Yes, yes, we're bad Oregonians with our fakey pre-lit tree. You can call it lazy; I call it thrifty.
At least I try to rationalize that I can pay $30 once for a pre-lit tree and I'm done for several years. You can point out the gorgeous 7 ft Noble firs selling for $5 at the makeshift tree stand in the grocery store parking lot.
Fine. Laugh at me. Maybe next year I'll treat the family to a real tree.
If you're living outside of the Pacific NW and wonder how on earth a $5 Christmas tree can be called gorgeous, I have two words for you: Shipping Costs.
At least I try to rationalize that I can pay $30 once for a pre-lit tree and I'm done for several years. You can point out the gorgeous 7 ft Noble firs selling for $5 at the makeshift tree stand in the grocery store parking lot.
Fine. Laugh at me. Maybe next year I'll treat the family to a real tree.
If you're living outside of the Pacific NW and wonder how on earth a $5 Christmas tree can be called gorgeous, I have two words for you: Shipping Costs.
PS: The black cat staring at Frank and Rachel as they arrange the branches is Violet. She's planning how she will un-decorate the tree and bend all the lower branches.
I've got two words for you. Pine smell. You don't get that from plastic. We got an awesome Noble Fir from Flores Tree stand on Liberty for $30. I'm sure the same tree is selling for $5 right now. But I have to say, it looks like Frank is doing a pretty good job leveling that thing. And, I'll bet that doesn't make a mess of the living room. Hmmmm... "plastics" Can you leave the ornaments on it when you store it away after the new year?
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