This year was the first year that we took Quincy out to kill a Christmas tree. Yes, we had a real tree last year – we cut it down from our yard in Wellsville – no fuss, no muss. This year, we were going to take Quincy out to a tree farm and cut one down. One thing I can tell you about Maine – there are tons of tree farms up here. We saw a nice add in the paper for one in Newburgh – a town next to ours. So, last Saturday AM we got all geared up and headed out the door.
We had a finite amount of time since we went before Quincy’s morning nap, but figured we could get it done in time. This tree farm was huge. It had basically three types of trees to choose from: Balsam fir, Douglas fir and Scotch pine. It was an easy choice really – balsam fir – can’t go wrong there. Since we had snow, Quincy was decked out in his boots and did some walking, that is, until he fell a few times and then Dara carried him for a while. I would say that the hardest part of it all was picking the tree – mainly because there were so many good trees to choose from. We finally made our selection and I cut the sucker down.
After hauling it back to the car and securing it on top, we went down to the area where they have the wreaths and a craft shop type place (heated). Inside, one could help themselves to doughnuts (one per person please), coffee or cocoa while perusing the wares for sale. Besides the tree, we got one wreath and an ornament. I couldn’t believe how cheap the tree was either – $28 for a very nice tree. I remember paying much, much more in New York for a tree – must be because there are so many in Maine. This tree farm will ship you a 6 foot tree for $70 – any takers in Florida? 😉
Quincy hit the wall on the way home and fell asleep in the car. Once home, we did get the tree up and decorated. Quincy has shown some interest in it, but for the most part, has left it alone (thankfully). I figured my days would now consist of guarding the tree from him. His favorite ornament on the tree is the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Angel (we got it in Nova Scotia).
It was a fun outing this past Saturday, and I do have pictures which will be available soon. I am tinkering with the photos section at the moment, so I’m not sure when they’ll be available for viewing.