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  1. #1
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    I wonder.....

    How many people are admitted to psychiatric units after they spent hours trying to untangle Christmas lights only to realize they don't work!

    I SWEAR they worked before I started the untangling process!

    I was a woman on a mission to use those lights; I was NOT about to run to the store for a new set of lights among the droves of people... so I was going to untangle them or die!

    The score stands:
    lights, 1
    Kim, 0

    The question now is this: Do I have the emotional fortitude to go through a 300 light strand to find the burnt out bulb?

  2. #2
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    Yep that's true another annoyance is not being able to work out which bulb has caused them to all go out !

    Zimbabwe 07/13


  3. #3
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    Oh no, thats the worst part. Good luck!

    Ashley & Crossbone ("mini ACD")
    Living with my parent's: Jack (Lab/Beagle), Micki & Mini (JRTS)
    RIP Kyra: 07/11/04 - 11/3/12; Shadow: 4/2/96 - 3/17/08

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    LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL

    I know the frustration, but no longer decorate, so I think I will be spared my sanity this year.
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    OMG, I feel your pain.

    Now I only buy the stands where the burnt out bulb is the ONLY one which goes out. I also plug the lights in before I untangle and as I dress the tree.

    Happy Holidays everyone! Let the fun begin!

  6. #6
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    Oh no..... poor you!!!
    Guess I am the lucky one here this year: no untangling needed . Why?? My light chain broke down last year (the wires were all hot ). So, all I have to do is go to a shop and spend money on brand new lights!! Oh please, let me find a good set; like I said, I am ot expecting any untangling this year.... or.... is it "in your dreams, Lut!!" ??
    I miss you enormously Sydney, Maya, Inka & Zazou Be happy there at the Rainbow Bridge

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    Of course you do. Kim!!! Have you found it yet???

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    I think I am just going to put the netting lights on the bushes this year. Since we just paid so much to get the house painted I am afraid to hook those things on the rain gutters....I know it sounds silly but I can't help it
    don't breed or buy while shelter dogs die....

    I have been frosted!

    Thanks Kfamr for the signature!


  9. #9
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    We have the ones where only one bulb goes out. They're not very pretty or anything, and our tree is really kind of ugly, but I love it anyway lol.

    -thank you Poppy for the avatar.


    R.I.P. Hanson. You will never be forgotten, and we await the day to see you once again. The imprint you left on my heart will never fade - your big beautiful brown eyes, your big soggy kisses...

  10. #10
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    I gave up Christmas lights years ago, I decided they were not worth the risk with a cat likely to chew the wires.

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    If it looks too tangled, I just go out and buy new ones. They're cheap enough nowadays. Saves alot of aggravation, not to mention injuries from throwing things in the fit of rage.

    Rest In Peace Casey (Bubba Dude) Your paw print will remain on my heart forever. 12/02
    Mollie Rose, you were there for me through good times and in bad, from the beginning.Your passing will leave a hole in my heart.We will be together "One Fine Day". 1994-2009
    MooShoo,you left me too soon.I wasn't ready.Know that you were my soulmate and have left me broken hearted.I loved you like no other. 1999 - 2010See you again "ONE FINE DAY"
    Maya Linn, my heart is broken. The day your beautiful blue eyes went blind was the worst day of my life.I only wish I could've done something.I'll miss your "premium" purr and our little "conversations". 1997-2013 See you again "ONE FINE DAY"

    DO NOT BUY WHILE SHELTER ANIMALS DIE!!

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    I am with G535, I gave up lights years ago. I now have a optical table top tree and that is all I use....Of coarse, I only use unbreakable stuff on my tree so I have a VERY pet friendly Christmas.

    Special Needs Pets just leave bigger imprints on your heart!

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