The bench idea is fine, but any tree put there is going to have an even harder time than the bendy tree in surviving. The bendy tree had the benefit of being planted there at the same time (or thereabouts) as the larger elm, so its roots were able to grow. Any new tree is going to have a difficult time putting in roots, and will still be covered by the canopy of the larger tree beside it. It won't stand much of a chance of surviving.
Hi shmnyc, please read the petition. It says nothing about planting a tree.
October 11, 2014 at 12:23 PM
THE NOTORIOUS L.I.B.E.R.A.T.I.O.N. said...
Write a letter to Amanda Burden-Christ, in the era of 'sitting is the new smoking' she'll put a seating area anywhere.
October 11, 2014 at 1:04 PM
Anonymous said...
I am going as bendy tree for Halloween.
October 11, 2014 at 1:26 PM
Anonymous said...
The photo illustration shows a tree.
October 11, 2014 at 1:29 PM
Anonymous said...
Some people have got to learn to let things go, death comes to everything alive, please take time to appreciate the beautiful tree that remains in that spot.
October 11, 2014 at 2:14 PM
Anonymous said...
that rendering reminds me of the Billy Idol song - eyes without a face
October 11, 2014 at 3:09 PM
Anonymous said...
Can anyone please explain the significance of this tree? I don't get why it's such a big deal that a sick tree was cut down.
October 11, 2014 at 3:38 PM
Anonymous said...
The tree shown looks like it is in a planter, not the ground, so it won't be competing with the larger tree.
Anonymous 3:38PM - I can summarize the big deal in one word: dendrolatry!
October 11, 2014 at 4:37 PM
Anonymous said...
A tree in a bucket. Even better.
October 11, 2014 at 4:50 PM
THE NOTORIOUS L.I.B.E.R.A.T.I.O.N. said...
Bucket tree or no bucket tree, if I'm going to sign a memorial petition, it's going be the Amanda Bynes Tribute In Lights Lazer Spectacular on the roof of the Death Star.
October 11, 2014 at 5:20 PM
Anonymous said...
Um, fuck this. Just plant a tree and put a plaque. No need for the potted tree and Martha Stewart setup.
picture the Amanda Climax Slide as a closer.....a lazer-lit 8-story spiral-slide.....Amanda naked, but wrapped in rope neon (with appropriately-placed bullet lazers).....mobile-lights powered by the friction on her fun pillows.....and she slides into a 2000 gallon frozen-yogurt filled hot tub (at the base of a bendy-tree replica mebbe....'ya know, workin' that deal in too).....at which point the frats/feelies/freeloaders lose their minds, eating everything in sight including microchip molly.
Man......I think this would sell. (GOTTA get the right band :+)
We, the residents and friends of East Village's Tompkins Park, would like the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation to permit the installation of a six-sided wooden memorial bench enclosing a decorative potted tree in the place where "Bendy Tree" stood for decades until being removed on September 20th. A creatively designed bench by a local artist and a potted tree over "Bendy Tree's" stump would best honor the unique character of the beloved "Bendy Tree."
Here's a photo illustration of how it could look...
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Close this window Jump to comment formThanks for getting the word out. Michael Natale came up with the concept and artwork. He runs the Tompkins Trees website.
October 11, 2014 at 11:13 AM
The bench idea is fine, but any tree put there is going to have an even harder time than the bendy tree in surviving. The bendy tree had the benefit of being planted there at the same time (or thereabouts) as the larger elm, so its roots were able to grow. Any new tree is going to have a difficult time putting in roots, and will still be covered by the canopy of the larger tree beside it. It won't stand much of a chance of surviving.
October 11, 2014 at 12:02 PM
Hi shmnyc, please read the petition. It says nothing about planting a tree.
October 11, 2014 at 12:23 PM
Write a letter to Amanda Burden-Christ, in the era of 'sitting is the new smoking' she'll put a seating area anywhere.
October 11, 2014 at 1:04 PM
I am going as bendy tree for Halloween.
October 11, 2014 at 1:26 PM
The photo illustration shows a tree.
October 11, 2014 at 1:29 PM
Some people have got to learn to let things go, death comes to everything alive, please take time to appreciate the beautiful tree that remains in that spot.
October 11, 2014 at 2:14 PM
that rendering reminds me of the Billy Idol song - eyes without a face
October 11, 2014 at 3:09 PM
Can anyone please explain the significance of this tree? I don't get why it's such a big deal that a sick tree was cut down.
October 11, 2014 at 3:38 PM
The tree shown looks like it is in a planter, not the ground, so it won't be competing with the larger tree.
October 11, 2014 at 3:48 PM
We always need more seating for people to loaf and eye-stalk you as you walk through the park. Where do I sign?
October 11, 2014 at 4:36 PM
Anonymous 3:38PM - I can summarize the big deal in one word: dendrolatry!
October 11, 2014 at 4:37 PM
A tree in a bucket. Even better.
October 11, 2014 at 4:50 PM
Bucket tree or no bucket tree, if I'm going to sign a memorial petition, it's going be the Amanda Bynes Tribute In Lights Lazer Spectacular on the roof of the Death Star.
October 11, 2014 at 5:20 PM
Um, fuck this. Just plant a tree and put a plaque. No need for the potted tree and Martha Stewart setup.
October 11, 2014 at 9:09 PM
ooh....ooh....na-na-notor-i-us!.....
picture the Amanda Climax Slide as a closer.....a lazer-lit 8-story spiral-slide.....Amanda naked, but wrapped in rope neon (with appropriately-placed bullet lazers).....mobile-lights powered by the friction on her fun pillows.....and she slides into a 2000 gallon frozen-yogurt filled hot tub (at the base of a bendy-tree replica mebbe....'ya know, workin' that deal in too).....at which point the frats/feelies/freeloaders lose their minds, eating everything in sight including microchip molly.
Man......I think this would sell.
(GOTTA get the right band :+)
October 11, 2014 at 9:10 PM
I thought Bendy Tree was Lady Gaga this whole time!
October 12, 2014 at 2:54 AM
@Eden Me too considering how listless each were.
October 12, 2014 at 10:58 AM