The promised tree pix

Not only was the tree dry and losing all the needles, it wasn't even straight-- see the black yarn holding it to the window?














Looking up through the branches.














Some of the ornaments were handy needle collectors.














Some ornaments had the grace to be complimentary colors to the needles.














The Lions Club was selling trees down the street from me. At a week and a half before Christmas, they had four trees left in an unmanned lot and a sign that said "All trees $20---> please leave money in box." Considering that our tree was almost not selected, he's not bad. I think he's better looking than the original was. (Certainly he stands straighter). And I'm glad he's getting to spend Christmas with us instead of giving his life to sit in a lot unwanted and unloved.