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My research indicates that you cannot get covid from a tree, so I went all out. $97 for this little bit of future firewood.
Nice tree ulu. I can't help thinking that huge angel was bought at a time when you used to buy a much much bigger Xmas tree, lol.
I was listening to an article on the radio the other day which had an Xmas theme to it. Listeners were ringing up and there'd be a light hearted chat about this that and the other.
One astute listener commented that over the next few decades environmentalists/green earth/climate change activists may well be trying to ban the "cull" of millions upon millions of Xmas trees every year. I mean it's one hell of a waste for a few days really.
As ridiculous as it sounds, in this day and age, it was a fair assumption as to how things could be in the future. I know that Xmas trees grow pretty fast and that the producers employ sustainable practises, but with the way climate change is going who knows what wacky stuff they'll come up with for future generations.
And we sure as hell won't be able to make them out of plastics!
I was listening to an article on the radio the other day which had an Xmas theme to it. Listeners were ringing up and there'd be a light hearted chat about this that and the other.
One astute listener commented that over the next few decades environmentalists/green earth/climate change activists may well be trying to ban the "cull" of millions upon millions of Xmas trees every year. I mean it's one hell of a waste for a few days really.
As ridiculous as it sounds, in this day and age, it was a fair assumption as to how things could be in the future. I know that Xmas trees grow pretty fast and that the producers employ sustainable practises, but with the way climate change is going who knows what wacky stuff they'll come up with for future generations.
And we sure as hell won't be able to make them out of plastics!
Lol ?
My wife parents had this artificial Christmas tree for yrs.
Not quite ready for decorating yet.
Yep,as a kid we pulled out the same old artificial tree every year....now my wife insists on having a real tree each year.My son is all grown up but I tolerate it because I enjoy the pine smell that the tree gives off.
There are some really good, and expensive, fake trees about. I've dabbled with them over the years but you simply can't beat the real thing. The best thing by far, as krich mentioned, is the fresh smell of pine in the house, hmmm. Unfortunately the coming decades may see fake trees becoming the norm, who knows.
I was talking to the wife the other day about maybe buying a real mid sized conifer, planting it in a large pot, and leave it outside all year round except for a couple of weeks of the year when we bring it indoors to decorate. Then, after Christmas, put it back outside.
I was talking to the wife the other day about maybe buying a real mid sized conifer, planting it in a large pot, and leave it outside all year round except for a couple of weeks of the year when we bring it indoors to decorate. Then, after Christmas, put it back outside.
Yes. Worrying about Christmas trees affecting climate change, that sounds like it could be a top priority here in America. I got my tree Friday, a real one. Growing up I always wanted a real tree. I guess mostly for the smell. I remember our fake tree always smelling like cat piss. Anyhow, the trees did seem more expensive. I shopped and bought a 6ft Douglas fir for $50 at Home Depot. Every year I tell myself I want a flocked Noble. I found one I like. It was $239. I went back to Home Depot. The tree farm wanted an extra $8 PER FOOT for flocking!! Really?? Generally I like Noble over Douglas because they hold larger heavier ornaments, and lots more of them. They don't smell as much imo.
We typically go to a tree farm about 30 minutes from home. You walk around until you find the one you want, then you cut it down and wheel it up front with the supplied cart. They have a machine that shakes the tree to remove anything loose, then they bag it and strap it to your car roof. The farm announced that after 50 years, this will be the last year they are opening. The guy that owns it has to be in his 80s and everyone that works there is family.
Not sure what we'll do next year. I guess its lowes or home depot or a neighbor's yard if I find a tree with a nice shape in any of them.
Not sure what we'll do next year. I guess its lowes or home depot or a neighbor's yard if I find a tree with a nice shape in any of them.
