Thursday, October 27, 2016

Fences and Petrified Trees

On a recent trip to Alabama I was fascinated, not by these fences, but by what was contained within their boundaries. Linking up at Fences.

 This exhibit was what they said was a Petrified Lycopod Tree Stump over 300 million years old. Well, I don't know how long this earth has been here... no one does. But, that is one long time for a tree stump to be around!!

                          And, this one is a Petrified Conifer Tree nearly 90 million years old. Wow.

Okay, so the fences are ornate and pretty to look at and you do see those type of things occassionally but folks, a petrified Tree!! Come on, now. Since when have you seen one of those?
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14 comments:

  1. ellen bOctober 27, 2016 at 10:04 AM

    The last time I saw a wrought iron fence like that it was around a burial site. Haven't seen a petrified tree trunk...until now. :)

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  2. AnonymousOctober 27, 2016 at 10:05 AM

    How very interesting. Great contribution for Good Fences this week. Hope you enjoy your day.

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  3. LeaOctober 27, 2016 at 10:42 AM

    Very interesting to see even though I don't believe the earth is that old.
    There is a petrified forest in Mississippi, but I have never been to see it. I should go there - soon! - and post photos!
    Have a wonderful day!

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  4. mamasmercantileOctober 27, 2016 at 11:05 AM

    Amazing. Not sure I know what a petrified tree is...

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  5. carol l mckennaOctober 27, 2016 at 11:54 AM

    Intriguing post and photos for fences ~

    Wishing you a gentle weekend coming ~ ^_^

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  6. ChristineOctober 27, 2016 at 12:00 PM

    A wonderfully ornate fence around a geological wonder!

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  7. SummerOctober 27, 2016 at 1:56 PM

    Great photos☺ Have a lovely day ♥

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  8. A Colorful WorldOctober 27, 2016 at 2:21 PM

    Wow!!! That's really incredible! I'd love to see it some time. I know that was so interesting for you as well.

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  9. IdaOctober 27, 2016 at 3:16 PM

    Neat to look at those really, really, really OLD trees & they do have some nice ornate fencing to protect them.

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  10. TomOctober 27, 2016 at 4:13 PM

    Man, that't older than I am!

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  11. TexWisGirlOctober 27, 2016 at 6:38 PM

    wow, that's awesome!

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  12. MichelleOctober 27, 2016 at 8:12 PM

    That is a pretty interesting tree stump!

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  13. KatOctober 28, 2016 at 4:05 PM

    Where in Alabama?

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  14. Amy at love made my homeOctober 29, 2016 at 4:12 AM

    Incredible!

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