rock.

I can only assume that the tree was removed because it was causing two small brown spots in the lawn. Which wacky Mrs. Manager had a sprinkler going full boar on for over an hour. I don't think I need to mention that half the spray was going down the gutter.

When I came out front to move my own spot watering sprinkler tonight (aptly placed to not sprinkle any unnecessary spots, I might note), they were standing in front of my driveway, examining the "shape" of the beautiful Locust tree in their front yard. Of course they quickly scurried back across the street without making eye contact or responding to my "hi there!" quip.

I can only imagine what that tree will look like tonight. I'm going to send Marc out today to get a picture before they destroy it. Maybe he can even catch the act. Stay tuned ...