May Derecho

A broad, 400 mile-long path of destructive winds from a derecho and seven tornadoes moved from southern Nebraska to central Minnesota during the afternoon of May 12, 2022.  Gusts as high as 107 mph were recorded in some areas.

And the big old cottonwood went down.

I got a text from the neighbors:

So as soon as I had a few hours available I hopped in the car and headed out. On the way there was a ferocious barn burning that seemed unmanned. I even called the fire department and they said they were aware of it.

And sure enough the old tree of life had completed it’s journey. Based on my calculations it is about 120 years old. It will take some chainsaw work to get it out of the roadway.

We are also prepping to move the fence in partnership with our neighbors to the east.