Comments on: Christmas tree lots start popping up

By: Bal05

Bal05 — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:50:15 +0000

You should look at something like a rosemary christmas tree. Much smaller, and easily can be kept out of reach of a malamute. and smells great! And there are mini ornaments on sale at Joann (50% off). This is the way I went this year…

By: MatthewB

MatthewB — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:16:24 +0000

Well, as a boy scout and considering that bikes are more Eco friendly, I would say bikes. And most boy scouts are under 16 and/or can't drive yet.

By: msballard30

msballard30 — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:09:53 +0000

Yes, he's adorable. And good thing. He may just survive puppyhood on his looks. The cats like to hang out under the tree … or they did before the puppy showed up.

By: NoraBell

NoraBell — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:50:50 +0000

But at least he's cute, right?
Yeah, one cat I can trust with a tree but the other is a climber. I'm living vicariously. :-)

By: msballard30

msballard30 — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:23:55 +0000

Sadly, with an 8-month-old Malamute puppy who's just hit about 100 pounds and loves to chew on wood and gnaw on branches (and often unearths woody products and drags them into the house), we're going to pass on the tree this year. Neither the tree nor the ornaments have any chance of surviving the Fatty Monster at this stage of his development.

By: NoraBell

NoraBell — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:55:04 +0000

Anyone get their tree today? :-)

By: msballard30

msballard30 — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:24:46 +0000

Top Banana is our favorite tree lot. He has a great crew of guys who are out there every year, a great selection of trees and he's a big Ballard supporter. I'm glad he's back!

By: ballardpilot

ballardpilot — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:51:04 +0000

I always get my tree from the boy scouts at St. Al's. Nice trees at a reasonable price, friendly, great service. One time, years ago, when I had a very small car and the roof wasn't really set up well to secure a tree on top for the short ride home, they even offered to just toss it in one of their rigs and follow me home – free delivery! I couldn't believe it. I'm happy sending them my annual business.

By: littlejilm

littlejilm — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:37:51 +0000

I wonder where the boy scouts stand in the bikes v. cars debate…

By: mil0_dakkat

mil0_dakkat — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:08:32 +0000

…and once again we'll be having our annual holiday discussion on the blog about the boy scouts, atheism, homophobia, inclusiveness, etc. Throw in sushi, mars hill and the burke gilman and we'll have ourselves a true party!