Andy Rodker

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Posted: 26 May 2022


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A favourite tree. HFF everyone!

A favourite tree. HFF everyone!
The Retiro Park, Madrid.
I've liked this tree since my first visit to see my sister in Madrid, back in 1981 (and somewhere I may just have some slides of me, my sister and my old school French exhange partner all sitting on this tree! I will try and find them - but on reflection, they've long since disappeared, sadly!)

MARCEL, malona, Nicole Merdrignac, Frany and 54 other people have particularly liked this photo


84 comments - The latest ones
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
Really nice! HFF, Andy!
23 months ago.
 gezginruh
gezginruh club
A fabulous tree really!

HFF and have a good weekend,Andy!

Best wishes
Füsun
23 months ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Stephan,
Füsun,
Many thanks to you both!
23 months ago.
 Ruebenkraut
Ruebenkraut club
HFF Andy!
23 months ago.
 José Manuel Polo
José Manuel Polo club
Hermoso árbol con extensa copa. HFF, Andy.
23 months ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
I understand why it's your favourite tree... But since 1981 it must have grown I think;-)) HFF Andy.
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Christa1004 club
Surptrisingly not much, Christa. I must try and find those old slides!!!
23 months ago.
 Boro
Boro
HFF Andy
23 months ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Henning,
José Manuel,
Christa,
Boro,
Very many thanks!
23 months ago.
 Eva Lewitus
Eva Lewitus club
I quite agree, that would be my favourite tree too. Looking forward to see it with you, your sister and your French exchange friend
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Eva Lewitus club
Thanks, Eva but I have to find it first and I haven't seen it for a while!
I think I posted it on Panoramio, having scanned it first along with a few other shots taken in the 70s and 80s but I haven't seen any of them recently. Sadly I think they were destroyed when a box of papers, which was meant for moving to a new flat, ended up with some boxes for disposal (I lost some important documents at this time too!).
23 months ago.
Eva Lewitus club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Oh, moving! such a heart ache... All the things that get lost. At least they stay in your memory!
22 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Eva Lewitus club
After 8 or 9 years, I think I have JUST ABOUT got over it, Eva!
Thank for your sympathy, though!
22 months ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Very nicely composed shot of this wonderful tree Andy.

HFF and enjoy your weekend
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Doug Shepherd club
Thank you, Doug!
23 months ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
ein faszinierend schöner Baum
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Schussentäler club
And the same to you, Reinhard!
Many thnks!
23 months ago. Edited 23 months ago.
 Madeleine Defawes
Madeleine Defawes club
Superbe image de ce bel arbre !
HFF et Bon weekend. Amitiés
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Madeleine Defawes club
Thank you, Madeleine!
23 months ago.
 ROL/Photo
ROL/Photo club
Excellente photo,
HFF Andy
fais attention à toi et bon courage,
passes une belle fin de semaine
amicalement/roland
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to ROL/Photo club
Many thanks, Roland!
23 months ago.
 Erhard Bernstein
Erhard Bernstein club
HFF Andy!
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Erhard Bernstein club
Thank you, Erhard!
23 months ago.
 @ngélique ❤️
@ngélique ❤️ club
HFF Andy et bon we **********************
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to @ngélique ❤️ club
Thank you, @ngélique!
23 months ago.
 Xata
Xata club
Bending trees are always very special... HFF Andy
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Xata club
Yes, this one stayed in my mind between 1981 and the next time I found it un 2011!
Thank you, Isabel!
23 months ago.
 Bergfex
Bergfex club
HFF Andy!
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Bergfex club
Many thanks, Bernhard!
23 months ago.
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
A beautiful tree that is dear to you!!!!! Thanks for sharing*****
HFF et bonjour de France*****
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Nouchetdu38 club
Merci beaucoup, Nouchet!
23 months ago.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
A great tree as you say Andy. I can see why this should be a favourite. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Herb Riddle club
Some trees just do that to one, as you know Herb!
Many thanks, Andy
23 months ago.
 Nick Weall
Nick Weall club
HFF Andy
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Nick Weall club
Thank you, Nick!
23 months ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
I can see why it is a favourite Andy. A beautiful tree. I hope you find the slides. Would love to see them. HFF and a good weekend.
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
I think they are irretrievably lost, Rosa. I managed to scan a few of them for Pano in about 2012 / 13 but I haven't seen them since and that is despite 4 moves of flat, which is the time when these things tend to surface! The incident with the wrong box going to the dump happened in 2013.
But if by some mircle they do come to the surface, I will post what I can.
Many thanks and HFF to you too!
23 months ago. Edited 23 months ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
I can see why this is your favourite tree Andy.
HFF have a great day
TOZ
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to TOZ club
Indeed!
Many thanks, Gordon!
23 months ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
I'm a bit of a nostalgic and sentimental type Andy.. and like to look back on things... ye old tree will have grown no doubt since the 1980s.
Have a good weekend - keep well and a HFF to you - from Dj.
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to David G Johnson club
Not by much, Dave!
Thank you and best wishes,
Andy
23 months ago.
David G Johnson club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Aah ! must be a slow grower then......... a bit like my bank balance,.
23 months ago.
 Eunice Perkins
Eunice Perkins club
It is indeed a fascinating and rather special tree. HFF.
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Eunice Perkins club
Indeed! Many thanks, Eunice!
23 months ago.
 Annaig56
Annaig56 club
bon week end andy magnifique ce vieil arbre bien ombragé
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Annaig56 club
Merci beaucoup, Ann!
23 months ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
A shapely tree with quite a history I suspect, Nice capture Andy.
HFF and a great weekend.
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
You could well be right, Roger!
Thank you!
23 months ago.
 Marta Wojtkowska
Marta Wojtkowska club
Terrific tree indeed :)
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Marta Wojtkowska club
Many thanks, Marta!
23 months ago.
 Marije Aguillo
Marije Aguillo club
Bello castaño de indias, creo. HFF.
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Marije Aguillo club
I think you could be right! Many thankss, Marije!
23 months ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
What a beautiful tree and a place that holds some lovely memories for you too I imagine. I had not quite realised your sister had been in Spain for that long. No wonder you are so at home there.

Beautifully captured Andy. HFF and have a good weekend
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Ecobird club
Thank you, Carol!
She came to Spain in 1980 at aged 20 as a quadralingual secretary (English, Spanish, French and Italian; she has a flair for languages, unlike me!), and never returned!! She's far more Spanish than English and unless she tells people, they have absolutely no clue that she could be anything but Spanish! Her English is actually much worse now than her flawless Spanish!
23 months ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
gorgeous tree so well taken !
Hopeful FF !
23 months ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
A leafy Tree with a welcoming shade...
I see, lots and pleasant memories..
HFF for you, Andy!
23 months ago. Edited 23 months ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Nora,
Judite,
Many thanks to you both!
23 months ago.
 John Lawrence
John Lawrence
Wonderful Andy

HFF! Have a good weekend
23 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to John Lawrence
Thank you, John!
23 months ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Der schräge Baum lebt weiter.
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Andy!
23 months ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
I love the shape of that tree Andy..............and the light coming through the branches is beautiful.
23 months ago.
 cammino
cammino club
Toller Baum. HFF!
23 months ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Wilhelm,
Keith,
Reinhold,
Thank you very much!
23 months ago.
 micritter
micritter
A beautiful shot of a beautiful tree, Andy.
22 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to micritter
Many thanks, Rashid!
22 months ago.
 Reyk
Reyk club
HFF und ein schönes WE
22 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Reyk club
Thank you, Reyk!
22 months ago.
 Jocelyne Villoing
Jocelyne Villoing club
HFF Andy, prends soin de toi.
22 months ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
HFF and a very nice weekend, Andy ! Many greetings from Frankfurt !
22 months ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Jocelyne,
Ulrich,
Thank you both!
22 months ago.
 Jenny McIntyre
Jenny McIntyre club
It's wonderful seeing the tree adjusting itself so that even though the trunk is going horizontal, the branches are aiming for the sky. I would have sat on it too.
22 months ago.
 Simone Maurel
Simone Maurel club
magnifique nature....les souvenirs restent même si les photos ont disparu...
22 months ago.
 Anton Cruz Carro
Anton Cruz Carro club
A tortured growth and an example of resistance and perseverance. The photos may be gone but the tree lives on despite everything. Have a nice W.E. Andy.
22 months ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Jenny,
Simone,
Anton,
Great comments! Thank you very much.
22 months ago.
 * ઇઉ *
* ઇઉ * club
Even if the other pictures are gone, this striking tree is still a nice memory, isn't it?
Have a pleasant weekend, Andy!
22 months ago.
 WiePet
WiePet club
Belated HFF and have a nice weekend!
22 months ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Wonderful
22 months ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
* ઇઉ *,
Wiebke,
Annemarie,
Very many thanks!
22 months ago.
 Fred Fouarge
Fred Fouarge club
Belated HFF Andy very nice tree
22 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Fred Fouarge club
Many thanks, Fred!
22 months ago.
 J. Gafarot
J. Gafarot club
Happy new week to you and thanks.
22 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to J. Gafarot club
The same to you, José!
22 months ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbe photo de cet arbre . Nicole .
22 months ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac club
Many thanks, Nicole!
22 months ago.

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