Some good wood right there buddy! It's already been said but your doin the right thing by callin the pros. Sometimes we just need to swallow our pride and step back.
Just got a shagbark from the wife's grandpa. He had it removed by the city. Have never burned any of it what it like to burn? The only hickory I know is the chunks I put into the smoker.
"Peace of mind" "PRICELESS" ! & you are scoring some shagbark hickory, The #1 wood ( IMO ) Knowing when to call in the pros for help, = "Wisdom"
Your not dreaming, It's on my low priority list right now. If it falls onto my roof it will be moved to my high priority list.
Uncle neighbor is getting 2 taken down today as well. BL & red maple. They were toped 2 yrs ago and never made it. (I knew better, but not gonna argue) At least there will be no limbs to mess with. This should be the start of 16-17 wood!
Go here for those new pics: http://firewoodhoardersclub.com/forums/index.php?threads/tree-work-pics-as-they-go.7184/