tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post775200685597969057..comments2023-10-18T08:58:33.389-06:00Comments on Livin' in a Fishbowl: Oh How I Love the Scent of Pine, Or Why I'm A Tree BigotLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612681279996237855noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post-7961292014167549082008-12-23T12:12:00.000-07:002008-12-23T12:12:00.000-07:00We've been cutting our own Christmas tree on our p...We've been cutting our own Christmas tree on our property for over 30 years. True, they are not traditional looking "Christmas" trees, but we have grown to love them. I'm not sure if it's because they grow up in the high desert, or because we cut them Thanksgiving weekend, but we don't even water them and they never lose any needles. Fresh as fresh can be. JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post-61420586308770317982008-12-23T10:25:00.000-07:002008-12-23T10:25:00.000-07:00I'm amid those with allergies to Christmas... er p...I'm amid those with allergies to Christmas... er pine trees. I've never known anything different from a fake tree - but they make them quite wonderful now - our latest one looks like a real tree! Maybe I'll write a response blog on the subject with pictures. haha.AP Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15753122081917733068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post-74129527144378355352008-12-23T07:47:00.000-07:002008-12-23T07:47:00.000-07:00Definatly, yacht dwellers must go ashore and get t...Definatly, yacht dwellers must go ashore and get the little 'challenged' trees, they will fit perfectly.<BR/><BR/>And can I say, that Jay and I are VERY aware that we have ourselves a weird time. We have conversations that would NOT make sense to anyone else and would probably completely embarrass ourselves. I give you permission, go forth and be a goof with your husband. :o)Denahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04243348005282288202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post-68551662301153762842008-12-22T20:56:00.000-07:002008-12-22T20:56:00.000-07:00I think you are letting those yacht dwellers off t...I think you are letting those yacht dwellers off too easily...they should have a real one too.Craylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260303944797544290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post-44355471427863863122008-12-22T18:20:00.000-07:002008-12-22T18:20:00.000-07:00No excuses with allergies. If a kid has an allerg...No excuses with allergies. If a kid has an allergy to pine trees, expose them to pine trees. Its kind of like peanut butter. I knew ONE kid growing up allergic to peanuts. Now every kid is. Make 'em eat a granola bar every once in awhile, and it will be all good. Shoot, people, its all about the real tree. Fake trees are only for the geriatric, and, apparently, the yacht-dweller.<BR/>*For anyone who has a child severely allergic to anything, I mean no disrespect. If you have not figured it out yet, this commenter is rarely serious in life.*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post-50978942713893086322008-12-22T16:28:00.000-07:002008-12-22T16:28:00.000-07:00we chose to get a fake tree this year after last y...we chose to get a fake tree this year after last year having a real one inducing sneezing, itching, and overall misery for Nicholas. I myself always grew up with a real tree and was very disappointed when I came to the realization we would need to get a fake one. I too always thought they looked cheesy and fake. <BR/><BR/> With those things in mind I wanted a pretty one and one that looked realish.<BR/><BR/>We got one day after thanksgiving for 1/8th regular price and I am pleased to say it looks AWESOME. It is prelit, which is good because I only own 2 strings of lights. Also, it is big enough (7.5 feet) and the branches can be easily arranged. I bought some pine tree spray which smells really good, but is really strong so we use it sparingly. I have been asked by 3 people if it is real or fake, which seems funny to me cause there is a metal pole in the center. lol. but i guess it looks good enough!<BR/><BR/>I love love love the scent of pine! But Nick's allergies and not to mention the extreme costs of real trees are what led us to our choice!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12626005501082960105noreply@blogger.com