Back in yearly early 1970s when I still likely fool lived in Portland Oregon. I used to succeed double trucks driving by with one log on each truck. The diameter of these logs was 10 to 12 foot and 20 foot long.
Looks like you made a couple mistakes in the past. At least you learned. Also, bravo to you sir, as I would only be up in a tree like that, if a crowd of men strung me up there.