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Join Date: Oct 2005
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OK the kids are getting to the age where Christmas is a big thing, so i thought i would wack up a few Christmas lights this year.
Well got 2 sets of icicle lights well what a job ,2 hrs later there up so that got me wondering how much work people put into doing there whole house must take forever ill post some pics later when i get some more up
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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cmon wheres the pics??
It is pretty cool, I know our daughter loves it when we put up christmas lights. We do a few, but some people must spend ages planning and setting up... Its pulling them down after christmas that sucks!
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We did it for 8 or so years the Mrs. adding to the stack each year . in the end it would take 4 days to set them up including a 3 mete high santa on the roof, Kangaroos with Joeys pulling a sleigh with 6packs of VBs in there pouches , we even made the local paper one year, it would take 2 days to remove them all, in the end we just got sick of the vandals and thieves after evicting a few off the roof , Even poor old Santa copped a slug or 2 in the shoulder
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we had a few things damaged and stolen last christmas was not going to do any this year but the kids convinced me lol starting to test all the stuff atm Jason
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Yeh i use to put a heap up.. bout a days worth but Dont know if ill do it this year.. Have all the infrastructure but dont really like having to pull them down, plus no one else in my street will get in and join me...
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Join Date: May 2008
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We have a street in town where all the residents get together and put up this massive display. They hand out lollies to the kids. They don't ask, but they also take donations which go to the lions club or community hospice. However every year 1 ****ing house in the middle ruins it.
I love showing my daughter the lights and I appreciate the effort people go to. I tried once but I didn't have the patience lol. |
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: BANKSTOWN
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Ive started doing this in the last 5 years...seems that i accumulate
a few extra sets each year ( wait till xmas eve & they go on sale) .... Takes about 2 days to setup ... is a real bugga to tear down...but the kids get a kick out of it... Would be nice if some neighbours joined in as well...looks good when there are a few in a row with lights....
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Been doing lights for years, but not too many.
Am seriously thinking about computer controlling some. Start here if you're interested: http://www.doityourselfchristmas.com/ I think the Grinch controller is the cheapest.
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I have been doing it for years and will continue, about half of Whoosa'a effort though well done mate.
No vandal probs in my street to date, I just worry sometimes the house may catch fire from a short now that would be an impressive light show NOT hehe
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My effort is less than the guy on the right.
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hahaha awesome picture.
I've done my house for the last few years, just putting up white icicle lights on each of the gutters on the roof (above garage, then above living room and bedroom on the other side and the top pinicle of the house), a couple of lit up reindeer in the front yard, and some more icicles around the front door with a nice wreath. Not a fan of coloured lights and all the gimicky Santa stuff. No pics though
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I live near Wickfield st in Bracken ridge, every year that street turns into "wickfield wonderland" (its on youtube) and the amount of traffic including tour busses and people walking around is crazy but if you like seeing all the christmas lights its a great sight.
Couldn't imagine the effort it must take for some of those setups.
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Anyone in Adelaide see that amazing house on king William street? That's the most tasteful Christmas light display I've ever seen. I don't think they take it down either, would be a nightmare climbing the tree all the time!
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Crazy. I get the shits spending half an hour putting lights up.
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anyone think of any good displays around melbourne? been to the usual, ivanhoe (had nothing at the time), diamond creek, thomastown..
are there any decent ones around? as in grouped together? |
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sydney
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There is a stunning house on Concord road, just before the steel bridge.
On the left had side, as you're going towards Ryde etc. Lit up more than any other that I have seen. |
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