On the road again!

Hey everyone! I had a great time visiting at Stough this past Sunday. I was able to go and meet some of the children in their classes; they’re cute little sprouts, aren’t they? Also I met so many others after the second service let out. You were all so nice. It felt like a warm afternoon in the sun, like family even. Thank you so much for having me!

Also I spent some time with Pastor Stephen. He let me listen to the music for the program this year and boy is it just great! I just can’t wait for Christmas to get here. When I was listening I just got soooo excited that my branches started quivering!! I didn’t even notice till I saw Stephen looking at me a little strangely. It must have looked kinda funny cause when I asked him what he just smiled.

Well it was really nice to get to relax and take a break from traveling but all things must come to an end. So now it’s back to the road. I know I mentioned South America but I heard something about the civil unrest going on so I figured that I’ll play it safe and head out to Madagascar instead. From what I hear, some of the trees out there are up-side-down. Isn’t that odd! I’ll drop you a line after I get there!

Lake Königssee Recap

Let me tell you, W-O-W! Lake Königssee is absolutely beautiful. I can’t believe that anyone in my family would have ever left here. The whole place is surrounded by mountains and on one side of the lake is a church, St.Bartholomä. You have to ride a boat just to get there!

I met a lot of relatives, mostly distant cousins (I won't bore you with a list of names; let me just say that I couldn’t see a single tree through my forest of relatives). There was also a beautiful ice cave made of glacier water called Eiskapelle. The water was sooooo clean (like Brita’s got nothing on this). To top that, the air felt so good blowing through my branches. I may have to spend my winter here, after Christmas of course. I’m told that it is spectacular when the lake ices over. You can even walk across it to the church! How cool is that!?!

Well anyway, I’m headed back, stateside, to Stough for a visit with the kids next Sunday. I really loved getting to meet some of them when I was there last time so I want to meet the rest too. After that it's off to the Amazon. Well, I’ll be seeing you soon.

Carol Pine

Paris Trip Recap

It's my last day in Paris and it makes me a little sad to leave :( I don't really care for big cities that much but there were so many things to see here I just couldn't help but to love it all, especially the Promenade Plantee. It is an old Viaduct that was used as a railway in the 50's I think, but now it's a planted walkway. It's sooooo pretty! They even have little ponds and arches and all sorts of flowers. I spent several days admiring the Promenade.

Also, another surprise was that the arches under the Promenade were converted into a series of workshops and stores for the arts. Pastor Stephen would love it because they had several shops devoted solely to musical instruments. I found several Fashion Design shops and did some shopping. I found the cutest little skirt. The lady at the store told me that the color complemented my branches (how sweet of her!)

Well now I'm off to the Alps. I have some really old family there in Königssee, Germany. The lake there is supposed to be absolutely beautiful! Also, be sure to order your tickets for the Carolinas' Singing Christmas Tree at Stough, they're going fast and I wouldn't want you to miss out on my performance!

Well, I'm shipping out now. TTYL!

Off to Paris!

Ah I had so much fun in Yellowstone with Aunt Pine! It was relaxing getting to spend all that time surrounded by all of the natural wonders there. My Aunt has lived there a long time and she had so many stories to tell me. I could have spent the whole summer there without her telling me even half of them but I had places to go and Trees to see so I will have to listen to the rest of her stories some other time.
Now I'm in Paris and of course the first place I went was the Parc du Champ de Mars to see the Eiffel Tower. It was sooooooo tall!! I just kept looking up and up and up. I almost got a knot in my trunk just trying to see the top. I'm kinda jealous of the trees in the park who get to see it everyday, it's so beautiful. I tried to talk to some of them but they spoke French and I don't so it was mostly me waving a branch at something and smiling and neither of us understanding each other but everyone got a laugh out of it so all is well.

I hear that they have something like a park in the sky or something. It sounds cool, I will have to see that before I leave. First though, since I am in Paris after all, it's time to go SHOPPING!!!!!!!! I'm hoping to find a nice skirt, something red or maybe white, hmmm. If anyone has any suggestions as to which color you think might look better just facebook me. This is gonna be fun!

Well I gotta go, see you next time!!!

Vacation Update!

I just wanted to show everyone the picture I took at Yellowstone. I'm standing next to Old Faithful as it's erupting, it was amaaaaaaazing!


I think I'm going to go to Paris next, I'm leaving tomorrow. I'm so excited to see the Eiffel Tower! Let me know of any countries or cool places you think I should visit on my trip around the world!

Also, Pastor Stephen texted me to let me know that we have a really cool looking new website over at www.hearitsing.com! Be sure to check it out and keep coming back here at www.hearitsing.blogspot.com!

Welcome to my blog!

Hey everyone!

Welcome to my blog! I just wanted to tell you a few things as I begin my vacation and am still in my crate.

First, it was so much fun getting to meet everyone last Sunday. Pastor Rodney was so nice and everyone really made me feel at home. As excited as I am about my vacation I can't wait till I get back and really get to spend some time with all of you. I will miss everyone!

That reminds me that Pastor Stephen sent me some information about the Carolinas' Singing Christmas Tree that I think all of you might wanna know. Right now, tickets are on sale for my first three performances, all of which will be at Stough Memorial Baptist Church. Since I love singing so much (and I really want to get out and see some more of the Carolinas), I really, really want to be able to put on a show for you the next weekend somewhere, but I'm waiting to hear from my agent for the details, so stay tuned. The schedule right now looks like this:

• December 4th @ 7pm - Stough Memorial Baptist Church
  
• December 5th @ 4pm and 7pm - Stough Memorial Baptist Church

Oh, and of course, the event also has a name: "Need A Little Christmas". Isn't it sooo cute! I just love it. Like last year there will be a professional orchestra, dramatic performances, and a lights display! However, this year we have a few surprises, a few extras here and there, and ME! It's going to be treemendous, so make sure you come and see me!

Tickets are being sold for my first three performances right now, so get em while they're still green! You can buy them at church on Sundays.

I promise I will be back in time for the rehearsals and I can't wait until I get to start singing! Well I'm almost to Yellowstone and my Great Aunt Evergreen said we can catch a lift on top of someone's SUV. Don't worry, we'll be sure to buckle up with rope or bungee cords (safety first)!

Oh yea, I almost forgot! I'll be posting pictures throughout my vacation, so be sure to come back and visit for updates. Actually, if you want, you can get all of my updates sent to your e-mail. All you have to do is put your e-mail in the top right of this page and you're set! Don't be strangers and keep an eye out for updates!

Much love,
Carol Pine