Hobo Jungle

[MurphOnMillerAve]

...yet, it needs something more.....

[rogruth]

Yes.I don't see a train.

Jon may still be in training or on his way to Afghanistan or have just a little time at home.

Be safe Jon and all.

[BillyJoeBob]

Hey guys, Jon sent me a picture of HIS tree to post here for your enjoyment...

Jon, watching your waist line

[2railjon]

LOL, Dirt!
Martye, Actually the wife did the decorating
as I was down the holler tending the still.

[hev52]

Dirt Man, had some squalls movin' in this morning..............................

[kerr]

Nice looking fields and all, Hev, reminds me of home. I can withstand living in NYC but I'd rather have open countryside around me.

[Tramp]

D and I managed to get (cut, saw) our tree today. Things have changed! Why must rituals you bank on change? I know, I know, but I just don't want to accept these alter-altering-cations. And I use that word with intent. But we continue with the Christmas spirit. Tree story to follow. Drink up! Trim and be merry. As the gods say, "It's only once a year."

[hev52]

When you and Daisy cut down the tree did ya haul it out with your green machine Tramp.................

[MurphOnMillerAve]

D and I managed to get (cut, saw) our tree today. Things have changed! Why must rituals you bank on change? I know, I know, but I just don't want to accept these alter-altering-cations. And I use that word with intent. But we continue with the Christmas spirit. Tree story to follow. Drink up! Trim and be merry. As the gods say, "It's only once a year."

This tale I just gotta hear, esp. since I eliminated (reluctantly & w/ some regret) my driving 60 mi. in a breezy pickup truck w/ a neighbor into Pennsylvania, to a tree farm to cut the tree down myself, requiring my doing a belly-flop (some of you can picture this w/ ease, I have no doubt ) to launch myself into the snow under the tree, followed by a belly-wiggle underneath the icon to reach the trunk with the saw, etc.) - all very picturesque (or would that be picaresque ?) and great fun, but a bit much for this keester nowadays, it would appear.

[The Dirt]

I live for Tramp's Christmas story every year, same as I live for his free-range turkey storys every Thanksgiving.

I dearly miss, however, his mother's yearly contributions to the tales.

We're going for our tree on this weekend. The tree-farmer loves seeing the Farmall and wagon chug over his fields to his parking area. The kids, of course, love the hot chocolate and shortbread cookies. Me, I love hanging my cold fat *** by the bonfire. Waiting this late in the season gets the kids popping and fizzing with excitement. I'm going to sorely miss this when they are grown. All things must pass.

Tramp, it went out in the mail mid-afternoon.
Slightly brown on the corners, but nicely done in the middle.

[hev52]

Don't worry Dirt Man. We can go tree haulin' drinkin' some warm hard cider and singin' Christmas carols while drivin' the Farmall thru the pines. I can see it now...................

[The Dirt]

Sounds like some major fun, bro!! Never had any hard cider, but I sure could use some now. I've been burning the candle at both ends!
Did you see my youtube Farmallinthepinesvid? We can throw an ol' stuffed loveseat in the wagon, and I'll take you and Patty over the river and through the woods (on my redneck limousine! )!

Your card's on the way too. I was running late, so I had to put them in the oven to dry the ink out quicker, so I could get them in the dang mail. See if you recognize the babe on the cover.

Got yours today. Way cool!! Thanks!

[Tramp]

The first visual installment of the tree story.

The raw monster in place. This was one heavy tree. Only Hev would not have struggled carrying it solo into the house. At first it would not pass through the poolroom door. But it's in and smells heavenly, though I've never smelled heaven, though everyone can imagine what it might smell like.

[hev52]

I can smell it now. That's one hefty tree. Is that a coal or wood stove? Are ya going to run some track under it.........................

[hev52]

If we did that Dirt Man, Orangeville would never be the same.................

Got your card and yes I did notice the babe. Great pic and card. Thanks Bro!!!

Tori and Gabby seen it and now they are asking me if they can git a pony........................