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Solly Mack

(90,762 posts) Tue Dec 27, 2016, 01:47 PM Dec 2016

Pink Flamingo Tree

Pink Flamingo Tree

Mardi Gras Tree (the tree itself had fallen over, so I only got the one shot)

Most of the trees didn't survive the high winds earlier in the day. Several trees, several themes, to include one with alligators. That one got hit hard. It's been rainy, windy, and hot around here.

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Pink Flamingo Tree (Original Post) Solly Mack Dec 2016 OP

Dramatic, Solly Mack! elleng Dec 2016 #1

I thought the trees neat. Each tree theme was state related. Solly Mack Dec 2016 #2

Oh gee, I'd hate big (or any, really) mosquitoes. elleng Dec 2016 #3

Fun trees! mnhtnbb Dec 2016 #4

They really were! There was a Cajun tree with fleurs de lis, gators, and food ornaments. Solly Mack Dec 2016 #5

elleng

(130,863 posts)

1. Dramatic, Solly Mack!

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Tue Dec 27, 2016, 02:10 PM

Dec 2016

Kind of windy here too, maybe was up to 11 mph wsw, Friday winds forecast @ 18 mph. 64 degrees here now!

Solly Mack

(90,762 posts)

2. I thought the trees neat. Each tree theme was state related.

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Tue Dec 27, 2016, 02:16 PM

Dec 2016

It was unfortunate that the wind created a tangled mass.

It's hot now, still raining. We need the cold to kill/stunt the mosquitoes. They get awfully big otherwise.

elleng

(130,863 posts)

3. Oh gee, I'd hate big (or any, really) mosquitoes.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #2)

Tue Dec 27, 2016, 02:19 PM

Dec 2016

Yes, the trees are neat.

mnhtnbb

(31,382 posts)

4. Fun trees!

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Tue Dec 27, 2016, 05:24 PM

Dec 2016

Solly Mack

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5. They really were! There was a Cajun tree with fleurs de lis, gators, and food ornaments.

Reply to mnhtnbb (Reply #4)

Tue Dec 27, 2016, 11:10 PM

Dec 2016

A Creole tree, also with fleurs de lis and other ornaments. (some voodoo tributes)

Cajun and Creole food being different, some of the same dishes look different. So the ornaments were also different even when both were gumbo or jambalaya.

The "holy trinity" of cajun cooking (onion, bell pepper, celery) in a tiny cast iron skillet ornament.

It was a celebration of Louisiana heritage more than anything.

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