Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Give Me Some Shade, Tree

There's a tree in a charming town nearby that's over 200 years old.  It's a grand big Oak that I have admired, and wanted to share it with you.



The branches are very mysterious, and this tree has weathered many storms.



The trunk is huge - can you imagine all the rings it would have if it was cut down?


This tree has provided shade for us on many a hot, sunny day.


Happy September!
 
 
~Sheri, Jess, Nel
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35 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 3, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    I love an oak tree and we are surrounded by them here in N.Cal. This is a particularly beautiful one. Happy September lovely ladies!
    xx, Heather @ Stylemindchic

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  2. DeseraeSeptember 3, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    What a beautiful tree! Our neighbor has a cotton wood tree in their backyard that is over 100 years old and the trunk is enormous. It is a grand beauty!!! I feel so lucky to be able to enjoy it's beauty from my kitchen window :o) Happy September!!!
    ~Des

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  3. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmarySeptember 3, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Oh Sheri, what a beautiful old tree.
    Oh the secrets that tree could tell if it could speak. So many beautiful trees are cut down to make room for more houses and buildings. I love trees....
    Have a great week although it's suppose to continue to be hot and humid here in So CA.
    Mary

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  4. Mary Palumbo CollingsSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Such a gorgeous tree! Happy September to you too!

    XOXO Mary

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  5. NanaDianaSeptember 3, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    What a great old tree. There was an old oak that stood all by itself on top of the hill on our farm. I often went there to eat a sandwich and read. xo Diana

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  6. LeslieSeptember 3, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    When we lived in Southern CA we had oak trees everywhere.. I do miss them:) So peaceful and there's nothing better than a summer picnic under an old oak tree. xxleslie

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  7. The Silver BunnySeptember 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    I have a passion for trees and keep taking photos of them too but there is such a lot of majesty in an oak tree and this one is beautiful !x

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  8. NelySeptember 3, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Dear Sheri,
    So lovely post, I like old trees,and I have an 40 year old tree in front of house.
    Hugs
    Nely

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  9. It's meSeptember 3, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Yeah september is here...let it please be two weeks summer or so please !!...love Ria...x !

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  10. KhammanySeptember 3, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    That trunk is big! It would be wonderful to have a picnic under that tree!

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  11. SusanSeptember 3, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Oh what a MAGNIFICENT tree. I hope it remains there for hundreds of years more! Thank you for sharing it. Susan

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  12. Jemma@athomewithjemmaSeptember 3, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    This is a gorgeous tree-I always, always respect and admire trees. We had a book years and years ago about a tree and the wonderful home and shelter it provided for all of God's creatures-it was so heartwarming! Thank you for sharing your tree with us!
    Warm Hugs,
    Jemma

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  13. janice15September 3, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Such a lovely oak tree with many interesting branches.. lovely post thank you for sharing ... with love Janice

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  14. TARYTERRESeptember 3, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    What a beautiful tree. Such history. The stories it could tell.

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  15. Beauty FollowerSeptember 3, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    There is a plane tree in my mothers village (in Peloponesos) which is over 200 years!

    http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr/

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  16. Miky September 4, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Happy September dears friends ;)
    Miky

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  17. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    Sigh...oh my, this one made me tear up. It reminded me of our beautiful front yard oak tree. She was a beauty. We watched her grow from practically a tiny twig to a towering mature tree for 23 years. Her trunk was huge, her shade perfect. I especially loved that she had finally matured enough to shower us with acorns every year and I used to enjoy sitting outside to hear them pop on the ground. It was heavenly, especially just as the sun was going down at dusk. I miss our oak tree. Miss AJ painted it for me to take with me before we left.
    I'm glad I wait to visit with you when I can take every little detail in, my friend...unrushed. This was a perfect treat with my coffee this morning.
    Off to see what else I've missed.
    xoxo's

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    That is a gorgeous old tree and I love the thick branches and I'm sure the shade is wonderful. Thank you so much for popping in to see my doll and your sweet comments on my home. I appreciate that so much.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  19. Linda @ Life and LindaSeptember 4, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Such a beautiful tree full of memories and history. They do provide us with so much. xo Linda

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  20. HeidiSeptember 4, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Dear Sheri,
    Yes, I totally agree, what an amazingly beautiful oak tree. Provider of lots of much needed shade in the hot summer months.
    Take care!
    Heidi

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  21. Celestina MarieSeptember 4, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Hi Sheri and girls,
    This tree is amazing. Love it. We have live oaks here and they are gorgeous to view.

    I am back from my time away and it truly went by fast. We celebrated our Ruby Anniversary on Coronado Island and had a fabulous time. Perfect weather. We hated to return to our extreme heat.
    I am so ready for fall.

    Enjoy the rest of the week.
    Hugs!

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  22. KeitySeptember 4, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Hi Sheri,
    what a gorgeour oak tree!!
    Those kind of big tree makes us comfortable:) Especially love oak trees but rary see them around here.Thank you for sharing:)

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  23. Riitta SinikkaSeptember 4, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    ♥ oo, beautiful! xxx Riitta

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  24. Draffin BearsSeptember 4, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Hi Sheri, Nel and Jess,

    How beautiful the lovely old oak tree is.
    Thought of you Sheri here, like you asked me to and hope that you will be standing under the Eiffel tower too.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  25. miss bSeptember 5, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    What an amazing, majestic looking tree which has grown into such a
    beautiful shape. I remember collecting acorns for the nature table when I was at primary school (I must have a good memory!!)

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  26. Castles Crowns and CottagesSeptember 5, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    Good morning ladies! I am ever so late; the first week of school is always a bit difficult because I have to get up extra early to even blog then take my husband to school then get myself to school early enough to prepare! Lovely tree. I hate to see trees like this die you come down after a storm, and that's what happened here in early June! I hope this tree continues to shade your area for many years to come. MUCH LOVE LADIES! Anita

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  27. oldthingsSeptember 5, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    This oak tree is so old and beautiful !Thank you for sharing with us !
    Have a nice fall !

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  28. Hayu MaselliSeptember 5, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    Dearest Ladies,

    amazing oak tree, thanks for sharing with us. oak tree is a very special tree indeed.

    your shoes are very pretty indeed for you all. love them much.
    so old? 200 years? wow fabulous
    sorry for my late, 3 weeks on going;)
    wishing you all a happy days
    love

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  29. Yuli ConversationsSeptember 5, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Beautiful!
    yuliconversations.blogspot.com

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  30. hidden art of homemakingSeptember 5, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    That tree is beautiful...Happy September to all of you too.
    Love, Mona

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  31. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 6, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Jess, let's move the tea party outside under this lovely tree!!! :D I love ancient oak trees.

    xo,
    Ricki Jill

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  32. From The HeartSeptember 7, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    This tree is beautiful..I pray it never has to be cut down. Can you imagine the stories it could tell....

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  33. Cindy AdkinsSeptember 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Happy September to you, too! I LOVE trees and this one is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing it! Hugs, Cindy

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  34. SandySeptember 10, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    That's one beautiful big tree! I love trees! They take so long to mature. I love the sound they make when the when blows, I love the shade they provide on hot summer days and neighborhoods look so much better with lots of mature trees. Trees give so much to us!

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  35. romance-of-rosesSeptember 10, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    Hi Sheri, Had problems with blogger and could not post, but finally I did tonight. This tree is stunning, I like trees, feel they all might have a story to tell. Hugs, Lu

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