« The season is officially over... | Main | Happy Birthday Strat !! »

Christmas Tree Time !!

On the weekend we drove about 10 miles north of Dryden to a little trail in the forest where we've been getting our Christmas tree for the past few years. This year our good friends the Surfer's come along to get a tree for themselves. Well, I'll-tell-u-what (heavy Iowa farmer accent) I spotted our tree in only a few minutes!! A real beauty just off the trail. Good thing, as there was almost 2 feet of snow in the bush! While Strat scoured the forest for the 'perfect tree', we found ourselves walking deeper and deeper into the woods. Finally, he found 'it' hiding amongst four other trees. Then he told me: "Woody, thats the one". I said, are you sure? Strat said: "Woody, I know my trees, cut 'er down" This was truly a tree even the Griswald's would be proud of! So with my trusty powersaw, I fell the beast, and wacked off the top precisely where Strat wanted. Funny how 'big' a tree top looks until you actually have it laying on the ground. If you're ever in the area, stop by the Surfer's to check out their tree!
Margot did a wonderful job decorating our tree as you can see above!! Great work Schwaby!! It's starting to feel alot like Christmas...

Stay Cool

Posted by Brad at December 12, 2005 7:50 PM

Comments

Just to let you know, our tree is about 15' high!!

Posted by: Woody at December 12, 2005 8:40 PM

What a great tradition to get our tree from the forest! I love it!

Posted by: Woodette :) at December 12, 2005 8:50 PM

Just to let you know.......our tree is really 'skinny', to say the least. Could only put on a third of the decorations as there wasn't enough room for them all.
It's starting to look a lot like a "Charlie Brown Christmas"!

Posted by: Shan/Surfy at December 12, 2005 8:52 PM

Wow look at all the snow! I can't wait to come play in it next week! 15' eh? Just 1 foot short of the 16 footer on Ingall Dr.

Posted by: Guinevere at December 13, 2005 8:06 PM

good post Woody - we have been patient!! Beautiful tree Margot :) Strat are you fussing?? Enjoy the season guys - looking forward to some laughs over the holidays

Posted by: Links at December 13, 2005 10:25 PM

Look's Like Fun!!!!!
Love the christmas Spirit!!!!!
We had 10 inche's of Snow here last Weekend......
But it's all melted now...... But more on the way..... Ulfe and I did get out on the Sod Field's to play with out Kite's...... Wind wasn't The best..... But as allway's, We had lot's of Fun......
So nice tho See your site with Some Action Woody.......
Keep in touch.....
Larry.... TEAM WORLD - USA - Iowa

Posted by: Larry Reed at December 14, 2005 4:59 AM

Nice Tree Woody !!! I bet you have the biggest and most beautifully decoreated tree north of the border that fits inside...

- Uffe

Posted by: Uffe at December 14, 2005 2:31 PM

You better believe it Uffe! We compete with the Town of Dryden tree every year!

Posted by: Woodette at December 14, 2005 9:19 PM

Yah..........but we have the skinniest!

Posted by: Shan/Surfy at December 15, 2005 7:04 AM

the name may say woodette. but its steph.
love the post dad:) this is one special christmas tree. probably the best ever yet. :)
love you lots daddy. see you tonight!!

millons of x's and o's

Stephanie

Posted by: Woodette at December 20, 2005 9:21 AM

Merry Christmas....... One and all!!!!!
And A Very Happy and Fun New Year......
To all our Great Friend's From Team World......
And Our Great friend's From North of the border!!
Hope to See ya all again Soon......
Larry TEAM WORLD - USA - Iowa

Posted by: Larry Reed at December 24, 2005 7:51 AM

Merry Christmas to Windsurf Woody and the gang in Dryden. Great looking tree My those German girls know how to decorate. Great job Woodette. Our tree was much smaller this year. I chose to buy a 6 footer from one of the local tree farms. Had to put a few blocks under neath to make room for all Daniel's presents. We were so good this year that Santa brought us both new ski equipment. It will be Daniel's 1st time and 15 years since I've been on the slopes. He is very excited.I guess it will be snow boarding next. I think I prefer to fall in the water. much easier on the body and bones since I'm a bit older now. That's about it . Have a Fantastic New Year!!!!!!!!!

tbayray

Posted by: tbayray at December 25, 2005 9:42 PM

Hi;

That was a wonderful year, this past year, and THE Woodys seemed to have made the best of it. That is really a wonderful panoramic view of the year in review. It never seizes to amaze me how there is so much energy and goodness in that Dryden family. It is also wonderful to be included in that sharing. You guys are the best and I wish you an even {if possible} better 06 year.
Best wishes always,

Roland @ Margaret.

Posted by: Roland at January 7, 2006 1:40 PM

The tree trip was a lovely group off pics! I think the weather made all the trees extra special this year as they kept their moisture very well. We had a Charley Brown tree once when all the needles turned brown and fell off! All that was left were the branches!

Posted by: yorkshire lass at January 8, 2006 4:10 PM

Great bunch of pics for the tree hunt! I like the one of Jeremy contemplating his tree and the lovely feeling of all the snow on the trees! Merry Christmas to all !
Carol xoxoxo

Posted by: yorkshire lass at January 8, 2006 4:14 PM