This happened today: we had a tree service come and do extensive work, including chopping down the two walnuts, and trimming a lot of trees.  I had a lot of fun “supervising”, i.e observing and kibitzing while drinking a beer.  I felt right in my element.  The guys were very friendly and efficient.  They gave me two big bins of wood chips, and accommodated our request for sukkah poles and firewood, plus branches for landscaping.  It looks a lot better.  The landlord is going halves with Avdi.  I got to organize and be in charge of a big project, which was an accomplishment.  It will give me plenty of fodder to keep me busy.