I know it would work, he's not gonna dig if he can't be there without getting zapped :~) Do you have outside power anywhere? Extension cord would work. Or we can rig it off one of those light fixtures even, I've got a dealy that can convert a light socket into a plug. Collect your bulbs or buy some more and if you want, we can do it this weekend.
I *might* have outside power in the back. Can't remember. I can do a walk-around and figure it out.
Ungh...I feel like it's bedtime right now and I still have an hour before I have to head back to work. I just don't do evenings very well.