Misremembering Whitman
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I find myself wondering just when that fine old tree might have first sprouted from the dry landscape, and how long it provided shade to desert critters before it eventually dropped its last leaf. And how long it will be until there is no longer a shred of evidence it was ever here. And nearby is yet another young replacement poking up through the sand to take its place in history.
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Aug 7, 2021 10:55:01 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
Tinker wrote:
I find myself wondering just when that fine old tree might have first sprouted from the dry landscape, and how long it provided shade to desert critters before it eventually dropped its last leaf. And how long it will be until there is no longer a shred of evidence it was ever here. And nearby is yet another young replacement poking up through the sand to take its place in history.
That's a whole lot to wonder about, Tinker. Luckily, though, the Forensics team at Arches' (supported by the SEUG [the Southeast Utah Group, of which Arches is a part] and a gaggle of GS13's at the NPS's Intermountain Regional Office in Denver) Division of Resource Management --after decades of study-- was able to determine that this fine old tree first sprouted on a Wednesday.
As well, classified documentation --which I happened upon quite by accident one day while *legally* shredding various associated, and highly sensitive, materials at Park Headquarters-- indicates this tree never provided a great deal of shade.
And even though I've been retired from the NPS for some years now, I'm still prohibited from disclosing when and where new sprouts will sprout by both State and Federal laws.
Aug 7, 2021 10:55:10 #
Great shot of a beautiful dead tree in a lovely setting Cany. There is just something about dead trees that I love. I had a favourite just up the lane from where we live and I took many shots in different seasons over the years. A couple of months ago it was chopped down!!
Aug 7, 2021 11:32:40 #
For Mr Cany 143: It's okay, you can tell me. I had some pretty high clearances once upon a time and still remember two things, one of which is where I left the car. I am so glad somebody knows about the history of those trees, even if they didn't provide as much shade as I had believed. Doesn't mean they didn't try their best. Any idea of the typical life-span of one of that variety? And the decay time, which as I recall is faster than one might suspect, out in the hot sun and heavy rain once in a while. Do you think I could find out some additional info if I left the envelope under the red and white chair at the outside restaurant on Connecticut Ave on Sunday afternoon?
Aug 7, 2021 11:38:28 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
Tinker wrote:
For Mr Cany 143: It's okay, you can tell me. I h... (show quote)
Sure. Keep in mind, however, that all the chairs at that drop-off point restaurant are red 'n white, so remember to put a chalk mark in the shape of an elongated 'x' on the operative chair. And use purple chalk so I'll know you left it.
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Aug 7, 2021 12:58:15 #
Cany143 wrote:
"Do I repeat myself? Very well then, I repeat myself."
Oops! Upon reflection, I find that in his _Song Of Myself_, Whitman wrote "contradict," not 'repeat.'
But I repeat myself; waiting for a certain --contradictory?-- slant of light.
I seem unable to pass this (transcendental?) tree by without stopping to re-photograph.
Oops! Upon reflection, I find that in his _Song Of Myself_, Whitman wrote "contradict," not 'repeat.'
But I repeat myself; waiting for a certain --contradictory?-- slant of light.
I seem unable to pass this (transcendental?) tree by without stopping to re-photograph.
Great shot.
Aug 7, 2021 13:50:37 #
Magnificent photo. Is there a small part of this tree that is still alive ???
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