We have learned a lot over the years about buying a Christmas tree. At the beginning of our marriage, Ken and I would shop for a tree together. I soon learned to stay at home and let Ken chose the tree. He was picky/careful about his choice, at least in the early years. It was his habit to buy the tree immediately upon arrival at the lot at Miller's Fruit Stand in Kensington. The trees were fresh so he kept the tree in a pail of water in the backyard. until we were ready to decorate the tree, which was right after Thanksgiving. He also discovered that the tree is more easily transported when still wrapped, so that was what he always did. "Modern trees are all cultivated and trimmed so you don't need to inspect them", said Ken. Our trees were always beautiful so I was happy.
This afternoon, Christina, Molly, Ken and I went to buy their Christmas tree. The trees at the lot were all the same type. When we asked, we were told they were Douglas Fir trees. To us, they looked like Spruce trees, but they were well shaped and well trimmed. And they were cheap. In Texas, in San Antonio, we looked at modest sized trees for $200. and more. The tree we bought was $50. Amazing. Christina brought their tree stand with us so the good folks at the store attached the wrapped tree to the stand, making it easy for us to bring it into the house and water the tree. Yes. We used Ken's trick of buying a wrapped tree. Christina wisely chose a 6 foot tree and we looked for a wrapped tree that was fat. We did everything right. The tree fits perfectly into the corner of the TV room. Molly was thrilled. Tomorrow, we decorate. It is very exciting.
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