Planting Trees Cancelled

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

November 26, 2018 8:37am CST

Plans have changed on this cold Monday morning. Was suppose to have trees planted today. But just got the call, due to the weather, the plans are cancelled until Sunday. The landscaper said the trees had a thin coat of ice on them and to move and plant them, there is a risk of them breaking. So I insisted on waiting. I would like them last week, but want them all in one piece. Photo ©CarolDM2017 The above photo was taken from my deck last winter. I was up early waiting for nothing. Well maybe not for nothing. I saw lots of blue jays at my bird feeder. I got out in the 21 degree wind chill weather and fed them. They must love my deck feeder. And I enjoy seeing them. That is what my day will be now. Staying indoors watching the birds. Plans with you?

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@responsiveme (22923)

• India

26 Nov 18

Beautiful. Never seen this sight in real life.only in movies and pictures. What trees are you planting?

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@responsiveme (22923)

• India

26 Nov 18

@CarolDM All exotic trees for me

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

@responsiveme Really? Just local trees for us.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

White pines, blue murray cypress, crepe myrtles and boxwoods.

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@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

26 Nov 18

I got chores done and am staying inside now too.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

Early bird. The wind is so cold, making it feel in the 20s.

@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

26 Nov 18

@CarolDM I havent looked at our wind chill. But I know the wind made it a lot colder.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

@wolfgirl569 I am in TN, so I know it is colder in your area.

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@rebelann (117196)

• El Paso, Texas

26 Nov 18

My fridge is almost empty and the pantry isn't in much better shape so I'll do a little shopping today. I've been such a good girl this past month. Now that I can see almost clearly I can drive so I will head for Walmart later.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

Stay safe on the roads when you head out. Have a great day.

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@rebelann (117196)

• El Paso, Texas

26 Nov 18

Thank you @CarolDM I will be cautious and if I'm lucky Linda will volunteer to drive me around ..... she lives 30 miles from me so that is iffy.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

@rebelann That will be good to have her drive.

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@Marilynda1225 (91013)

• United States

26 Nov 18

Your trees look so pretty in your picture. We just have a rainy day today and thankfully it's above freezing so no icy conditions to worry about. Sorry you have to wait for your trees to be planted.

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@Marilynda1225 (91013)

• United States

26 Nov 18

@CarolDM the weather never seems to cooperate when we need it to

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

Thanks Marilyn, this was last winter. But it feels like that right now with the wind. No worries, I would rather wait and have them unbroken.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

@Marilynda1225 I know especially this time of year.

@db20747 (43419)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

26 Nov 18

What a sight to see!! Lots of bluejays at the feeder!! Wish U had a camera!! And Good to be careful with those trees!!!

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@db20747 (43419)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

26 Nov 18

@CarolDM What a closeup!!! you could sell those on foap or clashot!!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

I do have a camera and I have tons of photos. This one was taken from my deck. Here is a link to an older post I did on here about the Blue Jays...

Bluejay at my Deck Feeder / myLot

I enjoy feeding the backyard birds all year. I also keep fresh water out for them. During the winter I go out and make sure the frozen water stays fresh. For...

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

@db20747 I have not heard of those but will check into it. Thanks

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@Courage7 (19626)

• United States

26 Nov 18

I may try to do some more cleaning here today much needed Carol. So sorry to hear of the delay of the planting of the trees. It is bitter cold here as well. I hope your day is super and you may get a bit of a rest in as you were up so early.

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@Courage7 (19626)

• United States

26 Nov 18

@CarolDM Yes I love early too. Thanks dear heart.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

I sort of expected delays with the trees and that is ok. Enjoy your day of cleaning. I hope you feel better today. I like getting up early. I see more birds!

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@amadeo (111937)

• United States

26 Nov 18

Monday normally a very quiet day for us.

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@amadeo (111937)

• United States

26 Nov 18

@CarolDM so far it is good.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

Enjoy your quiet Monday.

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@xFiacre (14782)

• Ireland

26 Nov 18

@caroldm I have inspected my garlic plants and feel very contented with what I see.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

Good for you and your garlic plants. They will be good to cook with.

@TheHorse (238268)

• Walnut Creek, California

6 Dec 18

Where exactly ere you? I am in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. We used to have more jays (in my childhood days) than we do now. I enjoy it when I see them, unless they're stealing dove eggs.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

6 Dec 18

Tennessee. I love the blue jays.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

26 Nov 18

I'm sorry the tree planting was canceled but it was for the best. You don't want broken trees. You have a pretty sight to greet you in the morning with all those birds. My plans - writing.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

Yes I am ok with it. This time of the year the weather is so unpredictable. Thanks, I keep seeds and peanuts out to make sure they keep visiting.

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@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

26 Nov 18

No special plans. Just doing routine boring stuff.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

I understand. But sounds like a quiet day and those are the best kind.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

26 Dec 18

@CarolDM Sorry they cancelled your tree planting.

@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

2 Dec 18

So did you get to plant them later. I hope the weather cleared up in later days to go ahead with your tree planting plans. You were so kind to go out and feed those lovely birds in such chill.

@Janet357 (75638)

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26 Nov 18

Beautiful photo. Where will you have it? Front of your house? I love the tree.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Nov 18

Thanks. I will have a few trees in the front, side and the back.

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

27 Nov 18

It reminds me of the saying "Man proposes but God disposes" In your case it is nature that disposed of your planting plan.

@valmnz (17095)

• New Zealand

26 Nov 18

Watching birds is a relaxing way to spend time and definitely not time wasted.