I last posted on this thread six days before the unexpected and tragic demise of my Copper Beech tree *see 'signs of Autumn' thread)

Now I am contemplating future fires from the sad remains---- however I also hope to have artefacts like a garden bench, perhaps a chainsaw carving, perhaps some indoor pieces, maybe a mirror frame, a wee table, a 'turned' bowl------ I realise the wood will need time to season, some things might not be possible, but we have several local craftspeople so I can hope and dream----