No problem mooch, isn't that what the PP board is for, to help out others stay safe and have some fun. I had actully heard about the tree from this board but figured that It would be ok, yeah, it was ok , but barely...
Some times the local guides are know for chain saws in the boat, my wife told me I better get one. :p This tree was big though, so a big saw would be needed , I think this type of activity might be however "illegal" as Large woody debris "LWD", is a huge benefit to the river sytems. I will bring a freind next time out, but I do like rowing by myself though, as its soooo easy....