On Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:33:55 -0800, "Guv Bob"
wrote:

Any other ideas or tools to do this without using a ladder or high explosives?

_High Limb Rope Saw_

http://www.sportys.com/ToolShop/product/8437

But this is also good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2bfOClJMrk