Happy Downfall of Sauron Day 2018!
Happy Downfall of Sauron Day! My mind is a bit scattered and has nothing profound to say, but at least I'm in the right place: at home in my home town as I try to be on March 25 if I can. It's been atypically blustery and wet but is still beautiful and quite pleasant weather for a walk. I think hobbits would approve.
As to the fire damage from October, the recovery is both fast and slow. The trees are beginning to leaf out--from their trunks, which looks really odd. We're still waiting to see which trees are actually dead; it can take a while for them to leaf. But Phegos lives! I was sure it was a gonner after seeing its hollowed out trunk this November. In fact, it has leafed out more vigorously than any other of our old oaks!
As to the fire damage from October, the recovery is both fast and slow. The trees are beginning to leaf out--from their trunks, which looks really odd. We're still waiting to see which trees are actually dead; it can take a while for them to leaf. But Phegos lives! I was sure it was a gonner after seeing its hollowed out trunk this November. In fact, it has leafed out more vigorously than any other of our old oaks!