[sweetwater]

I lived in NM during one of the droughts that led to interesting forest fires. The standing timber was drier than kiln-dried lumber. When those trees caught fire they exploded, leaving small craters in the ground. We have had 2 live trees, but they were alive (B&B) and planted outdoors. We decorated them with treats for the critters, but never brought them indoors. Love the smell of pine, but a decorated dead tree standing there is just sad to me. I know, I know, enjoy your trees! We have a fakie this year, first indoor tree in 25 yrs.