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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
<snip> It was this "Pine Tree Tax" that people were up in arms about, and one of the major contributing causes of the American Revolution. So important that several of these States have put the White Pine tree in their state flags!
Today, there are just seven virgin White Pine trees left in Vermont. They are almost 200 feet tall and about 2 meters in diameter. They are on private property and the owner only allows visitors in to see them by appointment. (Note: There are plenty of White Pine trees all over New England today, but only these seven are virgin. The rest are all second and third growth trees, and much smaller.)
The Tea Party was just symbolic. And in sympathy, I'm going to have a second cup of Assam tea!
Stitchawl
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Wow, thank you for explaining that, Stitchawl. I never knew about the White Pine trees.
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Originally Posted by maianhvk
You guys really should slow it down. Just 2 (or 3?) days and I have to read through 12 pages!  <snip> |
I feel that way sometimes, too.
Enjoying a cup of Kona coffee.