Our recent experiences have reminded us that the law of gravity is in full effect here in Oregon. Earlier this month, we drove out to a Christmas tree farm to cut down a lovely tree for our holiday festivities. We found one (for only $10!) and brought it home.
By the time we reached our house we decided that those trees look a lot smaller on the tree farm. Maybe it’s because the air is clearer out there, or something. In Jenelle’s words, "This is a big tree! Do you think it will fit in our house?" Well, it did. We are grateful that we have vaulted ceilings. Jenelle named it Fluffy.
A few days later, a huge windstorm swept across Oregon. At the coast winds reached almost 100 mph, and winds of about 60 mph lashed the Portland area. That night, Jonathan was standing outside their house (Why was he outside? We’ll leave that to your imagination.) when he witnessed a tree across the street bend over farther, and farther, and farther, until it collapsed on a neighbor’s house. The house was damaged, but fortunately no one was hurt.
The next day the wind stopped, but other trees in the area had heard about what went on during the storm. Our poor Fluffy showed himself susceptible to these influences when on a Saturday evening he decided to fall over onto Jenelle!!! Fortunately, Jenelle was all right and only a few ornaments were broken. Next year we plan to suspend our Christmas tree from the ceiling.
