We had/have winds in PA where I am located. Unfortunately we lost a big pine tree. fortunately it didn't hit any houses. The neighbors lost a treee too. Now there is a huge hole right into the yard behind us where there used to be a wall of trees. While happy about no loss of property it will be a pain to have to cut up a pine tree. Wouldn't it have been more fun to have a Cherry, Walnut or Maple to play with! My neighbor is getting an arborist to get rid of theirs. I have seen the bills to cut up trees I think I'll just cut mine up myself. I offered to do my neighbors but I think they want to use an Arborist. It is much smaller than the other wood I have been cutting for woodturning anyways.
Funny thing is I was actually turning some pine just for fun. It can be fun to try and cut cleanly on it though I admit the pine tar is annoying. I will have to dig out my old gloves for cutting. I don't want to ruin my good ones. Also its free. I may may a bowl or two out of the trunk just to say it came from my tree. Maybe the neighbor will want me to make them a bowl. At least I can say my chainsaw will be put to a money saving endeavor. I bought one of the Stihl Pro saws but I think this one cutting project will mean it will have paid for itself.
I always enjoy reading though I don't always post. Happy turning from the East Coast.