tree countin'

In what I can only imagine MUST be some sort of record, Dad and I completed my entire section (D2) of the Durham tree inventory in about 2 and a half hours this morning! THANK YOU DAD! And we did it despite the fact that all we had for reference material was a copy of "North American Guide to Trees.... Western Region". Oops! Titles - does anyone actually read them these days? I certainly don't.

So that was worthless but evidently my dad not only knows the capitals of all the countries in the world but he also knows 85% of all tree species. Brilliant. We did discover a tree that neither of us recognized, but it's owner was drawn by our voices in the front yard and told us it was a Yellowwood.

If anyone is interested in helping in this all-volunteer effort, let me know and I'll hook you up with the Durham tree people who are running it.

I promised Dad I wouldn't get another section until I've found a job.