This old tree has seen some life. A few too many lightning strikes means it’s nowhere near the size it was a few years back. It’s seen a fair few Christmases. One more to add to the list today.
Since the world changed a few years back I have made a point of buying myself a present for Christmas . I don’t know why. Just kind of started. It’s not a big present. Just something. It feels like a connection with a much different world.
Well guess what. Guess who forgot to buy someone something. That gave me a chuckle.
Then a thought struck me. What about that tree. Our tree. When was the last time it was remembered at this time. Well it was today. I marched across and gave it a hug.
Happy Christmas Tree.
Sounds like you got yourself the perfect present this year; a warm memory and a few minutes to enjoy them. Merry Christmas.
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Can’t beat that. Happy Boxing Day.
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Oooh you made me smile! Merry Christmas! Gifts come in all shapes and sizes! 🙂
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So pleased. Hope you are so happy xxx
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😊
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🤗😀
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I have a real job telling anyone what I want for Christmas – maybe you are getting too that stage early.
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I so know that feeling. They don’t seem to listen when I say Kate Humble…..
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Who?
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This is a sweet story. That tree must’ve really appreciated that hug.
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I hope it did. It’s been reduced in size by a couple of lightning strikes. Feels like an old friend.
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Happy tree, happy you! What’s better than a hug, it’s a wonderful gift to give and to receive and best of all, it comes in a one size fits all. Happy Holidays to you and Hawklad. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas day.
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Thank you Carol. Hugs to you.
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Thank you, hugging you right back – proceed with caution, I hug hard!!! HAHA
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That good x
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❤
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🤗
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That is sweet. Happy tree!
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It’s a great tree
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🎁 A present for you Gary. Lots of good wishes in here for you both.
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Thank you xx
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You’re welcome 😉
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🙏
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Well done!
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🙏
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Good for you, Gary. I fully approve of hugging trees. They are so taken for granted and they are wonderful, especially those that have seen some history.
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It’s a bit wet to hug trees today.
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Happy memories of our tree in the New Forest. I wonder if it’s still there?
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So hope so.
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That made me smile, Dad 🙂 After all the strikes we’ve endured this 2020, may we all stand firm like your tree.
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Let’s hope so
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YAY!!!🎉💃🏼🤗🌳😁 FINALLY!! I am so so SO happy that you went and hugged that tree! I’ve been hoping you would for a while now!
Happy Tree, Happy Angie and I hope a happy Gary Kermit Superdad too!💌💌💌
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What will you hug today ❤️❤️❤️
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I’ve bern accused of being a tree hugger, but that’s ok. The tree knows…❤️
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The tree never says no.
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Well not yet… ❤️
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It’s a human thing to want and get… nature just does it’s thing and that’s it’s gift to us. Still, I think it’s not too late to buy yourself a little something. 😉💕
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Maybe. I hope Santa payed you a visit. ❤️
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I know of a similar tree that bows down to blow kisses upon the earth:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.840301,-4.4265424,3a,15y,20.3h,89.51t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sRKvBWPEz5h0-zq8a42QGMw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656
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That’s a beautiful tree
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I’ve always thought so. I try to drive slower as I pass there. I love the way it’s branches bend right down, then reach back up again. 🌳
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Is it far from you.
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Not that far.
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🙏x
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You are such a wonderful guy do not forget that😊
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I’m still on the naughty list xxx
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Hahaha you? Never.😭
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Maybe your hug was your gift to yourself 🙂
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I think it partly was 😀
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Lucky tree I say!
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awesome idea!
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🙏🤗
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Such a sweet Gesture..and probably the best gift you could gift yourself…hugging and old friend and reminiscing good old days 💝💝
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Thank you 💜
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