Last year's was a bit short and stubby, sorta like me, and I wanted something with more grandeur this time. I settled upon this one.
Now I realize this isn't a lovely Blue Spruce or a Ponderosa Pine, but I've got to work with what I have, and what I have are juniper trees. Living in the middle of nowhere is all about ingenuity. And playing it safe. Which is why I don't own a chain saw and all logging activities are performed with my trusty battery-powered reciprocating saw.
The tree was felled and loaded onto the Ranger, whereupon George came over to give it a sniff...
...and then a taste.
George, stop eating our Christmas tree!
George pouts when I yell at him.
I got the tree back to the house, pounded in a t-post for support, and planted it in the garden, just outside my bedroom window.
You didn't think I'd put that straggly looking thing in the house, did you?
Three indoor cats + Smooch + Christmas tree = train wreck.
Then I proceeded to decorate.
Come back later in the week for the official tree lighting ceremony.
It's got lots of charm. I hope it doesn't ambush the mailman.
ReplyDeleteHA ... that tree looks really cool all decorated up, and WOW, an official tree lighting ceremony ... I can hardly wait!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the blog!!! I have been reading the posts for a while now and I LOVE Hank, Lyle George, Alan, Smooch, Wyonna, and of course the cats! We a have never had any horses on our property and all 4 will soon be on the property w/ us:)! But I was wondering could you leave a comment on my blog w/ some tips? I would appreciate it a LOT(seeing that I am only 12 and am a wee bit nervous:D!). Well gtg:)!
ReplyDelete~Southern Commander~
Great ingenuity. I love the decorations! Be back for the lighting ceremony.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Linda. It looks really great. All you need to make it perfect is to build a tumbleweed snowman.
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That's great! I totally thought you were bringing it into the house, though, LOL! ;) Can't wait to see it all lit up. I love the addition of the Santa hats and Christmas ornaments on your header photo!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of my Christmas trees as a kid. I grew up in the northern Nevada desert. My mom loves pinion pines. The do smell great! The are shaped pretty much the same. Looking forward to the tree lighting.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I love the baling twine garland the best. :)
ReplyDeleteAh Linda!!! We were thinkin' alike today...My Man and I went to get our JUNIPER today too!!! (check my blog)
ReplyDeleteBut, mine IS going to go into the house...straggly or not!! HA!!
Yours is really lookin' good all decorated up...can't wait for the tree lighting ceremony...I expect to see champagne glasses for all the critters!! ;~)
Now that is a charlie brown Christmas Tree pardner!
ReplyDeleteThe tree looks co cute! Can't wait to see the tree lighting :)
ReplyDeletethis tree is too cute. I love the quirkiness of it. It's a perfect Christmas tree for the ranch. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI'll be back for the lighting ceremony too.
LOL!!! You had me going for a minute there, Linda!!!
ReplyDeleteWould you like me to ship you a lovely tree from the great PNW???
PS-I could send you a chainsaw too...lol!!!
George pounting :)) You made my day with that one..
ReplyDeleteGreat tree!
ReplyDeleteAwwww.... how cute! I have 4 cats and 3 big dogs. Maybe we'll put ours out on the front porch!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE your tree! Your individuality and quirky sense of humor. I admire someone who finds joy and fun in the unusual and not always the traditional.
ReplyDeleteHi, just came to visit and so glad I did. George is precious. blessings, Kathleen
ReplyDeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteLiving alone, I haven't put up a Christmas tree or many decorations at all for that matter, in a number of years. I figure with just me here, what's the point?
Is that being Scroogey?
That's not only a Christmas tree, that's An Installation!
ReplyDeleteOMG I LOVE GEORGE!! He is adorable!!
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