It isn't often when I feel sorry for a cager...

[Grub]

It's only a Legacy. .

I hate you! I was just about to type the very same thing. But decided to see if any other sick bastard had said it already.

[skidMark]

It will buff out.

[steveb64]

Pretty much, councils try very hard to minimise risk to people and property through tree management strategies, and as much as they are an ass to some people, it generally benefits the towns and people as a whole in the long run.

Gums can shed limbs, although its rare that they cause any real damage, most of the damage trees do occur shortly after someone says "Of course I know what im doing, just hold the ladder."

Almost had a gum branch land on me a couple of years ago - heading into town in the cage (4x4), REALLY windy day, gums on RH side of the road - but overhanging, and just caught sight of a ~200mm thick branch dropping out of the sky! Jammed on the brakes (left some impressive marks up the road), decided that I wasn't going to stop - but had slowed enough it didn't land on me either - so off the brakes, and hit the gas, and drove over the branch (which was still bouncing on the road) - with a few bumps... Was SO glad I'd decided to take the 4x4 (Mitsi Pajero), instead of the car!
Went and bought a Lotto ticket after that - but it wasn't any good - I'd already used up all my good luck for the day...