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Do you remember we planted a tree 'In memorium' of a dear friend.?

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Well last Saturday was the trees dedication day and all of ‘Brians’ family and fellow scouters were invited. A wonderful BBQ. was planned and provided and we all sat in the open field and enjoyed an amazing afternoon in warm sunshine, eating and raising our glasses to absent friends, it was a lovely time.


My hubby made the base and stand for the plaque.


Here is the plaque in place, ready for the dedication.


Family & fellow scouters gather round for photos.


Here we all are enjoying the wonderful sunshine, food and friendship.


‘Fagus sylvatica,purpurea. Copper beech’

Sorry tried to turn this photo, did and it still ended up on its side, Lol. But as you can see the tree looks good, it has grown and thanks to my dear hubb. for watering this tree two to three times a week for the last six months! Long may it continue to grow on the perimiter of this lovely piece of land.

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Well done, Grandmage, glad all went well. Looks a lovely healthy tree (can't remember what it is, though?).

3 Aug, 2011

 

What a lovely gesture. Hope the tree continues to thrive.

3 Aug, 2011

 

That's a beautiful tree Grandmage! It's going to be magnificent in future years, a lovely memorial, and it was great that you got a nice sunny day too.

3 Aug, 2011

 

Lovely memorial, well done hubby for taking care of it and making sure it thrives, pleased it was good weather for you.....

3 Aug, 2011

 

A delightful idea, glad you all enjoyed your day out.

3 Aug, 2011

 

Morning all, thank you for kind comments, the tree is a copper beech, and it does look good doesnt it? This little oasis of a field is in between the houses on a busy main road and you would never believe the peace and quiet there, its beautiful. Have a lovely day, Sheilab,Sheilar,Libet,Lincs & Dd, its raining here.

4 Aug, 2011

 

It's raining here too Grandmage. What a lovely thing for you and your friends to do. A lovely tree to choose.

4 Aug, 2011

 

Yes - great choice - copper beeches are so handsome. Good that you had sun for the occasion, but now nourishing rain for the newly-planted tree.

Are you the lady in the bright pink top, Grandma?!

4 Aug, 2011

 

how lovely madge , and a fab day out too ............ , ;0))))

4 Aug, 2011

 

Thanks Grannyb! and Sheila, no thats not me! I am sitting opposite the lady in pink,in a purple top and hidden! the warmth of the sun that day was just beautiful, and thanks Cris. it was a fab day out!! :~)

4 Aug, 2011

 

Ah another granny in purple.

4 Aug, 2011

 

I love purple Grannyb, especially flowers!

4 Aug, 2011

 

Copper Beech is one of the most beautiful trees isn't it. What a lovely thing to do and credit to your hubbie for making sure it grew and bedded in well!

4 Aug, 2011

 

Tha'ts kind Karen, thank you.

4 Aug, 2011

 

Me to Grandmage. Lots of purple in my border.

4 Aug, 2011

 

"When I am old, I shall wear purple, and a red hat that doesn't go . . ." I expect you know the Jenny Joseph poem? I love it!

4 Aug, 2011

 

Sheila, I dont know that poem but will look it up, it sounds as if I might like it!!! Lol.

5 Aug, 2011

 

I do now as I have down loaded it from the internet. It's a great poem.

5 Aug, 2011

 

You will like it Grandma ge! It's called "Warning" . . . and was given to me as a little illustrated book by a friend who is ten years younger that me, with a note that said "for future reference".

I now have purple jeans and a purple gilet!

5 Aug, 2011

 

I will read it with interest Sheila, I really adore the colour purple, good for you Sheila.

5 Aug, 2011

 

:)))

6 Aug, 2011

 

Sheila, have printed out a copy of that Poem, great, I love it, I love the line 'gobble up samples in the shops'!! Hilarious, I did just that yesterday in Thorntons, yum!

7 Aug, 2011

 

Well, if you were in Thorntons, Grandma, and they were giving away samples(?!) it would be rude not to . . .

7 Aug, 2011

 

Lol, to be sure!

7 Aug, 2011

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