babycakes and Blackwolf, I read your posts with great interest! I really do believe that these trees were communicating with you both! i had an expereince a few years ago where I hugged this beautiful old Pine tree that is in our back yard- that has been there even BEFORE I was born. I hugged it and sincerely thanked it for being there all my life and lending it's presence in our garden. I actually felt a warm energy coming from this tree envelope me -- it was so strong that I started crying tears of joy- I felt loved right back from this tree! Ever since then, I believe that trees and all plants have a distinct consciousness of their surroundings and of each other. They are wise Beings too.

PS.. Trieah, I see the faces and eyes too- doesnt seem to me like it's in your imagination!