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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

{Our Tree Hugger}

Sometimes one can laugh when walking through the garden... We can observe funny things in nature. Our Live Oak or Quercus Virginiana has been hugging itself from the beginning on. A true TREE HUGGER!
Funny sight isn't it?
You can see the tree here below in a previous post:

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  1. TexWisGirlOctober 6, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    oh, that root loop is neat!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 6, 2013 at 8:15 PM

      Dearest Theresa,
      Very funny that it is holding its own...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapOctober 6, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    that's amazing how it did that!!! I don't think I have ever seen something like that

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  3. MunirGhiasuddinOctober 6, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    You always have something wonderful and new.
    It is amazing how nature works. A tree hugging itself is neat. I have to let my grand son see this picture.
    Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 6, 2013 at 10:02 PM

      Dearest Munir,
      Thanks and glad to share such a special sight in nature. We had to share this!
      Hugs to you,
      Mariette

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  4. highheeledlifeOctober 6, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    WOW!!! that is amazing ... gives a whole different meaning to a tree huger. Dearest Mariette ... you are in thought and prayers ... The Angels will all be working over-time. Big hugs from across the miles. xo C. (HHL)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 6, 2013 at 10:04 PM

      Dearest Celia,
      Indeed, this is literally a tree hugger! We were very eager to share this with all of you! Thanks a lot sweet friend and yes, with Abba, I believe in Angels!
      Wish we would live closer but we might be able to bridge the gap one day...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  5. ClaudiaOctober 7, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    How cute... never seen a Tree hugger before!
    Have a lovely new week,
    Love and hugs
    Claudia
    P.S. Fabrics arrived, will email later ;O)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:39 PM

      Dearest Claudia,
      Have not yet checked my email... will slowly catch up!
      Yes, we all could learn from giving ourselves a tight hug.
      Happy weekend to you and lots of hugs,
      Mariette

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  6. orchid0324October 7, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    Dearest Mriette,
    Oh, never have I seen anything like this, either. Wow, Hugging itself from the beginning on; the true TREE HUGGER warms our heart, just wishing that no harm for the tree.

    Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan to my dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:40 PM

      Dearest Miyako,
      We have never seen it before either; very special and warm in a way. The root loop will grow along with the rest of the tree trunk; no harm or whatsoever!
      Hugs to you dear friend.
      Mariette

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  7. Marina in BlueOctober 7, 2013 at 2:37 AM

    What an odd image! Nature is amazing!

    Marina

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:41 PM

      Dearest Marina,
      Often times we should learn from nature... It truly is amazing but looks so warm at the same time.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. Elisabeth PalzkillOctober 7, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    in Gedanken und mit Gebet begleite ich dich.

    Alles Gute
    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:42 PM

      Liebe Elisabeth,
      Dass funktioniert wie eine feste Umarmung! Danke dafür und wir Alle sollten von so einen Baum lernen im Leben.
      Lieber Gruss,
      Mariette

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  9. biebkriebelsOctober 7, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    Dat is wel heel speciaal, hoe krijgt hij het voor elkaar?

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:43 PM

      Beste Marianne,
      Ja, grappig zijn die kronkels van de natuur maar het ziet bijzonder uit en eigenlijk hartverwarmend ook.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  10. loryOctober 7, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    è uno spettacolo della natura!!!!!!! un grande abbraccio e buona settimana Lory

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:46 PM

      Cara Lory,
      Grazie amiga, è davvero uno spettacolo della natura e buon esempio per tutti noi!
      Buon fine settimana,
      Mariette

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  11. DIMIOctober 7, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Dear Mariette,this is something new to me!!!
    Strange tree!!!What nature can do!!!
    Have a wonderful new week!!Hugs!!
    Dimi...

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:46 PM

      Dearest Dimi,
      Indeed what nature can do; life is full of surprises all around us.
      Enjoy a happy weekend!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  12. Fernando Santos (Chana)October 7, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Excelente fotografia que nos mostra a Beleza da Natureza....
    Cumprimentos

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:48 PM

      Dear Fernando,
      Indeed this demonstrates to all of us the Beauty of Nature!
      Happy weekend.
      Mariette

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  13. Marie-AnneOctober 7, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    This make me think of a nice bracelet around the wrist with the fingers showing in front!!!! How nice!!! Thanks for sharing this, dear Mariette!
    I wish you a wonderful week!!!!!!!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:49 PM

      Dearest Marie Anne,
      Jewelry in nature; why not?
      Just had to share this with all of you.
      Happy weekend to you.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. Magia da InêsOctober 7, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    °º °º✿✿
    Como um capricho da natureza !!!!
    Bom início de semana semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil
    ♫ ¸.•°♫♫♫

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:50 PM

      Dearest Inês,
      Indeed one of Mother Nature's many surprises.
      Happy weekend to you.
      Mariette

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  15. TamagoOctober 7, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Oh wow I've never seen something like this!
    The tree hugging itself, how intersting...and cute!
    It also kind of looks like the tree is wearing a ring :-)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:51 PM

      Dearest Tamago,
      We neither, that's why I wanted to share this!
      Yeah, looks like a tight hug or like wearing jewelry...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  16. MarianOctober 7, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Dit is inderdaad heel speciaal. nog nooit gezien, en ik heb toch al heel wat vreemde 'planten' gezien.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM

      Beste Marian,
      Ja, jullie hebben al héél wat zien groeien maar dit is inderdaad een unikum.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  17. Rozen van papierOctober 7, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Ken het ook niet, is dat zo gegroeid? Verstikt de boom zich niet door deze tak? Ken het nederlandse woord niet. Schijnt wel bijzonder te zijn hè?

    Groetjes Janny

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:53 PM

      Beste Janny,
      Nee hoor, deze boomwortel verstikt de boomstam echt niet. Het is geen tak hoor; die zitten boven. En die boomwortel groeit net zo hard als de stam dus ze gaan mooi samen op; innig omhelzend.
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  18. nikiad.blogspot.grOctober 7, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Nature is really amazing !!! I have never seen such an odd tree before !!!!
    Have a great week , dearest Mariette !!! Hugs , Niki

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:54 PM

      Dearest Niki,
      Oh, if we only have our eyes open, we can find little miracles all around us.
      Happy weekend to you dear friend.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  19. ParnassusOctober 7, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Hello Mariette, I have spent lots of time in the woods studying trees, and your unusual live-oak is definitely a first. It's lucky it grew in a yard where it was destined to be appreciated.
    --Jim

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:55 PM

      Dearest Jim,
      Indeed it is being very much appreciated and maybe that's its showing to mankind...
      Happy weekend to you.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  20. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandOctober 7, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Liebe Mariette,
    die Natur bringt immer wiedeer wahre Wunderwerke hervor.
    Tolles Foto.
    Einen schönen Abend wünscht
    Irmi

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:56 PM

      Liebe Irmi,
      Ja wir finden überall um uns her solche Wunderwerke.
      Danke für das Kompliment und schönes Wochenende wünscht dir,
      Mariette

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  21. AnnukOctober 7, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    This is indeed so cute and fascinating! Nature is always the greatest stunner and never ceases to amaze me... Have a wonderful week, my dear! Lots of hugs to you!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:57 PM

      Dearest Anna,
      Indeed it is the biggest stunner and we could be looking for days at such photos.
      Happy weekend to you!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  22. Draffin BearsOctober 7, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Dear Mariette,

    This is wonderful and isn't nature wonderful how things turn out sometimes.
    Have a lovely week
    hugs
    Carolyn

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:58 PM

      Dearest Carolyn,
      Mother Nature is the greatest example for human kind!
      Hugs and happy weekend.
      Mariette

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  23. Jo-Anne's RamblingsOctober 7, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    I find how plants grew amazing

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:58 PM

      Dearest Jo-Anne,
      This is a huge tree... not just a plant...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  24. PallaviOctober 8, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    One of the many wonder of nature. Its so cute as well :)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 2:59 PM

      Dearest Pallavi,
      Thank you for your comment and for enjoying this wonder of nature.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  25. Elisabeth PalzkillOctober 8, 2013 at 2:51 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    weiterhin alles Gute wünscht dir
    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 3:00 PM

      Liebe Elisabeth,
      Danke! Es hat geholfen.
      Lieber Gruss,
      Mariette

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  26. Michiko JohnsonOctober 8, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    It was high on some days due to the drought due to the drought there are also omamental and mixed plantings produce garden and community plots Quercus virginiana,They are on big and bloks in the your tree Hugger.
    Your gardens for variely quality and maintenance you are always asking the gardens that you can indentity with your garden in home.
    Hugs and love to you!
    Michiko

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 3:01 PM

      Dearest Michiko,
      We ought to give ourselves a hug, just as this tree is showing us...
      Happy weekend!
      Love and hugs to you,
      Mariette

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  27. AnnetteOctober 8, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Dearest Mariette, you're right! Sometimes nature is incredibly funny and you captured it through this picture very well!

    Have a nice evening!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 3:02 PM

      Dearest Annette,
      Just had to share this with my many readers as Mother Nature teaches us so many things.
      Hugs to you and happy weekend.
      Mariette

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  28. GerOctober 8, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Lieve Mariette,

    Een speling van de natuur...
    als deze boom in containerpot opgekweekt is voordat hij in de volle grond gezet werd kan het zijn dat een wortel is gaan rondgroeien om zijn stam,goed mogelijk wanneer de stam nog verder blootgelegd wordt dat er nog meer van die ''knuffelwortels'' zitten rond de stam.
    Grappig en bijzonder om te zien,dat wel!!
    Mariette jij bent in deze dagen in mijn gedachte en ik wens je veel goeds!!!!
    Dikke knuffel van ons en lieve groet!!!
    Ger

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 3:04 PM

      Lieve Ger,
      We weten niet precies meer hoe deze er als baby in de pot, jaren geleden, uit zag... Maar het is inderdaad een pracht 'knuffelwortel'!
      Heel veel lieve groetjes terug.
      Fijn weekend.
      Mariette

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  29. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieOctober 8, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Wonderful gift of nature to make you smile, Mariette! Hugs xoxo

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 3:04 PM

      Dearest Karen,
      It indeed does make one smile!
      Hugs and happy weekend.
      Mariette

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  30. WillyOctober 9, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Hej Mariëtte, dat is een wonderlijk gezicht. Lieve groet,

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2013 at 3:05 PM

      Beste Willy,
      Heel wonderbaarlijk inderdaad.
      Lieve groet en een fijn weekend toegewenst.
      Mariette

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