The other day I drove home from High Springs to see this Clay Electric truck parked beside the studio. I realized these utility workers were about to slice and dice my trees hanging near the power lines.
North Florida learned a big lesson in 2004 with four hurricanes: Frances, Charley, Jeanne and Ivan, causing damage to our area with heavy rains and high winds. Trees toppled causing major damage to power lines and week long power outages (twice) all across our area.
It was after that hurricane season that the utility companies began trimming tree limbs, causing beautiful oak trees to look maimed and distorted. Even though I hate seeing the trees all mangled looking, I know this action lessens the damage to power lines and assures us of having electricity most of the hurricane season.
The first year the utility workers trimmed out a chunk of my golden raintree, I about died. I couldn't believe they were so heartless in destroying such a beautiful tree.
But the other day, they reminded me of my other option . . .no power.
I do not like the slice and dice thing going on, but having the comfort of air conditioning and water far outweighs the ugly deformed looking trees.
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