Christmas cheer

 

Rather than 1 large Christmas tree we have 3 small ones. This one in the lounge we have had since 2019 and has fibre optic "leaves" and is always changing colour.

"Our" tree

Every year we take a photo of the same tree at nearby Anglesey Abbey. 

I take a photo around this time when the leaves are changing colour before the leaves fall for a few months over winter.

Tree trunk flowers

On the Causeway (a tree lined road in our village) they had to cut down a tree.  I am so pleased they have made a feature of it by planting some flowers in the old tree trunk base.

New life - NOT amateur radio

 

These horse chestnut trees in our village churchyard are very old. They were planted to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. 

Generations of children have collected conkers from these and I hope many more will do so. 

The rooks are busy mending nests high above.

Tree Hole - NOT amateur radio

This was in a tree at Anglesey Abbey seen last week.

One wonders what lives within! I expect the kids love it and imagine all sorts!

Tree root - NOT amateur radio

 

This was a tree root seen a few days ago.

Village Christmas Tree - Not amateur radio

Every year a Christmas tree 🌲 is erected outside our post office.

Hollow tree - NOT amateur radio

What is it about hollow trees that fascinate us? We love looking through them. This tree at Anglesey Abbey yesterday had holes on both sides and begged a photo!

Fungus? - NOT amateur radio

This was seen at nearby Anglesey Abbey.

'Our' tree - NOT amateur radio

We keep an eye on this tree at Anglesey Abbey throughout the year. At the moment it is turning into its autumn colours. After a few weeks of strong winds, it will be bare until the spring.

Yesterday’s walk - NOT amateur radio

 

We saw this on our walk yesterday.

Interesting tree rings - NOT amateur radio

 

We saw this on our walk last week. Something looks odd with the tree rings. You may need to blow up the photo. Why are some rings white?

Tree cutting day - NOT amateur radio

 

We had our local tree surgery out to do some trimming of our trees and a hedge. They grow very fast!

Spring - NOT amateur radio

The green in spring always looks fresh whereas later it looks tired. This horse chestnut tree looks splendid. 

Bark texture - NOT amateur radio

 

We saw the bark in the photo in the Abbey Gardens in Bury-St-Edmunds yesterday.

Tree - NOT amateur radio

For about 5 years now we have been following this tree at nearby Anglesey Abbey through the seasons. As there is a severe fuel shortage (none in 5 garages yesterday) in this part of the UK, we feared we might miss it this autumn, but our son took us yesterday. It was stunning.

Fresh Green - NOT amateur radio

It is good to see the fresh green leaves on the trees. This was nearby Anglesey Abbey earlier today.

Lonely tree - NOT amateur radio

This photo appeared on 365project yesterday. 

Pity I didn't take it! It was taken by someone called Jan. I was very impressed. 

365project is where you post a picture a day. It is totally free unless you want additional albums or privacy. I have done it for about 8 years.

See https://365project.org .

Felled tree - NOT amateur radio

 

This was seen at nearby Anglesey Abbey yesterday. The blue flowers are Forget Me Not.

Bluebell hunting - NOT amateur radio

This morning we went bluebell hunting and saw this tree. 

We also saw plenty of bluebells. 

This Waresley Woods near Sandy, Bedfordshire.