The Tree(s) Thread

ishmac · Jan 9, 2014

Suzuki V-Strom DL1000 by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr

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jay547 · Jan 15, 2014

The Hanging Tree, Tulsa, OK

On the site of Tulsas Oktoberfest headquarters at Three North Lawton Avenue is a more than 215 year old stately Burr oak tree. Its known as the Hanging Tree. Those who violated Creek Indian law in the late 1800s became acquainted with the end of a hangmans noose. Between 15 and 20 people are said to have been hanged from the eerie lower limb 12 feet above the ground.

Three cattle rustlers hanged together at once are the most notable of stories surrounding the hanging tree. Its the most repeated tale about the tree and the land surrounding it until its development in the 1920s. The land and its accompanying tree were the object of much wheeling and dealing for several decades of Tulsa history. The tract was sold in 1989 under the fear that the tree would be removed to make room for the proposed site of a new criminal justice center. Tulsans sense of history won. A petition was formed and the tree still stands today.

French adds, It is said that Burr oak trees do not get as large or live as long as the Hanging Tree. It is unknown how the tree has endured as it has, but there is reputedly a spring underneath that has helped in its growth. And legends say that on certain nights, the distinct squeaking sound of an old rope twisting in the breeze can be heard.

ride4321 · Jan 15, 2014

:huh

TxLoneRider · Jan 15, 2014

This picture was taken East of Van Alstyne, TX. There was a lot of damage from the ice storm about a month ago. I wonder if it is going to be a bad year for brush fires with all of the extra fuel on the ground and hanging from the trees.

GSteve · Jan 18, 2014

Fever trees in South Africa

randyo · Jan 18, 2014

popscycle · Jan 18, 2014

The Haymaker · Jan 18, 2014

Anyone gotten this one yet? Eastern Rhode Island.

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ftw · Jan 18, 2014

Roarin · Jan 19, 2014

A few of mine :)

Trees by speedync, on Flickr

Spooky2 by speedync, on Flickr

DukeOldHouse by speedync, on Flickr

ftw · Jan 19, 2014

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Bridge Club · Feb 14, 2014

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Bridge Club · Feb 14, 2014

The Trophy 500 at prolonged rest in Trevenna Wood last week.

Symptoms centred around the correct timing of the ignition sparkles.

Full report here ... http://thebridgeclubfour.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/140214-silly-billy.html

The Haymaker · Feb 14, 2014

crazyman said: ↑

A couple of recent shots.

Crazy tree in the fog.

And again

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Saranti's beach, Greece!

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