RE: Recycling Christmas Trees

>It went over so well, that I've made it a tradition  
>and I keep the bottom foot of every tree
>and make a wood artifact to remember it by.
>Does anyone in the groop recycle Christmas trees?
>KevinHancock



What a great story/idea Kevin! As a wood "collector" I like to make 
small turnings from collected pieces of wood , but as far as the 
Christmas tree goes ... I give it to our goats who like to eat it! 

The tree should come down on Epiphany, Jan. 6th.

 Bob Rowland


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What a great idea......I have done similar things with Apple and Pear tree 
limbs that broke from storms....my late grandmothers house had a small 
orchard in front....I have a few tool handles from tha Apples , too....

GregS

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Congratulations Kevin,

You are the second person I know who is resourceful when it comes to 
saving a piece of Christmas .Just happened to read  "A Christmas Story" 
starts page 68 nin Woodwork Magazine  Feb2000 issue now on your 
newstand if they are worth their salt. 

Willis Bowman the author made a table from saved trees and describes 
how he dries them and works their trunks.

Regards,

The Beav


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