Taking the afternoon off

We did a lot of work in about 3 and a half hours this morning. We're taking the afternoon off. We cut some more red maple firewood logs, cleared a path blocked by some fallen red maple, and trimmed some conifers that were blocking access to the sun for oaks and birches in a spot about 1000 feet from the house. Here are some pictures of our busy day.

The good blend of sun and rain have made for a lovely wildflower season so far. These are just two on the hill near the house:

We received more wind and rain from Hurricane Arthur than originally expected. This white pine must have twisted when it fell, causing the splintering of the trunk.