vw, putting up the fake tree always irritates my hands. It goes away much faster than the respiratory allergies I get from the real trees, though.

How does the tree look?

Not too bad for a little four-footer: [link] and [link]

vw, putting up the fake tree always irritates my hands. It goes away much faster than the respiratory allergies I get from the real trees, though.

Good to know. I don't remember this happening before, but I'm not known for my fabulous memory.

Not too bad for a little four-footer

It's adorable!

I envy the bug's tree. I don't think we're having one this year.

I don't think we're having one this year.

Awwww...I'm sorry! I wasn't going to do mine, but decided to bring the stuff home today from mom and dad's. Then, with it sitting in my living room, I just couldn't leave it in the boxes. It spoke to me.

Or I may have not wanted to do schoolwork.

vw, that's the cutest tree! I love the ribbon.

I'm not having a tree this year. I gave my good fake to my daughter, along with all the ornaments. She gets more of a kick out of it than I do. I often wondered why my mother gave up having a tree, I just couldn't understand that. Now, I do. I just think it's more work than I want to deal with. But, if others want a tree, that's great; I can still enjoy the pretty!

vw, what brand is yours/where did you buy it?

A walk through a parking lot that bordered a tree lot on Saturday convinced me that I'll be going the artifical route this year.

It's a lovely tree.

I have a fire and snow. That's festive, yes? Except for the part where the snow is freaking me out a little. I took pictures.

I think that's why I don't have a problem with not having a significant other -- I have AMAZING friends. They fulfill all of my emotional needs and the occasional hook up fulfills my physical needs. I can even get the occasional cuddle when needed.

I nearly envy you, Vor. All that, plus a room of your own and no one complaining about how you put the dishes away.

vw, what brand is yours/where did you buy it?

Um...it's some random Target brand, I think. The box says Enchanted Forest. I've had it for years, though.

A walk through a parking lot that bordered a tree lot on Saturday convinced me that I'll be going the artifical route this year.

Oh, yeah. We went to a nursery this weekend to get wreaths for mom and dad's house. HOLY COW. I didn't even touch anything, and I broke out. It was so pretty, though. They had this massive gift shop, where I was very good and only bought a few, fairly reasonable things. I walked in, though, and my eyes got so big. Dad said, "You look like a kid in a candy store," and I replied, "No, dad. It's more like I've found my mother ship."

vw, that's the cutest tree! I love the ribbon.

Thanks! I almost bought new ribbon today, but I'm glad I didn't. I like this.