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Hanging up the Christmas Lights - Episode 2009

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Real Estate Agent with Mindful Living Realty

 

So I decided that since I had a hanging the Christmas light story last year, it would seem appropriate for all my avid readers to include a tale from this year's adventures.  Unfortunately, there is not much to tell.

I have been collecting lights from various sources without spending a whole lotta money.  (Obviously, that means I have quite the eclectic mix)  We went out and purchased some new colored icicle lights for the front porch, and I spoke with another agent here at the office that had some extra icicle lights.  So before Thanksgiving vacation, I've got a decent plan in my head on how to improve from last year.

Then there was that really nice Thanksgiving weekend.

We were celebrating with my wife's family in Minneapolis area.

We came home on Sunday, and as I drove around the corner down our street, I noticed this huge glow.  I literally stopped short in the middle of the road.  There was the neighbors house - lit up to the nines.  Nativity scene, the sleigh and reindeer on the roof, lights all over the place, yard lined by candy canes and lights.  My mouth dropped open (they didn't do much of anything last year...).  Then I noticed a few homes down and across the street - a number of which were also decorated up.  Our end of the street, which was relatively dark last year, is now on Black Hills Power's "most loved" list.

There was no way I am going to get anywhere NEAR those displays - well, not without a serious investment.

And then there was this cold snap.  No way I'm getting out there in single digit weather and hang lights.

So I have resigned myself to the few lights I have up.  Sigh...

I'm thinking I will need to add "Christmas Light Fund" to the budget!  (Competitive?  Nah...)

Have a fun and happy Holiday Season!!


- Tristan

Tristan Emond
Prudential Kahler REALTORS
www.rapidhomesonline,com

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