tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post8720331346017512255..comments2024-03-06T11:07:23.753-05:00Comments on Ocracoke Island Journal: Live Oaks on OcracokePhiliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-73488633369658186782008-10-20T19:20:00.000-04:002008-10-20T19:20:00.000-04:00I'll be doing a monthly newsletter about the live ...I'll be doing a monthly newsletter about the live oaks on Ocracoke (including the trees at Springer's) sometime in the next few months.Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-27735943261070707932008-10-10T20:32:00.000-04:002008-10-10T20:32:00.000-04:00This is a great topic. I've enjoyed the live oaks,...This is a great topic. I've enjoyed the live oaks, and am amazed they grow as well on the island as they do in my parents property in central California.<BR/><BR/>I've always thought that monster out on Springers Point might be one of the largest? Might be worth a trip with the measuring tape...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230164328257405925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-73436282190285593202008-10-06T11:22:00.000-04:002008-10-06T11:22:00.000-04:00Replies to comments:Re. StoryCorps: I did the inte...Replies to comments:<BR/><BR/>Re. StoryCorps: I did the interview in the spring, and immediately we were into our busy season, so I've put it on the back burner. Just this morning I asked David about uploading it to our web site as a monthly newsletter. I've never uploaded audio files, but David is helping me with this. Look for the interview in an upcoming newsletter (it may be several months because I have a couple of other newsletters in my queue). <BR/><BR/>Re. Old Hammock Hills: The gnarled old tree is still there, but not in good shape. It is nearly obscured by vines and other vegetation. I walked right past it and didn't even see it. Only noticed it as I walked back out. Actually I was running, because the skeeters were voracious! I didn't pause, so I'm not sure if it's alive or dead. The mosquitoes were so bad that I couldn't call it peaceful down there. But I know it can be! But you are right that tree was the "model" for the VC logo. <BR/><BR/>Kirsten: I'm glad you saw the photo of your tree! Your renters helped me measure it. I have registered the tree in the parsonage yard with the Live Oak Society, and I will register yours and a few others in the next week or so. I'll post more information in a future newsletter.Philiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-68924582511209315782008-10-06T03:35:00.000-04:002008-10-06T03:35:00.000-04:00Philip,What a pleasant surprise to open your blog ...Philip,<BR/><BR/>What a pleasant surprise to open your blog this morning and see the article about the oak trees, and the photo of our cottage '58 on Howard'!<BR/><BR/>Thank you for writing your daily blog. We're currenlty living far away in London, but your blog makes me feel like I'm right there on Ocracoke.<BR/><BR/>KirstenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-7601459711965757412008-10-05T22:55:00.000-04:002008-10-05T22:55:00.000-04:00The Live oaks are one of my favorite things on the...The Live oaks are one of my favorite things on the island. I have loved them since I was a child. I fondly remember pulling off the road and wandering into the live oak grove near the campground as a child. To this day, I don't know if there is a more peaceful place in the entire world. I also love the old live oak tree that is near that same pull off by hammock hills. Am I correct to assume it was the "model" for the Village Craftsmen logo and signs? Is it still living? It looks like it was nearly dead the last time I was there. I fondly keep the drawing that you did of the live oak in my office here in Peru. It is a reminder of our little island paradise even when I am so far away. Thanks so much for your interesting blog. <BR/><BR/>John aka OcracokeFanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-70613766251697523242008-10-05T18:46:00.000-04:002008-10-05T18:46:00.000-04:00Philip,In March you mentioned going to Beaufort an...Philip,<BR/>In March you mentioned going to Beaufort and made several recordings for StoryCorps.<BR/>Has anything happened since then? Give us an update when you get a chance as I have not been able to find anything on any of the down east npr stations.<BR/>Thank for your blog and the frequency of information.<BR/>Sarah in GastoniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com