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killinspiders · 11-28-2005, 05:32 AM

Hi everyone. I'm new here, but I thought I'd just jump right in. I found this site while searching for information on how to put Christmas lights on my house (LOL)

. So that is where I will start.
I seem to have really gotten into the spirit of the season this year and decided to decorate my house and yard with lights. I had delusions of grandeur and what I thought was a plan. My 15 year old daughter "volunteered" to help and I assigned her to the tree in front. Only about 15 minutes into the project I came to the conclusion that neither of us had any idea what we were doing, and I wondered if there is such a thing as a "Christmas Lights for Dummies" book. Undaunted, I continued in my task, but the final result was somewhat disappointing (I'll post a picture tomorrow). I just can't figure out how to get the light strings to come out even with the edges of the house? I totally gave up on trying to do the windows.
The important thing is that I had fun doing it! Anyway, now I thought I would study up so maybe I can do better next year! (My two year old Granson was impressed though!

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Cynthetiq · 11-28-2005, 05:41 AM

so excited you made it hard to read your post with your all red text...

there's another forum for christmas lights enthusiasts you could have easily found via google... remember plain text and google are your friends...

http://www.planetchristmas.com/home.htm

killinspiders · 11-29-2005, 04:06 AM

Funny I didn't find any other forum, I just found this one. Maybe it's fate, there ARE other things to talk about other than Chraistmas lights, good thing 'cause I can't do 'em! Sorry 'bout the RED, I just didn't know any better.

Bill O'Rights · 11-29-2005, 05:12 AM

Hard to see red color fixed.

Now, as far as the lights go...we just outline the house, including the windows and door frames. We have "net" lights that go over our shrubbery, and we put lighted Santas, candycanes, snowflakes and what not, in the windows. A wreath on the door, and that pretty much takes care of the exterior of the O'Rights family homestead.

Welcome to the fray. And, you are correct in your assesment of this forum. There is usually something in for most everybody to talk about. Have fun.

Glory's Sun · 11-29-2005, 06:47 AM

good god! I followed that link you gave Cyn... and wow. If I <b>ever</b> get that light crazy.. someone puhlease shoot me. I like lights and all.. but I'm not into making a display for the astronauts.

killinspiders · 11-30-2005, 05:28 AM

I am checking out the Christmas light forum. Might be helpful, but I will sure look like an idiot if THEY ever see my light display!!! LOL

Antikarma · 11-30-2005, 08:50 AM

Holy crap thats a lot of Christmas lights.

Lots. And the how-to section includes bits on dimmers and fog machines and strobes and so on. I'm not sure whether to be impressed by the seasonal spirit or worried.

I wonder how many neighbors have sued over retinal damage?

killinspiders · 12-02-2005, 05:59 AM

I think a competition has spawned in my neighborhood over the Christmas light thing! My neighbors have put up their lights and they look even sorrier than mine. Does that mean I win, or I lose?

apetaster · 12-03-2005, 09:47 PM

My new neighbors just put up their lights tonight - nothing but blue, red and green lights (mostly blue) - the sentiment is nice but it looks like Toucan Sam had a reversal - plain clear bulbs for us all the way - oh and Killinspiders - thank you for the post

iamnormal · 12-06-2005, 03:19 PM

This site has cool videos of lighting displays http://www.animatedlighting.com/

11-28-2005, 05:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
killinspiders Upright Location: Montrose,Colorado	Christmas Lights for dummies. Hi everyone. I'm new here, but I thought I'd just jump right in. I found this site while searching for information on how to put Christmas lights on my house (LOL) . So that is where I will start. I seem to have really gotten into the spirit of the season this year and decided to decorate my house and yard with lights. I had delusions of grandeur and what I thought was a plan. My 15 year old daughter "volunteered" to help and I assigned her to the tree in front. Only about 15 minutes into the project I came to the conclusion that neither of us had any idea what we were doing, and I wondered if there is such a thing as a "Christmas Lights for Dummies" book. Undaunted, I continued in my task, but the final result was somewhat disappointing (I'll post a picture tomorrow). I just can't figure out how to get the light strings to come out even with the edges of the house? I totally gave up on trying to do the windows. The important thing is that I had fun doing it! Anyway, now I thought I would study up so maybe I can do better next year! (My two year old Granson was impressed though! ) Last edited by Bill O'Rights; 11-29-2005 at 05:06 AM..

11-28-2005, 05:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	so excited you made it hard to read your post with your all red text... there's another forum for christmas lights enthusiasts you could have easily found via google... remember plain text and google are your friends... http://www.planetchristmas.com/home.htm __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

11-29-2005, 05:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bill O'Rights will always be an Alyson Hanniganite Location: In the dust of the archives	Hard to see red color fixed. Now, as far as the lights go...we just outline the house, including the windows and door frames. We have "net" lights that go over our shrubbery, and we put lighted Santas, candycanes, snowflakes and what not, in the windows. A wreath on the door, and that pretty much takes care of the exterior of the O'Rights family homestead. Welcome to the fray. And, you are correct in your assesment of this forum. There is usually something in for most everybody to talk about. Have fun. __________________ "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." - Susan B. Anthony "Hedonism with rules isn't hedonism at all, it's the Republican party." - JumpinJesus It is indisputable that true beauty lies within...but a nice rack sure doesn't hurt.

11-30-2005, 05:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
killinspiders Upright Location: Montrose,Colorado	I am checking out the Christmas light forum. Might be helpful, but I will sure look like an idiot if THEY ever see my light display!!! LOL __________________ Life is an incurable, 100% fatal, sexually transmitted disease.

11-30-2005, 08:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Antikarma Psycho Location: Yellowknife, NWT	Holy crap thats a lot of Christmas lights. Lots. And the how-to section includes bits on dimmers and fog machines and strobes and so on. I'm not sure whether to be impressed by the seasonal spirit or worried. I wonder how many neighbors have sued over retinal damage? __________________ "Whoever you are, go out into the evening, leaving your room, of which you know each bit; your house is the last before the infinite, whoever you are."

11-29-2005, 04:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
killinspiders Upright Location: Montrose,Colorado	Funny I didn't find any other forum, I just found this one. Maybe it's fate, there ARE other things to talk about other than Chraistmas lights, good thing 'cause I can't do 'em! Sorry 'bout the RED, I just didn't know any better.

11-29-2005, 06:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Glory's Sun Registered User	good god! I followed that link you gave Cyn... and wow. If I <b>ever</b> get that light crazy.. someone puhlease shoot me. I like lights and all.. but I'm not into making a display for the astronauts.

12-02-2005, 05:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
killinspiders Upright Location: Montrose,Colorado	I think a competition has spawned in my neighborhood over the Christmas light thing! My neighbors have put up their lights and they look even sorrier than mine. Does that mean I win, or I lose? __________________ Life is an incurable, 100% fatal, sexually transmitted disease.

12-03-2005, 09:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
apetaster Insane Location: P.R. Mass.	My new neighbors just put up their lights tonight - nothing but blue, red and green lights (mostly blue) - the sentiment is nice but it looks like Toucan Sam had a reversal - plain clear bulbs for us all the way - oh and Killinspiders - thank you for the post

12-06-2005, 03:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
iamnormal Addict Location: In the id	This site has cool videos of lighting displays http://www.animatedlighting.com/