What’s that Smell?
She may be pretty, but it hits you like a wave of ocean spray. Oh wait. That’s not right.
It hits you like rotting fish. Yeah. That’s it.
Bradford pear trees may be gorgeous when they’re blossoming, but in case you were wondering what that fishy smell is in downtown Metuchen these days…
It’s the Bradford pear trees that line the streets.
Bleah.
(Plenty of other reasons to hate Bradford pear trees on my Bradford pear page. Have a look.)
17 Responses to “What’s that Smell?”
Leave a Reply
Related Posts
Arbor Day With the Environmental Club
The Environmental Club planted several new trees at Edgar School....
So Long Winter
We closed our eyes and thought about how excited we would have been if it were snowing on the first day of winter....
The Tulip Poplars are Blooming
If you're out and about Metuchen today, look up in the tall trees for tulip poplar blossoms....
Beginning of the Blizzard From My Window
Check the blog later for an update. If the power stays on....
Recent Chatter
- Mary: I think the real story here is the doubting Thomas in the balcony! on Church With No Power. Or Was It?
- Susan Preece: Functioning without lights and heat IS a huge deal in this day and age. Good thing that... on Church With No Power. Or Was It?
- robin cornett: What a neat experience for your church to share (and a WIN for you having your camera... on Church With No Power. Or Was It?
- Danene: Love the “how many degrees of separation” — which could be filled in... on How Many Degrees of Separation Is This?
- Joe: Wonderful photos, Julie! -Dylan’s Proud Papa, Joe on How Many Degrees of Separation Is This?
- Zak: So many great shots Julie! And yeah the last one made me giggle... on Rock Paper Scissors SHOOT! YMCA Youth Basketball Highlights
- Lexi Gelperin: Thank you, Julie! You’re right, Andy is going to be a wonderful uncle
on How Many Degrees of Separation Is This? - Rachael Boer: Julie – your work is absolutely beautiful. I love how you get such a feeling for this... on Blessings Multiplied
- robin cornett: His eyes are just gorgeous–what a beautiful baby! I also really like the... on How Many Degrees of Separation Is This?
- Zak: So precious! on How Many Degrees of Separation Is This?
- Jeannie: What a cutie! I love his big, beautiful eyes! on How Many Degrees of Separation Is This?
- Marcella: omg i love the business card espically because it has my name on it!!!!!!!!!! wooot ? on Custom Jewelry by Marcella
- Vancouver Wedding Photographer: Great shoot! You really captured some of the moments. on Looking Back at a New York Newborn
- Ann Marie Mullen: Thanks so much for sharing Julie – The girls were so excited... on Where Love Never Melts and the Snowmen are Free
- Sylvia Borgo Photography: *GAH* too adorable. I especially, especially love, love, love the pajama... on Tagging Along in Quality Time
- Zak: Those are pretty! Yay for Spring! on Buried Under the Snow: Snowdrops
- christina zak: Hello- i was wondering if there is anything you can put on the bradford pear... on Current Tree Grower’s Diary Letters
- Kitty Vind: Gday , does any one know worthy doggy sitting carriers directory website ? I will be... on Merry Christmas, Matt and Elisa!
- NOUSHAD: PICTURES ARE VERY GREAT on Still on Tokyo Time
- Susan Kozo: This is from Ethan: Thank you, Mrs. Shaver. I love the pictures. Love,... on Where Love Never Melts and the Snowmen are Free
- Carolina Girl: Your poor arborvitae!! Hope you dig out from under real soon!
) on Buried Under the Snow: Snowdrops - Carolina Girl: Crying over here, too. Thank you for sharing this Jules. You’re so special to... on Watch This. It’s Beautiful.
- smittengreta: ohhhhh your snow puts our georgia snow to SHAME!! but that’s ok,... on Where Love Never Melts and the Snowmen are Free
- Pat Wylie: Love your essay. Being a life-long South Carolinian, I can really relate to... on Where Love Never Melts and the Snowmen are Free
- Susan Kozo: Julie, Thank you for capturing the happiness of all our kids. The pictures... on Where Love Never Melts and the Snowmen are Free
- OldRoses: Love your essay. Snow was a regular occurence where I grew up (upstate NY)... on Where Love Never Melts and the Snowmen are Free
- Nice Guy Eddie: Excellent picture – I wondered what these things were. Many thanks for... on They’re Back. Scale Bugs. Ew.
- David: Thanks Julie! They all look so great! on Where Love Never Melts and the Snowmen are Free
- Lucky: Totally looked at her ankles
LOVEloveLOVE these shots! They’re the... on Where Love Never Melts and the Snowmen are Free - Mary: Oh, so THAT’S where everybody was on Saturday! I like how on so many of... on Where Love Never Melts and the Snowmen are Free
- Carolina Girl: Jules - Loved your card, love this post, love that song, love your stories!! You are truly... on The Years Keep Spinning By
- Allison: Wow! Beautiful card! Love the front- – so eye-catching. And the inside must have made peoples... on Julie, Inspired by Julia
- Allison: I’m going out tomorrow to see if my snowdrops are coming up under our snow too. It... on Buried Under the Snow: Snowdrops
- Lisa: Love these! So pretty! on Buried Under the Snow: Snowdrops
- Linda Axelrod: Just found your website….such lovely photos….my... on Time-Honored Sledding Tradition at Tommy’s Pond
- Lexi Gelperin: The carousel of my life is starting to spin faster and I’m already looking for ways to... on The Years Keep Spinning By
- Paige Lambdin: Jules, Of course I love your card, because I love to see your boys growing up, and love to... on The Years Keep Spinning By
- Heidi: Loved it, loved it, loved it. The only card that’s still sitting out where everyone can see it. on The Years Keep Spinning By
- Lisa Kretschmannn: Great shots…What a lovely “day in the life” for this family! on Looking Back at a New York Newborn
- Lisa Kretschmannn: I really like the snow covered tree picture! It looks like... on What to Do on a Snowy Day: Take the Sled to Holmdel Park
- Nadia Inwood: Hi, Erika How can we get back in touch with you and Jean-Luc. It had been so, so long – we... on High Jump, Long Jump
- Barbara Biancamano: Julie…love the card and also love to read your posts and blogs. Those song lyrics... on The Years Keep Spinning By
- Allison: Thanks for writing this post, Julie. You’ve inspired me to start paying more attention to my... on The Years Keep Spinning By
- Pat Wylie: Very powerful! on Watch This. It’s Beautiful.
- Pat Wylie: What great lyrics – great picture! All of it is very poignant! Understood the bricks... on The Years Keep Spinning By
- robin cornett: Jules, I LOVED your card! I understood the bricks reference: feel the same way about my own... on The Years Keep Spinning By
- Zak: So powerful! Gives me chills every time I see it. on Watch This. It’s Beautiful.
- Abbie: Oh my gosh. That was beautiful. Many tears in my eyes. Thanks Julie. on Watch This. It’s Beautiful.
- Michelle Guzman: Oh my favorite one is the first one. It’s so cute how all three are lined up.... on Metuchen’s Little Olympics
- Pamela Telgenhoff: LOVE this shoot…what adorable little ones and you did a spectacular job!!!! on Looking Back at a New York Newborn
My family calls me "the mamarazzi."
I love the smell this tree makes!!! I don’t understand why poeple hate it.
Our school has one of these tress and it is infamous for it’s stank.