On the ropes

Its Christmas tree time, wish me luck. Every year we get our tree from the same garden centre that is only a few miles from home. Each year without fail we get lost in the maze of little lanes that criss-cross that area, sometimes taking hours to travel what is about 5 miles. Then when we get there it’s the line up from hell as you try to find a “nice” tree, all year I look at trees as just part of the scenery and all of a sudden I have to judge one on its looks! Its like choosing a puppy, will it be right for the house, will it make a mess, will it be better then everyone else’s? So while I’m doing that, I’ll leave you with this photo taken on one cold morning this week.


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Comments

Marshall Family said…
brrrr! that photo makes me feel so, so cold! I haven't seen much frost like that in the big city it melts far too fast. Lovely photo and lots of luck with the xmas tree! x
December 6, 2008 at 8:51 AM
Princess Pointful said…
I find it hard to believe it is December without snow... doesn't feel quite authentic!
December 6, 2008 at 9:30 AM
The Giraffe Head Tree said…
Brrrr, indeed! Good luck finding your tree.
December 6, 2008 at 1:54 PM
rubberduckiemom said…
Wonderful photo.... makes me want to drink hot cocoa.

Have fun finding the tree. We are decided not to do a big tree this year because we won't be here at the house for Christmas... went with a small two footer.
December 7, 2008 at 3:29 PM
Lakeland Jo said…
interesting shot - very different. I really like it
December 8, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Jane Hards Photography said…
I fear I will not produce an image like this, no snow.
December 13, 2008 at 1:32 AM
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