Happy Birthday to our Firebird! All the trees are celebrating with us, draped in their autumn finery.
Hans Christian Andersen: 'Oldingen'
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Ain't they beautiful children, but as mummy Tree you know that already. Well let me add yo the Birthday wishes of your sapling.
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