HowboutthemCowboys Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 No idea how to start a poll or I would have. The wife has been after me to go with an artificial but, as far as I'm concerned, I'll never buy a fake tree. Gotta be real and large. Who's with me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 All about real trees... but we stopped cutting them down a couple years ago because it was hard to find farms with good trees when we typically put ours up (Black Friday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I had real trees growing up, but when I moved out and joined the military and started moving around, I went with an artificial. To me, it seems a bit wasteful to cut down a tree to have in your home for a month, and I like the convenience of not having to water it, or clean up pine needles. However, they do smell great, and it's a nice tradition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 (edited) I had real trees growing up, but when I moved out and joined the military and started moving around, I went with an artificial. To me, it seems a bit wasteful to cut down a tree to have in your home for a month, and I like the convenience of not having to water it, or clean up pine needles. However, they do smell great, and it's a nice tradition. Well, my contention is that Christmas tree farms are good for the environment in that trees are planted and replanted year after year. And the farms are planted specifically for their purpose, so they are turning open fields back into forest land. Not to mention my city grinds the trees up and makes free mulch for the citizens here, which I use a TON of in my yard. Plus you get the great smelling tree. A win-win as far as I can see. But I can definitely see the value of going artificial if you are moving around alot. And thank you for your service. Edited December 22, 2007 by Chief Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Real trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 No idea how to start a poll or I would have. The wife has been after me to go with an artificial but, as far as I'm concerned, I'll never buy a fake tree. Gotta be real and large. Who's with me? i want fake, wife wants real. i lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I have a fake one with the lights already connected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I have a fake one with the lights already connected Stud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopazz Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 We have both up this year. I bought an aritificial last year much to the wifeys dismay. I wanted it mostly due to the fire hazard and the PIA it is to cleanup after the real one. Must say, its beautiful and she has taken a shine to it. We only have the real one this year because we are staying home by ourselves and wanted the smell. Essentially though, we are done with the real ones on years we are travelling. Its just so much easier and safer to have the fake one with the lights already on it, and really, if you get a good one they look really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 However, they do smell great, and it's a nice tradition. I agree and that's the reason I always liked the real trees.... I have a fake one with the lights already connected But there's just something about those fake ones with the lights already on 'em. So easy to set up. No watering. No needles on the ground. No need to go out, pick one out, get it in the dang stand and take it out to the street (on a pre-determined day, mind you). Oh, and Skilly.... there's "Christmas Tree Scent Sprays" you can buy. We have one by Slatkin & Co. (Bath & Body Works, I think) that smells awesome. We have a real one this year, but were trying to find an artificial on sale prior to this holiday. We'll pick one up at the after-Christmas sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Can't have a plastic Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 But there's just something about those fake ones with the lights already on 'em. So easy to set up. No watering. No needles on the ground. No need to go out, pick one out, get it in the dang stand and take it out to the street (on a pre-determined day, mind you). Oh, and Skilly.... there's "Christmas Tree Scent Sprays" you can buy. We have one by Slatkin & Co. (Bath & Body Works, I think) that smells awesome. This pretty much sums up why I will NEVER have a fake tree. Nothing like your tree to trumpet COMMERCIALISM to the rest of the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I have a fake one with the lights already connected Yup. The only way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 This pretty much sums up why I will NEVER have a fake tree. Nothing like your tree to trumpet COMMERCIALISM to the rest of the world. Had a few too many Bud Lights tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 From my very humble point of view... real is the only way to do it. Fake gives a terrible feeling to Christmas.... sorta like leaving Christ out of Christmas and substituting an X. Just leaves a bad taste in the mouth. But then that is just my point of view and I don't judge those that prefer fake. Each to his/her/it own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Due to kids allergies, it will be fake for a long time to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Due to kids allergies, it will be fake for a long time to come. Well, there is always that. What a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Fake only now. Used to have real, but what a PITA. These are from last year when we'd just moved in the new place, so it was still a work in progress.... 12 footer upstairs and 7 footer downstairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqualung Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Can't have a plastic Christmas. Tell that to my credit cards. We go with the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I have always been a real tree snob. Not only a real tree, but I strongly prefer the Concolor Fir. They're hard to get out here and we used to have to hunt for them. They look and smell terrific! I think they're easier to come by out west. Anyhow...with all the goings on in the family the last couple years, artificial is looking better and better to me. I'm just tired of the mess and the work. And those prelit trees are so perfect looking.... This year we have a real tree of unknown origin (I think it's just a plain old balsam..damn ornaments keep falling off). We didn't even cut it down ourselves. Meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 We didn't even cut it down ourselves. Meh. Now that's the best part.... getting everyone together, remembering the saw half way to where you plan on getting the tree... tromping through the snow..finding the perfect tree that is way too big and is 40 miles from the car/truck....everyone getting pneumonia..... I mean, how can you beat that for getting into the Christmas spirit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilwoman Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Artificial here...I miss the smell...but being fake...it is a beautiful tree. I usually get a wreath for inside the house and for outside the front door...that way you get some of the wonderful evergreen smell. Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays everyone...peace/love/health to you all !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyPaws Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 IMO put simply... FAKE TREE = FAKE SANTA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Had a few too many Bud Lights tonight? I apologize. That was a little harsh. Not directed at you specifically: sometimes I just get frustrated at what Christmas has become. I'm truly sorry for coming across like an ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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