S#57: Secret Squirrel
Today’s mission was to visit a secret hiding spot – somewhere high up.
I chose a Chinese Elm tree at my parents’ house. Back in the day, I used to be able to climb this tree to get onto their roof, then slide down a branch Legolas-on-the-Oliphaunt’s-trunk style to get down. The access branch has long since been “retired” but the tree is still flourishing.
So here it is: today’s awesomeness (suggested by steffmetal.com).
Step 1: The manly hoick into the branches (yep, I was wearing an ankle-length dress. The last three times I visited I wore pants, but it was always either raining, blowing a gale, or both).
2. The first, “Hmm, maybe this isn’t such a good idea” moment.
3. The triumphant smirk as I reached my destination.
4. The casual glance back at the envious mini-people below.
5. The distressing realisation that I’m now stuck.
6. And finally, the descent.
I walked inside happy, brushing twigs and leaves from the outside of my dress, and wriggling to dislodge those trapped and digging into my skin.
No fatalities = awesome.
By the way, YES – comments on this entry get magically crunched into money for the charity Heifer International. Ditto for any comments this week. And yes, it’s a cunning ploy to draw out all you silent readers who visit several times a week without saying a word. Don’t worry; I won’t bite.*
PS A few days ago I promised to post the recipe of the best Christmas Pudding I ever tasted. It’s now up at http://shootingthrough.net/2010/12/19/245-food-on-fire/
*unlike a goat. Goats will not be sent to your home address, I promise.**
**Unless your home address is a poor village selected as a lucky goat recipient. If that’s the case, I can’t help you – except of course with the aforementioned goat.
Felicity Banks 
Steph Sinkhorn said,
December 23, 2010 at 4:31 am
Hahaha, oh man, it’s been YEARS since I climbed a tree! Looks like fun 😀
This comment is for charity 😉
Louise Curtis said,
December 23, 2010 at 9:14 am
Thanks Steph Sinkhorn. You’re one of three Stephs around these traps, so you’re in good company. *makes tally mark on charity sheet*
W said,
December 23, 2010 at 8:41 am
I wonder if I can climb a tree today. It’s sure tempting!
Compliments to your photographer (CJ?).
Louise Curtis said,
December 23, 2010 at 9:16 am
W: I feel sure there’s some comment I should make here about you being out of your tree, but I’m sure you can work it out yourself. My mum took the photos for me – I’ll let her know you were impressed.
Steff Metal List. . . completed « Louise Curtis said,
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