Friday, April 6, 2012

Secret Hideout!!

I came upon a giant hollow sycamore in Loveland, Ohio, that kids had (of course) been using as a fort. Sorry the photos are not the best, but I just had the IPhone with me as a camera, and I could not get down the steep embankment in what I was wearing in order to get closer for a better shot! I am sharing today with "Friday My Town Shoot Out!"
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  1. AnonymousApril 6, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    What a great find for this week's challenge. I would have loved a tree like this when I was a kid!

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    1. LibbyApril 6, 2012 at 12:16 PM

      Thanks! Isn't it great?!? That's my 16yo in the picture. He is about 6'1" or so...and look how big that hollow is! Several adults can stand upright in there!

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  2. MadSnapperApril 6, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    now that is a niche I would love to climb down to and visit. that is assuming I COULD climb down there, no matter what i was wearing.

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    1. LibbyApril 6, 2012 at 12:17 PM

      One of these days I will climb down and get some good shots. then I will climb back UP - which will be good exercise!

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  3. dave1952April 6, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Great tree!! Did you see any elves in there? ;)

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  4. LibbyApril 6, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    I know - definitely big enough for a cookie factory!

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    1. dave1952April 6, 2012 at 12:35 PM

      BTW, your link has not shown up on the Frida Shoot Out meme.

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    2. LibbyApril 6, 2012 at 1:14 PM

      hmm...will have a look...

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  5. PaulineApril 6, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    That's an absolutely perfect hidden niche. It is even strategically sited above a strea;, it really could be a fort in disguise. Love it!

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    1. LibbyApril 6, 2012 at 1:31 PM

      Thanks, Pauline! I was really enchanted when I came across it :)

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  6. UnknownApril 6, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Very good indeed for this theme. I would never be able to get down there. I bet your son had a big time doing that.
    QMM

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    1. LibbyApril 7, 2012 at 8:31 AM

      Hi QMM - Yea, it was a little unexpected adventure! We are definitely going back.

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  7. LibbyApril 6, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Hi Peggy- Yep, I sent him over to pose so everyone could get an idea how BIG this hollow is! Thanks for coming by :)

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  8. JamaApril 6, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    That would make a perfect hiding place, for some solitude!

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  9. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪April 6, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    now your kids won't like it because yuo told the whole wide world, and it will no longer be a secret. heheheh

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    1. LibbyApril 7, 2012 at 8:32 AM

      I was actually thinking that too - that its a little mean to put a secret fort on the internet...but I did not tell the top secret location - haha!

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  10. Scriptor SenexApril 7, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    What an immense Sycamore! And a great niche.

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  11. lotusleafApril 7, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Some secret hiding place that one is!

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    1. LibbyApril 7, 2012 at 8:33 AM

      If I had had that as a kid, I would have NEVER left!

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  12. UnknownApril 7, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    What a fantastic tree!

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    1. LibbyApril 7, 2012 at 8:34 AM

      That's what I thought when I came upon it on the other side of that little creek!

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  13. CherylApril 7, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    Always always had secret hideouts as a kid. This is the best kind of niche I can remember.

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    1. LibbyApril 7, 2012 at 6:18 PM

      I know-we had forts too. This one would have been awesome!!

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  14. Melbourne Australia PhotosApril 7, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    What a magnificent tree! I bet the kids have great fun playing there.

    Have a Happy Easter, Libby!

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  15. Bagman and ButlerApril 8, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    Thank you so much for posting a great niche. I'm also inspired to see a cellphone picture. I often think that I should experiment with mine.

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    1. LibbyApril 8, 2012 at 11:15 AM

      It's good for close stuff, but I could not zoom in on this tree. The pics are pretty clear tho. :)

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  16. Rambling WoodsApril 8, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Oh now that is so cool....

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    1. LibbyApril 8, 2012 at 1:02 PM

      LOL - My jaw literally dropped when I saw it - I'm going to try to get some better shots of it soon!

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  17. NatureFootstepApril 9, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    lol, that is a cool tree. :)

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  18. LeoviApril 9, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    A truly wonderful tree.
    By the way, today is my tribute to a musical group called "Love of Lesbian" consists of 5 men. http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_of_Lesbian

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    1. LibbyApril 9, 2012 at 1:45 PM

      LOL! I feel so silly - I was trying to be all supportive of your lesbian lifestyle and you're a guy and its a band - LOL!

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