My dear wife and I have been "under the weather" lately. We both have sore backs.Hers is because her sciatic nerve is really kicking up . . . and I have some more kidney gravel (i.e., very small kidney stones -- like sand) moving through my system.
But today I got sent out to find a tree for the holidays.
Well I really really don't like those thick pre-shaped trees. I'm sorry but to me they are too much like topiary (which I'm quite unfond of) . . . I want a natural tree.
So there I was aching back and all driving around through the rain trying to find a decent tree . . . I found some nice ones of course . . . but they were not only quite pricey, but their trunks were too thick for our tree base.
Then there were those 'jack pine' trees. I understand that they are quite fashionable . . . but they don't look right to me.
Anyway, hurting as I was, I finally found the tree pictured at the top of the column . . . and my darling bride tried to like it. She put lights on it and ornaments . . . and then came to me looking downcast saying, "I'm sorry, I know you like an open tree . . . but we can't even put a quarter of our ornaments on it."
So tomorrow we get to go tree shopping again. Anyone want a nice 'barely used' tree?
-- Jeff
7 comments:
Did you try wrapping Linus's blanket around the base? ;-)
Sorry about you and your wife's backs. Mine acts up now and again so I know it can put a damper on things.
Who said a tree is just a tree? Clearly all trees are not created equal. As a fellow back sufferer, don't try to lift the heaviest tree you can find. Best wishes and happy holidays...Bill
I think that I need to clarify something here.
My back isn't 'out' or anything like that. It isn't strained either.
While the gravel is passing through my system where I feel the pain is in my lower back area . . . but it really isn't the back itself . . . although besides the pain, the muscles tire very quickly.
I don't have a great back . . . and I strain it from time to time . . . but right now it is the 'kidney gravel' that is hurting.
-- Jeff
Hi Jeff,
We might want the tree, however the time to pick up will have to wait until after December 16th.
I think that the Snoopy Dog House winning decorations are also needed...more than the Linus Blanket! ;-)
Give me a call about the tree Jeff, we can see about getting it when we are back from the coming trip.
Hi Jeff,
I don't know, I think that tree has a potentially very nice Victorian look to it. Were I in your neck of the woods, I'd offer to swing by and pick it up tomorrow.
Best Regards,
Stokes
Jeff,
Having had kidney stones and "gravel," I can sympathize with you. May it all pass quickly!
Jim
Oh! If I had a dollar for every tree disaster I've had with my various wives/girlfriends, I'd be rich...I'm right there with you!
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