check the balance on the tree once that limb is gone... seems like if the limb went that far something's going to be out of balance & will cause even more problems.
Later
"If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z, X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein
When was the last time you *really* did something with your Z to call yourself a Z enthusiast?