I got this shot of Palmetto and Mistletoe competing for a prime growing site in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. How’s that for a foothold? In a tree about thirty feet over, there was a spider web about six feet by six feet stretching between the gaps in the branches of a huge oak about twenty-five feet off the ground. It appeared to be well-used since it had multiple mends. I would have loved to have gotten a picture.

The words palmetto and mistletoe brought on a cascade of memories —
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For me too.
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This tree has been here for much longer than many around. It stands there silently watching as people come and go; and for many years, it will continue to stand. that’s God’s nature. Thanks for sharing.
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Welcome. Loved camping under it.
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It must be lovely to do that.
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It was.
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Great!
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Freaking cool!
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We camped under that tree.
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OH! How marvelous!
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It was!
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Been ages since I went camping. Foe some reason I really sleep so good. A long peaceful dead sleep!
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Might be the night sounds and the dark.
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I don’t know about the night sounds? I am deaf?
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I forgot, sorry. But the breeze and sense of calm are overwhelming.
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Yes, it is!

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How do you find that stuff?
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Go to google image. It’s got a lot of neat stuff!
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Thanks. I will.
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The thought of a 6-foot-square spider web is going to give me nightmares tonight. I can’t imagine what size spider would build a web that big.
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It was about the size of a quarter
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Must have been a busy little devil.
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Right!
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