Christmas Lights Already???

Eric • 3rd Nov 2007 • Christmas

Yeah, I’m starting to put up the Christmas lights today. Why so early? Because I have a lot to put up: 2,300 last year, and yesterday we bought 1,650 more, so we’re up to 3,950 so far. But there’s room for more: each of the 6 outlets on the Mr. Christmas can power up to 1,200 miniature lights for a total of 7,200 lights. I think I’m going to have to start counting how many lights are on a circuit, as some may be getting close.

The thing is, the extension cords cost more than the lights do! Getting lights all over the house is a pain, and breaking up the display into 6 zones so they dance w/ the music takes a ton of extension cords. Yesterday, I spent over $100 in extension cords alone!

I’m still looking for the trees to put on the front lawn. I think I may have to build them myself, as I’m not spending $80 for a little 4-foot tree… not when I need 3 of them.

I think next year (2008) will be the year I upgrade the main system. I found one that’ll let me really customize things, have more channels to work with, custom software – the works. And I could use it for other holidays (they have a SD card with a “Haunted House” pre-programmed).

Well, the coffee is ready, and I’m going to try to run this morning… it’s been a while, and the Turkey Trot is coming up soon.