My father was an interesting person. He liked whirly gigs and unique “yard art”. He hung his old car tags on his shed and saved every conceivable part just in case he might need it in a future break down of some appliance or car part.
In his tool shed, he hung certain and unique wires to hold various tools and used unusual jars with specific lids to hold his nails, screws and small metal objects.
We lost Dad this past month and of course are adjusting to his loss. In going by the home place, we see his handiwork and unique applications of ways he did things, hang things and display items. We find it really endearing . Every time I go, It puts a smile on my face.
One of the most intriguing things he did in his yard was have water oaks.
Oh, not the traditional water oak you might be thinking of. His were literally, “water” oaks. When his oak tree was very young, he used a metal U to secure a metal water pipe to the side of the tree. As the tree grew, he would extend the end of the water pipe adding the faucet to the end. Over the past 40 years, the tree is so large you cannot put your arms around the oak tree but you can certainly turn the faucet to get fresh water from his “water oak”. I hope you’re smiling.
