Well, plan changed... I have been outside doing some tree trimming. But I think dropping those trees is going off the 'to do' list and on to the 'spend money' list. The one I was going to start with has a short full stump and quickly splits ito a double. I pealed the bark and can see a slight crack going down. The way its turned, it would be like I was notching in one tree and then doing the felling cut in the other. If it separates, that base might kick out backwards on me. :eek:And they twist around each other, so I cant do one at a time. Tree service will go up in bucket and have it SAFELY on the ground in 5 minutes. :thumbsup: Plus, they can chip everything in a fraction of the time I can. Will call them this week and get a quote...