Arborists are Weird
First, I’d like to introduce myself as Justin Sackett. Hi.
So, the other day, I decided to go “tree climbing” with a group of pseudo-friends. I didn’t know what to expect. As a kid, tree climbing meant scaling the branches of famous New Orleans magnolias, as their low, sturdy branches are ideal for the sport. But I showed up at this “tree climbing” venue, and all i see are ropes dangling from tree branches. Turns out “tree climbing” has turned into rope climbing on trees. Pretty misleading, don’t you think? Silly arborists.
hello justin.
i can see where your resenment towards these kids and theyre fake version of an american pasttime comes from. but dont be too angry at them, it was fate that has brought you to where you are now. i cant offer you much consolation for losing what im sure is an amazing experience, growing up in new orleans. its a city unlike any other in the world. hopefully, with love and dedication, it will someday soon be restored so that children not unlike you can grow up to childhoods of climbing trees in the great city known as n’awlins.
Comment by Jude — November 7, 2005 @ 1:09 am