On Sat, 29 May 2004 00:42:35 GMT, "Antenna Problem"
wrote:

Will i have an RF absorption problem on 40m?

Only if bare wire against wet wood where the wire presents a high
potential. As you describe it, 1/2 wave, this would be at the ends.

Should i get the tree guy in to trim the
branches so i can pull it away from the tree?

It would solve practical problems over the long run.

Or should i just drink a few
cold ones and enjoy this holiday weekend?

In the short term, sure.