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Monster oak tree.

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  1. Mykidsdadd

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    I am sure there are bigger ones but I can’t say I have seen one that I can recall. Took my daughter for a ride on the 4 wheeler to a very old cemetery ( I know , dad of the year…. ). Anyway, oldest grave we could read was a 23 day old baby that went to heaven in 1879. This big oak stands in the middle of the plot. I bet it has seen many a tear shed , maybe that is why she has grown so big. Over 13’ in circumference.
    Also found an interesting stand pipe that has been claimed by nature.
     

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    I am getting a little over 50" diameter!!! That is a big one
     
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    Yes, they sure can grow big! Lots of good wood there.
     
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    Its always nice to marvel at a huge tree and wonder what it has experienced in its life. If only they could talk.
     
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    That old pipe would sure put a hurtin on a chain.
     
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    That tree is a doozy!!
     
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    You gotta wonder how many times they were peed on by male dogs...
     
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    Definitely monster status!! :eek: :thumbs:
     
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    If they could talk, we'd likely know for sure if bears s&*t in the woods. They'd probably know a lot of curse words, too.
     
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    At what size does a tree gain the "monster" status Jason? When the 394 is called to duty???
     
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    Not really. I’ll use a 28” bar on it to speed up the hoarding process for medium size wood. At that length you can put a larger rim sprocket on and really spool up chain speed. :dex:

    I’d say monster status, for me, is 40” and over.
     
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    That is definitely a big piece of wood. Hopefully your grandkids can take their kids to see it someday.
     
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    Very cool! There was a giant Oak at the Quabbin reservoir that was taken down. It was about 8 feet in diameter. The Oaks can get quite big.
     
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    8’ !?! That would be a site for sure.
     
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  16. Mykidsdadd

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    Wowzers
     
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