Dayton "Dirt" - November 23, 2012

Wreaths, roping, cut trees and all the rest have arrived at the nursery so that it does look like the Christmas season has begun although the temperatures seem more like late October. The sunny weather has made it necessary to start up the water pump to water all the trees and shrubs in storage huts which make for a real hassle as the waterlines and pump intake have to be drained again because of the approaching cold. The grave blankets are still being manufactured with all the various customizing according to the wishes of different customers. Once blanket that I must fabricate every year measures 6 feet wide by at least 8 feet long and weighs over 100 pounds! After the delivery of many grave decorations the day before Thanksgiving, we will be delivering to local cemeteries two to three days every week right up until Christmas Eve. Remember that if you’re fussy about picking out a cut tree for Christmas, this weekend is the time to do it in order to get first choice. If you’re not going to decorate the tree now, just simply lay the tree in the back yard or tag it for later pick up or delivery. If you’re cutting your own tree at a smaller operation that would allow you to tag a tree for later cutting, I would advise against this strategy as others that may see the beautiful tagged tree later will simply pull off the tag and cut it! Soon, let’s hope for some snow! Tom