Thanks for a super holiday story, fun and meaningful, and as creative as always. And as much fun in July as December
I was somewhat aghast at tree prices, having never purchased one. As an adult, I had a small artificial tree, eventually replaced by a smaller stuffed tree that sits on the table.
During my teenage years, as the wanderer-in-the-woods, I assumed the task of finding a tree, always a Douglas-fir. Locating the best one was an all-year project. Almost all were open-grown from under the BPA power lines, so their removal was certain anyway - I just chose to be the agent for a few. In any event, they were always fresh and free