A week or so ago I happened to be driving through New Castle past the Wentworth By The Sea, a grand hotel overlooking the ocean, built in 1874. Just for fun I thought I'd take a drive right past the front entrance when I saw this fantastic old Magnolia tree!
I have no idea exactly how old it is but judging by the size of it I'd say it's been around a long, long time. I'm actually surprised it survived the recent violent windstorm we had. I'm not really sure if you can see just how large it is but I'd say it's the biggest Magnolia I've ever seen around here.
For many years the Wentworth By The Sea sat empty. It was a pathetic, sad sight. We couldn't imagine anyone would ever restore it to it's current glory but they did. If you have a chance be sure to check out their website.
The tree is in a rather fragile state, held together by cables. The cables appear to have been there for quite a while too since the bark is growing around the bolts.
What a spectacular view from this very spot. Just imagine the sights this tree has seen throughout the years. I thought there might be a plaque somewhere giving some information about how old the tree was but I couldn't find one.
Now for a few updates:
*I apologize for being so absent lately. I've been having a major blogging block! Who knows why that happens but when it does I just have to go with it.
*Tonight I finally bought myself a Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet to use with my laptop. I'm hopeful that it will help with my carpel tunnel. I can't use the mouse pad because ... well, I just can't. And using a regular mouse is too much clicking when I'm working on my photos. My niece who went to school for photography said they HAD to use a tablet so she suggested I try it. She uses a Wacom tablet so I did some research and it turns out people are very satisfied with it! I have to say though, as with anything else there is a bit of a learning curve. That is unless you happen to be a teenager, as my daughters will attest.
*Thank you for all your input on the birdcage! You too, Jay! For now I have decided to keep it black. Who knows, that may change at some point, but the black looks good for the moment.
* And finally, the Chickadee's didn't nest in the house : ( Tonight I finally pulled the nest out and left it on the ground. We have a pair of Bluebirds in the yard who I'm hoping will choose one of the houses to nest in! Whether or not they'll nest in a house with a previous birds nest I don't know but I don't want to take any chances. If they take up residence I'll be sure to let you know!
*Tonight I finally bought myself a Wacom Bamboo Fun Tablet to use with my laptop. I'm hopeful that it will help with my carpel tunnel. I can't use the mouse pad because ... well, I just can't. And using a regular mouse is too much clicking when I'm working on my photos. My niece who went to school for photography said they HAD to use a tablet so she suggested I try it. She uses a Wacom tablet so I did some research and it turns out people are very satisfied with it! I have to say though, as with anything else there is a bit of a learning curve. That is unless you happen to be a teenager, as my daughters will attest.
*Thank you for all your input on the birdcage! You too, Jay! For now I have decided to keep it black. Who knows, that may change at some point, but the black looks good for the moment.
* And finally, the Chickadee's didn't nest in the house : ( Tonight I finally pulled the nest out and left it on the ground. We have a pair of Bluebirds in the yard who I'm hoping will choose one of the houses to nest in! Whether or not they'll nest in a house with a previous birds nest I don't know but I don't want to take any chances. If they take up residence I'll be sure to let you know!
