[Beowulf9]

That darn Dutch Elm disease of the 50’s destroyed so many beautiful trees.

I know tree hugging around here is not well liked, but I love trees and especially ones that were here at the start of the country.

We also just lost a tree that was around during the Civil War.

[AFreeBird]

Got a huge maple that shades the whole back of my house. Twisted trunk, various knot holes that have housed coons, birds and whatnot, a real PITA in fall when it drops its leaves.

Lived here almost 50 years, and it was a big mature tree back then. Don't know how old it is, but it's seen a lot I'm sure.

[Tainan]

I heartily agree with you both. I spent a major part of my youth in the wooods. It was a haven for me even in my young years. Slept in the roots of many a big old tree.