Shearing a Christmas tree and playing a guitar have more in common than it might seem. At least, that is what Carol Reidinger says about the large electric clippers hanging from her neck, buzzing somewhat menacingly. With the neck strap and the placement of her hands, it does look like she’s holding a guitar, ready to play.
Season for shearing
The Reidingers shape their trees in June to make them ready for Christmas
Tuesday, June 19, 2007 | 12:00 a.m. CDT;
updated 8:21 a.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 22, 2008
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