After the unbelievable turnout in the fog , Britt Iowa was an event to remember.
Britt, IA - A town of only 2000 people was a host today for nearly the same number of visitors. As we came into town we noticed all the people around a couple of large trucks. Upon approach there were hundreds of people waiting in lines to look through the windows on one of the trucks. I got in line to see in the truck and there it was the huge Christmas Tree. It was a beautiful sight to see, all the cones still on it’s branches. Many more people gathered around the side of the truck to sign a big white banner on the tree’s container. The ceremony was like a blessed church service where sermons were told and the minister read from the Bible. A group of about 20 school sang and a closing prayer was said. The Omelet breakfast had a line out the door and the food was delicious. I don’t know if it was the adventure in the fog and light drizzle or just the magic of the moment but this Norman Rockwell like town was absolutely majestic.
I hope the rest of you can all go to have this experience as I did. We traveled from Galveston to Wyoming thru South Dakota then Minnesota and in to Britt and I think we will now go to Georgia for the ceremony there followed by a short time in Pigeon Forge. Perhaps if it can work out we will go to Washington D.C. to see the lighting too.
Traveling to these events with my children, parents and beautiful wife has been such a blessing this year. Perhaps this site will bring us on a remarkable journey each Christmas Holiday Season.
Below are the next stops for the tree Maybe we will see you there.
November 22 2010, Day 13 Monday
1:00pm – Shelby Farms Park at 500 North Pine Lake Drive, Memphis, TN
The tree and memorabilia should be in the park for a brief break and preparation before continuing on its way to Georgia and the big Dahlonega and their Grand Holiday Celebration. Don’t forget to say hi to the tree staff and get a picture for your memory book. 
The shelby Farms site does not have any info on the Capitol Christmas Tree but you can learn more about the Shelby Farms Park on their website.
November 23 2010, Day 14 Tuesday
No Travel but in Memphis, TN
November 24 2010, Day 15 Wednesday
5:00pm – The Historic Square on East Main Street, Dahlonega, GA
I have read that this will be quite a Holiday Celebration. Dahlonega will have all the Christmas and holiday trimmings, lights and ornaments throughout the whole town square. The event will include a live nativity scene, Santa should be on hand, music concerts including Freddie Way, other kids activities, holiday entertainment, and state dignitaries to address us all. The curvy roads in the Dahlonega Georgia area make entering the town square celebration area difficult. Due to this the truck will have to stop a mile away and back up the mile to it’s public display and parking location. Get here early as this on will not want to be missed.
| Dahlonega Welcomes the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 2010 |
Dahlonega will welcome the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 2010 on Wednesday, November 24th. Come sign the tree banner and join the festivities including Santa on the Square, Concerts, Live Nativity Scene, Kids Activities & More! Dahlonega’s own Jeff Underwood of Jeff Underwood Trucking, Inc.was awarded the contract to haul the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree 2010 from the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming across the nation to its place of honor. The tree is destined for the front lawn of the U.S. Capitol, but first will wind its way on a circuitous route cross-county, stopping in 32 citiesincluding Dahlonega, where it makes its only appearance in Georgia Nov. 24 and 25. www.Dahlonega.org. |
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November 25 2010, Day 16 – Thanksgiving Day Thursday
No Travel but still in Dahlonega, GA
wow! That is one huge tree. How beautiful it’s going to be.
- November 24, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Cyndi WalkerThanks to Jeff and to all who made this possible! It’s an amazing feat and an amazing tree! I signed the banner and wrote “Peace and Get Well Ken” for my terminally ill brother. May it bring all the wishes come true for all who signed it and then some! It was such an honor and pleasure to see this and be a small part of it!
With much appreciation,
Happy Holidays
Cyndi Walker
- November 25, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Jim OryGreat time on the Square in Dahlonega this evening [the 25th]. A number of people were there, even a horse drawn carriage to carry people around the square. And how beautiful was the square! They had decorated it to a “T” or “C” for Christmas.
At about 9:10 there were about 15 people there and about 10 were leaving having seen the tree, or what they could. No glass window to view it by but someone had a flashlight and we could peak in the holes in the plywood in the back. I wrote my name and town on the side. There were sharpies and a set of stairs so we could reach blank areas near the top. Thanks Jeff for a most wonderful Thanksgiving present!!!