The problem with the bent nubbin is obvious. I can pretty much identify the year it happened. About three years ago we discovered that the metal spike in the middle of the base (you know, the one that’s supposed to drive itself into the base of the tree) had gotten bent into a metal nub. We bought an industrial type tree stand a number of years ago. Once home the tree must come directly into the house, wet or dry, as the ceiling in the garage is not tall enough to accommodate a nine footer in a bucket of water. What are the chances of the tree flying out on that short drive? If left to my own devices I’d probably just chuck it in the back and take my chances) we head merrily home. I mean, the tree farm is only ten minutes from home. And for some reason “the one” always seems to be located in the far recesses of the tree farm, possibly on the other side of that swampy area in the back corner.Īfter the tree is cut, lugged back to the truck and secured (which often takes far longer than I think it should. Many a tree is rejected before “the one” is identified. It takes me much longer than it does the husband. Finding the perfect tree involves a trip to the local tree farm where we spot around in our rubber boots until I find “the perfect tree”. A Griswold family tree (little full…lotta sap). In fact, when we looked at this house and I immediately imagined where the tree would go I knew it was “the house”. You see, we have high ceilings in our living room. Wrestling the tree into the stand, to be exact. However, there tends to be an annual spat surrounding the Christmas tree. It had arrived! The Krinner Tree Genie XXL had arrived! Or maybe the old man and his major award. I felt like Ralphie and his Little Orphan Annie secret decoder ring. The UPS guy must love me this time of year. I got earlier this week and discovered a large box (large) that the husband had drug from the front porch into the entry way.
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