Up a Tree

Up a Tree

Our friends (Judy and Bill) invited us to their place. During brunch, they pointed out an oddity growing in one of their many pine trees. They did not know whether it was a nest of some sort or, as they teased an alien's surprise.

 

Up a Tree

French Husband had to discover, had to climb, had to know, had to go up the tree to see for himself, what it was. He ripped off his shirt, tighten his sandals… A modern day Tarzan a go-go.

 

Up a Tree

The growth in the tree was circular, shaped like a nest, about five feet wide. If it weren't for the pine needles it would be a perfect tree-bed. 

Have you ever seen such a thing?

Are you more like Tarzan or Jane?

I am more like the apple, I mean pine cone, that falls off the tree.

 

Up a Tree

French Husband went straight up, didn't mind the scratches, the pitch from the pine, the needles, or the fact that he had on his dress shorts and non traction sandals.

Curiosity lead him. 

He is still a kid… and I hope it never changes.

 

Up a Tree

French Husband found out that it was a large unusual growth, nothing more.

There wasn't a gigantic egg waiting inside, nor was it a pre historic, time warp, sci-fi whatever, nothing scary or adventurous… Just a growth…darn.

UPDATE:

Linkq to what the unusual growth is… 

Forestry Forum

Witches Broom

 



Comments

23 responses to “Up a Tree”

  1. Did he find any mosquitos?
    : )
    Julie M.

  2. I think it is mistletoe!!! Merry Christmas.

  3. You make such a beautiful couple!!!

  4. He looks like a kid having a ball! I am so risk-averse, I would never climb a tree like that, and without a shirt-ouch.

  5. I see those growths in the pine trees in the forest by my house.
    Off subject: I think I may haver met Judy. Is she from Texas? Does she know a Sharon in my town?
    Off off subject: Your daredevil husband sometimes reminds me of mine. I’m in the USA now and mine stayed back in France to work. He had a ski/work trip up on a glacier this week in Tignes and fell getting off the lift twisting his wrist and now can’t drive home. I guess there are worse places to be stuck.

  6. sometimes you just have to know…i think his chil-like adventurous spirit is a wonderful componet of who he is….it cannot change because it is him!

  7. child like adventurous spirit

  8. martina

    good one! ha ha

  9. When I was younger I would have climbed like a monkey, but now I stay on the ground. Good for your guy being able to still climb like that. I would have imagined a strange nest too with a huge egg inside.

  10. fh found an outgrowth; we got to see fh in several snapshots.. it’s a win-win.

  11. Nice opening armpit shot, FH. How does one say “armpit” in French?

  12. get up there Corey and lie down with him in the nest 🙂

  13. Rebecca from the pacific northwest

    Can’t believe he did that in sandals.
    And I like this tip for getting rid of “witch’s broom” in one of your links: “The only cure is a broth of bat wings and eye of newt used to water the roots only on nights with a full moon.”

  14. Could someone be able to sit in it?

  15. Hi Marie
    Yes, but it is prickly.
    Uncle Yo yo wanted to take a nap in it!
    Aunt Coco

  16. Hi RPNW
    And how did you get that recipe may I ask? Is there something you like to tell us?
    I heard when mixing this recipe it only works if you have red shoes on? Is it true?
    C

  17. Lol! As long as you come take a photo I’ll do it.
    C

  18. Hi FB
    I knew you would like the personal shot of his armpit better than up his pant leg. lol.
    Armpit in French… Love Nest.
    C

  19. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!YOU two are the BEST!!!!!!!!

  20. A man’s charm is in his armpit.

  21. denisesolsrud@hotmail.com

    if hubby ia tarzan,you have to be jane? Bestest,Denise

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