And finally, the Hooper family embarks into the very tame wilderness (our only threat--ticks and poison oak), bringing a saw to the neck of a helpless evergreen. We assuage our consciences by telling ourselves our tree is a happy tree since it has had such a beautiful view for its lifetime, but we know deep down we thoroughly enjoyed rolling up our sleeves and using the saw, while whispering to it soothing promises of a new life with bright lights and colorful decorations...here is our proof