I'd cut it. The tree won't be lopsided. Posting your Zone or location will help if you have any further questions on the GardenWeb forums.

I was stung by what poison control told me was probably a bark scorpion.. because of the white hot pain and tingling sensations.. and no swelling. I was stung on the right ring finger, reaching underneath the sink cabinet in the kitchen for a roll of paper towels. I stuck the ring finger in the cardboard center... and put it on the top of a scorpion who promptly stung the hell out of me. I finally got to sleep at 0300 am the next morning, exhausted from the pain!Fast forward to today, one week later and my finger is 50% feeling and the other half is still numb! I am a little alarmed by this, but good to see that the recovery rate varies and I may have a ways to go yet! I have lived in Arizona for almost 40 years and this is my first .. and pray that it is the LAST... scorpion bite! My husband and I found the critter after I calmed down a bit.. and hubby killed it. Yay! Most of the time, my cats find them before I do and they are all resilient to stings. They play them to death and I have lived all this time in a scorpion free environment. I live on the outskirts of Tolleson in a housing development, but we are also close to agriculture. So, really, I am not surprised when I look at the big picture. But not being able to feel the tip of my finger on my right hand? Aggravating, annoying and a little scary!

Thanks! I got Annies Salsa done. And its are so pretty in the jars! I made some 1/2 pints for gifts. I wish I had more tomatoes ready. BWB 25 minutes. So the first batch I got 6 1/2 pints and the 2nd batch I got 7 pints. The 2nd batch had 1 oz. more tomato sauce. Is that normal? Is it safe? Thanks for your help! Annie your the best!!!! Thanks for your recipe! Its my favorite salsa. I grew all the veggies for it. Dave, you are right, it tastes good out of the pot and I made it following the recipe as written, using 1/2 ACV and 1/2 lemon juice. I wouldn't change a thing, no need to. Sherri

Pat, mine are all different brands, from Maidenform to Calvin Klein, but they should be similar to these: http://www.hanes.com/onehanesplace/womens-panties/panties-brands/hanes-panties/hanes-womens-microfiber-bikini-panties-122962 I do think they could handle warmer wash temps, but I had a couple of bright pink ones dye the load pink when I used warmer water, so I now stick with lukewarm. I really hope you find something you like - I remember that cold damp sensation after hiking or exercising in all cotton undies and it was not pleasant! These dry so much faster. Here's more, apologies if the link comes out funny since I'm on my cell and in Croatia right now (in case it displays the prices in Kuna): http://m.herroom.com/microfiber,panties,141,002,10.html http://www.barenecessities.com/search.aspx?search=microfiber&drv=4294962084%2c4294961469&drvOld=0&ft=1