I took Dave and Brian to buy one on a cold Saturday morning. Here in the city, they take the outdoor beer garden for our local German restaurant and convert it into a temporary tree selling area. We waited and strategized on the best tree. Brian wanted something "medium sized" with a traditional shape "for Mom". I wanted something that fit into the stand we bought at the department store. (Our US stand is in storage).
David had bigger plans. Not content to be held back by his small minded co-conspirators, he immediately scoped out the most bulky tree in the lot. All the trees were constrained by the gill nets of plastic used to transport the trees.
I expressed serious doubts and tried to discuss Brian's picks but David quickly went to work on his brother.
Reason 1 - bigger tree, more potential places for gifts
Reason 2 - bigger tree, more places for ornaments
Reason 3 - go back to reason 1.
I was losing ground. After conceding defeat, the "helpers" at the store tried to cut the stump and jam the tree back through the chute to re-apply the gill net.
It wouldn't go through. A clear sign from above to redouble my efforts. I ignored the signs thinking, "...they really want it, you can afford it, and why do you really care..."
I then had to carry it through the city streets - without the gill net. It was also heavy.
At first, I tried to be nice on the sidewalks, but nobody gave any room or tried to move aside so I quickly lost patience.
I know it sounds bad, but the lady with the stroller got what was coming to her for not making room.
Once up - it started to spread - - - in all directions.
I also had to secure it with fishing line because the plastic tree stand would struggle to keep a toothpick vertical.
I really wonder if everyone has a collection of these stories or if I am just cosmically blessed.
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