For the second straight week, no one was able to tell us that the tree that looks like it's growing out of a boulder (inset) can be found on Peck's Lane near its intersection with Main Street South.

By SHANNON HICKS

Published: May 19, 2006 12:00 am

For the second straight week, no one was able to tell us that the tree that looks like itâs growing out of a boulder (inset) can be found on Peckâs Lane near its intersection with Main Street South.

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For the second straight week, no one was able to tell us that the tree that looks like it's growing out of a boulder (inset) can be found on Peck's Lane near its intersection with Main Street South.

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