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Old 12-05-2014, 06:17 AM
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I think I killed my chances when I had that small forest creature removed from my face back in October.
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Old 12-05-2014, 06:18 AM
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I need work!
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Old 12-05-2014, 06:18 AM
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I am seriously disappoint that there was no "HEEEEEEEEEEYY SEXY RAYYYYYY-DAAAY...." on that thread.
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Old 12-05-2014, 06:43 AM
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Meanwhile, the Philippines are about to be popped by another major typhoon.

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Originally Posted by WhrDLMI
Originally Posted by SlowTeg' timestamp='1417724997' post='23427057
On another note does anyone know of a mfr/brand of christmas lights that isn't a POS? I bought some sets of GE LED christmas lights a few years ago and a string is crapping out (it's wired in series). POS says it has a blah blah blah warranty and it's typical cheap made in china junk. It pains me to just toss a huge string and have it sit in a landfill.. I'd gladly pay 2x the price for quality stuff. It's really disturbing the throw away nature of so much stuff these days.
I had to replace a string of our crappy GE lights this year for the very same reason. Man, they are GARBAGE! We ended up getting these:



They are about $25 a string at Home Depot but I have to admit that I was impressed with the quality. The insulation on the wires is nice and thick and the lights are easily replaceable. I also like that, while they are LED's, they aren't that obnoxious super-bright white light. I'm going to keep my eye on the price and see if I can pick up more on post-holiday sale. Totally worth it....
Since Liz and I have gone 100% LED, we have noticed a reduction in failure of the strands--maybe the wattage of the lights has come down to the point the crappy wiring and insulation can handle the load?
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Old 12-05-2014, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by speed_bump
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[quote name='SlowTeg' timestamp='1417724997' post='23427057']
On another note does anyone know of a mfr/brand of christmas lights that isn't a POS? I bought some sets of GE LED christmas lights a few years ago and a string is crapping out (it's wired in series). POS says it has a blah blah blah warranty and it's typical cheap made in china junk. It pains me to just toss a huge string and have it sit in a landfill.. I'd gladly pay 2x the price for quality stuff. It's really disturbing the throw away nature of so much stuff these days.
I still use circa 1980s twinkle christmas lights on our tree. They suck tons of power and get hot, but it brings back my childhood so its worth it.


I have not had a christmas tree in almost 20 years since the dog ate a bunch of ornaments.
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Well, it took two years, but my dog finally decided inside tree=outside tree this morning. Off to get a new tree skirt today.
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Annie--Looks to be FAIL in the nth degree
I think this is racist.
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Originally Posted by Vadster
Sure would be nice if I could get some good news today
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Old 12-05-2014, 07:13 AM
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Its cold.
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still for Alex
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