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The Transformation of Fred the Tree

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In addition to my resident dog and cat, there is another “family member” who lives on the premises.  For many years, Fred the Tree has continued to occupy the same spot in my backyard.  I love Fred because he doesn’t beg to get out in the morning, or gnaw at my leg to be fed.  However, when I peer out my kitchen window this morning, through mists and fog, I can see Fred has been hitting the Clairol bottle.  He is decidedly more “blonde” than a few days ago:-)

I hope you are all having a wonderful week!

Fred the Tree

 

 

 

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Win Home Inspection
National Home Office - Madison, AL

Myrl thank you for this great post, it definitely put a smile on my face. Happy Holidays to you!

Nov 29, 2011 07:52 AM
Michael A. Caruso
Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

Very cool!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

 

-Michael

Nov 29, 2011 11:23 AM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Myrl, Fred should  let a professional do it. I have seen a few REALTORS® that should also let the pros do it. Red on top and brown on the rest looks like some sort of a irradation treatment. LMAO. I enjoyed this and know you are now fully recovered and back to your wonderful self from the hectic weekend. 

Nov 29, 2011 12:30 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Myrl, Fred better start hitting the Rogaine. I hear that baldness runs in the family seasonally.  :)

Nov 29, 2011 06:43 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Richard - Oh, I remember Pet Rocks.  They definitely weren't before my time.  I had one called, Hermie!

Alexandra - Fred has been a really good tree.  He doesn't seem to get as much mistletoe as other trees in the neighborhood.

Tony and Darcy - I predict Fred will be bald within 10 days. . .Maybe even sooner!



Nov 30, 2011 02:54 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Juli - Fred periodically (seasonally) plays with hair color:-)

Than - When I looked out the kitchen window and saw him, it just hit me that more than one blonde lived at this house:-)

Ed - The sun didn't come out at all yesterday.  Winds are supposed to kick up today and blow out the valley fog.  I'm looking forward to seeing blue skies once again!



Nov 30, 2011 02:57 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

WIN - And Happy Holidays to you too!

Michael - You're very welcome:-)

William - It certainly could be an "irradiation" treatment.  You know how difficult it is to keep mistletoe at bay these days:-)  Actually, because I am a swimmer, there have been a couple of times I've had hair that color.  Chorine does terrible things to the hair.  I have learned to wet my hair and put conditioner on it before putting on my swim cap.  That way I escape the green part of that look:-)

Tom - I doubt that even industrial strength Rogaine will keep Fred from going bald this season:-)




Nov 30, 2011 03:02 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

It is good to have a happy tree in the garden.

Enjoy the holiday season!

Dahlia in our home garden in Kentlands. Photograph by Roy Kelley.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Nov 30, 2011 03:22 AM
Cathy McAlister
Cathy Ashley McAlister, GRI CDPE - Broker / Sacramento - Sacramento, CA
Sacramento DRE#00648507

Rather a handsome fellow, I say.     Myrl, I seem to remember you speaking about Fred a couple of years back.  Isn't it interesting how we develope affection for old favorite trees.  Love how you brought him to life.

Nov 30, 2011 05:35 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Roy - Fred seems to be a very happy tree.  At least he tells me so on most days!

Cathy - Yes, Fred got into an adventure a couple of years ago when a major storm blew through, and there was evidence he had been smoking in bed: http://activerain.com/blogsview/1285894/not-so-wordless-wednesday-mother-natures-napalm

Nov 30, 2011 07:11 AM
Mitchell J Hall
Manhattan, NY
Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn

Hi Myrl, Lovely post. Fred is a handsome tree. I hope he has more fun as a blond. He will be bald soon but it won't be long before he has a full head of green leaves.

Nov 30, 2011 12:48 PM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Mryl...Fred "The Face" seems to have some relatives living around Lake Anna.  We like these friendly guys.

I'm suggesting simply because I think more folks would like to know what's going on with Fred.  Re-blogging also.

Kate

Nov 30, 2011 01:49 PM
Susan Mangigian
RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA
Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

This made me smile!  I had two trees like this in my yard, jaunty and happy and they make me smile when I see them.  They surprise visitors and embarrass my children!  I lost one this year and have yet to find a tree big enough to replace him!

Nov 30, 2011 11:28 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Myrl Fred look so cute with tinted hair.  I have a couple trees that I see from my kitchen window now you have inspired me to name them.

I love the way you can weave a story around a photo.

Nov 30, 2011 11:57 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Myrl - even Fred huh? Does he say "put that darn camera away" ;) It's nice to know I'm not the only person who names things like plants and trees.  Have a great week.

Dec 01, 2011 12:16 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Pretty soon Fred will be bald, Myrl. And then what are ya gonna do? Put a hat on him?

Dec 01, 2011 03:00 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Myrl,

             That is just too cute. I love trees too they seem to have their own personalities. I have attached a picture I took in Central Park earlier in the year. I hope you enjoy it!

Dec 01, 2011 04:21 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Fred may have been doing a few laps in the swimming pool. His hair has a slight chlorine tint to it! ☺

Dec 01, 2011 06:06 AM
Jeanean Gendron
The Address Realty - Redding, CA
Specializing in Selling Unique Properties

Myrl, the trees are our friends and that is for sure. We have old growth trees on our property and I feel protected by their presence. I love this post. You are so cool!

Dec 01, 2011 01:04 PM
Lisa Wetzel
RE/MAX Realty Affiliates - Carson City, NV
CDPE, SFR carsonvalleyland.com

Myrl ... very cute!  You are lucky to have trees that big!  We have only been on this property for 5 years so nothing has grown to that size yet!

Dec 01, 2011 03:36 PM
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