Posted on 11/17/2005 7:16:34 PM PST by NewHampshireDuo
The blue spruce tree cost 10 cents and was no bigger than Judy MacConnell's hand when it arrived at her family's home in Falmouth 56 years ago.
When workers arrived to bring it to Portland's Monument Square on Wednesday, the tree was a towering 65 feet tall and weighed 11,400 pounds.
MacConnell said, "It's the largest one they have had in Portland" to stand through the holidays.
Her parents wanted the tree to stand some day in Monument Square. Blanche Hincks Capelluti and Joseph A. Capelluti talked about the possibility many times over the years, MacConnell said. Her mother died in April and her father died on Nov. 1.
Before her father died, MacConnell called the city of Portland and got the tree added to its list of candidates for this year. She got the call back on Nov. 8.
"They had no idea of the story of the family that went with it," MacConnell said. "It is so heartwarming to know that (my parents') wish was fulfilled."
MacConnell and her brother Jody Capelluti were there on Wednesday as police escorted the tree on its way down Congress Street.
"There is sadness and joy," MacConnell said. "Both of our parents are gone, but we all take joy in knowing that so many families and children are going to enjoy this gift."
The tree will be lit on Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving.
Hmmmm....you've made me wonder....wonder how many times RAMADAN got mentioned. I don't have the ability to search that, but maybe some Mainers here can....
Did you notice that to the right of that story the paper allows advertisers to say Christmas Trees for Sale, though.
Thanksgiving is next...after Christmas is dead and buried.
Incrementalism.
Bump? LOL, I've never seen you do a 'bump' before!! Wonder why they even wanted THEIR tree picked, to celebrate WHAT?
Well, Kwanza is their favorite - because it is a made-up holiday by the diverification crowd.
I lost the jumping "bump" .gif I made
Surprise: I just got a very nice email back from the managing editor, Eric Conrad. He agreed that the story would have been better if the words Christmas or Christmas tree had been used. His response sounded quite genuine.
Why are these moonbats celebrating 'winter'? Cold, ice, wind, slush, snow...yuk!
Bump for Huge Dead Tree Day.
I love it. ROTFLMAO.
I wouldn't be so sure and I certainly wouldn't dismiss their efforts. The fact that they are even trying should give you pause. They obviously think they can pull it off, and for good reason I suspect. It's also obvious to me they have been emboldened by the lack of response from CINO's(Christians In Name Only).
Maybe they will rename it the "Spending Tree" in honor of the spending spree. That's really about all that's left.
FGS
Which "holidays?" Flag Day? Bastille Day?
In case you haven't noticed, they're not alone; their minions are legion. Even so, they are only carrying out the wishes of d'evil one himself. And those of us that have allowed this to happen are almost as culpable. Tolerance has not been a friend to us. And when will it end? How long before your neighbor will be able to report you to the thought police because he saw you sneaking a glance at a Bible once.
Our goebbelists are not amateurs; they know what they're doing, where they're going and maybe most importantly, how to get there. If push comes to shove, will your survival instinct or a go-along-to-get-along attitude dictate your actions regarding your faith? Are you willing to fight, even die, for your faith? It may come to that. The barbarians are at the gates.
FGS
Check out my new tagline.
Largest what?
People hate God so much that they can't mention the word "Christmas" because of the "Christ" part. I feel like legally changing my name to "Christmas". Actually, "Christmas Christmas" so even if they use just my first or last name they'll still have to say "Christmas".
I hope many local people complain to the stupid/evil newspaper. I wonder if the woman who gave the CHRISTMAS tree also refused to say the dreaded C word?
Great tagline.
Unfortunately.
"The new Target ads on tv are all red and green and jolly but never mention Christmas."
I remember seeing signs that said 'Merry Xmas'. and that was 40 years ago!
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