Early Tree

Here in the House of SoulSlam, which is always geared up this time 'o' year for the Christmas (not "the holidays")...we usually get a tree around 12/15, put up around 12/18 and keep it up. Getting a tree usually involves 3-4 stops at local places that sell these bastions of cheer. And here we go: We usually buy a 10 ft. tree. We only have 8 ft. (or so) ceilings, so I have to get carving.

For whatever reason, BWSS (beautiful wife of SoulSlam) decided we should get tree early. Asked me yesterday afternoon if I wanted to go. "Sure, I'm up for an adventure!"
Anyway we go to one place (where we never buy a tree) and found a 10 ft. specimen within 3 minutes. Bought and paid for, I drove the 1.5 miles home. Put it up this morning. It is a nice tree.