Maple stumps removed

 I started the removal of the two maple stumps in the front yard this morning. The one closest to the driveway came out the easiest, which was unexpected.

 This one took a lot more work, even though it was the smaller stump.

 Maybe it was because it was also shorter, giving me less leverage to pull on it.

 With a hand winch and a truck for an anchor, it didn't really have a chance. I got it pulled out.

I raked the loose dirt back into the holes from both of the stumps. I want to let the root ball dry a little and see if I can get more of the dirt to come off before I haul them to the burn pile.