Later that day, when he got back to his little house, Winnie-the-Pooh planted the pine’s cone right outside in a little clearing by his mailbox. 

That pine’s cone is now growing into a lovely baby Long Leaf Pine Tree. Pooh waters him every morning before breakfast. His name is Sandy Sanders. Sometimes, while he’s watering, Pooh sings a song he made for Sandy. 

Isn’t it lovely to have a good friend

Who’s always around when you need them?

Who isn’t too loud and isn’t too rude

Who isn’t too prickly and who’s leaves never droop? 

Who grows up with you, sees hard times through

Whether it’s rainy or the skies are blue. 

Who’s an eloquent whisperer

And a great listener

An afternoon shader

and morning dew glistener?

Isn’t it lovely to have a good friend

Who’s always around when you need them?

Who gets a bit sappy but never’s a bore?

And is waiting just outside your front door?

Sandy thinks the song is about Pooh, but Pooh knows it is really about Sandy. He is just as good a listener as his mother. 

If you brought a ribbon you may give it to the tree like Eeyore, and plant a pine’s cone to honor her. Don’t plant it too close to your front door though, that would make your mother cross, which means angry while still loving you.

Where to eat when you are visiting the Sandhills.