DrB Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Many years ago my mom lived about two hours away from a whole bunch of us young ones like me she knew and about the same distance away. A few times a year we would would all migrate there, play cards drink and hang out for the weekend. This was long before concealed carry was legal in the state. Her rule was that any firearms had to be put on the top of the refrigerator when we all arrived. Of course there were none there but it sure was piled up with a bunch of things. You know cookies and stuff we all brought. Anyhow it was Christmas Eve and Mom had to go out. She was not in the best of moods this Christmas Had no decorations or anything. After she left the plan hatched. Young minds at work. We drove to one place one of us lived and cut down this old scrubby piece of crap tree in his yard. Half dead not many branches with somewhat brown needles. There were a few green branches in the mix though. This thing looked like total crap. Took it back to her house rounded up old crap decorations and lights from wherever we could find. Got it all set up in her kitchen.. Ok... there was some copious alcohol along with this event. We were young. We had just sat down laughing, drinking and dealing cards when she came back I mean this thing looked like a refugee from the dump. Brought tears to her eyes and joy when she walked in the house and saw that tree. It made her night... She kept that tree devoid of needles and such and set it up for many years afterward. Said it was her Charlie Brown Christmas Tree... Those are the kinds of memories you never forget..... Dave.. 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostinTexas Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Pics or it didn't happen. It is amazing what brings unconditional and long lived joy at times. Merry Christmas 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) That was almost 40 years ago so sorry no pictures to be had. We had guns but no cameras there that evening.. No Smart Phones back then Dave.. Edited December 24, 2019 by DrB 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostinTexas Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Sounds like some of my family gatherings. We are a simple bunch. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 Mom is going to come up for Christmas. Tomorrow i am going to walk in the woods and see if I can come up with an equally ugly tree to set up. Just because..... Dave.. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 Kind of something like this. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Just now, DrB said: Kind of something like this. I love that pair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Every year, when we were very little, Mom would always take us to the barn at midnight to hear the animals talk. I don't think they ever talked. But we gave them carrots and apples and hay. And stayed for a while. It's what I remember. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Just now, Huaco Kid said: Every year, when we were very little, Mom would always take us to the barn at midnight to hear the animals talk. I don't think they ever talked. But we gave them carrots and apples and hay. And stayed for a while. It's what I remember. I have found that animals want attention too. Just like most people, they want someone to care for them. I greet animals in any household I enter. They are sentient beings and know when you care for them. It doesn't matter what you say or do, it's just important to them to have someone care. They know! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) Ok here is the Tree so far for my mom kinda like I remember we made for her... Got to fix it up a little bit more.. I can't wait until she sees it. One cool tree here...... Dave... Edited December 24, 2019 by DrB 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 46 minutes ago, Walt Longmire said: Love it. Thank's. My Mom will, smile, laugh, and cry all at the same time. She will remember that long gone tree... One woman I sent a picture of the tree replied. She said "That's One Awesome Tree, I like"..... Dave.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tous Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 That is a wonderful story, amigo. Thank you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostinTexas Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 22 hours ago, DrB said: Kind of something like this. Hmm, your folks look familiar for some reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, LostinTexas said: Hmm, your folks look familiar for some reason. As a youngster I was in love with Morticia. Never missed that show... Dave.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostinTexas Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, DrB said: As a youngster I was in love with Morticia. Never missed that show... Dave.. Morticia and Lilly Munster were both stunning women. Edited December 25, 2019 by LostinTexas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted December 25, 2019 Share Posted December 25, 2019 5 hours ago, DrB said: Ok here is the Tree so far for my mom kinda like I remember we made for her... Got to fix it up a little bit more.. I can't wait until she sees it. One cool tree here...... Dave... No joke! I like it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share Posted December 25, 2019 Well my mom liked the tree. She thanked me because it remembered the tree we did before. Sat in the room,silent looking at the tree, while I was cooking dinner. Mission accomplished on my part... I was happy that I did as I could see her in thought while she sat, watching the tree. A good Christmas for me for doing this... Dave.. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astepup Posted December 26, 2019 Share Posted December 26, 2019 Well done Dave. Well done. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted December 26, 2019 Author Share Posted December 26, 2019 25 minutes ago, astepup said: Well done Dave. Well done. Thanks.... Was well worth it to me. Brought some tears and smiles of joy this day. Dave.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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