{"id":3014,"date":"2013-12-02T22:40:53","date_gmt":"2013-12-02T22:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.salvagesisters.co.uk\/?p=3014"},"modified":"2013-12-02T22:44:42","modified_gmt":"2013-12-02T22:44:42","slug":"advent-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tullyroan.com\/salvagesisters\/?p=3014","title":{"rendered":"Advent Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"

December 1st, and its acceptable to put up your Christmas tree, right? Well, maybe not, but at least if you take an eco-friendly approach, recrimination\u00a0is less likely from the festive police. And what could be more earth-warrior than going out west to choose and cut your own from a lovely wooded landscape that won’t miss a tree here and there?<\/p>\n

Upon arrival at our friends in Blackridge, West Lothian, there were a few housekeeping tasks to be carried out. Malkie’s chicken herding skills were urgently required to secure this unruly lot.\u00a0\"IMG_0921\"<\/a> \"IMG_0928\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Time to tool up. The pouch is of course essential for maximum country kudos.<\/p>\n

\"IMG_0930\"<\/a>Not to be outdone, Kevin produces a fine range of woodland implements.<\/p>\n

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And you never know when a roll of cling-film will come in handy. Well, as it happens if you opt for a Norwegian Spruce Christmas tree, and you wish to avoid tree sap in your hair, this item is a fine addition to the harvesting team.\"IMG_0936\"<\/a><\/p>\n

The boys stroll ahead towards Beechbrae woods, no doubt discussing strategy and technique.\"IMG_0937\"<\/a>Thankfully, Kevin decided to share his man tools, otherwise it could have been handbags at dawn.
\n\"IMG_0941\"<\/a> The Christmas tree search begins, with afternoon sun flooding the landscape.\"IMG_0942\"<\/a>‘Nothing to report from this section, boss.’\"IMG_0948\"<\/a><\/p>\n

‘Ok chaps, let us head towards this bright light before us’\"IMG_0952\"<\/a> ‘Aha, a fine specimen ahead’.\"IMG_0954\"<\/a> The boys discuss the logistics. Too large? No, an 8.5 foot Scot’s Pine will surely fit in a small hatchback with ease.<\/p>\n

\"IMG_0957\"<\/a>The tree is dismounted from its young perch…\"IMG_0986\"And carried to dry land…\"IMG_0991\"Where it is stood upon in the service of a manly pose.\"IMG_0994\"<\/a>Kevin realises his attachment to his trees is strong, and bids it a fond farewell with a warm embrace.\"IMG_0997\"Followed by a form of ancient celtic tree-blessing.
\n\"IMG_1000\"Tools of the trade – this very sharp lopper felled this tree in one swoop! (not really).
\n\"IMG_0975\"<\/a>A happy chappy prepares to walk her proudly over the threshold.\"IMG_1001\"Stopping to admire the new fire pit, as the sun lowers.\"IMG_0976\"\"IMG_0968\"<\/a> \"IMG_0981\"<\/a> \"IMG_0982\"<\/a>And she’s home! Ready to be smothered in decorations and death by fairy lights.\"IMG_1004\"<\/a>\"photo\"<\/a>Plus a few pretty festive pieces picked up along the way.\"IMG_1005\"<\/p>\n

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