I awoke to the roar of chain saws. They sounded so close. I went on the balcony and much to my surprise a man was in the top of palm tree only a couple of feet from my balcony.
I quickly ran back inside. I wasn't dressed for viewing and the breeze was blowing my nightie up. As I peeked from behind my curtains I saw "the man in my palm tree" cut off all but 3 or 4 fronds. He was balancing himself with spikes attached to his feet stuck in the tree. A strap was wrapped around his waist and the trunk of the tree. It was fascinating to watch him balance while he used the chainsaw. When he was done he hooked the chainsaw to his belt (danger, danger) and "walked" down the tree moving the strap and pulling the spikes out of the tree and replacing them lower. It was amazing.
I've lived here for 3 1/2 years and this is the first time they have done this. I hope the fronds grow back. The trees looked so beautiful before and now they only have a few fronds growing out the top. Definitely an unusual start to the day. It would be totally awesome if the day ended winning the Florida Lotto or Powerball. I hope you have a fun day.