I really feel for you, Treeman (and everyone else who got to know Nimrod over the years). The idea of making things out of the wood to celebrate his life is brilliant. I've had some ideas:

- a carving (be it a flat panel or a round section) depicting students and teachers in Nimord's branches, or notable features of the tree, or events over the years.

- small pieces (perhaps a circular disc from a wide branch) which can be given to every treeclimbing grove that originated at TCI. That way a piece of Nimrod would be in tree climbing groves around the world, symbolising the contribution that Nimrod, Dianna and TCI have made to so many people.

Somewhere out there is another tree that will introduce new generations of people to the canopy

Michael

A couple items of interest I thought everyone would like:



Nimrod: a view from Dianna

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Treeman


Nimrod's branches will soon reach heaven...

-Towhee

Hello Treeman;
Sorry to heard about your lost of Nimrod. It is sad to loose a "member" of the family!
There is a tree here in Austin that is very famous (Council/Treaty Oak)and it was poisoned but a crazy person a few years back. By luck they were able to save a portion of the tree and many of the pieces cut where made into artistic momentos that were sold at option to help cover future cost of the local forestry and care of trees in the City. There must be some local artists there that would put some of that wood to good use and make something that TCI may even be able to sell on line to people that had the fortune and opportunity to learn to climb in this great tree. (If life give you lemons, make lemonade!)

Here is a _link_ to that tree History and photos
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/treatyoak/hist1.htm

Another site about local famous trees
http://www.austinexplorer.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ArticleID=1000
Treaty Oak
Treaty Oak is by far the most famous tree in Austin. This 500 year old giant was once one of fourteen trees referred to by local Indians as the Council Oaks. Treaty Oak in particular was revered by both the Commanches and Tonkawas. Legend states that it was under this tree that Stephen F. Austin signed a treaty with the Indians from which its name was derived. This majestic tree once sported a 127 foot spread and was considered to be the finest example of a mature oak in the world. In 1929 the tree was added to the American Forestry Association's compilation of famous and historic U.S. trees.

Hope you guys enjoy thess tree stories!

If a tree house is going to be built in memorial to Nimrod, I would suggest using his limbs, branches, wood etc. in the building of it. An arbor/ gateway door to a new climbing area, a beautiful slab table, or other commemorative uses would be wonderful. The late George Nakashima was a master of selecting and using trees and their wood to build not only beautiful furniture, but pieces such as an Altar For Peace at St. Johns Cathedral in New York. His company in Pennsylvania is still carrying on his work, and I wonder if they might be interested in helping out.

What is the storage situation there? Can I be of help?

All the best, Dogwood

I've never had the pleasure of knowing Nimrod, but I like the idea of a carving. It will allow those who knew him to remember him, and those who didn't to learn his history and of his importance to the sport.

"Trees stretch to heaven to bring the sky within our reach." - Baker

Nimrod has brought more sky to more people than any other.
Remember him well.