Sunday Evening OT

 

Speaking of trees, the Sycamore Gap tree is growing shoots! 

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/01/felled-sycamore-gap-tree-stump-green-shoots-stump 

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/hadrians-wall-and-housesteads-fort/next-steps-for-the-sycamore-gap-tree

Sycamores grow fairly quickly so there may be a new tree in the gap soonish. Because the shoots are growing from the stump not a seed it's the same tree. 

How are you all? I've had some serious failure to launch today but I've promised myself an evening walk so the day won't be completely sloth-like.

Sunday later 🌳🌱

 Trees. They just stand there. 

"Shubie" Tree. This tree has stood in a field near Highway 102 near Shubenacadie, N.S., for an estimated 300 years. It was blown down during post-tropical storm Fiona. (Len Wagg)

You'd think I'd be ready for a break from trees given the hedge-reduction project I've taken on at my parents' house. They're pretty neat though. So far I've spotted a hummingbird, a family of cardinals, several kinds of bees, and a blue jay in the hedge. Given the size of the hedge (10 to 12 feet high, several feet wide) there should still be plenty left for them when I'm done. 

Currently reading Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard. 

Anything fascinating you at the moment?  

😻All cats eat hay in the park

My big plan for tonight is going to see the new James Bond movie. If the damn checkout works. Got anything lined up where you are?