Trees...BIG Trees

Trees
by Joyce Kilmer

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed,
Against the sweet earth's flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

I do like poetry and have many "favorite" poems.  I have even written a few, but I strongly agree with Joyce Kilmer; there is no comparison between God's creation and any poem written by mere man.  

 

Mike and I recently went to an area in the Central California foothills named "Big Trees" where giant sequoias grow.  It was very impressive!!   Here are a few of the photos we took:

this is a grove of "new growth" where a fire allowed new trees to grow about 100 years ago

2 pictures of the same stump/tree from different angles; it was cut down
in the mid 1800's; the stump is 25 feet across and it was 280 feet tall

We walked a 1.7 mile trail and had a printed guide telling about various trees along the path.  It was fascinating and was the highlight of our day.  There are some truly amazing trees and the overall beauty of God's creation can't be beat.

September - October

In September we "camped" with friends (them in tents, us in a motel);

 We also celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary and my birthday in September.

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In October Fall arrived!


We took a trip to San Diego (Mike was attending a convention) where we saw

Petco Park     -     the Westfield Horton Plaza (below)     -     lovely art deco architecture

and the Convention Center;
looking NW at the older part 

and inside, facing the
newer SE end.

 

We also took a quick tour of the city, Balboa Park and Coronado,

making us want to go back with more time to explore.

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But the most fun this month was a big celebration for Charlie's 30th Birthday!!

Colfax

 

We stopped in Colfax, CA a couple of weeks ago on our way home from Fallon, NV.  We looked around a bit and stopped to eat at Basement Wines.  The meal was great and the people were friendly.  They highly recommended the Auburn Ale House, so next time we are passing through that will be on the agenda.

We loved the old theater (now empty) and of course had to visit the candy store with the cow outside.

People! in Hawaii

 OK the first photo doesn't have any people in it...

but isn't that pretty?

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The next few are at the rehearsal. 

 

    The Bride 

 

Parents & Grandmother of the bride    

 

Mike with the Bride & Groom

 

"the girls"  

Bride & Groom with her brother & his wife

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And the Wedding Day

Father & Daughter

Watching the Bride approach

Married!!

Mother & Father of the Bride

Before the ceremony
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 silly father of the bride...walking toward the pool
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More Hawaii/Wedding

Here are some shots of the houses, the pool, the reception tent being set up, the setting for the ceremony and last but not least the bride & groom.  The next-and final one of Hawaii-post will feature people - close enough to actually see their faces!!  enjoy

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