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01-02-2007, 04:26 PM
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Son of GROW
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Originally posted by ironweed
Not cheaper - better, for the same price. That story made me want to cry.
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At least some one is paying attention.
The one at Target was suitable for a 10' tree. WalMart was only good for 8'. Makes a big difference when you're vacuuming up broken ornaments and Christmas lights. A tree stand built for an 8' tree does not actually support an 8' tree. Lesson learned.
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01-02-2007, 04:27 PM
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Son of GROW
Quote:
Originally posted by NotFromHere
At least some one is paying attention.
The one at Target was suitable for a 10' tree. WalMart was only good for 8'. Makes a big difference when you're vacuuming up broken ornaments and Christmas lights. A tree stand built for an 8' tree does not actually support an 8' tree. Lesson learned.
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How long was the line to return the 8 foot tree? |
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01-02-2007, 04:32 PM
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Originally posted by robustpuppy
How long was the line to return the 8 foot tree?
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Nature does not take returns. Or are you implying that I would have anything other than a real live, formerly living tree in my house?
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01-02-2007, 04:33 PM
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Originally posted by robustpuppy
I think Hank was offering, in his own weird way, to move your refrigerator for you. Hank strong.
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I do need a bookshelf moved . . . hmmmm.
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01-02-2007, 04:34 PM
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Son of GROW
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Originally posted by NotFromHere
Nature does not take returns. Or are you implying that I would have anything other than a real live, formerly living tree in my house?
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I would never. I was picturing you at the tree lot. |
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01-02-2007, 04:36 PM
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Son of GROW
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Originally posted by robustpuppy
I would never. I was picturing you at the tree lot.
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what if it was a tree farm? they don't take returns.
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01-02-2007, 04:36 PM
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Son of GROW
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Originally posted by NotFromHere
Nature does not take returns. Or are you implying that I would have anything other than a real live, formerly living tree in my house?
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01-02-2007, 04:36 PM
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Son of GROW
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Originally posted by ltl/fb
I do need a bookshelf moved . . . hmmmm.
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6'11". Almost too tall for a Wal Mart tree stand. |
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01-02-2007, 04:36 PM
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Son of GROW
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Originally posted by patentparanyc
what if it was a tree farm? they don't take returns.
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Jesus H. Whiff. |
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01-02-2007, 04:37 PM
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Son of GROW
Quote:
Originally posted by NotFromHere
At least some one is paying attention.
The one at Target was suitable for a 10' tree. WalMart was only good for 8'. Makes a big difference when you're vacuuming up broken ornaments and Christmas lights. A tree stand built for an 8' tree does not actually support an 8' tree. Lesson learned.
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I am not generally helpful like RT, but I have learned that bolt cutters are quite handy for trimming the narrow, too-long bits at the top of a marginally too-tall tree. A circular saw works well on the bottom of the tree, if you're persistent and don't mind covering your saw with pine sap.
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01-02-2007, 04:38 PM
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Son of GROW
Quote:
Originally posted by NotFromHere
A tree stand built for an 8' tree does not actually support an 8' tree. Lesson learned.
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What if you got a tall, thin, sparse 10 foot tree? How would the stand know any better?
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01-02-2007, 04:40 PM
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Son of GROW
Quote:
Originally posted by ironweed
I am not generally helpful like RT, but I have learned that bolt cutters are quite handy for trimming the narrow, too-long bits at the top of a marginally too-tall tree. A circular saw works well on the bottom of the tree, if you're persistent and don't mind covering your saw with pine sap.
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The circle saw is also useful for trimming the bottom of your candles to fit them in the menorah, if you have a really big-ass menorah.
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01-02-2007, 04:40 PM
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Son of GROW
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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
What if you got a tall, thin, sparse 10 foot tree? How would the stand know any better?
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The stand from Target had sensors. For the same price. Is it any wonder she waited on line? |
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01-02-2007, 04:43 PM
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Handy!
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Originally posted by ironweed
, if you're persistent and don't mind covering your saw with pine sap.
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Why would you mind, as long as you have a jug of turpentine handy?
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01-02-2007, 04:45 PM
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Son of GROW
Quote:
Originally posted by ironweed
I am not generally helpful like RT, but I have learned that bolt cutters are quite handy for trimming the narrow, too-long bits at the top of a marginally too-tall tree. A circular saw works well on the bottom of the tree, if you're persistent and don't mind covering your saw with pine sap.
You're welcome.
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I don't know how this is helpful, because I liked all of my 8' trees. And the guy at the lot had the branch cutters and chain saw to trim it up.
It's just that the former stand did not like the 8 foot tree. It believed the tree to be too top-heavy and then rejected the tree - throwing it heave-ho onto the floor. Who knew? Thus the search for a bigger, better tree stand.
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