R: We should cut some back from that one tree, too. [we have 8]
Me: Which one?
R: The one the branches stick out from.
Me: In the back yard?

R: No, not really.
Me: Which one?
R: The one we trimmed before. [We have trimmed 7 of them]
Me: The spruce?
R: Uh...maybe.
Me: Where is this tree located?
R: In our yard.
End of conversation. He can prune it when he finds it.
Tea tonight: Earl Grey Green