17 December 2009

HNT - Christmas Tree '09

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Well ... not exactly ...

As any of you who regularly read know, Cam and I moved just 12 days ago. We didn't take much and a tree was not on our necessity list. That said, one of my friends here in town had a spare tree that she loaned me, but there was one itty-bitty problem ... about 3 rows of branches were missing. The box has the very bottom row of branches and the very top portion of branches. Everything in the middle is ... well ... a green painted metal pole!

Unfortunately, I didn't discover this until I had made a stop at the Dollar Store for a few ornaments and secured 8 strings of lights - a donation from a co-worker.

So what does one do with Christmas tree lights but no tree to put them on? No you sillies! I don't run out and buy a tree, I see if they offer good photographic lighting!



For anyone feeling similar to Osbasso in his comment:

OK, is my disease-addled brain the only one that doesn't know exactly what he's looking at? I see fingers, I see a tattoo...after that I'm lost...

The intent was for you to be lost ... to make you wonder and imagine ... kind of the "magical" fantasy that Christmas is.


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25 comments:

Brandi said...

Better than a tree! ;)

Hubman said...

Who needs a tree anyway? I agree, strands of Christmas lights makes for great lighting!

Happy HNT!

Another Suburban Mom said...

I am always happy to see you back in the HNT game!

You look great and I love the use of the lights!

Merry Christmas!

13messages said...

You look fantastic. Luminous, even.

Schmoop said...

Nice Bulbs. Cheers Dana!!

Doc said...

Fantastic !!!
(I have missed this)

Deech said...

Awesome!

Happy HNT!

Chapter Two said...

well it works for me

Real Live Lesbian said...

Very cool!

Professor Fate said...

How many hours a night do you stay lit up in front of the window? :)

I hope you agree that not having a tree is a small sacrifice for the new life.

Vixen said...

You played! This seems like a much better use of lights anyway ;)

Tree shmee...trees don't make Christmas. Happiness and being around the ones we love do. Christmas is in the heart I always feel. :)

Lu' said...

and apparently they do :)

Al Penwasser said...

Tree, schmee! It's the spirit of the season that counts. Besides, you got your real present a couple weeks ago!

Emmy said...

The lights look better this way! :)
Plus, it's the lights and the ornaments that make the tree look good. You have the best parts - heck with the tree! :)
~Emmy

T - Another Geek Girl said...

That's just gorgeous!
Better than any tree.
HHNT!

Anonymous said...

No tree needed!!!

Perfect lighting it appears.

Great pic.

Osbasso said...

OK, is my disease-addled brain the only one that doesn't know exactly what he's looking at? I see fingers, I see a tattoo...after that I'm lost...

Nolens Volens said...

Imagination fills in the rest. ;) HHNT!

Evil Twin's Wife said...

Excellent use of lighting! :-)

Anonymous said...

a delectable display

Alisha and Brett said...

Very creative and cute!

HHNT!!

Aunt Becky said...

Purdy! I think it looks lovely that way.

Campbell Jane said...

Pretty! Wishing you a bright Christmas!
Happy Holidays
Campbell Jane

Margaret said...

Love this. So fun.

peace...

Jaimey said...

Lovely pic! I see more than Fingers, Obsasso needs to look closer. :)