Angel Oak

spudcon · 06-16-2009, 09:01 PM

This tree is estimated to be older than Ted Kennedy, even older than Colonial America. Wikipedia has the whole story. The branches on this baby are bigger around than most trees I see around here!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_Oak

DanaC · 06-16-2009, 09:27 PM

Beautiful.

Heres another old tree :P Approx 800 years. It's called Old Knobbly. Also an oak tree.

Smaller. And very knobbly :P

Bullitt · 06-16-2009, 10:03 PM

My favorite old trees: bristlecone pines

DanaC · 06-16-2009, 10:04 PM

Oh wow. Thats gorgeous!

lumberjim · 06-16-2009, 10:07 PM

____________________that's hawt! I got Wood
...____________________.../

DanaC · 06-16-2009, 10:09 PM

Yeah what else is new? :P

Wombat · 06-17-2009, 06:46 AM

Can you see the naked screaming crucified man in this photo?

I took this photo of a dead tree on Christmas Day 2001, in Namadgi National Park, Australia. Near a hill called Yankee Hat.

Trilby · 06-17-2009, 07:44 AM

Yeah, I see him. Scary!

ZenGum · 06-17-2009, 07:47 AM

Hi wombat! I lived in Canberra for a few years, and I've been hiking in Namadgi a fair bit. That's a pretty weird tree photo you've got there.
Say, if you like wombats and hiking, have you been out in the hills around Casurina Sands on the Murrumbidgee, around dusk? There used to be a big population of them out there, they would be quite active in the early evening and I had several sightings.

Wombat · 06-17-2009, 07:59 AM

Hi ZenGum, Yes I've been there but only in the day not at dusk. I'll keep an eye out next time I'm there.

spudcon · 06-17-2009, 09:59 AM

It looks like the tree man is enjoying it.

Beest · 06-17-2009, 01:11 PM

The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, according to legend Robin Hood and his merry men used to hide out in it's hollow trunk. Though that couldn't have been this tree as it's not old enough, or would have justa sapling. Don't let the facts get in the way of a good story, and tourism though

Interesting that the Angel Oak in the OP the branches touch the ground, you can The Major Oaks are supported, or they're weight would split the trunk.

Sheldonrs · 06-17-2009, 01:14 PM

A tree with a walker? Who wood have thought it? Knot me. Must be a new branch of medicine.

richlevy · 06-17-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beest

The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, according to legend Robin Hood and his merry men used to hide out in it's hollow trunk. Though that couldn't have been this tree as it's not old enough, or would have justa sapling. Don't let the facts get in the way of a good story, and tourism though

Interesting that the Angel Oak in the OP the branches touch the ground, you can The Major Oaks are supported, or they're weight would split the trunk.

Oh nice. I wish people would come around and prop up my parts as I get older.:p

BTW, it's "their weight would split the trunk".

classicman · 06-17-2009, 01:28 PM

You leaf me speechless shel.

06-16-2009, 09:01 PM	#1
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	Angel Oak This tree is estimated to be older than Ted Kennedy, even older than Colonial America. Wikipedia has the whole story. The branches on this baby are bigger around than most trees I see around here! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_Oak __________________ "I believe that being despised by the despicable is as good as being admired by the admirable."

06-16-2009, 10:03 PM	#3
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	My favorite old trees: bristlecone pines __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

06-16-2009, 10:07 PM	#5
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	____________________that's hawt! I got Wood ...____________________.../ __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

06-17-2009, 06:46 AM	#7
Wombat (marsupial with backward-facing pouch) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canberra Posts: 251	Can you see the naked screaming crucified man in this photo? I took this photo of a dead tree on Christmas Day 2001, in Namadgi National Park, Australia. Near a hill called Yankee Hat. Attached Images __________________ If you don't do it properly, you'll get to the pub sooner.

06-17-2009, 07:44 AM	#8
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Yeah, I see him. Scary! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

06-17-2009, 07:47 AM	#9
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Hi wombat! I lived in Canberra for a few years, and I've been hiking in Namadgi a fair bit. That's a pretty weird tree photo you've got there. Say, if you like wombats and hiking, have you been out in the hills around Casurina Sands on the Murrumbidgee, around dusk? There used to be a big population of them out there, they would be quite active in the early evening and I had several sightings. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

06-17-2009, 07:59 AM	#10
Wombat (marsupial with backward-facing pouch) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canberra Posts: 251	Hi ZenGum, Yes I've been there but only in the day not at dusk. I'll keep an eye out next time I'm there. __________________ If you don't do it properly, you'll get to the pub sooner.

06-17-2009, 09:59 AM	#11
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	It looks like the tree man is enjoying it. Attached Images __________________ "I believe that being despised by the despicable is as good as being admired by the admirable."

06-17-2009, 01:11 PM	#12
Beest Adapt and Survive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Posts: 957	The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, according to legend Robin Hood and his merry men used to hide out in it's hollow trunk. Though that couldn't have been this tree as it's not old enough, or would have justa sapling. Don't let the facts get in the way of a good story, and tourism though Interesting that the Angel Oak in the OP the branches touch the ground, you can The Major Oaks are supported, or they're weight would split the trunk.

06-17-2009, 01:14 PM	#13
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	A tree with a walker? Who wood have thought it? Knot me. Must be a new branch of medicine. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

06-17-2009, 01:28 PM	#15
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	You leaf me speechless shel. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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