Hubcap Tree

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:10 am

Bret Callentine called the other day to ask if I had seen the Hub Cap Tree on Andrews. "Jim, this is so unusual it deserves some sort of prize of at least some attention." so I drove over to Andrews and he is right. It's different.

From the street.

How many brands can you name in this tree? I do think the Mercedes hub cap as the star is a nice touch.

What do you think?

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Bret Callentine · Post by **Bret Callentine** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:38 am

my favorite display. Honestly. Sure, traditional stuff is good too, but creativity is king!

dl meckes · Post by **dl meckes** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:13 am

What's more traditional than red bows?

Very creative and unique!

c. dawson · Post by **c. dawson** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:33 am

wasn't this up last year, too?

Definitely a nice alternative! Another example of the creative populace in Lakewood!

Heidi Hilty · Post by **Heidi Hilty** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:48 pm

This has been on display for several years. My better half grew up on Andrews so I'll check with him to see if knows exactly how many.

Jay Foran · Post by **Jay Foran** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 4:59 pm

The hubcap tree is very impressive, however my favorite is the Marlin decked out in a Santa suit on the east side of Nicholson between Merl and Clifton. Now that is creative!

On a sadder note, witness the street-side advertising of the Sunday open house of the property on east side Gladys (just north of Detroit). For sale by owner. While no holiday tie-in exists, the multi-colored flag banner (remember car lots in the 60's) forms a triangle from the house, over the sidewalk, to the street. Please someone....make the owner take this down. Tacky.

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 5:54 pm

Jay Foran wrote:The hubcap tree is very impressive, however my favorite is the Marlin decked out in a Santa suit on the east side of Nicholson between Merl and Clifton. Now that is creative!

On a sadder note, witness the street-side advertising of the Sunday open house of the property on east side Gladys (just north of Detroit). For sale by owner. While no holiday tie-in exists, the multi-colored flag banner (remember car lots in the 60's) forms a triangle from the house, over the sidewalk, to the street. Please someone....make the owner take this down. Tacky.

Jay

I will have to check out the Marlin. Until then behold the beauty at night!

Please note the leg lamp from A Christmas Story in the window.

As for the guy on Gladys, that has to be against the law. Please dear God tell me that is not legal. Makes Matress Express look like a winner for the good neighbor award.

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Jeff Endress · Post by **Jeff Endress** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:20 pm

Hubcap tree? Oh yeah, I suppose it's nice. But you're missing the forrest for the trees. Isn't that a piece of art, a major award, an honest to God LEG LAMP in the window? Even though you'll get worms from the turkey (it has another hour to cook), fetch me my Red Ryder.....I could pluck off those hubcaps faster than nailing Black Bart!

Jeff

Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 12:18 am

Jay Foran wrote:The hubcap tree is very impressive, however my favorite is the Marlin decked out in a Santa suit on the east side of Nicholson between Merl and Clifton. Now that is creative!

Jay you are right it is good.

Here are some more.

A full yard on Coutant.

Lights on Hird.

Peace in the climatized mahogany groves of Edgewater Dr.

More lights on Nicholson.

Understated elegance in Clifton Park.

Elfish has left the building.

More in my December Photo Blog.

Start a photo blog and you could win an Ipod.

Post your holiday photos.

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Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:46 pm

oooopppppps, that roof is slippery.

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Jim O'Bryan · Post by **Jim O'Bryan** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:19 pm

Christmas Animals?

Christmas Cat

Reindeer, Mousedeer, Reinmouse?

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