Christmas Tree Shopping

Defying · Nov 23, 2009

So for the first time, I am decorating for Christmas...

Not really by choice, my girl insists. So i am going Christmas Tree and Decoration shopping today..

Is there any type of tree that I should look for or avoid. I am getting a real one.

Anything else I need to know about the tree or decorations...

Seems like a waste of money, but if it makes her happy, so be it...

Thank You gentlemen.(<)<

Boxer22 · Nov 23, 2009

I love real Christmas trees. Your doing the right thing. It only takes a little time to setup.

Betallsports · Nov 23, 2009

Douglas Fir :toast:

Boxer22 · Nov 23, 2009

Betallsports said:
Douglas Fir :toast:

BAS Do you get a real tree?

Betallsports · Nov 23, 2009

Boxer22 said:
BAS Do you get a real tree?

Yes, Almost every Year

Boxer22 · Nov 23, 2009

Betallsports said:
Yes, Almost every Year

Im surprised. I can picture you being the scrooge type.

SportSavant · Nov 23, 2009

Hopefully the wife backs off and we dont have to get one this year.... its a huge mess!

Betallsports · Nov 23, 2009

SportSavant said:
Hopefully the wife backs off and we dont have to get one this year.... its a huge mess!

Speaking of scrooge !!

Boxer22 · Nov 23, 2009

Betallsports said:
Speaking of scrooge !!

hahaha... How one could want to do Christmas without a tree is beyond me. I love Christmas... maybe its because I like spending my money on other people but the tree makes it.

Betallsports · Nov 23, 2009

Boxer22 said:
Im surprised. I can picture you being the scrooge type.

Are you Kidding me ?? Love Christmas @)

Tree, Lights, decorations, The Whole Nine Yards !

TheKinz · Nov 23, 2009

Frasier Firs for me..looks much better than Douglass

2PLAYSMAX · Nov 23, 2009

Putting mine up Friday morning before the football games start.@)

@)

Betallsports · Nov 23, 2009

The Kinz said:
Frasier Firs for me..looks much better than Douglass

Hmm, That's Pretty much a Bad Picture you got there for a Douglas Fir.

Here would be a better one... (<)<

douglas%20fir%20mature%20cones%20-%20osu.jpg

TheRightSide · Nov 23, 2009

Just make sure you get a good and straight one. You get a gay tree and you are screwed. Also make sure they cut the tree for you

TheKinz · Nov 23, 2009

and after years of back and forth I go to a specialty tree set up (on side of road that says Wisconsin or North Carolina trees) rather than Lowe's or Home Depot. I always get a 7-9ft Frasier Fir for around $100. Yes, they are more expensive than the big box stores, but I had 2 years in a row where the tree was dead by xmas from Lowes. Shit, if there was a spark near the tree I ran for the fire extinguisher..Nothing worse than a brown tree at xmas

have fun:toast:

Boxer22 · Nov 23, 2009

i never got to a store like Home Depot or Lowes for a tree. There are a ton of places around me that sell beautiful Xmas trees. I don't care if I have to spend more. Im all about the mom and pop shop seen.

TheKinz · Nov 23, 2009

Betallsports said:
Hmm, That's Pretty much a Bad Picture you got there for a Douglas Fir.

Here would be a better one... (<)<

ok this is better

here is Betalls Douglas...and this is pretty close

johnboland · Nov 23, 2009

I helped a guy sell trees for about three years to make side cash during the holidays. When you get a tree off the lot, ask if the attendant can he give your a fresh cut on the bottom of about say 2 inches that allows for uptake of fresh water when you get your tree home. Most lots in my area price by height not girth of tree with 8-10 footers going for about $40 and some change most years. North Carolina Frasier Firs are some of the most beautiful trees I have ever seen. Go ahead and spend the $40 and some change for an 8-10 tree. You will be satisifed and your family will thank you. Some times can luck up and get 10 -12 trees and can bargain the attendant down, but they will usuually be $55 or better, but they do make Mac Daddy Christmas Trees.