[the gillman@blacklagoon.com]

The state and utility company tried to cut down a five hundred year old oak on my property. They claimed some obscure right to do so, "for the greater good." My lawyer told me they had the right.

I told them that if they touched it I would cut down every single utility pole from my house to their office, some twenty miles away.

They claimed I'd get in trouble. I asked how much it would cost to replace every pole and pointed out that I am truly insane. A compromise was reached.

They agreed to go away and not come back.

I figure five hundred years deserves some respect, whether person animal or tree.

[Frohickey]

I figure five hundred years deserves some respect, whether person animal or tree.

Its not the 500 year tree that deserves the respect. Its the FACT that YOU OWN your property.