We were hoping to start a new tradition this year, by heading off to a local tree farm. Ya know - and chop down our very own perfect Christmas tree. Fill the house with the fresh scent of newborn pine.
Alas, in this town now officially known as The Wetlands - it rained that day. On the one day Gary had off. On the one day we had designated as Christmas Tree Day.
So, off Daddy went to Lowes. Still in the rain. He searched high and low and after 2.5 hours came home with a magnificient tree; Behold...
R.I.P. O' Magnificent Christmas Tree,
unk - Dec 7, 2009
The remains.
Many more failed attempts to replace. More rain. A closed tree farm. $89 corner lots. Tonight, alas a lone single replacement tree was found. Back to square one. At Lowes again. Same size range. Same $.
Friends. Family. I give you:
"El Whimpy"
Oh. Christmas. Tree.
Oh. Christmas. Tree.
7 comments:
Ooh boy have I been there done that, but it was like Dec. 23 or 24! I couldn't stand a droopy tree on Christmas morning!
We love el whimpy...he's our brother tree!
Oh, wow! I would be so frustrated. I hope Lowes gave you your money back. Nothing beats the smell of a fresh pine tree though. I know cuz we have a fake one. There are definate pluses and minuses to both. So let's see some pics with it decorated!
El Wimpy cannot withstand the weight of ornaments. ;-(
Well, maybe we can get one or two on there. hehee
Wow!! What a journey for a Christmas Tree. I do love the smell of a real tree but hate the needles.
We love our 12 foot pre-lit fake tree :)
Oh no! That is terrible!!! Lowes didn't even give you a discount?!?!
We always go to the tree farm and pick out our tree. It is a lot of fun. Usually! :) Though, putting the lights on our tree this year was a real bitch! I fought a brave battle with the pine needles, but alas, I ended up wearing my winter gloves just to finish hanging the lights! Good grief!
Oh my goodness. That is a heck of a tree story. I hope this one does better and makes it to Christmas :)
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