If A Tree Falls...

Colne Brook Tree Fall
@Ronrybs (19588)
London, England
August 16, 2016 7:56am CST
While our weather has not been particularly hot, it has not been that wet never mind stormy. I was taken aback, a little, to find a couple of trees have fallen over and blocked my walk. The first leafy obstacle was fairly straight forward to negotiate, but the second blockade, shown in the picture, was more fun. Quite a hefty tree had fallen across the little bridge over the Colne Brook. Crossing this one involved a bit of over and under, but I got through. I spent a few minutes looking at it. I don't think it was deliberately brought down, but I was not quite sure why it went over. So, it may be worthwhile to be a bit more careful on this section of the walk; don't want a wobbly tree coming down on my head.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471991)
• Switzerland
16 Aug 16
I avoid to go out when the wind is blowing, it's too easy to get something falling on your head. Several trees went down a week ago due to strong winds.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (80635)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Aug 16
@Ronrybs I am lucky I have never encountered falling trees. I do remember last summer a wild storm came up and it hit the city center so bad that one person got bashed by a falling tree in a park. So I felt sorry for him but glad I was out in the suburbs under my safe roof. When the wind picks up I stay home.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (19588)
• London, England
16 Aug 16
I would have thought that, if it had been that breezy. I guess they'd just been getting wobbly over time
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471991)
• Switzerland
16 Aug 16
@Ronrybs If it rained a lot before, they can fall even without the help of the wind.
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Ujjawal
@Ujjawal29 (245)
• New Delhi, India
16 Aug 16
Yes you should be careful whenever you pass by that area
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (19588)
• London, England
16 Aug 16
Yes, and it is not the first time it has happened, though last time there had been some bad weather
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Ujjawal
@Ujjawal29 (245)
• New Delhi, India
16 Aug 16
@Ronrybs you take care out there
Marlina
@marlina (154131)
• Canada
16 Aug 16
Yes, you must be careful.
Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
16 Aug 16
It is always sad to see the lovely trees down Ron. Good you got around it my friend.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (19588)
• London, England
16 Aug 16
Yes, it is sad. I like trees always handy for hiding under in rain or shine
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (50582)
• United States
17 Aug 16
Be careful. That could be rather dangerous.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (19588)
• London, England
17 Aug 16
Not any more I am pleased to say!
John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Aug 16
Won't maintenance clear out the fallen trees rather quickly?
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (19588)
• London, England
16 Aug 16
It's out in the sticks a ways, so it takes a couple of days/weeks to get the job done. it isn't approachable by vehicle
Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
16 Aug 16
Plus there is the dilemma of whether to move it or let it become part of the trail.
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (19588)
• London, England
16 Aug 16
Public footpaths have to be kept open and a court can order it done. Most councils like to keep ahead of things like that and save money on legal fees. Well, mostly!
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Ritu
@Ritu96 (897)
• Sonipat, India
16 Aug 16
you need to be very careful....to protect your head.hahaa
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Ron Rybs
@Ronrybs (19588)
• London, England
16 Aug 16
I will be from now on
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