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30-DEC-2011

December 2011

I bought this Norfolk Pine over 20 years ago when it was about 4 inches tall.
It kept growing and I kept repotting it until it became too big for my house.
I gave it to a friend who had it a few years then donated it to the Hartland Library.
I went there today and took pictures of it. It's at least 2 foot taller than when I gave it away.

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Graeme06-Jan-2012 23:57
Quite a life story of this beautiful Christmas tree, Char. I bet you feel real proud of yourself!BV
Chris Spracklen05-Jan-2012 22:04
Lovely photo and a heart-warming story too, Char. *V*
Mairéad03-Jan-2012 00:18
A beautiful image and story - great that it's still bringing pleasure to so many.
January Grey02-Jan-2012 05:40
Now THAT'S a beautiful Christmas tree! Nice that you found it, Char! Such a lovely image! V~
Bob B.31-Dec-2011 23:41
Nice image and a nicer story! Happy New Year Char! Bob Bellinger, Pendleton, SC
Neal Nye31-Dec-2011 12:00
You can be justly proud of this. A heart-warming story!
Vince31-Dec-2011 11:06
Must have brought back wonderful memories. Vote.
laine31-Dec-2011 08:52
What a great story, Char...it's looking beautiful!
Fong Lam31-Dec-2011 06:43
Wonderful story and a lovely image, Char...V
Dennis Hoyne31-Dec-2011 03:23
Neat shot,has an HDR look to it. My son did pretty much the same thing with a pine from his grandfathers funeral from twenty years ago. He donated it to the city hall in Grand Rapids Minnesota.
Patricia Kay30-Dec-2011 22:48
Love your tree and its history Char...A Very Happy and Healthy New Year...BV
Karen Stuebing30-Dec-2011 22:09
Wonderful story and photo! I think it's great you can visit your old tree and it's looking good. V.
Cindi Smith30-Dec-2011 21:35
What a great story and shot! And, still there for so many to enjoy!
Shayne30-Dec-2011 21:24
beautiful image, and story
PauloCGama30-Dec-2011 20:43
:-)) Beautiful story, Char!! Like an old friend indeed.
:-)
Tricia30-Dec-2011 20:39
Wow, that is lovely, how nice that they kept it alive and growing. I like Norfolk Island Pine trees a lot, could never keep one alive though!
Sabine Stetson30-Dec-2011 20:16
wowww....char, what a wonderful story.....that is why we do not buy a "cut tree"....
v
TuTmin30-Dec-2011 20:01
wow!
beautiful live story.This pine remembers you warm hands ,I'm sure Char.
Happy New Year .
Hank Vander Velde30-Dec-2011 18:59
A super idea and shot Char. I have never before heard of someone growing their own Christmas tree and watching it get bigger every year, and then for over 20 years at that. WOW!
Guest 30-Dec-2011 17:50
Wonderful capture, Char. Good to see old friends again. :O)
Tom Munson30-Dec-2011 17:26
That's a wonderful story, Char! Glad to see it prospering.
Jim Coffman30-Dec-2011 17:10
I agree,like an old friend! Very lovely,Char!
Jess. ( Lady.D.)30-Dec-2011 16:59
Like all old friends they get better every year... lovely shot Char....
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