Arky Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Christy, wow beautiful tree. that pic could go on hallmark cards Agreed. How long does it take to decorate that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted December 19, 2007 Moderators Share Posted December 19, 2007 Thanks for the wonderful comments. I love Christmas time and set out decorations all the way to Christmas Eve. It does take some help to get it all done. I am blessed with two wonderful daughters that know how much Christmas "sparkles" mean to me and they help every way they can. Setting up the tree with three kids (ages 1, 6 & 7)....about two hours (thanks just like dtel) Putting lights on tree(be sure to put some of the lights "in the tree"....1 hour Placing bows and ornaments (with one kid age 6)....3 hours (thanks dtel's daughter) Seeing everyone's face when the tree is finished....very satisfying. Hours upon hours of remembering the years while looking at the ornaments on the tree...priceless! The secret to decorating the tree....Put lots of lights, but not too many. Place bows. Place as many ornaments on each branch as possible...mixing style and size of ornaments as you go. Our tree has ornaments that have been handed down through the family, ornaments that were given to us as gifts, ornaments from dtel and I's first Christmas tree, brass ornaments with each member of the family's name on them and ornaments we picked out. As a matter of fact we have everything from a Registered Nurse ornament to a parachuter ornament from the D-Day museum(this ornament was an exchange between Colterphoto and Buddy). Last year when Colter photographed the triple wedding Buddy gave Colter a "Bob the Builder" ornament (which I think really touched Colter!). In turn Colter gave Buddy the "parachuter" ornament he had purchased when we visited the museum. I will try to get dtel to take some pictures of gifts I have wrapped in a day or two. I am also a "fanatic" about pretty bows and ribbons on gifts...even if the gift is inexpensive. The grandkids love all the lights, bows and ribbons (almost as much as they like the gifts). All the effort put into the decorations is so rewarding. BTW, the tree was purchased at Wal-Mart about four or five years ago for around $150.00. I love real trees, but I also like to put my tree up Thanksgiving Day....so artificial works out best...unfortunately! I have been extremely pleased with this tree. It is very "full" and you can not see the middle of tree, even with 1000 lights on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Beautiful Tree...................Ahaaaaaaaaaaa the Land of 1,000 Lights ! Do you use the New LED lights, or the old standards......? Here's one Item you need for your Tree......... http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5273159 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I like this stuff for gift wrapping paper. http://www.moneyfactory.gov/store/section.cfm/69/83 A little pricy, but makes a nice presentation. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Bob, thanks for the link. I had no idea uncut currency was available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Bob, thanks for the link. I had no idea uncut currency was available. You might also consider this stuff for packing material. http://moneyfactory.gov/store/section.cfm/73/435 Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted December 19, 2007 Moderators Share Posted December 19, 2007 Bill, Too bad that ornament doesn't come in "Kabota" instead of "John Deere". I would love to get a Kabota ornament for the tree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted December 19, 2007 Moderators Share Posted December 19, 2007 Bob, thanks for the link. I had no idea uncut currency was available. You might also consider this stuff for packing material. http://moneyfactory.gov/store/section.cfm/73/435 Bob That stuff is way cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted December 19, 2007 Moderators Share Posted December 19, 2007 Bill, we still use the old miniature style lights. I currently have about 10,000 miniature lights outside and still have at least 20,000 more I could put out.....should have started decorating a lot sooner, looks like Thanksgiving Day is a little too late to begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 http://www.kubota.com/h/products/Merchandise.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Here's ours. Definitely not as much fun or unique as JB's, Formica's, or Amy's replay of the one from her blog. Nor is it as spectacular as Dtel's or even Picky's. So is this only the 6th one posted? Come on folks, let's see some more... We kind of just tossed ours together this year [:$] left a lot of ornaments in the boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtelsbabygirl Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 WOO HOOO Its Christmas time!!! The tree at my mothers house is beautiful but you should see the rest of it looks like the north pole puked in the house! Christmas stuff everywhere! I havent gotten to see it yet but hopefully soon. I know Gracie is excited about going to Maw Maw Christy's and I am sure Kayden is going to enjoy the lights...I know I do not get on this forum often but I have this horrible habit of telling everyone MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! I hope all of you get to be together with your families and all are healthy and Happy because that is the greatest gift you can recieve. MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Those that know me will understand.[H] MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Love the Christmas tree Arky! [H] We'll be spending Christmas with the father out law in Florida... [ip] don't think I'll miss the snow in Indiana too much for a few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Thanks Sam. I'm going to be out this year myself. That's the only window in the room my dog has to look out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Merry Christmas back to you Dtelsbabygirl. Tell Mr.&Mrs.Dtel that Tarheel said hey. Arky...give that dog a pat on the head for me.....and Merry Christmas to you. Pretty tree BL[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Bob, thanks for the link. I had no idea uncut currency was available. You might also consider this stuff for packing material. http://moneyfactory.gov/store/section.cfm/73/435 Bob I'm a bit confused at this? doesn't this make counterfeiting even easier now since they are uncut? Time to buy some 5 dollar sheets and get some bleach [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Here's our tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench722 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Here it is. But the wife said it is not done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Amy Posted December 20, 2007 Moderators Share Posted December 20, 2007 I don't have a full pic of the finished tree yet..it's not quite done... but here's one of Steven in front of it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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