The Rules of Tree Acquisition

[billroper]

The forecast for tomorrow afternoon is for more snow, so daisy_knotwise suggested that we go out and get a Christmas tree tonight. We went to our favorite tree lot and have now returned home with a fine Fraser fir which is sitting in its stand waiting to be decorated.

Katie is quite delighted with "her" tree.

I've told her that she has to share.

Comments

[pheltzer.livejournal.com]

We were forced to concede the lower layer of branches to Alex last year. They were his part of the tree and we were not really allowed to have much to do with that part of the tree...

[drzarron.livejournal.com]

We drove past our favorite tree lot the other day, noting they had a very fine looking crop this year. This is the same lot and the same people who supply us pumpkins at Halloween, a good family run place.

But just as we ignore all things Xmas till after Thanksgiving, we don't start on the house decorations till after my birthday on the 9th.

Since most trees are only good for three weeks, this gives us an excellent window to get to New Years with the tree without too much mess.

[peteralway.livejournal.com]

You realize that I can't read this without getting "Apology" earwormed in my head.

[judifilksign.livejournal.com]

And they shall call it "KATIE'sTREE", and she shall defend it with french fries, and she and her sister Julie will scream in Surround Sound if any dare mess with it's decorations...

[starmalachite.livejournal.com]

Because of the cats, I compromise by having an artificial tree but buying a real wreath each year. This has the added advantage of having the mess stay outside. *g*