dgrant Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 True shame, but the time has come. I stood outside in the cold and watched it play its final song, Jingle Bells in this case. Went inside the garage and unplugged the controllers. Its shut down for the season now...sad as it is. Hope we all touched someone's heart a little for the Christmas season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaeolien Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 We are going to do the same on Friday night. it's been fun for sure this year. Planning on bundling up and going out to dance in the driveway with the family and then pulling the plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portcity_gt Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 My schedule will shut mine off at midnight tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Same here Dave, Only one car parked to enjoy last night that I saw so today was the day. I had several people stop there cars as I was tearing down and told me how much their families enjoyed it.Thanks to everyone who has helped me make this an excellent season. ~Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Grunts Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 show ended at 11:00pm and already mapping out for next years shows, lol next show July 1, 2015 - July 6, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinch Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Watched the lights one last time in the driveway with friends. Now lights out until Halloween. Just a few things to repair or tweak, plus plan for the new additions. It was fun while it lasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilmoney Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Tonight will be last night of the year, was supposed to be last night but I got a request to run it one more day. Can't wait to start the teardown and get my driveway back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoma Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I think were all in the same boat mine played the last song Auld Lang Syne at 11:59 pm and then fireworks off the deck. Hope everyone had a great 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmacw Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Geesh! Tearing down the lights is like a loved one that moves or goes far away, Sad to see them go, you think about them all year, and happy to see them when back again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarrOut Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Just got out the storage boxes. First task is to throw away all the light strings that are partially out. That's the hard part for me, throwing stuff away.Maybe I could fix them if I just had the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Shepherd Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Just got out the storage boxes. First task is to throw away all the light strings that are partially out. That's the hard part for me, throwing stuff away.Maybe I could fix them if I just had the time.I strip them down and make extension cords with them. Bulbs go in the spare bulb box but I use quite a few old light sets as leads a 200 string can be a very cheap lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflights Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Took the tune to sign into the garage this morning. We're done as well. At this time of year last year in Michigan we were multiple feet deep in snow and ice. This year nothing. Will be nice to get things put away before April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffF Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Had a great 4-1/2 hour stint this morning with the daughter. After lunch the boy and I will put in another couple hours. Then over the weekend hopefully the whole family and I can spend a few hours and get the mega-trees down. Then it's just house decorations and lights which I do myself over a few days (probably 8hrs into it).And to think that it takes weeks to put it all up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrant Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 I'm about 1/4th way down now but had to stop due to raining outside. The controllers are inside the garage again so that's good as I won't have to worry about them. Got the arches inside and various props. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Arch Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Too flipping cold and icy today to even think about taking down. I'm thinking to not run it through this weekend, then start running again Monday the 5th. We'll just say I'm first at having my 2015 display up & running... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmadrive Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Brought all the signs and banners in. We are off also but I have two private showings in the next two days.. then I can strike... Take a 7-10 for me to strike the entire scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portcity_gt Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 30's-40's and raining here, so im certainly not taking anything down....hell i might not even put on pants today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilmoney Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'll be outside in -30 deg C weather tomorrow starting the breakdown, just need to get the stuff out of the driveway so I can once again park in it. The rest can wait for a warmer spell......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Blatt Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Mine are staying up and on a few more days for my wife's birthday party on Saturday. But after that, controllers are getting powered off and pulled inside, and lights will come down when there is a warm day. It's a bitter sweet moment, but I can't wait until next year when I can set up a bigger and better show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minkhill Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Have rain and ice coming in tonight so started yesterday evening and finished the tear down today. Now have to spend a day in the basement putting things in tubs and cleaning out my storage room. anybody else keep lights and other decorations you have not used in 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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