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Half a Christmas tree is better than none. A Christmas tree on a wall. [Vanity]
DumbRedDown Family
| 12/20/2006
| dumbreddown
Posted on 12/20/2006 6:56:57 AM PST by syriacus
A friend of mine thought she had no room for a Christmas tree in her crowded, tiny house. But she solved the problem by deciding to place (a little more) than half of an artificial tree on the wall.
Here's a picture of their jury-rigged solution, which uses a leg from an old Christmas tree stand which Mr. DumbRedDown shaped into a bracket.
TOPICS: Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: christmastree; inventiveness; safety
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The DumbRedDowns (luckily) already had decorative strips of wood on their wall. The sturdily attached strips were used as a base onto which the bracket was screwed.
The DumbRedDown family is certain that inventive Freepers who want to attach a tree to their wall, can come up with their own solutions for safe ways to approach this.
The DumbRedDowns hope to place a decorated tree on the outside of their house, too.
They need to use only half of their ornaments and lights for their tree inside, which they are in the midst of decorating at the moment.
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posted on
12/20/2006 6:56:59 AM PST
by
syriacus
To: syriacus
cool. I have heard of people hanging their tree from the ceiling because they don't have the floor space.
To: syriacus
Why is this in News/Activism?
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posted on
12/20/2006 6:59:12 AM PST
by
Just another Joe
(Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
To: syriacus
The DumbRedDowns are very proud of their Christmas card from the President and First Lady. You can see it to hanging beside the tree, to your left.
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posted on
12/20/2006 6:59:37 AM PST
by
syriacus
(30,000 US deaths in Korea in 2 1/2 years under Truman (Jul, 1950 - Dec, 1952))
To: syriacus
Neat! Enjoy your Christmas.
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posted on
12/20/2006 6:59:45 AM PST
by
NaughtiusMaximus
(Our troops are smart. It's our politicians who are stupid.)
To: Just another Joe
Are you series? This should be in Breaking News!
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posted on
12/20/2006 7:00:02 AM PST
by
JRios1968
(Tagline wanted...inquire within)
To: JRios1968
I am stuned by the ingenuity.
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posted on
12/20/2006 7:02:10 AM PST
by
socal_parrot
(palomino!!!)
To: socal_parrot
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posted on
12/20/2006 7:03:41 AM PST
by
JRios1968
(Tagline wanted...inquire within)
To: Just another Joe
When I posted this I chose "vanity" from the list of topics. I thought that would do the trick. Sorry.
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posted on
12/20/2006 7:05:07 AM PST
by
syriacus
(30,000 US deaths in Korea in 2 1/2 years under Truman (Jul, 1950 - Dec, 1952))
To: syriacus
Wait and see, someone will market these next year!
To: socal_parrot
In college, we used Sprite cans and taped them to the wall in the shape of a tree. Coke cans worked as ornaments and Dad's Root Beer cans served as the trunk.
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posted on
12/20/2006 7:07:24 AM PST
by
Corvair
(Mommy's alright, daddy's alright, they just seem a little weird.)
To: syriacus
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posted on
12/20/2006 7:07:43 AM PST
by
rawcatslyentist
(When true genius appears, know him by this sign: all the dunces are in a confederacy against him.)
To: JRios1968
Indeed...this is HUGH!Actually, it's rather light.
And The DumbRedDowns don't have to worry about grandchildren pulling down the tree on themselves.
Safety first!!!
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posted on
12/20/2006 7:08:25 AM PST
by
syriacus
(30,000 US deaths in Korea in 2 1/2 years under Truman (Jul, 1950 - Dec, 1952))
To: Corvair
Coke cans worked as ornaments and Dad's Root Beer cans served as the trunk.I like it!!
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posted on
12/20/2006 7:09:38 AM PST
by
syriacus
(30,000 US deaths in Korea in 2 1/2 years under Truman (Jul, 1950 - Dec, 1952))
To: syriacus
Very clever. I saw one in a store this year that was upside down. The sign said that everybody would want one, lol. You have more room for presents under it. I had to laugh out loud when I saw it.
To: syriacus; All
This is what Americans do. We Adapt, Overcome and Improvise. We see a problem and find a solution. sometimes its as simple as a bracket. Other time not so simple, but God willing, a solution is found.
Merry CHRISTMAS all.
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posted on
12/20/2006 7:11:44 AM PST
by
SouthernBoyupNorth
("For my wings are made of Tungsten, my flesh of glass and steel..........")
To: JRios1968
All your half trees are belong to us.
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posted on
12/20/2006 7:11:59 AM PST
by
Tokra
(I think I'll retire to Bedlam.)
To: television is just wrong
cool. I have heard of people hanging their tree from the ceiling because they don't have the floor space.That's a good idea. Home Depot sells contraptions for raising and lowering bikes. Maybe something like that could be used for a tree, too.
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posted on
12/20/2006 7:13:15 AM PST
by
syriacus
(30,000 US deaths in Korea in 2 1/2 years under Truman (Jul, 1950 - Dec, 1952))
To: syriacus
That is a beautiful tree. I love the card from the President. I did not receive mine yet. It must be lost in the mail. lol.
To: syriacus
But can the cats climb on it and rip off the ornaments? Not fair!
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