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Deaux-nut LSU Fan Madisonville Member since Oct 2004 53 posts	Christmas tree issue (Posted on 12/5/12 at 12:16 pm) Since buying my tree 5 days ago, the thing has not sucked up any water. Would taking it down and giving the bottom a fresh cut fix this?
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KingRanch LSU Fan The Ranch Member since Mar 2012 30855 posts	re: Christmas tree issue (Posted on 12/5/12 at 12:19 pm to Deaux-nut) That's what I would do
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LSURoss LSU Fan Shreveport, LA Member since Dec 2007 8616 posts	re: Christmas tree issue (Posted on 12/5/12 at 12:19 pm to Deaux-nut) That's where I would start. Make sure to cut at an angle.
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faxis LSU Fan La. Member since Oct 2007 6548 posts	re: Christmas tree issue (Posted on 12/5/12 at 12:29 pm to LSURoss) Saw a thing on the news where they were cutting them off then drilling a hole up into the center of it.
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wickowick LSU Fan Head of Island Member since Dec 2006 12748 posts	re: Christmas tree issue (Posted on 12/5/12 at 12:30 pm to Deaux-nut) Was it cut the first time? If so how long between the cutting and the time it went in the water? It might have resealed if you took to long to get it in the water...
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Hammertime LSU Fan Hiding in your back seat Member since Jan 2012 8875 posts	re: Christmas tree issue (Posted on 12/5/12 at 12:42 pm to wickowick) Aren't you supposed to put sugar water in it?
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Slickback LSU Fan Deer Stand Member since Mar 2008 21959 posts	re: Christmas tree issue (Posted on 12/5/12 at 1:12 pm to Deaux-nut) Yeah, I'd cut it. You don't want that thing drying out in your house. Thing will be a major fire hazard.
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Flair Chops Miami (FL) Fan purgatory Member since Nov 2010 29802 posts	re: Christmas tree issue (Posted on 12/5/12 at 1:32 pm to Deaux-nut) just drill a hole in it.
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AlxTgr LSU Fan Kyre Banorg Member since Oct 2003 27775 posts	re: Christmas tree issue (Posted on 12/5/12 at 1:40 pm to Deaux-nut) Probably too late, but yeah, cut it. Ours was bought the Sunday of Thanksgiving and is still drinking.
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oleyeller Tennessee Fan Down South Member since Oct 2012 2324 posts	re: Christmas tree issue (Posted on 12/5/12 at 2:53 pm to AlxTgr) Never water mine. Just let it die
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wickowick LSU Fan Head of Island Member since Dec 2006 12748 posts	re: Christmas tree issue (Posted on 12/5/12 at 3:01 pm to Slickback) quote: Thing will be a major fire hazard. It is absolutely amazing how quickly a dry Christmas tree burns. Quite a sight to see, but not in your house...
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Carson123987 LSU Fan Middle Court at The Rec Member since Jul 2011 22969 posts	re: Christmas tree issue (Posted on 12/5/12 at 3:02 pm to Deaux-nut) cut it
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Deaux-nut LSU Fan Madisonville Member since Oct 2004 53 posts	re: Christmas tree issue (Posted on 12/5/12 at 3:05 pm to Carson123987) Thanks guys. I took it down and put a fresh cut on the trunk. Guess we'll see
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