Regular readers will have seen photographs of this enormous 300 year old oak tree before, but I feel that previous pictures did not convey the sheer size of the tree.
This photograph includes what appears to be a wood nymph standing by the tree for comparison.
The nymph is in fact Mavis Ratcliffe.
To save you looking it up, the dictionary definition of a nymph is a mythological semi-divine female spirit of the woods.
So there you have it.
4 comments:
Nymphs are noted for ensnaring men into their realm, once there, it is important not to eat anything otherwise escape will be impossible – chocolate cake is a typical bait. Those who have escaped have only done so after going several days without food!
That's why John is still "ensnared", he keeps eating. Do nymphs have birthdays?
A very impressive tree. John is only fed on crumbs Rangers leave behind these days - and they are few and far between (Crumbs not Rangers)!
Hang on Mavis. A super size pitprop is on order. Should be with you in a few days. Christmas post delays and all that.
John Swan
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