Lucie Posted January 11, 2006 at 03:08 AM Posted January 11, 2006 at 03:08 AM The day after Thanksgiving, I went in search of Celine's Tree of Hope as mentioned in the book. I've driven past it many times and thought I could picture it in my mind, so I went to check it out. I forgot I didn't post the photos here when I went. Silly work! Had to be a home sick and bored to do it. http://anotheremptysky.org/tree9.jpg "I went with Rene to the hospital every day, and every day we passed in front of one of the busiest streets in Florida, and I could see water on the right and some grass and a bench ... it looks like a park, but there was nobody there. There is a huge tree -- I don't know what kind of tree, but it's gorgeous ... very fat, very beautiful. I looked at Rene and I said, 'This is our tree ... This is our tree of hope. This is the tree of life.' Every day, we looked at the sun and the water and the tree ... it was beautiful. We carved our message into the tree." They haven't gone back to the tree since, so she wonders if their carving is still there. Later, she learned from friends that they won't even drive past that street because it's one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the area. That never seemed to occur to Celine; to her it felt like a sanctuary. http://anotheremptysky.org/tree1.jpgIn the past 5 years, they've put a parking lot in and they've bulit the Convention Center behind it. You can see the water in this pic. http://anotheremptysky.org/tree2.jpgIt's not really in that dangerous of a neighborhood. I suppose before they built the Convention Center and City Place and such, it wasn't the best, but if it had been a mile north, THEN it would have been scary. So, no guns were really necessary. http://anotheremptysky.org/tree3.jpgIt was damaged from the hurricane. We couldn't find the LV, so maybe it was on one of the broken branches. http://anotheremptysky.org/tree4.jpg We DID find a carving that had been there since 1953! http://anotheremptysky.org/tree5.jpg http://anotheremptysky.org/tree6.jpg I should make my New Year's Resolution to come here more. Anyone going to Vegas in March? I've got my ticket for the 25th and was wondering if anyone else would be there. Quote facebook // twitter
Clari Posted January 11, 2006 at 04:48 AM Posted January 11, 2006 at 04:48 AM (edited) Glad you posted this here! Waaay awesome! I feel bad that she hasn't gotten a chance to go back. Hopefully the LV is still hidden somewhere. Edited January 11, 2006 at 04:50 AM by CelineSmiles Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/CelineSmiles/hamster.gif CLARiSSA Xxx... "Music touches every sense. It can move you to tears, bring joy to your heart, stir sexual passion, evoke memories, and prompt physical responses of all kinds." -Benoît Jutras
Celine's Wife Posted January 11, 2006 at 05:55 AM Posted January 11, 2006 at 05:55 AM Cool! what a wierd looking tree though Quote Beautiful Sin - My Elizabeth Perkins Website! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/cathydion2/cdfsig.jpg We might kiss when we are alone... When nobody's watching... We might take it home... We might make out... When nobody's there... It's not that we're scared... It's just that it's delicate... We might live like never before... When there's nothing to give... Well how can we ask for more... We might make love in some sacred place... The look on your face is delicate
Bellamy Posted January 11, 2006 at 06:00 AM Posted January 11, 2006 at 06:00 AM Cool! what a wierd looking tree though <{POST_SNAPBACK}>maybe Celine resemble it to Rene. Quote Please support the forum by ordering everything through our special Amazon.com link Click here. Thank you!
Celine's Wife Posted January 11, 2006 at 06:02 AM Posted January 11, 2006 at 06:02 AM Cool! what a wierd looking tree though <{POST_SNAPBACK}>maybe Celine resemble it to Rene. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That almost made me choke on my apple!!!!! Quote Beautiful Sin - My Elizabeth Perkins Website! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/cathydion2/cdfsig.jpg We might kiss when we are alone... When nobody's watching... We might take it home... We might make out... When nobody's there... It's not that we're scared... It's just that it's delicate... We might live like never before... When there's nothing to give... Well how can we ask for more... We might make love in some sacred place... The look on your face is delicate
nano Posted January 11, 2006 at 06:09 AM Posted January 11, 2006 at 06:09 AM the tree is HUGE..I love the idea of Celine carving the famous LV Quote "Today, I’m a person on a path of connecting with my source and understanding that I am on the leading edge of creation.."
Krys Posted January 11, 2006 at 08:46 AM Posted January 11, 2006 at 08:46 AM the tree is HUGE..I love the idea of Celine carving the famous LV <{POST_SNAPBACK}> only the tree knows where that carving is now Quote
SFchick Posted January 11, 2006 at 09:14 AM Posted January 11, 2006 at 09:14 AM awwww Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v415/friedls/9632acaa.jpg
You_Look_A_Me Posted January 11, 2006 at 03:04 PM Posted January 11, 2006 at 03:04 PM Ok, I don't understand it full, what is LV, Is that some three Celind three??? Please can you tell that story from begining, I'm new fan, so I feel soo stupid about this Quote
nano Posted January 11, 2006 at 05:11 PM Posted January 11, 2006 at 05:11 PM Ok, I don't understand it full, what is LV, Is that some three Celind three??? Please can you tell that story from begining, I'm new fan, so I feel soo stupid about this <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Celine and Rene have a special sign "LV"..no one knows what that means. It's some kind of sign of love for each other The tree is just random tree which Celine saw when she and Rene went to the hospital every day. " There is a huge tree -- I don't know what kind of tree, but it's gorgeous ... very fat, very beautiful. I looked at Rene and I said, 'This is our tree ... This is our tree of hope. This is the tree of life.' Every day, we looked at the sun and the water and the tree ... it was beautiful. We carved our message into the tree." - Celine (for keeps) Quote "Today, I’m a person on a path of connecting with my source and understanding that I am on the leading edge of creation.."
ZoraSourit Posted January 11, 2006 at 06:04 PM Posted January 11, 2006 at 06:04 PM Thank you very much for the reasearch in the field. It's really interesting to know this. Quote http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/zorasourit/2.jpgAntwerp ~ Paris ~ Dublin ~ Amsterdam ~ Berlim ~ Milan ~ ArrasSome people need no slogans or presentations. And that was a wrap, folks!
Teodora Posted January 11, 2006 at 06:27 PM Posted January 11, 2006 at 06:27 PM That's cool! Thanks for posting the pics. But what kind of tree is it? Quote
1Celine12 Posted January 11, 2006 at 06:28 PM Posted January 11, 2006 at 06:28 PM Ok, I don't understand it full, what is LV, Is that some three Celind three??? Please can you tell that story from begining, I'm new fan, so I feel soo stupid about this <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Celine and Rene have a special sign "LV"..no one knows what that means. It's some kind of sign of love for each other The tree is just random tree which Celine saw when she and Rene went to the hospital every day. " There is a huge tree -- I don't know what kind of tree, but it's gorgeous ... very fat, very beautiful. I looked at Rene and I said, 'This is our tree ... This is our tree of hope. This is the tree of life.' Every day, we looked at the sun and the water and the tree ... it was beautiful. We carved our message into the tree." - Celine (for keeps)<{POST_SNAPBACK}> What was Céline and René going to the hospital for? Was somebody sick or something? Quote
Mozinha Posted January 11, 2006 at 09:02 PM Posted January 11, 2006 at 09:02 PM Ok, I don't understand it full, what is LV, Is that some three Celind three??? Please can you tell that story from begining, I'm new fan, so I feel soo stupid about this <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Celine and Rene have a special sign "LV"..no one knows what that means. It's some kind of sign of love for each other The tree is just random tree which Celine saw when she and Rene went to the hospital every day. " There is a huge tree -- I don't know what kind of tree, but it's gorgeous ... very fat, very beautiful. I looked at Rene and I said, 'This is our tree ... This is our tree of hope. This is the tree of life.' Every day, we looked at the sun and the water and the tree ... it was beautiful. We carved our message into the tree." - Celine (for keeps)<{POST_SNAPBACK}> What was Céline and René going to the hospital for? Was somebody sick or something?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> René had cancer and they were going every day for chemeoterapy. That is so sweet. Celine and René are a fantastic couple! Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/welovecelinedion/howcute5gv2.jpghttp://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10501;104/st/20080413/e/my+graduation/dt/4/k/f5ff/event.png "And really - isn't NOT caring about what others think of you the hallmark of a cool person?"
poetic Posted January 11, 2006 at 10:30 PM Posted January 11, 2006 at 10:30 PM When I read this I just love the story and crack me up the idea of dangerous neighborhood I don't know why, LOL. Beautiful pics thanks Lucie. I should make my New Year's Resolution to come here more. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Another resolution could be make more icons. *cough* twodrifters *grin* Quote Puedes ver cómo me desmorono, o solo te das cuenta de mis erroresHay momentos en los que puedo sentir, que lees mis pensamientos¿Sabias, que todo mi tiempo seria para ti?¿Sabias, que solo veía a través de ti?¿Sabías que jugaría mi papel hasta el final?Sé que lo deje claro desde el principio,My Love
george Posted January 11, 2006 at 10:37 PM Posted January 11, 2006 at 10:37 PM I didn't know about this tree as I haven't read 'for keeps' yet....it sounds though a great thing what these two lovers have in mind and how beautifully they share such things!!!!!!Celine can definitely sense things and she can feel deeply specific emotions that stem from peculiar and different sources....she is amazing even in this....a tree attracted het attention and immediately sha came up with a feeling about hope and life.....how great this is? Quote
tativale Posted January 12, 2006 at 01:53 AM Posted January 12, 2006 at 01:53 AM Thank you for posting it! It's a shame that the hurricane damaged the tree. Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/tativale/lildoll.gif"Sometimes we talk with our eyes and it says more than 10,000 words" moiIt's always possible to change! Vive le Québec"On ne grandit pas, on pousse un peu, tout juste, les temps d'un rêve, d'un songe,Et les toucher du doigt, Mais on n'oublie pas, L'enfant qui reste, presque nu, lesinstants d'innocence, Quand on savait pas... On ne change pas..."
Lucie Posted January 12, 2006 at 02:18 AM Author Posted January 12, 2006 at 02:18 AM When I read this I just love the story and crack me up the idea of dangerous neighborhood I don't know why, LOL. Beautiful pics thanks Lucie. I know, when I read that it was in a dangerous area, I got scared and took my boyfriend with me! Now that I know it's not REALLY in a dangerous neighborhood anymore, I keep saying I should go back and take a better look and try and find the LV. I should make my New Year's Resolution to come here more. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Another resolution could be make more icons. *cough* twodrifters *grin*<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I need new photos to make new icons! I am going to try to open photoshop more this year and not let my job take up all my time. Quote facebook // twitter
Koolan Posted January 12, 2006 at 05:15 AM Posted January 12, 2006 at 05:15 AM I need new photos to make new icons! I am going to try to open photoshop more this year and not let my job take up all my time.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Aww, you missed many new photos I love your icons Interesting piece of info about the LV and the tree, glad to see you here again. Quote Please support the forum by ordering through our Amazon.com referral link below. Click here to go to the Amazon homepage.
You_Look_A_Me Posted January 12, 2006 at 02:29 PM Posted January 12, 2006 at 02:29 PM Thank you for explanation Now I understand Maybe LV means LoVe, or Life Vin, or it's spels with W anyway, thanks Quote
Mozinha Posted January 12, 2006 at 07:42 PM Posted January 12, 2006 at 07:42 PM I didn't know about this tree as I haven't read 'for keeps' yet....it sounds though a great thing what these two lovers have in mind and how beautifully they share such things!!!!!!Celine can definitely sense things and she can feel deeply specific emotions that stem from peculiar and different sources....she is amazing even in this....a tree attracted het attention and immediately sha came up with a feeling about hope and life.....how great this is? <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Celine is very sensitive and inteligent. I've seen her making the most wonderful anologies, like the one between a love relatioship and unwrapping a gift. It doesn't suprise me to see her feeling that the tree was about love and life. Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/welovecelinedion/howcute5gv2.jpghttp://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10501;104/st/20080413/e/my+graduation/dt/4/k/f5ff/event.png "And really - isn't NOT caring about what others think of you the hallmark of a cool person?"
martajag Posted January 12, 2006 at 08:42 PM Posted January 12, 2006 at 08:42 PM I didn't know about the tree. Thank you for posting the photos! Quote
angel_christ Posted January 13, 2006 at 04:45 AM Posted January 13, 2006 at 04:45 AM So er.... what's LV? Love & Victory? Las Vegas? Or Anything? (Strange looking tree, though. What's the species?) Quote http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j147/angel_christ/TakingChancesSiggy.jpg Click Below to visitAngel Christ's deviantART Gallery
Krys Posted January 13, 2006 at 05:47 AM Posted January 13, 2006 at 05:47 AM So er.... what's LV? Love & Victory? Las Vegas? Or Anything? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> we wont know whats the meaning of LV. its Celine's and Rene's secret Quote
adi dion Posted January 13, 2006 at 01:32 PM Posted January 13, 2006 at 01:32 PM cool! i didn't know about this... i didn't read For Keeps...this is so sweet thanks for the pictures! Quote
Mozinha Posted January 13, 2006 at 08:49 PM Posted January 13, 2006 at 08:49 PM I guess we'll never know what LV means because it belongs only to Celine and René. Being a secret makes it even more beautiful! Quote http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/welovecelinedion/howcute5gv2.jpghttp://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10501;104/st/20080413/e/my+graduation/dt/4/k/f5ff/event.png "And really - isn't NOT caring about what others think of you the hallmark of a cool person?"
Shall Posted January 16, 2006 at 04:46 AM Posted January 16, 2006 at 04:46 AM I've just read that part in "For Keeps" this morning thank you for these amazing pics It will help me understand more! Quote http://img015.photo.21cn.com/photos/album/20090407/m/F9F2592882544BCAD62C9F8B3B158FB8.jpg 从明天起, 做一个幸福的人. 喂马, 劈柴, 周游世界.从明天起, 关心粮食和蔬菜. 我有一所房子, 面朝大海, 春暖花开.
anghil5 Posted January 19, 2006 at 10:20 PM Posted January 19, 2006 at 10:20 PM I should make my New Year's Resolution to come here more. Anyone going to Vegas in March? I've got my ticket for the 25th and was wondering if anyone else would be there.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I will be there that week, too! I have tickets for the 23rd already. And I plan to go the 24th and the 25th, too! I can't wait! I just got back this week from Vegas, and I'm already going nuts to get back there! Quote
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