Silly Daddy or should I say Tree Killer

It has ever been thus, Daddy professing his machoism with the phrase "I could pull that tree out by the ROOTS". In parking lots, out in the forest, at friends houses, you name it and Daddy has claimed to be strong enough to rip it from the ground. This is good fun, where I get to goad him about how there is NO WAY he could pull it from the ground. It has been a back and forth we have enjoyed many many, oh so many, times in our 11 years together. Our precious Longnose, about 5 months ago, decided to strip a tree in the backyard of its bark. Despite many attempts at loving medicinal treatments, the poor tree could not pull through.

Daddy decided to plant a Peach tree in its place, while at Costco all of a sudden, a peach tree it was. So, Daddy and I went out back. I am usually quite a good helper. Jokingly we call me Jordi when we are doing projects (cause I loved his glasses). But, with the torn ACL, this was not a job for me. Daddy started laughing and said, "I can just pull this out by the roots". Well, if there was ever an appropriate way to try... this was it. Now, the tree in question was dead, but with around a 7-8" diameter trunk.

So, I made Daddy wait while I got the camera to capture what was sure to be a memorable moment.... and boy was it ever. I have laughed a dozen times or more, holding my stomach. Auntie K wants me to send it to America's funniest home videos... but no. This is just for me and mine to enjoy... so ENJOY.