Tree Time!

We look forward to Christmas break when Marty, Amy and I jump in the car and make the trip to Becktree Christmas tree farm in search of the perfect Christmas tree to adorn our family room.  This year was no exception, and yesterday was the appointed day for the fun experience.

Unfortunately, we had a late start, and the day clouded over early, and there was a huge traffic jam on the highway.  Marty wanted to turn around and go home, certain that it would be too dark for us to go out walking among the trees.   But we managed to detour along a much longer route, and made it with half an hour to spare until closing.  We popped out of the car and the man in charge stated, "It's getting dark!"

No kidding! (I thought)  I suppose it is his job to advise the customers.  But he had no problem handing over a saw and cart to Marty, so we hiked into the trees at record speed.

It usually takes us an hour to find a tree.  We each spot one we like, and then we all critique it, attempting to decide whose choice is the best.  But, surprisingly enough, with dusk quickly approaching, we had no problem spotting a tree that we all liked in less than 15 minutes time.

The farm policy is to drill a hole in the bottom and bundle the tree with twine before handing it to Marty to strap on top of the car.

So, tonight, when Marty brought in the tree and cut the twine, Amy gasped and wondered just what we were thinking.  I suggested that we turn out the lights to see if the tree  looked like it did yesterday at dusk.  We tweaked and turned, and in no time, the branches settled, and we all decided that, once again, we brought home the "perfect" tree.  I'm just hoping that there is some space for us in the same room!