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14-06-2009, 05:41 PM   #1

rhododendrons and a great (IMO) tree


Near one of our fields is an old curling pond surrounded by rhododendrons. Took some pics of them this morning. They really are magnificent for a 'weed'.





and...

on the way out is one of my favourite trees


and....

different brackens at the gate


Hope you enjoy



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14-06-2009, 06:55 PM   #2

Re: rhododendrons and a great (IMO) tree


Beautiful pictures, I love Roddys too...



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14-06-2009, 07:03 PM   #3

Re: rhododendrons and a great (IMO) tree


What a lovely place to live in Calismum. Perhaps you could host the Summer Ball at yours? Plenty of room for a grand marquee!

I love that tree too - does it have a character associated?



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14-06-2009, 07:11 PM   #4

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[quote=angieh;560986]What a lovely place to live in Calismum. Perhaps you could host the Summer Ball at yours? Plenty of room for a grand marquee!

I love that tree too - does it have a character associated?[/QUOTE]

We have lots of room for a marquee. Alfie would be so excited if his home was considered in the list of potential venues.

I'm probably being particularly dense (tree)- but what do you mean



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14-06-2009, 08:16 PM   #5

Re: rhododendrons and a great (IMO) tree


Spectacular display of rhododendrons. And that twisted tree is full of character: what sort is it?

What a lovely place you live in! Marvellous for an outdoor ball!



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14-06-2009, 08:17 PM   #6

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It's just that special trees sometimes do - it has a lot to do with how they look, for example, I did the same bus route for years and years and there was a particular old tree covered in old man's beard along the way. It looked like a witch and so that's what I associated it with.

To me, your tree looks more like one of those beautiful Indian dancers ............ it could look like something entirely different to you!

PS. Any Glow-worm agencies in your area?



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14-06-2009, 09:15 PM   #7

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Spectacular display of rhododendrons. And that twisted tree is full of character: what sort is it?

What a lovely place you live in! Marvellous for an outdoor ball!
DM I have no idea what type it is, some type of fir or spruce I'd imagine. There are loads of them up there of all sorts of shapes and sizes. I love them.

I think our place may be on a list of potential venues, but I agree it could be quite magical.

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It's just that special trees sometimes do - it has a lot to do with how they look, for example, I did the same bus route for years and years and there was a particular old tree covered in old man's beard along the way. It looked like a witch and so that's what I associated it with.

To me, your tree looks more like one of those beautiful Indian dancers ............ it could look like something entirely different to you!

PS. Any Glow-worm agencies in your area?
Ah - got what you mean now. I always think of grey, wispy misty tendrils threading in and around the trunk, yes, bit like dancing I suppose. There are lots of these trees up in that area and I just always feel a magical air around them.

I'm sure I seen a glow worm agency in the neighbouring village!



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