I decided that I wanted old-fashioned tinsel on the tree this year, which was a great idea until I tried to find it in the stores. Ugh. My friend Wendy tells me they had to ditch the old, cool tinsel from long ago because it contained lead. Oh. But then she said that there is a newer, not-so-great tinsel out on the market, but it is hard to find.So, after walking aisles and aisles at numerous stores, I finally found faux tinsel! It's crinkly and shiny, but alas, it is not the tinsel of long ago. Either way, it's shiny and sparkly and looks fab on the tree. Hooray!
With me being me, I made Joe help me put it on the tree. I think you can see from the photo that this bad boy is pretty tall, so I needed Joe on a ladder to sprinkle tinsel on the top of the tree. And being that he was watching some show on the History Channel about Hitler when I asked him to help, he was a tad miffed that I made him get up. Whatever.
Yes, I do have shots of Joe watching Hitler footage as he throws tinsel on the tree haphazardly, but I'm too miffed to post it. Sheesh. At least he looks like he cares in this photo.
And who the hell watches shows on Hitler at Christmas anyway??!
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You are one mean mama! I mean, Hobbes with antlers? And Joe hauled away from his Hitler movie to climb the ladder. I hope Hobbes enjoys the pretty tree. Grace too. I'm going to go finish my morning nap.
Wow, that is a big tree! But one doesn't "throw" tinsel on the tree, no, no,no - one places each strand most carefully - one by one, strand by strand, branch by branch...
And then when the tree comes down, each strand of tinsel is taken off, one by one, strand by strand, branch by branch and is carefully wound around a piece of cardboard to keep it nice and flat and untangled, and then it is wrapped in tissue paper and packed away for next year.
Yes, indeed folks, that's how it's done.
Love the tree... I love that kind of tinsel....we had it when i was growing up....oh
......LOL!!!!!! I cracked up about Hitler....Bwahahaha
That's nice he helped you, especially during his show! Wouldn't be my choice of a Christmas special though!
I chewed on a lot of that tinsel as a kid. This explains so much....
They don't make the tinsel anymore that we remember from our childhoods. I have fond memories of putting tinsel up. Then after Christmas meticulously removing it and keeping it straight so that it could be used again the following year. Oh, and I also remember pulling if from the cats butt after it ate it. (not so pleasant a memory).
But I guess I won't have that problem this year.
That old tinsel had lead?! What did they do, put lead in everything back then? Holy cow. Well, at least now I know what's wrong with my brothers, haha...
Nice tree! Yeah, I'd be more strategic with tinsel, too. Nothing like us strategic tinselers to make the Hitler learners totter. Yup. Lead. It does a body good.
You actually wanted to decorate the tree at the same time a Hitler show was on TV? *gasp* Putting tinsel on the tree sounds way more fun than watching a Hitler show anyway! Was Joe singing Christmas carols by the time he was done decorating the tree? :)
I watch a lot of the History channel and the program about Hitler was interesting, but not as interesting as the one about Red Necks hosted by Billy Ray Cyrus.
Seriously though is that tinsel cat proof, ie so high up that the golden one can't get to it? I don't know about the new type but the old tinsel has killed many a kitty as it balls up in their intestines
Hmn...sounds like a fight M and I had the other night.
Me- I have on shorts and a tank (because I'm cleaning the entire G.D. house by myself) can you please take this trash out? It's litter...so.... (NOW).
M- Ok.
----20 minutes goes by----
M- WTF I said I'd do it!
Me- with a coat and shorts on, "well you didn't. And it was poop. On the floor. So it's done."
Men.
Glad you found some tinsel. Sorry it's not nice. But at least Hobbes and Grace won't get lead poisoning!
I used to put tinsel on the tree every year. I stopped when I had 2 chocolate labs in the house. The male loved to stand next to the tree and wag his tail which would send tinsel flying all over the place. Man that dog had a wicked tail...lol
Oh the memories of finding tinsel in the oddest places. I can't believe they don't sell that stuff any more
According to most accounts, the origin if the christmas tree is owed to GERMANY. I say .....what could be more apropos than Hitler and Decorating the tree! Heck...Joe shudda told you this! Fran's Dad
We used to have tinsel wars. Om wants it, I don't. We finally did alternate years. But he hasn't mentioned it for several years now. Shhh.
I wondered what ever happened to tinsel! Oh lead. Good ole Old Times. Whatever. We're still alive. WE survived tinsel!
Chuck--He's watching part 2 tonight while he makes lunches! Criminy, how many parts are there??? Oh--and I busted Hobbes taking ornaments off the tree today. Ugh. He's in trouble too.
Grace--It IS a big tree AND it's real! You can't do the "one strand" technique with the new tinsel. It sort of looks crinkly like someone didn't store it properly. We used to do that too except we laid it on newspaper. My mom actually still has some for me!
natalee--I loved the old tinsel, didn't you? I just wanted it on my tree this year for some reason. My kids think it is great too.
Karen--No kidding! He's watching Part 2 tonight. Ugh. I guess it's about the war, but Hitler?? Really??!
Betty--You did??! I hope you didn't have braces too. That would be electrifying!
LJ--Isn't it funny how we all remember removing it one strand at a time and storing it so carefully for next year? I can remember grabbing it out of my cats mouth, but not his butt! Thanks for that image, LJ.
Rebecca--I like how you are normal but your brothers are not! Hahaha! That explains my brother's problems too then. ;)
Beaded Tail--We weren't really decorating the tree, but coming in from running errands. Joe sat down to watch some TV and I started with the tinsel. Then I couldn't reach the high parts and got him to help. Tonight is part 2 of the show--ick. Little too graphic for me and Christmas.
Ozark Mtn Cats--They don't really bother the tree, but I will watch them carefully. Once we put the train up this weekend, those cats aren't going anywhere near the tree OR the tinsel. Thanks for the warning though. Oh--we are watching Hitler Part 2 tonight.
Nancy--I'm with you. Timetables for men is a whole lot different than for us women. Sigh. At least I know I am not alone in this.
Ann--Hahaha! That is precisely the reason my pally,Wendy, gave up on tinsel too. She said her dogs were carrying it around the house after knocking it off the tree. Ugh. Once we set up the train, I don't worry about the cats going near the tree. They are terrified of the train.
Fran's Dad--Hey! Who's side are you on??!
Sharky--Oh, I'm gonna email Om! This new style tinsel doesn't seem to cling as much, so it is easy to clean up. It is very pretty--you really owe it to OM to get some this year. I'll send you a bag. ;)
peewee--Hooray! Who knew we'd face such horrors as tinsel when we were kids??! We are lucky to be alive.
As some have said above, tinsel was indeed invented in Germany. So perhaps there was a reason ol' Hitler was on the TV while Joe was putting up the tinsel.
And, just as little piece of information, if you every see a piece of tinsel hanging out of a furry butt (ummm... one of your pets... not Joe's... haha) make sure you NEVER just pull it out. Very dangerous! Just snip it off as it comes out. I have a friend who had an experience with her cat and tinsel. Not good.
OK, enough said.
Enjoy your tree friend! It really is pretty!
xo Catherine
Catherine--I've heard horror stories like that. Thanks for the warning. This stuff is so flimsy, I have a feeling it would disintegrate in water. Hmmmmm....I'll have to find out.
I don't know if you searching for faux tinsel and Joe watching Hitler during Christmas is sad or funny. LOL
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