Have you ever chopped down your own Christmas tree?
Asked at Checkers Food Store, 23rd and Louisiana streets on December 10, 2009

“Yes, about 15 years ago ... we went out in the woods and found a tree.”
— Jerry W. Trober, unemployed, Eudora

“Yes, we used to go all the time, but my family ganged up on me to go get a fake one ... I hate it.”
— Gay Schneider, dental assistant, Lawrence

“Yes, when I was a little kid.”
— Kendall Wallace, homemaker, Lawrence

“Years ago, 20 years at least. We got an artificial one now, it's easier.”
— Dick Rinke, retired, Lawrence