Post Pics of your Outdoor Tree Lights

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These are my two this year. First time going with the all blue lights. I think I spent around $106.00 and used probably around twenty or more sets. Forgot the actual total lol. Some might say it’s a lot of money to spend on lights but I enjoy doing it and my neighbor’s like it.

I’ll see if I can get some better pictures later on. The first one is a little blurry.
 
This is my 1st post. I usually just read and learn from the wealth of knowledge you guys provide. I'm a licensed General Contractor who does primarily painting, except for this time of year when for the last 20 years, we switch to Christmas Light Installations. Keeps my painters busy while most others are being laid off.

I still have an 80' oak to do on the side, and I left throwline up & over a 60' TIP to get back up fairly quickly, so that'll probably be the last bit of lights I do on my home.

Huge oak limbs dropping on the roof the last few years has prompted me to devote most of my spare time to learning how to climb safely without killing myself. Biggest challenges were actually dealing with rigging, and how to deal with the limbs once cut to clear the roof on the way down. I know this is a bit of a derail here, but since it's my 1st post, I wanted to provide a little background.

I'm not one of those guys who thinks they can do anything. I've lived in this house for 20 years and only just started climbing 2 years ago. 2018 Xmas My Candy Cane Tree.webp2018 Xmas My Candy Cane Tree 2.webp2018 Xmas, My House 3.webp2018 Xmas, My House 2.webp I don't post here because I have nothing to offer, and I can't stand when newbs on forums won't take the time to learn for themselves instead of just asking every question that comes to mind.

My wife thinks I'm completely obsessed with climbing. She's right. It's the 1st thing I think about when I wake up and usually one of the last things on my mind when I go to bed. Always looking for ways to improve my climbing system. The short & hectic season for light installations is now at an end, (unless I get a maintenance call), so I can resume my obsession with all things climbing. Just got my new Epicord for my friction hitch and can't wait to try it out. Amazon also delivered my Echo 2511-t yesterday, so I spent the rest of the day & night taking it on a test drive. Beastly little saw for 12".

Anyways, sorry for the long post. I'll retreat again in the background, re-reading pretty much every post that's ever been posted on this forum. I thank you all for your contributions and taking the time to share your knowledge. Be safe, and Happy Holidays.
 
Bitternut hickory ~100'

Still have 5 more to put up. Royal PITA with cords and wires blocking my redirects.
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Tuebor said:
In my neighborhood. I have no idea how long this took.
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That's awesome. We do quite a few trees like that for commercial clients, and a couple 30-50' trees for residential folks. 200-300 strands, $2,500-$3000 on materials, 22-26 man hours per. Very time intensive, but a real eye-grabber for sure. Great thing about Christmas Lights is everyone enjoys em, and turns grown folks back to kids again, even if for just a moment. Love it.
 
This is my Redwood, I do every year. My biggest issue is the cost of materials, lights are so expensive. I can't afford to put up a better display.. I have two more trees just put of frame, and I've wanted to do all three for years now.20181128_170721.webp
 
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