Tree Following - December 2022

or something in rotten in the heart of Leicester* 

Ah my dear readers, the December Tree Following update finds me with one singular, out of reach, rotting quince.  I stand underneath and look up.  I wonder why even the squirrels did not want it.  Such a shame, such a waste.  Is this the final cruelty of this year's Quest for a Quince?  Is this the Quince Brothers saying: "look, we gave you a quince, we grew you this quince, we bore this quince and nurtured it and looked after it and you have let it decay".  All of which I can only agree and hang my head in shame.  There is nothing in their cries that is not accurate.  I will carry this guilt, this knowledge and wonder if the Quince nymphs will punish me next year?  Will they turn their backs on me and withhold any chance of a quince?  Is this going to be my Promethean punishment, handed down for not respecting the great gift I was given?  

Sometimes I wonder if I over think this.....

So many months to wait until I know my fate.  Oh my dear quince-nymphs: I offer my sorrow I offer my gratitude that you care so much for my trees.

Its going to be a long winter.....

More followed trees can be found under the stewardship of Squirrelbasket

*(with due apologies to Mr Shakespeare).

Take care and be kind.

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