I grew up an Auburn girl. My mother was raised there. My grandfather an engineering professor for the University. Both of my parents are AU alums. I grew up walking through downtown, enjoying a good lemonade. I consumed a few dips from the
Sani-Freeze (now that's
really old school Auburn). I spent four years learning in that great place, made dear friends, and met my husband there. Auburn holds a
special place in my heart.
And it makes me so sad to learn about
Toomer's trees. So sad; not angry at the crazed Alabama fan that couldn't stand the Iron Bowl win for the Tigers, but sad for them. So very sad.
*If you don't know, one of Auburn's greatest traditions is rolling the 150 year old oaks that grace
Toomer's Corner in the event of a win. It's a fantastic celebration that's not to missed.
9 comments:
It makes me so sad, too. That is just horrible! I'm so sorry it happened!
That is just awful, people have no respect or morals these days! I can't believe someone would poison trees, it just makes me so disappointed in our society!
I am surprised that I did not hear this yet. I married into an Auburn family. Our family will to be mourning the loss of the tradition if it comes to it. However, I am sure the tradition will live on in some way or another. Such a rude and disturbing thing to do.
I really did shed a tear last night when I heard. Hard to believe time in prison was worth it to him.
It makes me so sad, too. To imagine that someone would be so selfish by attacking a tradition that they take no part in. I know the whole of Auburn will morn the loss.
Everyone I know who went to Auburn LOVED it! Ya'll are die hards!
That is just ridiculous! And sad, that something like that happened over football, what a sore loser!
He needs to spend a few years in jail and then his probation should include planting like 300 trees!
Shared sentiments
It is so sad. sad and ridiculous.
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