The Mega-Tree!!!!

I did it! Today I ordered the 10' mega-tree kit from Darryl at www.christmaslightshow.com; it comes highly recommended. It comes with just about everything including an instructional DVD. I will have to purchase some of the items such as 10' lengths of PVC pipe. Can't wait for it to get here, and start assembling. The only quandry...transporting 10' lengths of PVC home from Home Depot. Wish me luck!

Hopefully when it's done it will look like this....

PA/NJ Mini-Plus

Attended the Mini-Plus. I got a chance to meet some of the people I've been exchanging ideas with over this past year at Planet Christmas. Jeff and Dawn hosted the event, and it was wonderful. Lots of good food, good conversation and good ideas! It was great to be among a group of new friends who share the same crazy interest as me.

I learned lots about lights, something about making printed circuit boards, constructing mega-trees and even some tips on take-down and storage. We had to leave early due to a family function, but would have loved to stay. This may become a bi-annual event. Here's hoping!

PA/NJ Mini-Plus

Today is the PA/NJ Mini-Plus meeting. Can't wait! I also noticed that someone from Schwenksville, PA (which is a few towns over from me) will be attending also.

On the homefront, I finished the second mini-tree, and after realizing that September is just around the corner, have become VERY motivated to get the remaining 8 finished.

Also looking to finalize the purchase of the "mega-tree" kit and the FM transmitter which will probably be a "Ramsey". Stay tuned!

Long Time...No Post

Greetings!
It's been awhile, and I didn't realize how long it's been until I looked at the last post update date...time flies!!!! Right after school let out the fam went on a short-term Missions Trip to help out the folks of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi recover from Hurricane Katrina. Even though the hurricane is now almost a year old the damage is still extensive. To hear the stories and see the devastation breaks your heart. Keep them in your prayers.

While my Christmas work has been slightly sidelined, it has been moving forward. I'm working on the sequence for my second song, Jimmy Buffet's version of "Run, Run Rudolph". Also, have been strategizing with an electrician friend how best to handle the additional power pull and where to place the controllers (which are coming in September...I can't wait). Additionally, JeffMills (from Planet Christmas) has graciously offered to host a mini-PM for those of us in the Philly area on 8-26, and I will be attending that. As a newbie I need all the pointers I can get! If you're interested check out the Planet Christmas Chat room site and look for the PHilly PM discussion thread.

Have a great day and stay cool!