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When do you put up your Christmas tree :)

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    #122
    Posy
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    Not yet, it's still not perfect enough!!

    Also, I am crap at taking a photo of my tree, it always looks rubbish in pictures compared to in real life! :(

    But, soon... :pac:


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    #123
    Thunderbird2
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    Here


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    #124
    Loughc
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    Thunderbird2 wrote: »
    Here

    That's a fab tree Thunderbird!


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    #125
    Thunderbird2
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    Once more


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    #126
    Gee_G
    Registered Users Posts: 2,208 ✭✭✭Gee_G


    That's a lovely tree Thunderbird.
    Mine is hopefully going up tonight, CAN NOT WAIT!!! I usually wait until around the 8th but decided not to this year!


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    #127
    Mars Bar
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    Lovely tree thunderbird. You should put it in the "Show us your Christmas Tree" thread


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    #128
    Thunderbird2
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    Thanks :-)


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    #129
    akiko
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    Im planning on getting a tree this weekend, so excited! What do people think of getting a real one? Any advice?


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    #130
    Gee_G
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    akiko wrote: »
    Im planning on getting a tree this weekend, so excited! What do people think of getting a real one? Any advice?
    Get a real one! Nothing like it :)
    Put a little bowl of water in under it and it will stop it from drying out and shedding! :)


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    #131
    akiko
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    Gee_G wrote: »
    Get a real one! Nothing like it :)
    Put a little bowl of water in under it and it will stop it from drying out and shedding! :)

    Thanks Gee_G I am so excited!


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    #132
    Gee_G
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    akiko wrote: »

    Thanks Gee_G I am so excited!
    Me too! Mine's lying in the hall waiting to be put up. Don't think I couLd manage it myself tho, so might have To wait til this evening when oh gets home :)


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    #133
    paddy147
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    Gee_G wrote: »
    Get a real one! Nothing like it :)
    Put a little bowl of water in under it and it will stop it from drying out and shedding! :)


    Put the tree IN WATER with some sugar solution too.;)


    Feed the tree with up to 1 litre of water every 3-4 days or so.


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    #134
    paddy147
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    akiko wrote: »
    Im planning on getting a tree this weekend, so excited! What do people think of getting a real one? Any advice?

    Just had a 5.5 foot potted tree delieverd,also a 7 footer and a 14 footer aswell.

    Real Noble Firs are beautifull and really bring home the sight and smell of Christmass time.:)


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    #135
    akiko
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    paddy147 wrote: »
    Just had a 5.5 foot potted tree delieverd,also a 7 footer and a 14 footer aswell.

    Real Noble Firs are beautifull and really bring home the sight and smell of Christmass time.:)

    Hi Paddy,

    I love the idea of the potted tree! Silly question - but is it possible to plant those after Christmas?

    Thank you!


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    #136
    Gee_G
    Registered Users Posts: 2,208 ✭✭✭Gee_G


    paddy147 wrote: »


    Put the tree IN WATER with some sugar solution too.;)


    Feed the tree with up to 1 litre of water every 3-4 days or so.
    Sorry, wasn't clear enough about putting the tree in the water :) not just leaving the bowl under the tree :D


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    #137
    paddy147
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    akiko wrote: »
    Hi Paddy,

    I love the idea of the potted tree! Silly question - but is it possible to plant those after Christmas?

    Thank you!


    Thats what you do,you plant them into a much bigger pot,or else you plant them straight into the ground,and you let it grow,but you prune it so that it develops and keeps its shape.

    I dont know about keeping a potted tree indoors for a few weeks and then planting it outdoors.


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    #138
    Squ
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    There was a noble fir planted in our garden when we bought the house last year..

    Tried the old bringing it in in a large planter for christmas then replanting it in January..

    Didn't work.


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    #139
    paddy147
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    Squ wrote: »
    There was a noble fir planted in our garden when we bought the house last year..

    Tried the old bringing it in in a large planter for christmas then replanting it in January..

    Didn't work.


    2 words...Roots and SHOCK.


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    #140
    Squ
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    paddy147 wrote: »


    2 words...Roots and SHOCK.
    2 words...Saw and fire.

    Smelled nice.


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    #141
    paddy147
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    Squ wrote: »
    2 words...Saw and fire.

    Smelled nice.



    You do know that you are linning the chimney or stove with creasote from the sap residue and moisture that is still in the trunk and branches of the Xmass tree.;)


    If you transplant propperly then there is no reason why the tree cannot survive in a bigger pot..


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    #142
    girl_friday
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    I put my tree up this evening as my parents were visiting so able to help me and ensure I didn't end up tangled in the lights! 6 foot artificial tree with 400 white lights on it and some very random ornaments that I've picked up over the years!


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    #143
    Posy
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    I put a second tree up tonight, in my kitchen, woo!! :D


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    #144
    Bubblefett
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    I put up my tree tonight! :D


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    #145
    Posy
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    Trees galore! \o/

    I'd say a load will be going up tomorrow and over the weekend. :):)


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    #146
    clappyhappy
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    Well today is the day, making pancakes for the kids for breakfast, then off to school. Hopefully OH and I won't kill each other putting up all the stuff before they get home from school. So excited!!!! Convinced my 5 yr old I wasn't putting any up this year as it was too much hassle. Cannot wait to see their faces tonight. :):):)


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    #147
    leahyl
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    Tonights the night!!! (and I don't mean the Rod Stewart song!:D) Woohoo! All decorations are down from the attic.....it's gonna be a LOOOOONG night!


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    #148
    leahyl
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    clappyhappy wrote: »
    Well today is the day, making pancakes for the kids for breakfast, then off to school. Hopefully OH and I won't kill each other putting up all the stuff before they get home from school. So excited!!!! Convinced my 5 yr old I wasn't putting any up this year as it was too much hassle. Cannot wait to see their faces tonight. :):):)

    :eek::(:pac:


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    #149
    Squ
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    leahyl wrote: »

    :eek::(:pac:
    Thought the same (minus the pac)


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    #150
    Solair
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    I have to go out and source some xmas trees and check the lights work :D


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    #151
    Tom Dunne
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    leahyl wrote: »
    Tonights the night!!! (and I don't mean the Rod Stewart song!:D) Woohoo! All decorations are down from the attic.....it's gonna be a LOOOOONG night!

    RIGHTNOW!

    Will update the picture thread later.


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