Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Cottonwood Treehouse

Here's another recent mention of the cottonwood tree. I came across it by accident while doing a crossword puzzle. The clue for 32 Across was 'Cottonwood tree.' The answer was 'ALAMOS'. Didn't know this was the Spanish name for this poplar tree before. I'm glad to think of the cottonwood tree now instead of having it connote war or rentals. Much better to think of cottonwood which is a poplar tree (another great word attached to a great image). It appears to be sturdy wood judging by the use of dead cottonwood tree trunks used to support the treehouse in this story. I like that the interior walls are made of old doors, one serving as a fold down table that seats six.

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