Natural Outhouse
As a child, I learned a lot about nature while visiting my relatives (grandmothers side) in Waverly, Tennessee. I learned about cows and their pies, crawdads in the creek, chickens in the hen house, Outhouses, snakes and other such fun country living. The Saint and I now have a bit of country living with our Georgia home. Do you see the outhouse in our front woods?
Here I moved in closer. Can you see it now?
Okay, surely you can see the one-holer now! Maybe not a house after all. Nature can be so humorous at times don't you think? This high back throne is made for a King!
This tree looks like the perfect spot to take a seat and read a book or magazine. Maybe even the Sears Catalog!
I peek into the hole occasionally to see if a raccoon or snake has made this spot a home but so far, nothing but roots in the hole.
Well lookie here, even our next door neighbors have a NATURAL OUTHOUSE, In the Garden...
As a child, I learned a lot about nature while visiting my relatives (grandmothers side) in Waverly, Tennessee. I learned about cows and their pies, crawdads in the creek, chickens in the hen house, Outhouses, snakes and other such fun country living. The Saint and I now have a bit of country living with our Georgia home. Do you see the outhouse in our front woods?
Here I moved in closer. Can you see it now?
Okay, surely you can see the one-holer now! Maybe not a house after all. Nature can be so humorous at times don't you think? This high back throne is made for a King!
This tree looks like the perfect spot to take a seat and read a book or magazine. Maybe even the Sears Catalog!
I peek into the hole occasionally to see if a raccoon or snake has made this spot a home but so far, nothing but roots in the hole.
Well lookie here, even our next door neighbors have a NATURAL OUTHOUSE, In the Garden...
hi skeeter !!! I love it so much !!! have a nice time ! Kathrin
ReplyDeleteI think I would look twice in that whole before I sat down. Could be a good place for a critter.
ReplyDeleteTina, how funny is this! I'd made a cushion for it and have a place to sit and read w/o doing the business..LOL!
ReplyDeleteOoops, addressed to Skeeter but I know you're there too, Tina :)
ReplyDeleteSkeeter ... this is a HOOT ! .. does that occur naturally in the tree or has it had some help of some kind ?
ReplyDeleteLove the referance to reading material .. I have all my Sears catalogs in both bathrooms girl ! LOL ... very cute post : )
It does have a strange similarity to a certain porcelain appliance! Might make a go planter though.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! Too funny! I agree with Les about checking for a critter. Other than the big hole it looks like a healthy tree.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Better watch out or an angry critter my just bite your bottom. It looks like it would also make a lovely planter.
ReplyDeleteLOL, Skeeter, I was looking for a real outhouse off in the distance! I'm like Cinj--I wouldn't get too close for fear a snake would jump out at me:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a riot, Skeeter! I'd also like to know what causes a tree to favor Thomas P Crapper. It looks like a good tree and probably is especialy with natural fertilizer!
ReplyDeleteThat tree is a one of a kind! It looks most comfy and cozy for some kind of frog or something. Glad you got some of the country life way down there in Georgia!
ReplyDeleteGood morning all!
Lynn, You do good to catch this is Skeeter posting!
How very cool. I love holes in old trees! It shouldn't be possible, even!
ReplyDeleteI love your sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteLOL! Great humor this morning! Maybe you can send the photo to Kohler or Toto as a design for a new toilet! :-)
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Good Morning All,
ReplyDeleteLOL Skeeter that is the most. I was laughing as I read it all. I've seen these "natural" potties. Tree is nice & healthy. For some unknown reason {to me} it just forms that way.
I would be planting flowers in it.
Skeeter...you are too much...loved it! I keep garden magazines in our 'outhouse'! gail
ReplyDeleteGood Morning everyone! This tree is such a humorous find in our woods. As I mentioned at the end, our next door neighbors have one just like it. I dont know the tree type or if this is a common occurrence but with two of them within several hundred feet of one another, I can only assume this is normal for this type tree....
ReplyDeleteKathrin, Am glad you enjoyed this bit of humor this morning...
Les, I am a bit on the weary side so I have never sat on this tree even though at times, I could verses having to trot to the house with dirty shoes...
Lynn's garden, I have never thought of that! This would make a good seat with a nice stable covering of some type. Hum, something to think about...
Joy, I have no idea what causes this tree to form such a funny hole but as I mentioned, our next door neighbors have one just like it so apparently, this is normal for this type tree. I could not resist mentioning the Sears Catalog as all Outhouse owners can relate to that one. tee hee...
Dave, when I showed this tree to Tina, she said I should plant flowers in it. My remark was that the tree was too far for me to drag a hose to water them in the hot summer months but it would make a wonderful planter. Maybe some day I will do that...
Janet, I do occasionally peek into the hole but I walk up very slowly and am on my guard while peeking inside the hole. I know one day something will be peeking back at me. Yikes! It does seem to be a healthy tree otherwise. I need to ID it some day...
Cinj, So far I have not seen any critters in the hole but I dont go to that area often and I am sure a little furry or slimy something or another has been in there at some point. It would make a good planter but as I was just saying to Dave, it is too far for me to drag a hose or hand water during the hot steamy summer months....
Rose, I just could not resist a bit of humor this morning. I wanted you all to get the full effect of how I discovered this tree. I was walking in the woods and did not see it then it popped out at me. It really blends in with the normal trees and I about fell over with laughter when I spotted it. Yep, a critter is bound to be in that hole at some point...
Dawn, It is a healthy tree and does make one wonder what is going on with it and our neighbors tree which is the same! Strange thing for sure. Now about the fertilizer, do you actually think I have used this device as a Thomas P Crapper original? lol. I drink a bit of wine or margaritas at times, but have yet to drink that much. lol....
Tina, Isn’t that tree a hoot? I giggle every time I am near it. Such humor Mother Nature provides at times. I may some day take your suggestion and put a plant in it but it would be such a pain to water in July with our steamy heat. I like the idea of turning it into a seat such as Lynn suggest but it would have to be a tight fit where nothing could be inside to give me a jolt while relaxing on it. Nature is so funny at times such as this...
Monica, Holes in trees are so neat to find but I could never dream that a hole this size would not harm the tree! It seems to be healthy and the hole does not matter to the tree. I wonder if it is some type of tree that is known for this strange characteristic? Hum, something for us all to ponder unless someone jumps in here today that knows what is going on with this strange tree. A fun and interesting tree for sure...
Keewee, Thank you! I cannot imagine life without a bit of laughter each day...
Oh my! would be tempted to put a seat on it, LOL. Actually I would probably put a potted flower in there and make people wonder how that tree sprouted flowers!
ReplyDeleteCameron, I am glad you enjoyed the humorous posting. And I giggle at your suggestions also. Maybe this is the tree that Lincoln used while in his log house...
ReplyDeleteLola, I have never seen such a funny hole in a tree before, not only us but our neighbors have one as well in their yard. Must be some sort of natural thing for this type tree. I do find it strange that it is so healthy with such a large hole. I would plant something in it but too far away from the house for summer watering. Maybe something that requires little water. Hum...
Gail, tee hee, am glad you found the humor in my little potty tree. I have never been brave enough to use it as a potty and I dont think they make enough wine for me to drink to give it a try! lol. Nope, for tradition, it must be the Sears Catalog, they sell garden tools so I am happy with that. Ah, I am such one for Tradition ya know…
My little family, I am thinking of the seat as watering the flowers that far away from the house during the summer months does not appeal to me. I would be dragging a hose or watering can and I dont like being in the heat unless I am on the boat. :-) I could plant something that requires little water though...
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! Did you try it???
ReplyDelete;o))!
Linda
Cute and funny as can be. Thanks for a good chuckle this morning. I did enlarge it and was trying to find the one holer!!
ReplyDeleteOMG! This is so funny! Isn't nature grand? --Jackie
ReplyDeleteThat is really funny! I wonder how that ended up happening? :)
ReplyDeletelol, you crack me up Skeeter! Or should I say nature has a sense of humor. :)
ReplyDeleteSkeeter, about the hole in the tree. Maybe Dahlberg Daisies. They are pretty hardy--not requiring a lot of attention. And they come back every yr.
ReplyDeleteLinda, heck no but at times I am tempted when I am out working and need to go really badly. lol...
ReplyDeleteJean, too funny about trying to find the one holer. lol I do have my funny bone at times and with this tree, how can I go wrong? lol. It is a funny thing without much commentary as it speaks for itself....
Jackie, Yep, Nature is so funny at times. I am glad I have this tree because when I am working myself ragged in the woods, all I need is to look at this tree for a Spirit Lifter! Life and Nature is Grand indeed...
Catherine, I am not sure but since our neighbors have one similar to this tree, I can only assume a natural thing for this type tree. I keep waiting to see if anyone knows the type of tree this could be...
Raquel, Glad you had a good laugh from this one today. Whether an animal or funny shaped tree, Nature does keep me going with laughter...
Lola, Today, We were working in the woods cleaning up a huge tree we had to take down a while back. I went to peek into the hole and explore the possibilities of maybe planting something in it. It would take several bags of dirt as the hole is so deep! Not sure I want to mess with it and the tree is so far off from the driveway and house that no one would even see them. Plus I fear with putting soil into the hole, it may break down the trunk and could harm the tree. So I may just let nature be and leave this one alone. Oh, how I love daisy’s, they are so dainty and smile to me….
Mother Nature does have a sense of humor doesn't she?
ReplyDeleteSkeeter you are right about the soil being in the hole. It would {I'm afraid} eventually kill the tree. Maybe a pot once in awhile. But as you said it is too far from the house.
ReplyDeleteSkeeter that is just too funny. Your first part about all the things ya learned at your relatives sure sounded familiar! Loved the post!!!
ReplyDeleteFunny post, Skeeter. I especially liked your description of the things you learned visiting your family in TN. Kids without rural relatives do miss out. I'm wondering if that tree had a double trunk, and one of the twins didn't survive to adulthood.
ReplyDeleteIt could also be a living planter. I have one mindset these days. If it has a hole in it, plant it.
ReplyDeleteDarla, Yep, Mother Nature does have a sense of humor and I am glad as life without a bit of laughter would be so boring...
ReplyDeleteLola, I do worry about the tree rotting due to dirt. I would have to give this a try though if the tree were closer to the water spout...
Raingardener, I am lucky to have learned so much visiting the farm! I only touched on a few of the fun things in this post but mainly leading up to the outhouse aspect of county living. lol Glad you enjoyed the post today...
Walk2write, Ah, life on the farm, nothing like it for a child to explore and learn so much. I would not trade those memories for anything! Ah, a double trunk at one point, hum, you may be on to something here. Now remember my next door neighbors have this same occurrence with one of their trees. Do you think it could be double tree syndrome???
Mothernature, I was thinking a planter also but fear of harming the tree plus it is too far from the water spout to keep it watered without water falling off me this summer. I may come up with a plan for this tree in time but for now, She will continue to amuse me when i am in the woods...
I've never seen a tree quite like that one, and probably never will.
ReplyDeleteWe used to visit my paternal grandparents who lived "in the country." They had a three-seater outhouse; two adult sized seats, and one child sized.
TC, my great Uncle had a two seater and if you looked into the holes, you saw the creek below the cliff it sat on! Scary stuff for a city kid to deal with. But if one had to go, they had to go there as they did not have another source. Well, I reckon behind a tree would work just as well. tee hee...
ReplyDeletetoo funny Tina;-)
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