Shocking

We have always had a lovely Bradford Pear tree in front of our house. You may recall it from a number of snow photos - http://yarnandpaper.blogspot.com/2010/02/from-last-snow.html.

Recently it suffered the loss of a big limb.  Given its age and the life span of the average Bradford Pear, we had to call in reinforcements.

Big reinforcements.

And while the crew was were here, some less desirable hollies had to go too.

It's all shocking.  I know.  I'm at a bit of a loss for words myself.