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This morning I was up in the top paddock and was pleased to find that the dam up there was completely full.
I was also pleased to see a Long-necked Tortoise swimming about.  I was astonished onreviewing the photo to see a small face peering at me! 
The reason for my presence in the paddock was some guys from Active Tree Services  had come to knock over a dangerous tree.  It took Essential Energy about 4 months to approve the submission they'd put in.

The guys spent a few minutes working out out a plan.  Very wise when a possible outcome of not planning is getting a large Yellow Box falling on you!
A relatively thin rope was pulled up into the tree - arrows mark the rope - and after tightening it was tied to another tree some distance away.
 Sawdust was made.  on the fall side of the tree ....
 ...  and the other side.
 The non-wielder of the Stihl leant on the rope.
 And down came the tree.
 Many hours of harmless fun to come in cutting it up.

Meanwhile back at the ranch our new big shed had arrived.
 Work on the wire sides of the vegie garden is almost complete
I am almost ready to say we are moving towards getting there.

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