Theunicornhunter 2 Posted December 21, 2003 I'm trying to think of Christmas related topics. I have an artificial tree myself - it's easier but I'm thinking of getting one of those pre lit artificial ones next time I get a tree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shrek 0 Posted December 21, 2003 I have an artificial green tree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 5 Posted December 21, 2003 No tree for me. I haven't put up a tree for a couple of years..I just haven't seen the point of it..I live alone and my kids are all grown up and out on their own.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 8 Posted December 21, 2003 Artificial, but only because of our allergies. I love real trees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bevfanK 0 Posted December 21, 2003 Artificial, but only because of our allergies. I love real trees. Same here. Only its not my allergies its my moms.. Plus my mom hates having to vacuum up the needles... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
removed 0 Posted December 21, 2003 Fake green. We used to use real trees all the time (but even though we live on an acreage with tons of trees, we bought them. i dont want to butcher my land). But the needles are too much a hastle to clean up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted December 21, 2003 I have an artificial white tree, but only because my room mate bought it. Personally I hate white trees, it just isn't natural. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madam Captain 0 Posted December 21, 2003 I don't have a Christmas tree, real, fake or otherwise. I always spend Christmas with my parents, at their house (although last year I had Christmas with my cousins, at their house). As I'm never at my house for Christmas day, I don't see any point in putting up a tree. My flatmate is Jewish so she doesn't even celebrate Christmas and that makes it very easy (in terms of spending ridiculous amounts of money on a tree and other decorations). My Mum doesn't have a Christmas tree either and I don't think she will buy one this year. I think she is just happy that my brother and I can both make it home for Christmas this year. Its a rare occassion when all the members of my immediate family get together. As we all live so far away from each other, its almost impossible to be together in the same state, let alone the same house!! Madam Captain out!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted December 21, 2003 I don't have a Christmas tree, real, fake or otherwise. I always spend Christmas with my parents, at their house (although last year I had Christmas with my cousins, at their house). As I'm never at my house for Christmas day, I don't see any point in putting up a tree. My flatmate is Jewish so she doesn't even celebrate Christmas and that makes it very easy (in terms of spending ridiculous amounts of money on a tree and other decorations). My Mum doesn't have a Christmas tree either and I don't think she will buy one this year. I think she is just happy that my brother and I can both make it home for Christmas this year. Its a rare occassion when all the members of my immediate family get together. As we all live so far away from each other, its almost impossible to be together in the same state, let alone the same house!! Madam Captain out!! Glad to hear that your family will be able to be together for Christmas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Picard 12 Posted December 21, 2003 We have a real tree, my mom bought it It's standing on our balcony. We used to have an artificial one, standing in our living room, but I didn't want it anymore, I wanted a real tree, but my mom doesn't want to clean the carpet every day, so we agreed to buy a real tree and put it onto the balcony Mrs. Captain Picard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted December 22, 2003 We have a real tree we bought from a lot run by a local tree farmer. I've had real trees for most of my life. I hate artificial trees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekzone 0 Posted December 22, 2003 artifical green here! had our 8 foot beast for over 12 yerars now, shes still going strong! massive tree, too many decorations and 3 sets of lights! we also have 10 sets of lights on our house....might post a pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8247 0 Posted December 22, 2003 No tree. I'm single, and I have no family, and very few friends here either. What's the point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mj 7 Posted December 22, 2003 (edited) After living in their home almost forty years my parents stopped buying real pines, and bought an artificial green tree. It's been there about four years...lives in a closet except in late December. I don't have a tree since I go to my parent's home each Christmas. Edited December 22, 2003 by mjham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyNarana 0 Posted December 22, 2003 I have an artificial green tree. I also hate vacuuming needles. I spent about $50 on it, it looks great, and it lasts for years-and why spend money year after year on one when it's just me here? My brother and his new wife went to my grandfather's farm and cut their own - how sweet, how romantic...wonder how long THAT tradition will last... <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptwright 1 Posted December 22, 2003 this year i dont have one but i always go cut one down, i love the look, feel, and smell of a real tree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gotabite 0 Posted December 22, 2003 I'm trying to think of Christmas related topics. I have an artificial tree myself - it's easier but I'm thinking of getting one of those pre lit artificial ones next time I get a tree. I have had an artificial tree for many years, partially because of my allergies....but for other reasons too. But this year I treated myself to a pre-lit tree..........It didn't take me all day to put 600 lights on, before I could even start putting on the ornaments............It saved so much time.......I really love it. And I think you will too...if you decide to buy one. <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted December 22, 2003 Artificial, it's about 4 foot with rotating colors delivered to the branch tips on fiber optics. We've had it for three years now and though we miss not having a real tree we feel it's the right thing to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted December 23, 2003 No tree. I'm single, and I have no family, and very few friends here either. What's the point? Same story but I have a tree - I almost didn't this year. It takes some doing to get the "spirit" but I do like to look a tree with lights on it. One of the few advantages of being nearsighted is to take off your glasses and look at the lights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted December 16, 2004 Artificial, it's about 4 foot with rotating colors delivered to the branch tips on fiber optics. We've had it for three years now and though we miss not having a real tree we feel it's the right thing to do. 100816[/snapback] Same this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sea trooper 0 Posted December 16, 2004 Artificial green. I really want a real tree but my mom doesn't want to sweep up every day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 5 Posted December 16, 2004 No tree for me. I haven't put up a tree for a couple of years..I just haven't seen the point of it..I live alone and my kids are all grown up and out on their own.. 100377[/snapback] Things haven't changed for me since last year. I still don't see any reason to put up a tree.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theunicornhunter 2 Posted December 17, 2004 Spacetigger, I have two federation starships, four captains, one vulcan first officer and two doctors hanging on my tree. (still shopping for the fifth captain) and I hope to get some other ships too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 5 Posted December 17, 2004 Spacetigger, I have two federation starships, four captains, one vulcan first officer and two doctors hanging on my tree. (still shopping for the fifth captain) and I hope to get some other ships too. 289750[/snapback] Nice TUH..That must look great.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hangon 3 Posted December 17, 2004 This year i bought a artificial green one cuz last year after buying a real one i spent half my time picking up the needles that had fallen off the tree,and i also was pulling them out of my feet after standing on them ...so this year i went cheap and easy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
italiangirl 0 Posted December 17, 2004 A large artificial tree in the living room. and a small real tree in the front hallway, which I'll plant in the spring. No Trek decorations though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WEAREBORG4102 0 Posted December 17, 2004 artificial green real would give me and my mom allergies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BakulaBabe 2 Posted December 17, 2004 Artificial, it's about 4 foot with rotating colors delivered to the branch tips on fiber optics. We've had it for three years now and though we miss not having a real tree we feel it's the right thing to do. 100816[/snapback] Same this year. 289729[/snapback] Same for us, but ours is 3ft tall. I absolutely love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted December 17, 2004 I haven't had one for 2 or 3 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptwright 1 Posted December 17, 2004 this year i dont have one but i always go cut one down, i love the look, feel, and smell of a real tree. 100764[/snapback] once again no tree. maybe next year. but i do love the real ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
