Is this the homeliest Christmas tree you've ever seen? My husband and I always struggle with the dilemma about whether or not to cut down a tree.

On the one hand, it's wonderful to have the smell of a fresh fir tree in the house over the holidays.

On the other hand, it seems wasteful to sacrifice a tree that took years to grow.

This one blew down in a windstorm (it was about 30 feet tall, and this is the top of it) and we thought "hey, why not?" We're not proud, and it's sure prompted some good belly laughs when people come to visit!

I wish you and yours a warm, cosy and relaxed holiday season. See you in 2008!

Warmly,

Barbra