Manchester spruce cut down for Rockefeller Center's Christmas tree

Stamfordadvocate.com ^ | Nov 11, 2003 | AP

[Spruce]

MANCHESTER, Conn. -- Frances Katkauskas never dreamed the 12-inch spruce tree she and her husband, Adolph, planted 50 years ago would one day be used as the world's most famous Christmas tree.

But on Tuesday, she stood aside and quietly watched as the now 79-foot, 9-ton Norway spruce was cut down and placed on a trailer bound for New York and Rockefeller Center.

[Spruce]

Christmas is Cool

[thoughtomator]

Meanwhile, ELF plots its revenge...

[Floratina]

I don't see the article when I click on the link, just a page suggesting that I advertise with their newspaper!

[MayDay72]

A most appropriate article for you to post! Are you related to the tree in question? ;-D

[Spruce]

Sorry about that. Posting articles from this site have unique challenges.

[WaterDragon]

I just clicked on your name, Spruce, and learned a lot about Spruce trees! Great personal page!

[GOPyouth]

Christmas in NYC is even cooler. :) That's my favorite time to go up there.

[condi2008]

I once took a temporary job cataloguing photos for a business related to the chainsaw industry. There, lo and behold, appeared several official pictures of Ronaldus Maximus and Nancy, festively posing before the White House tree, which had been cut down by a brand 'x' chainsaw.

They take these projects seriesly, and make extensive records of the event.

[Miss Marple]

After reading about your home page, I went and looked, and it is most excellent! Thanks for all the information, and thanks for reminding me that I need to start work on Christmas preparations pretty soon!

[AppyPappy]

I need a little Christmas. Right this very minute.