A Bit of the Evergreen in Washington, DC

The Hedlunds of Hedlund Christmas Tree Farm near Elma, Washington, are proud peacocks this holiday season. Their 1998 National Christmas Tree Association Christmas tree biennial contest winner, a 14-foot sheared Douglas fir, is on its way to the White House in Washington, DC, this year compliments of the Hedlunds.

Getting a tree to the White House is quite a feat. It took the Hedlunds ten years of trying to finally make the grade. They get to officially present it to First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton now they are the winners.

It's not the first Washington State tree to adorn the White House in the "other Washington" - many have gone before this one. But its a first for the Hedlunds.

Have you ever seen a Douglas Fir tree?

Go here to view and read about Douglas Fir trees. This site also has other trees to view. Find out why the Douglas Fir tree is not really a Fir tree, and why it has been the most popular Christmas tree since 1920.

Thanksgiving is near. Hope it is a great one for you all. After turkey day is over you will be pondering a Christmas tree of your own if you celebrate Christmas.

Though it is almost Christmas and my sights are on trees, I also like the winter storms on the Pacific Ocean. I'm wandering a wee bit to the southwest to Long Beach, Washington for a view of one of my favorite Washington State beaches. See the cam shot at Long Beach from the Lighthouse Restaurant. Wish I were there right now!

Enjoying flora, fauna and the Pacific Ocean are my favorite things in our great state any time of the year. This is a bird's eye view of both. If you'd like to see more trees on my personal website this is the place! They aren't all from Washington State, but they are all pictures I have taken.

Since I am recuperating from a week of caring for four grandchildren (ages three to eight), I'm dragging a bit this week. I'll be back next week with a more extensive view of someplace great in our state. Hope to see you then!

'Til next time!

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