SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Pastimes : Things That Annoy Me
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Rainy_Day_Woman who wrote (3791)12/11/2000 4:09:13 PM
From: PMS Witch  Read Replies (1) of 4023
 
I can all too well remember the Christmas light wired in a serial circuit, and when one bulb failed, the whole string went dark. Then the routine of changing each bulb in turn until the trouble was located.

Some of my fondest memories were of father losing his cool, often because mother wouldn't discard expired bulbs, and he'd be using a burnt bulb as his tester.

I don't know if they're still available, but I'd stare at the tree and those bulbs with the liquid that would bubble from the heat. The bulbs blown and painted as Santa, cottages, birds, and stars were special too. This year, I saw a tree decorated with motorized ornaments. I would've loved a tree like this as a child. I think most were carousel horses going up and down.

Cheers, PW.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News