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Author:  missy [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:40 pm ]
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We need a replacement Christmas tree, and the only ones I see anymore are pre-lit.

I know you will try to tell me how much more convenient, and hassle free this is. Nay, I say.

I will tell you that I enjoy decorating my tree, (even the lights) and that you will be fucked when those puppies burn out, whereas you can just buy a new string of lights if those go bad!

So, any thoughts, artificial trees that are not pre-lit? Keep your eyes peeled!
Author:  atease [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:41 pm ]
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we have two trees without lights built in. i'll keep an eye out in my journeys.
Author:  missy [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:45 pm ]
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awesome. thanks! we are going to check the usual spots tonight-Target, Home Depot Etc. Let you know if I find one.

We have a "big tree"
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and my little aluminum tree-o-kitsch.
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Author:  pickleloaf [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:45 pm ]
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you should find a vintage tinsel tree

with a color wheel to shine up on it
Author:  Locomoco [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:49 pm ]
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pre-lit trees?

Are you talking about artificial trees? All the tree lots I see have your basic naked trees...
Author:  gatchabert [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:51 pm ]
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Locomoco wrote:
pre-lit trees?

Are you talking about artificial trees? All the tree lots I see have your basic naked trees...

Same here. I don't think I've ever seen a lot with trees that were already lit.
Author:  wing_clipper [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:52 pm ]
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get a real tree!
Author:  missy [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:53 pm ]
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wing_clipper wrote:
get a real tree!


are you going to come to my house and vacuum up the needles and water it?
Author:  pickleloaf [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:54 pm ]
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bah real trees are too much effort and a waste of money

if you want pine smell, buy a candle!
Author:  REdYOdA [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:13 pm ]
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@Missy...I love those little knee hugging elves! I still have a lot of that stuff in your pics above from my childhood. My mother saved all of it and gave it to me a few years ago.

When I was very young she would move the elves around the room while I was sleeping or not looking and put candy in their arms. I thought they were magical!
Author:  akum6n [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:19 pm ]
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After buying a real tree the year before last, I am firmly in the fake tree camp. It took months before I got rid of all of the needles in my carpet. Maybe one day when I have a house with wood floors.

Good point on the lightbulbs burning out on the pre-lit fake trees.
Author:  Roger [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:53 pm ]
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I'm waiting for those transgenic trees that incorporate firefly DNA. No need to plug them in!

I always found it odd that some of the same people who would balk at hanging a deer's head on the wall would have no problem bringing a beautiful thing into their house like a tree or cut flowers and enjoy watching them slowly die...
Author:  Parka [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 3:59 pm ]
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Fake tree for me. Spent a bit too much on one this year, but its pretty huge, and looks realistic for once. Put it up last weekend 8)
Author:  PaulieVinyl [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 4:06 pm ]
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Fake trees are creepy.

But to answer your question, I have seen unlit trees at Home Depot this season.
Author:  mildew180 [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 4:10 pm ]
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I have some un-lit trees. I have a lit one in the ashtray next to me also.
Author:  nefasth [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 4:30 pm ]
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The Upside Down Christmas Tree seems to be a good idea :

http://www.johnlewis.com/230487435/Product.aspx
Author:  Joe [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 5:04 pm ]
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nefasth wrote:
The Upside Down Christmas Tree seems to be a good idea :

http://www.johnlewis.com/230487435/Product.aspx

That's kind of cool.
Now if it's possible to mount it on the ceiling like a chandelier :twisted:
Author:  Locomoco [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 5:31 pm ]
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Oh, I thought the upside down tree would hang from the ceiling... that would've solved my crazy cat problem. Oh well...
Author:  KJB [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 5:44 pm ]
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pickleloaf wrote:
you should find a vintage tinsel tree

with a color wheel to shine up on it

Ha! That's what we have - shiny silver, and completely pop art - it rules.
Some friends of mine did an entire book about these:
http://www.seasonsgleamings.com/
Author:  melek_taus [ Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:13 pm ]
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pickleloaf wrote:
bah real trees are too much effort and a waste of money

if you want pine smell, buy a candle!


I agree on the effort and $$$. But I think they are worth it for the tradition and atmosphere they provide.

Plus, the fake-pine candle smell can't hold a candle to the real pine freshness of a tree.
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