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Title: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Jeff on April 24, 2008, 11:16:16 AM
What tree did you fall from? Find your birthday and then find your tree.  :)

Dec 23 to Jan 01 - Apple Tree
Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree
Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree
Jan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree
Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree
Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree
Feb 19 to Feb 28 - Pine Tree
Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree
Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree
Mar 21 - Oak Tree
Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree
Apr 01 to Apr 10 - Rowan Tree
Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree
Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree
May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree
May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree
May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree
Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree
Jun 24 - Birch Tree
Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree
Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree
Jul 15 to Jul 25 - Elm Tree
Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree
Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree
Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree
Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree
Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree
Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree
Sep 23 - Olive Tree
Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree
Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree
Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree
Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree
Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree
Dec 22 - Beech Tree

APPLE TREE (the Love) - of slight build, lots a charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant aura, flirtatious,
adventurous, sensitive, always in love, wants to love and be
loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous,
scientific talents, lives for today, a carefree philosopher
with imagination.

ASH TREE (the Ambition) - uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism,
ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate,
can be egotistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful
and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over the heart, but takes partnership very seriously.

BEECH TREE (the Creative) - has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports etc.)

BIRCH TREE (the inspiration) - vivacious, attractive,
elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like
anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature
and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination,
little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.

CEDAR TREE (the Confidence) - of rare beauty, knows how to adapt, likes luxury, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, determined, impatient, likes to impress others, many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waiting for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.

CHESTNUT TREE (the Honesty) - of unusual beauty, does not want to impress, well developed sense of justice, vivacious, interested, a born diplomat, but irritates easily and sensitive in company, often due to a lack of self
confidence, acts sometimes superior, feels not understood
loves only once, has difficulties in finding a partner.

CYPRESS TREE (the Faithfulness) - strong, muscular,
adaptable takes what life has to give, content, optimistic,
craves money and acknowledgment, hates loneliness,
passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful,
quick-tempered, unruly, pedantic, and careless.

ELM TREE (the Noble mindedness) - pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive
mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest
and faithful partner, like making decisions for others,
noble minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.

FIG TREE (the Sensibility) - very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or
arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a
bit of social butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness
and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence.

FIR TREE (the Mysterious) - extraordinary taste, dignity,
sophisticated, loves anything beautiful, moody, stubborn, tends to egoism but cares for those close to them, rather modest, very ambitious, talented, industrious, incontented lover, many friends, many foes, very reliable.

HAZELNUT TREE (the Extraordinary) - charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment.

HORNBEAM TREE (the Good Taste) - of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egotistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.

LIME TREE (the Doubt) - accepts what life dishes out in a
composed way, hates fighting, stress, and labor,
dislikes laziness and idleness, soft and relenting, makes
sacrifices for friends, many talents but not tenacious
enough to make them blossom, often wailing and complaining, very jealous but loyal.

MAPLE TREE (Independence of Mind) - no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.

OAK TREE (the Brave) - robust nature, courageous, strong,
unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change,
keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.


OLIVE TREE (the Wisdom) - loves sun, warmth and kind
feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and
violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well developed sense of
justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to
read and the company of sophisticated people.

PINE TREE (the Particular) - loves agreeable company, very robust, knows how to make life comfortable,
very active, natural, good companion, but seldom friendly,
falls easily in love but its passion burns out quickly,
gives up easily, everything disappointments them until it finds its ideal, trustworthy, practical mate.

POPLAR TREE (the Uncertainty) - looks very decorative, not very self-confident, only courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.

ROWAN TREE (the Sensitivity) - full of charm, cheerful,
gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life,
motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent
and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate,
emotional, good company, does not forgive.

WALNUT TREE (the Passion) - unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble,
broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.

WEEPING WILLOW (the Melancholy) - beautiful but full of melancholy, attractive, very empathetic, loves
anything beautiful and tasteful, loves to travel, dreamer,
restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not
easy to live with, demanding, good intuition, suffers in
love but finds sometimes an anchoring partner.
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: tcsmpsi on April 24, 2008, 12:25:13 PM
The Cedar Tree.    :D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: breederman on April 24, 2008, 02:11:43 PM
Elm  to a "t"
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: ADAMINMO on April 24, 2008, 02:59:32 PM
Looks like I fell from the Fir Tree (I am a little mysterious!) Fits me pretty good I think.
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: scgargoyle on April 24, 2008, 05:15:02 PM
Another cedar tree. Seems to fit me more accurately than horoscopes do....
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Ron Wenrich on April 24, 2008, 05:36:41 PM
And here I thought I was a son of a beech!   :D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: LeeB on April 24, 2008, 05:41:42 PM
I pretty much figured I was some sort of  a nut before I even looked down the list. Looks like I'm a walnut.
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Crawfish on April 24, 2008, 06:48:39 PM
Maple and it fits!!!
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Slabs on April 24, 2008, 07:36:57 PM
Maybe they got Apple right.
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Furby on April 24, 2008, 09:08:03 PM
Wrong!
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Jeff on April 24, 2008, 09:09:18 PM
Quote from: Furby on April 24, 2008, 09:08:03 PM
Wrong!

Prove it...
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Bro. Noble on April 24, 2008, 09:39:35 PM
Well,  I fell from the Noble mindedness tree ;D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Ironwood on April 24, 2008, 09:48:24 PM

ASH FOR SURE

Ironwood
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: mad dog on April 24, 2008, 09:51:54 PM
                                                                                                                                                    an elm tree,I lived on elm st. the firstb16 years of my life
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Texas Ranger on April 24, 2008, 09:56:38 PM
I really don't give a fig. 8)
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: WDH on April 24, 2008, 10:02:59 PM
Quote from: Texas Ranger on April 24, 2008, 09:56:38 PM
I really don't give a fig. 8)

I fig-ure that you are pegged ;D.
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Jeff on April 24, 2008, 10:19:49 PM
Quote from: Bro.  Noble on April 24, 2008, 09:39:35 PM
Well,  I fell from the Noble mindedness tree ;D

Noble and I are elm-co-nuts
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: easymoney on April 24, 2008, 10:31:49 PM
rowan tree? ??? never heard of one. maybe that is what i landed in when i fell off the turnup truck. ;D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: pigman on April 24, 2008, 10:37:07 PM
"dislikes laziness and idleness,"  Now I know why I sometimes don't like myself. ::)

Bob the lime tree
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Jeff on April 24, 2008, 10:37:52 PM
Quote from: easymoney on April 24, 2008, 10:31:49 PM
rowan tree? ??? never heard of one. maybe that is what i landed in when i fell off the turnup truck. ;D

Thats a Mountain Ash.  Pretty interesting tree if you look at some history. Its the preferred wood for making Magic Wands.  :)
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Tom on April 24, 2008, 11:25:31 PM
I always new it. I'm an Ash.
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Jeff on April 25, 2008, 12:03:12 AM
 :D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: ScottAR on April 25, 2008, 12:24:36 AM
Cypress....  Is that why I'm always stepping in the mud?   ::) :D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Gary_C on April 25, 2008, 01:14:41 AM
Quote from: Jeff on April 24, 2008, 09:09:18 PM
Quote from: Furby on April 24, 2008, 09:08:03 PM
Wrong!

Prove it...

Apple here too. Is that enough proof?

The apple one sounds like an internet dating ad, that is one that doesn't require pictures.  :D

Slim build indeed.  :D :D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: JimMoore on April 25, 2008, 01:25:10 AM
HORNBEAM TREE ??? never heard of one.Fits good I think.
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Dodgy Loner on April 25, 2008, 09:41:28 AM
Hmmm...At first I was excited to find out I was a walnut.  Wouldn't that make me beautiful and desirable (lumber), as well as a good provider (of nuts and shade), although a bit independent (allelopathic chemical in the roots) ???

Then I read my description:
Quoteunrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble,
broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.
:-\
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: flip on April 25, 2008, 09:47:04 AM
Maple, and it mostly fits.  If you ask my girlfriend, I often fall out of the stoopid tree, not quite sure what she means by that smiley_headscratch
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Bill Johnson on April 25, 2008, 10:04:14 AM
I am the mighty Chestnut!   Well at least the nut portion is right :D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: WDH on April 25, 2008, 08:33:39 PM
Well Dodgy, I guess we can't have it all :) ;D.
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: thecfarm on April 26, 2008, 07:14:57 AM
Interesting thread.Weeping willow for me.Some parts are right.Took me more than 40 years to get married.   ;D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: ScottAR on April 27, 2008, 03:09:14 AM
Guess I'm the only Cypress.  Or others are embarrassed to say
they step in the mud too.   ::) ;D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Don P on April 27, 2008, 07:09:07 AM
Ya got company Scott. Its about as accurate as a horoscope  :D

So, is the lime a citrus or a linden  ???
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Engineer on April 27, 2008, 11:18:27 AM
Walnut for me.  I wouldn't describe myself quite that way but I bet some others would.   :-\
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Roxie on April 27, 2008, 01:52:13 PM
Watch it Ron!  I'm a beech!   :D :D  Is that hilarious, or what!?

I'm a beech and Cowboy Bob is a Fig!


BEECH TREE (the Creative) - has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports etc.)

FIG TREE (the Sensibility) - very strong, a bit self-willed, independent, does not allow contradiction or arguments, loves life, its family, children and animals, a
bit of social butterfly, good sense of humor, likes idleness
and laziness, of practical talent and intelligence.

What fun!   8)


Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Patty on April 27, 2008, 03:48:53 PM
I am a fig. I guess me and Cowboy Bob are lazy & idle.  ::)
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Tom on April 27, 2008, 05:22:17 PM
Good thing you found a Fig, Beech.  Everybody should have someone around that will keep them in toe and stop them from thinking too much of themselves.  :D :D   It's kinda like having power assisted brakes.  ;D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Roxie on April 27, 2008, 05:46:03 PM
That Fig (and Patty too) are the best things that ever happened to me!   8)

Note to Patty:  I don't think of CB as lazy or idle, but he sure does know how to relax!   :D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: ARKANSAWYER on April 27, 2008, 06:18:01 PM

  Well I guess that was to be Hard Maple for me.  More likly spalted maple now with all this white in my beard.  At least I was no DanG elem!

  OH Bill on that Mighty Chestnut thing, They are about all gone and not doing so hot.  Sorry.
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Jeff on April 27, 2008, 06:18:42 PM
Whats wrong with an elm?
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Texas Ranger on April 27, 2008, 07:21:20 PM
They smell bad, attract insects, are messy, but most of all, no heat from the wood.

Well, you asked.
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: breederman on April 27, 2008, 07:24:56 PM
HEY!! I resemble that! ;)
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Tom on April 27, 2008, 07:40:08 PM
They're easy to spell.  :P :D :D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: timberfaller390 on April 27, 2008, 07:48:43 PM
Hornbeam myself sorta fits except the part about not being sure of your decisions. never heard of a hornbeam tree
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Jeff on April 27, 2008, 09:30:19 PM
Yea Don, but I expected an answer from someone that knows what they are talking about.  The American Elm is one of the most majestic trees there are. I don't know about your little pithant elm trees down there in brush country, ;)
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: sawguy21 on April 27, 2008, 09:37:52 PM
Elm here and my g/f says the description pretty much fits. :D Interestingly, her last name is Elmes.
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: grassy on April 29, 2008, 01:14:46 PM
I am a female hazelnut tree. That was a fun post. I showed it to all the guys and everyone at the house had some fun with that. Heck everyone knows their astrology sign, but i never thought we all had a tree! cindy
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on April 29, 2008, 03:48:01 PM

Apple here, but I am not, from any angle, slight of build ;D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Don P on May 06, 2008, 11:04:00 PM
I was reading an epic from around 600 AD, several hundred years before Beowulf , The Gododdin, about the British defeat by the Anglo-Saxons at the battle of Catterick. Wandering a little more came across this poem, a translation from an ancient Welsh text. "The Battle of the Trees," written by Gwion and found later in the Book of Taliesin, a 13th century Welsh manuscript. The poem is about a battle between Arawn, King of Annwfn and a man named Amaethon. The poem centers on the use of a magical staff which transforms trees into fighting men and is believed to be the recordation of the powers ascribed to the trees at that time.

The tops of the beech tree have sprouted of late,
Are changed and renewed from their withered state.

When the beech prospers, though spells and litanies
The oak tops entangle, there is hope for trees.

I have plundered the fern, through all secrets I spy,
Old Math ap Mathonwy knew no more than I.

For with nine sorts of faculty God has gifted me,
I am fruit of fruits gathered from nine sorts of tree--

Plum, quince, whortle, mulberry, respberry, pear,
Black cherry and white, with the sorb in me share.

From my seat at Fefynedd, a city that is strong,
I watched the trees and green things hastening along.

Retreating from happiness they would fein be set
In forms of the chief letters of the alphabet.

Wayfarers wandered, warriors were dismayed
At renewal of conflicts such as Gwydion made;

Under the tongue root a fight most dread,
And another raging, behind, in the head.

The alders in the front line began the affray.
Willow and rowan-tree were tardy in array.

The holly, dark green, made a resolute stand;
He is armed with many spear-points wounding the hand.

With foot-beat of the swift oak heaven and earth rung;
"Stout Guardian of the Door", his name in every tongue.

Great was the gorse in battle, and the ivy at his prime;
The hazel was arbiter at this charmed time.

Uncouth and savage was the fir, cruel the ash tree--
Turns not aside a foot-breadth, straight at the heart runs he.

The birch, though very noble, armed himself but late:
A sign not of cowardice but of high estate.

The heath gave consolation to the toil-spent folk,
The long-enduring poplars in battle much broke.

Some of them were cast away on the field of fight
Because of holes torn in them by the enemy's might.

Very wrathful was the vine whose henchmen are the elms;
I exalt him mightily to rulers of realms.

Strong chieftains were the blackthorn with his ill fruit,
The unbeloved whitethorn who wears the same suit.

The swift-pursuing reed, the broom with his brood,
And the furse but ill-behaved until he is subdued.

The dower-scattering yew stood glum at the fight's fringe,
With the elder slow to burn amid fires that singe.

And the blessed wild apple laughing in pride
From the Gorchan of Maeldrew, by the rock side.

In shelter linger privet and woodbine,
Inexperienced in warfare, and the courtly pine.

But I, although slighted because I was not big,
Fought, trees, in your array on the field of Goddeu Brig.




Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: SwampDonkey on May 07, 2008, 05:19:13 AM
Ash tree here. See? I told ya I liked ash. :)  I don't quite fit the description though. :D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: isawlogs on May 07, 2008, 07:25:33 AM

I have falling off many a tree at one time or another , in this case it would be a lime tree .
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Stump Jumper Jr on May 07, 2008, 07:49:12 AM
I guess I fell from a poplar tree that must mean that I'm very poplar in these parts eh eh  ;) 8)




Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: TexasTimbers on May 07, 2008, 09:02:52 AM
Quote from: JimMoore on April 25, 2008, 01:25:10 AM
HORNBEAM TREE ??? never heard of one.Fits good I think.

June 10th for me, how about you ???
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: asy on May 07, 2008, 10:59:24 AM
Ooooh, this IS fun. Just what the forum needed, thanks boss...

This is me:

HAZELNUT TREE (the Extraordinary) - charming, undemanding, very understanding, knows how to make an impression, active fighter for social cause, popular, moody, and capricious lover, honest, and tolerant partner, precise sense of judgment.

And I gotta tellya, it's pretty darned accurate.  8)

asy :D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: sawmilllawyer on May 07, 2008, 10:37:04 PM
Yeah Boss, Cedar it is for me. Seems to fit like an old T shirt.
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: JimMoore on May 07, 2008, 11:18:50 PM
Quote from: TexasTimbers on May 07, 2008, 09:02:52 AM
Quote from: JimMoore on April 25, 2008, 01:25:10 AM
HORNBEAM TREE ??? never heard of one.Fits good I think.

June 10th for me, how about you ???
June 7th
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: TexasTimbers on May 09, 2008, 06:37:57 PM
Quote from: JimMoore on April 25, 2008, 01:25:10 AM
June 7th

Old man. ;)
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: SwampDonkey on May 09, 2008, 08:10:43 PM
June 3 here, brother's is June 10th. ;D  I worked with a fellow with the same birthday and birth year as me. Now how many times does that happen? ;)
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: isawlogs on May 12, 2008, 11:13:22 PM

  I worked at a logging camp with a fellow who had the same name and middle initial as me , we where both withen a year in age . Secretary and the book keeper sure took long to figure out there was two of us ... ::)
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: SwampDonkey on May 13, 2008, 04:46:29 AM
You had secretaries out at the camp?  ;D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: Stump Jumper Jr on May 13, 2008, 06:45:17 AM
Must of been a top of the line camp ;) ;D
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: isawlogs on May 13, 2008, 08:31:58 AM

We did , she came around twice a week . and yes it was top of the line camp , needed to be as we where at any given time around two hundred working out of it . It ran on two 12 hour shifts for 5 1/2 months out of the year . We had some really good cooks too ... one of um was not all that hot , she sort of liked to shop in the frozen food section ....  ::) 
Title: Re: What tree did you fall from?
Post by: tcsmpsi on May 13, 2008, 09:09:05 AM
Quote from: SwampDonkey on May 09, 2008, 08:10:43 PM
June 3 here, brother's is June 10th. ;D  I worked with a fellow with the same birthday and birth year as me. Now how many times does that happen? ;)

In class Saturday, I thought I was making a mistake in recording identies, but then realized, two of my folks on the front row had the exact same birthdays in 1928.  They didn't know each other from Adam and found that pretty incredible.