tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post5607565161963394707..comments2023-09-26T07:10:49.169-07:00Comments on Stephen T. McCarthy <i><b>STUFFS</b></i>: MYSTERY CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE MIDDLE-OF-NOWHERE, ARIZONAStephen T. McCarthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-35151045265646788692010-12-07T11:05:32.947-08:002010-12-07T11:05:32.947-08:00MARIE ~
Hey, thank you very much for stopping by h...MARIE ~<br />Hey, thank you very much for stopping by here and commenting. Not sure how you managed to locate this old post, but I'm glad you did. <br /><br />Yes, I have heard all of the stories about the tree (except for the one you just told) and I have no idea which is the true one. Or even if ANY of the stories is the true one.<br /><br />Decorating that tree seems like it would be quite a chore for just one woman to do, and the star at the top is pretty high. She hauls a large ladder out there? It's certainly possible, I suppose. <br /><br />But I think there must be more than just one person involved in decorating that tree, otherwise it's a project that would consume a fair amount of hours. Ornaments can't just be "hung" on the branches or they'd blow off with the first good wind. The wires are wrapped repeatedly around the branches. And with the number of large objects attached to that tree - well... as I said, that's a real time-consuming project.<br /><br />But whomever is responsible, and for whatever reason they do it, it's a great tradition and, like you, Marie, I look forward to seeing it every year.<br /><br />Thanks again for stopping by, and A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to you, too!<br /><br />~ Stephen, Doggtor XmasboyStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-87092203562506936892010-12-06T20:43:57.528-08:002010-12-06T20:43:57.528-08:00I drive by this tree all the time and have for yea...I drive by this tree all the time and have for years. It is decorated again this year, and I always wonder about it. I am a 4 gen. AZ native, but I have no clue what the story is behind this tree. I read this earlier: <br /><br />"The mystery of the Christmas Tree on I-17 - <br /><br />The tradition started several years ago by a woman who just wanted to do something nice for everyone to enjoy during their travels. The motivation is exactly that simple! Over the years, there have been many articles written and questions asked concerning the motivation behind the project. Reporters have attempted to get coverage and photograph the "elves" who decorate the tree each year. There has been much speculation, "It's a group of retired military people", "It's someone doing it as a memorial", etc., etc. Honestly, it's just a nice gesture and the person behind it prefers to have no recognition whatsoever and really does NOT want to be in the spotlight at all. So PLEASE, everyone, just enjoy the tree and remember the season for what it really is!" <br /><br />but I have no idea if the person who wrote it knows what they are talking about.<br /><br />MERRY CHRISTMAS! <br />MarieMarie Helmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-56977584588758615832009-12-19T09:49:19.499-08:002009-12-19T09:49:19.499-08:00Yes, rLEE-b, on the radio yesterday I heard a broa...Yes, rLEE-b, on the radio yesterday I heard a broadcast about the possibility of a massive snowstorm in Joisey and I thought about you. Good luck with that, Buddy! (Well, it won't cost nuttin' to chill the champagne.)<br /><br />~"Lonesome Dogg" StephenStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-57483053506631600172009-12-19T09:45:35.341-08:002009-12-19T09:45:35.341-08:00Thanks for the kind words, MR. PAULBOY 6MAN. Of co...Thanks for the kind words, MR. PAULBOY 6MAN. Of course, if I were truly a "great writer", this Blog would be a lot more popular than it is. But... I appreciate the compliment, friend. <br /><br />>>[You should film a scene from Hamlet or Taxi Driver or something and post to your blog. We, your royal leaders - er, loyal readers - will vote!]<<<br /><br />Ha! Not gonna happen, #6. Save yer vote for USAP.<br /><br />>>[I think I have seen that tree once ... I vaguely recall seeing it, and thinking "WTF?" Which stands for "What, tree finery?"]<<<br /><br />Ha! again. Well, what else COULD it have stood for?<br /><br />>>[One of the quoted news articles mentions Arcosanti, and I have wanted to ask you your thoughts about that place, which I have visited twice. Maybe email is a better method for that.]<<<br /><br />I've never checked it out and don't know much about it. I have some vague idea that it's a bunch of old '60s hippies living together in peace and shared body odor and waiting for the release of Charles Manson. Although I could be mistaken.<br /><br />>>[Good stuffs, and I am pleased to be the first comment on it. Unless I'm not.]<<<br /><br />Thanks again. And you were.<br /><br />~ Stephen<br /><"As a dog returns to his own vomit, <br />so a fool repeats his folly." <br />~ Proverbs 26:11>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-34173940090809901302009-12-19T04:15:28.201-08:002009-12-19T04:15:28.201-08:00Neat story. Over the years driving on interstates ...Neat story. Over the years driving on interstates in different parts of the country at Christmastime, I have often seen trees decorated in a similar manner along the highways. It's kind of cheery to see these,but who takes the time and why. <br /><br />Might be getting a massive snowstorm in NJ today -- hope it doesn't mess up my daughter's wedding.<br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557564794535751440.post-31980906636864372282009-12-19T01:27:04.502-08:002009-12-19T01:27:04.502-08:00Pa was right. You're a great writer, though I...Pa was right. You're a great writer, though I have never seen you act. Maybe you can act better than you write!? You should film a scene from Hamlet or Taxi Driver or something and post to your blog. We, your royal leaders - er, loyal readers - will vote!<br /><br />You should post your two stories for us, also.<br /><br />I think I have seen that tree once, though I live in WA. I have traveled a lot over the years and been in the area at least thrice around Christmastime. I vaguely recall seeing it, and thinking "WTF?" (Which stands for "What, tree finery?"<br /><br />One of the quoted news articles mentions Arcosanti, and I have wanted to ask you your thoughts about that place, which I have visited twice. Maybe email is a better method for that.<br /><br />Good stuffs, and I am pleased to be the first comment on it. Unless I'm not.Mr. Paulboynoreply@blogger.com