The acorn doesn't fall far from the tree

[wwillson]

In 1981 when I was 10 years old I picked up three acorns from under my Grandfather's oak tree and put them in my pocket, because that's what boys do. I didn't intend on planting them, but when I got home to the farm where I grew up, I decided to see if they would grow. I picked a spot that looked like it would be a good place for a huge oak tree to provide shade and grace the landscape. All three acorns sprouted, but only one survived past the first couple years. I never thought the remaining tree would make it.

Every time I see the tree I think of my grandfather, the wonderful man he was. The parent tree is still alive, healthy and huge (probably 300 years old).

45 years later this is the result.

 

[Passport1]

Good story.

Fortunate are those which leave something to live on so long as a tribute to them after they are gone.

 

[4wd]

My best two oak trees self planted - one from my neighbor where zillions tried to come in that I’d cut down - then one day one of the sprouts was not twice - but maybe three times taller - ok - game on …
Very nice tree now …
The other - maybe a squirrel assisted …

 

[97prizm]

In 1981 when I was 10 years old I picked up three acorns from under my Grandfather's oak tree and put them in my pocket. I didn't intend on planting them, but when I got home to the farm where I grew up, I decided to see if they would grow. I picked a spot that looked like it would be a good place for a huge oak tree to provide shade and grace the landscape. All three acorns sprouted, but only one survived past the first couple years. I never thought the remaining tree would make it.

Every time I see the tree I think of my grandfather, the wonderful man he was. The parent tree is still alive, healthy and huge.

45 years later this is the result.

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That's really cool.

 

[fantastic]

Great memory to have of your family. It just makes us feel like they're still with us & I'm sure they'd be proud of your life today. On a side note...you have some heavy machinery in the back 40.

 

[4wd]

Great memory to have of your family. It just makes us feel like they're still with us & I'm sure they'd be proud of your life today.

Same with pets. We just planted a fig tree - made a little monument - waiting for Autumn’s ashes to come back from the Vet …