By Lisa Batten Kunkleman
After seeing our empty-nester treehouse come down last week, many people from all around shared how they felt the pull of childhood fun coming to an end. End? Never! Transform, yes. We live by rules such as Waste not, want not and all kinds of cliches like that. As we will one day transform like a twinkle of a star, so did Mr. Treehouse. Thanks to Dan the man and his buddies, John and Zane, within forty-eight hours, Mr. Treehouse became a new plaything for young and old alike. He is now useful for woods-walkers who no longer climb like squirrels. On morning walks, I’m sure we’ll enjoy parking on the planks to watch nature more often on Mr. Bridge than we would in Mr. Treehouse. Just because we used-to-could, doesn’t mean we should, right?
So now, for your viewing pleasure, meet Mr. Former Treehouse Now Bridge Patio Thingy. Yes, that’s a long name but just go with it. We look forward to many years of lounging, dancing, camping, and picnicking on his new form. It’s almost like he had plastic surgery, only for free and without pain medicine. It’s all good. Don’t be sad. He’s pretty happy with his new snazzy self. So are we. Picture lying on a sleeping bag, listening to crickets, frogs and the stream running underneath you. Sounds delightful. The adult kids may never sleep inside again.
July 30, 2018 at 5:02 pm
I love this. Not only your humor but as well the fact that you repurposed the tree house and gave it a new use and a new life. Bravo!!
Peta
July 30, 2018 at 5:21 pm
Thanks so much. We’re pretty satisfied.
July 31, 2018 at 1:53 am
brilliant
July 31, 2018 at 3:11 am
Aw. Thanks. What a nice comment.
July 31, 2018 at 12:08 pm
Be careful, least trolls come to live under it. 🙂
July 31, 2018 at 12:10 pm
I’m more worried about Mr. and Ms. Northern watersnake who reside in the pond and lie on the banks when they need some vitamin D. They’re not poisonous but I don’t really want them for a picnic partner or a bed buddy.
August 1, 2018 at 1:19 am
Nice!
August 1, 2018 at 1:19 am
Why thank you.
August 16, 2018 at 6:32 pm
What a brillinat idea. Hope you get to enjoy it!
August 16, 2018 at 6:56 pm
We already are using it as a bridge and a place to sit and listen to the stream underneath. It seemed lonely as a treehouse, unused.
August 16, 2018 at 7:44 pm
Thanks fantastic. To hear a stream I need walk a mile 🙂
August 24, 2018 at 1:15 pm
That’s a little far…but it’s good exercise, so there’s that.
August 24, 2018 at 2:35 pm
I never complain on that 🙂