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Posted on 11/30/15 at 8:43 am to terd ferguson
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And they also make great bonfires on NYE.
Especially if you preserved the needles through the season with hairspray!
Posted on 11/30/15 at 8:44 am to Pettifogger
well y'all have convinced me to scrap the tree farm idea
Posted on 11/30/15 at 8:46 am to Pectus
Not sure where you are located but the only place we get trees is Grant Tree farm. It's in BFE but the kids love going. I hate the lowes/home depot trees because they have been cut a while and drop more.
Work wont let me go to the site but this gets you there.
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Work wont let me go to the site but this gets you there.
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Posted on 11/30/15 at 8:55 am to Salmon
- Make sure the stand is appropriate for the size tree. This only really matters if you have a big tree - you'll need a stand that can accommodate it.
- Make sure you get or make a fresh cut across the bottom of the tree so it easily absorbs water. Otherwise, it will dry out and shed even more (as well as create a fire hazard)
- Trim away a few of the lowest branches to make room for gifts. It's tough cutting off branches on an upright, fully decorated tree when you realize you need a little space.
- Water, water, water in the first few days. The tree with guzzle it and you need to prevent it from drying out. After a few days it won't need to be water so frequently.
- Lights before ornaments. Remember where the end of the light string is for easily removal. You can always start at the end in the outlet but I find it generally easier if I unwrap the lights the same opposite they were wrapped.
- Careful of low hanging, breakable ornaments - particularly if you have pets. Dogs' tails are brutal on low hanging fruit and a cat will love to use the lower ornaments are toys.
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- Make sure you get or make a fresh cut across the bottom of the tree so it easily absorbs water. Otherwise, it will dry out and shed even more (as well as create a fire hazard)
- Trim away a few of the lowest branches to make room for gifts. It's tough cutting off branches on an upright, fully decorated tree when you realize you need a little space.
- Water, water, water in the first few days. The tree with guzzle it and you need to prevent it from drying out. After a few days it won't need to be water so frequently.
- Lights before ornaments. Remember where the end of the light string is for easily removal. You can always start at the end in the outlet but I find it generally easier if I unwrap the lights the same opposite they were wrapped.
- Careful of low hanging, breakable ornaments - particularly if you have pets. Dogs' tails are brutal on low hanging fruit and a cat will love to use the lower ornaments are toys.
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Posted on 11/30/15 at 8:57 am to Salmon
Do the tree farm, at least once, for the experience. Kids like it, and you will have the memories of trying to strap that sucker on/in the car, getting sap all over you, and dropping needles throughout the house. You really need to try it. Some folks love all that shite and do it every year.
As seen above, real trees become firebombs as they dry out. When I was a kid, my dad drug the tree out in the yard after the holidays and made us watch as he tossed a match on it. That sucker went up like the one in Christmas Vacation. So be careful.
As seen above, real trees become firebombs as they dry out. When I was a kid, my dad drug the tree out in the yard after the holidays and made us watch as he tossed a match on it. That sucker went up like the one in Christmas Vacation. So be careful.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 8:59 am to Salmon
My wife "waters" the tree with Sprite because she said it makes it last longer.
I'm not going to lie, I think it works.
I'm not going to lie, I think it works.
This post was edited on 11/30/15 at 9:00 am
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:05 am to SabiDojo
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My wife "waters" the tree with Sprite because she said it makes it last longer.
Have heard this, no clue if true
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:33 am to Salmon
Make sure none of the branches are less than 6 feet from the ground so burglars can't hide behind it
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:38 am to Salmon
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Also get a Christmas Tree bag. You put it under the skirt, when Christmas is over remove the skirt, pull the bag up around the tree and throw it away.
most important thing for a real tree...
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:45 am to Twenty 49
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Do the tree farm, at least once, for the experience. Kids like i
This is a good point. Kids aren't going to care if tree isn't a perfect shape. And that's who you're doing this for, right? Right.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 9:50 am to Salmon
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Now what do I need
$$$
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I would assume I need a stand.
They will put one on for you at the tree place, save it for next year so you dont have to pay it again (saves about $20)
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Do I have to water the tree
I do 1 time a week
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Do they shed?
Get a frazier fur for less shedding. Stay AWAY from pines or you will have a stick by Christmas time.
Also, put the lights on the tree outside and then bring it inside, less clean up this way
Posted on 11/30/15 at 10:55 am to Teufelhunden
Teufelhunden That is a good looking Frenchie you have there. Looks just like my boy Antoine who is 8. I also have a red/black masked boy named Dubrovskyi (Dubro) from Russia, he's 9. Writing their age out just made me sad.
Adding my Christmas tree advice: When I get my real tree home I always spray it down with water and let it sit outside. It gets rid of all the loose needles and helps drop the limbs.
Adding my Christmas tree advice: When I get my real tree home I always spray it down with water and let it sit outside. It gets rid of all the loose needles and helps drop the limbs.
This post was edited on 11/30/15 at 11:03 am
Posted on 11/30/15 at 11:11 am to Salmon
The tree farm is fun, but the trees aren't so great, usually, and they don't handle heavy ornaments well. I have a lot of ornaments and a number of them are pretty heavy, so I need a tree with strong limb. Usually get a nice full Frazier. If you don't get a fresh cut tree, make sure the place gives it a fresh cut on the bottom, in addition to trimming off the lower limbs.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 11:27 am to Salmon
If you are "doing it yourself". Make sure 2 inches of the trunk are cut off before it is put in the stand. It will not draw water if you don't do this and it won't stay fresh as long.
I advise you go to a nursery, pay them to put the tree in a stand, deliver it to your house and put it up for you...
I advise you go to a nursery, pay them to put the tree in a stand, deliver it to your house and put it up for you...
Posted on 11/30/15 at 11:39 am to Antoine
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That is a good looking Frenchie
Thanks. That's Louise. Short for Louisiana. We also call her Weezy. She's 5. She's family, as are yours no doubt.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 11:58 am to Teufelhunden
Make sure the trunk is trimmed a good 8 inches at the bottom.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 3:25 pm to Salmon
Don't let the naysayers talk you out of it. We get a real tree every year. Keep it watered and everything will be fine. Use the large size LED lights.
Don't forget the train under the Christmas tree:
Don't forget the train under the Christmas tree:
Posted on 11/30/15 at 3:36 pm to Salmon
I applaud you for joining the Christmas tree fun. I think it's cool to get a real tree...I used to get real trees but realized what a huge fire hazard it is and we went with artificial about 6 years ago and never looked back. They look awesome...easy to put up and store and you don't have to worry as much about your house and family burning up.
If you get a real one make sure to turn the lights off and unplug it every time you leave the house and when you go to sleep.
If you get a real one make sure to turn the lights off and unplug it every time you leave the house and when you go to sleep.
Posted on 11/30/15 at 4:42 pm to VetteGuy
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hell if they'd bring the tree to my house and put it up in the living room I'd pay for that too
Best $20 I've ever spent.
who did this for you?
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