ItsMeBobO 387 Posted November 27, 2016 Opening night and I already have funny stories to tell. 1) "That has to be done with a computer or something" 2) "How much does all that cost?" 3) "Why dont you do x, x, or x?" 4) "I have been a fan all my life!" (mom says 8 years old) 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsmith37064 135 Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) 8 minutes ago, ItsMeBobO said: 2) "How much does all that cost?" About $20... I had this question asked many times during Halloween. Edited November 27, 2016 by gsmith37064 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Need more lights 103 Posted November 27, 2016 1 hour ago, gsmith37064 said: About $20... Ya! per string! Hahahaha! $20 bucks.....Ok....x 200 or so... I always get the questions "does it cost a lot to run?" "how did you do that?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ebuechner 213 Posted November 27, 2016 How do you time the lights with a radio station? (I always tell them I own the station ) 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsmith37064 135 Posted November 27, 2016 6 hours ago, Ebuechner said: How do you time the lights with a radio station? (I always tell them I own the station ) That's a good one! Can i see the Elves running it mister? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dcroc 99 Posted November 27, 2016 It never fails....."How do you get the music on the radio?" Every year I get a few that are fascinated with the fact that I have the music over the radio. It is probably the oldest tech involved in the entire thing, and THAT is what bewilders them? Another one I get from the same neighbor every year when I start putting this stuff out a week after Halloween......"Come on! It's way to early for that, isn't it?". Yup, you're right.....I will just wait till the day you put up the 2 strings of lights on your one bush every year. How much more time could I need than you? I take the neighbors cookies every year for putting up with my hobby. I skipped him this year. I'm waiting for the stupid quesion: "Why didn't you bring me any" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dougd 128 Posted November 27, 2016 (edited) Yeah, the music on the radio is bewildering to most.Last night someone messaged me on Facebook asking if we were on I Heart Radio. Edited November 27, 2016 by dougd 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pikadroo 63 Posted November 27, 2016 $20 and and a piece of chocolate, for calories you need to do the work. Drew Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Need more lights 103 Posted November 27, 2016 Yup you caught me, I'm out here flipping switches to the beat of the music every night. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ebuechner 213 Posted November 28, 2016 23 hours ago, Need more lights said: Yup you caught me, I'm out here flipping switches to the beat of the music every night. don't you use dimmer switches like me . I heard a rumor that Mega Arch uses a Clapper . Clap on Clap off 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilMassey 132 Posted November 28, 2016 I believe there is a little man living in the fridge turning the light on and off..........and one day I'll catch him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.Y.R.G. 124 Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) On 11/27/2016 at 8:32 AM, Dcroc said: It never fails....."How do you get the music on the radio?" Every year I get a few that are fascinated with the fact that I have the music over the radio. It is probably the oldest tech involved in the entire thing, and THAT is what bewilders them? I agree with the radio bewildering. I had a neighbor up the street ask if I was sponsored by the radio station. I said "Sure am......100% sponsored! The call letters for the radio station and the sponsor is W-I-F-E." Edited November 28, 2016 by B.Y.R.G. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robongar 147 Posted November 28, 2016 I was asked last year. Do you have a special cable from your lights to the USB port? Could I get one from BestBuy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k6ccc 821 Posted November 28, 2016 1 hour ago, robongar said: I was asked last year. Do you have a special cable from your lights to the USB port? Could I get one from BestBuy? Well, yea there is - there's just a few extra pieces along the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dcroc 99 Posted November 28, 2016 3 hours ago, Ebuechner said: don't you use dimmer switches like me . I heard a rumor that Mega Arch uses a Clapper . Clap on Clap off "Clapper"......I'm dyin' here! Anyone else see Deck the Halls with Danny DeVito flipping all those switches, levers, and knobs while his lights were running? I actually have had people ask me if I get tired by the end of the night, and who covers me during bathroom breaks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dcroc 99 Posted November 28, 2016 4 minutes ago, k6ccc said: Well, yea there is - there's just a few extra pieces along the way I have 4 cables coming from USB ports. However, I am an "expert". Don't try this at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Need more lights 103 Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Dcroc said: I have 4 cables coming from USB ports. However, I am an "expert". Don't try this at home. Oh, so you're using that new 4 in 1 flux capacitor set up, thats got to be better than the clapper...Mega, are you hearing this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ebuechner 213 Posted November 29, 2016 Can anybody loan me some blinker fluid I think I ran out. High definition stuff if you can it works better with the LEDs. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dcroc 99 Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Need more lights said: Oh, so you're using that new 4 in 1 flux capacitor set up, thats got to be better than the clapper...Mega, are you hearing this? I couldn't get the clapper to work. I opened a ticket here, but haven't gotten a response yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Need more lights 103 Posted November 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, Dcroc said: I couldn't get the clapper to work. I opened a ticket here, but haven't gotten a response yet. I have switches and a dance dance revolution foot pad....I get my cardio work out that way...need to burn off those holiday calories you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debtoews 98 Posted November 29, 2016 23 minutes ago, Dcroc said: I couldn't get the clapper to work. I opened a ticket here, but haven't gotten a response yet. That's because your not a Platinum or Gold member :-) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ItsMeBobO 387 Posted November 29, 2016 Got a new one which never happened before. I was outside resetting a GFCI. The front array of 6 controllers was out so the guest must have seen me out there. I walk from the outlet to the car and I hear the door locks click loudly. They thought I was going to try and car-jack them and locked the doors! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B.Y.R.G. 124 Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) 15 hours ago, Dcroc said: "Clapper"......I'm dyin' here! Anyone else see Deck the Halls with Danny DeVito flipping all those switches, levers, and knobs while his lights were running? I actually have had people ask me if I get tired by the end of the night, and who covers me during bathroom breaks. Actually watched it this weekend on DVD and a few times over the year while I'm working on projects. That is a good scene but for me the funniest is when Matthew Broderick gets taken for a crazy sleigh ride and it ends with him waking up naked under a blanket with Devito......classic! Edited November 29, 2016 by B.Y.R.G. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince4xmas 63 Posted November 29, 2016 I am amazed how many people do not understand they need to tune in their radio. I have multiple signs up showing the FM channel. They think I am just randomly blinking lights and are unaware they are sequenced to a radio station they can listen to. When I ask "Did you tune in your radio to listen to the lights?" I get a blank stare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ebuechner 213 Posted November 29, 2016 27 minutes ago, Vince4xmas said: I am amazed how many people do not understand they need to tune in their radio. I have multiple signs up showing the FM channel. They think I am just randomly blinking lights and are unaware they are sequenced to a radio station they can listen to. When I ask "Did you tune in your radio to listen to the lights?" I get a blank stare. You know that's your fault for using the invisible font. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
