The Dr. Seuss carob tree grew on the edge of the driveway and judging from the heap of trimmed branches, the tree provided excellent shade.
Distressed properties, like this one, with a small house and one car garage are a common sight in the San Fernando Valley. They generally have large lots with plenty of fruit trees and gardens planted out back of the house. This one is a block East of Reseda Blvd between Parthenia and Nordhoff. It was recently bought by a developer who plans to "build out" the lot with a two story apartment complex, with parking under...probably quite similar to those you see across the street. The developer's first task is to remove all the trees and buildings and excavate the roots: clear the lot.
This lot is almost an acre and it had a gigantic ash tree in the middle.
My mascot a juvenile Crow. who cawed continuously the whole time I was there...both times.
Just with the wood from those smaller trees I already made a wonderful haul and got it home and unloaded and fell asleep feeling happy and lucky. I went back the next morning and hung around and talked with the boss and his replacement crew. I had a chainsaw with me but never got a chance to use it. The truck driver said he wanted me to go home. He couldn't have me on the property. He would haul the trees to my house and dump them in my driveway. I was delighted. He said it would save him dump fees and he had me spot chunks and the trees I wanted.
They brought the trees I had picked out and dumped them in my driveway.
Big ash bowl still on the lathe.
First bowl from the giant ash tree.
Big ash nesting bowls (large bowl is 24" in diameter.
A really big Juniper bowl from a way overgrown juniper bush.
