Another cold morning, dragging myself out of bed. Then I thought I heard a familiar sound. Could it be? A Song Sparrow; "Maids, maids, maids, put on your tea kettle, ettle, ettle." For me, hearing that song is a harbinger of spring, so despite the cold, I know spring is in the offing.
I was content for about two minutes, until I looked out the bathroom window. There, in my neighbor's yard, stands a Maple tree, with a Blue Spruce on either side. To my horror, it looked as if they were preparing to take one of the Blue Spruce trees down. I am very attached to that old tree. It has afforded me many bird watching opportunities. The most memorable was the morning I saw two Yellow-Bellied Sapsuckers for the first time. In addition to that, my dad is the one who helped my neighbor plant that tree about 50 years ago! The thought of coming home later today to find the tree gone was very upsetting. At least I don't have to listen to the chainsaw. That pains me as much as the dentist drilling into my teeth!
Arrived home at about 4:30. To my delight, the tree was still standing! It looks like they were only securing one of the branches. It seems that I worried all day for nothing. How happy I am that my tree got a stay of execution!
So happy your fond memories with the majestic blue spruce,of bird watching and your dad's participation in planting it, will continue on, and new ones will arise!
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