So this tree goes down on the property next to my church, and I've been eyeing it for a while. I go and knock on the people's door a few times, but no answer. I look up the county tax records for the person's name, then do a Google search to find the phone number. I call the man, but there is no answer and no answering machine. I figure, oh well, maybe I'll catch him later. He calls me back 4 days later wanting to know what I wanted (I guess he has caller ID). I explain that this is the first year that I'll be using wood to heat the house, and I'd like to remove the tree from the property (no charge, of course ). He says 'sure, take all that you want'. Score! For reference, the base has a diameter of about 4.5 feet. I offered to c/s/s some for him, but he says he doesn't burn wood. I'll send more picks when I've taken some off of this old man.