For a number of reasons it took longer for the tree to get decorated this year than in past years. But, it was finally done (or as done as it was going to be) yesterday. That is good. Still meant that it was decorated within the week.
Though a fair amount has been done — & check these photos too — there is still more to be done. They are working on it while I do this post.
Click to ENLARGE. I am sure you can work out which is which.
Teischan & I brought in the 8′ real one after I cut it to size (& as you can see I got it spot on (i.e., the top is brushing the ceiling)) & set it as firmly as I could in a (fairly large) base. BIG, heavy tree. T picked it (as is always the case). Very fussy & but knows what she likes. She does pick good trees BUT they tend to be BIG. This was probably the heaviest tree I remember contending with. Used all my tricks (from 36 years of doing Christmas trees) to get it fairly straight in the base. BIGGEST problem was weighing down the base. We ended up using upwards of 70 lbs to weight it down — a combination of large stones, my old 14 lbs weighted belt & a bunch of free weights. We are fairly happy.
It didn’t have its lights on, prior to it being decorated, when I took the picture. The lights are on & it is partially decorated now. Yes, you will get to see the pictures.
We used, until 2 (maybe 3) years ago to get two real trees — both the same height. Then Teischan wanted a PINK tree. She got a pink tree. She is happy — & that is all that matters. Christmas revolves around her.
Rest assured you will see more pictures in the days & weeks to come. PAX.
