Forums of PlanetChristmas http://forums.planetchristmas.com/ This is a PlanetChristmas discussion forum. en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:55:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.planetchristmas.com/images/misc/rss.png Forums of PlanetChristmas http://forums.planetchristmas.com/ PVC MEGA tree http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42833-PVC-MEGA-tree?goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:01:18 GMT Well this is my first MEGA tree im going to bild never had one in the past so I need some tips :cool: I am looking to do a 10 to 15 foot tree im... Well this is my first MEGA tree im going to bild never had one in the past so I need some tips :cool:

I am looking to do a 10 to 15 foot tree im going to put like 1 ot 2 foot of PVC in the dirt I dont know what else I should do for support we have got over 20+ mile an houre winds before :confused: just dont want the tree to come crashing down and brake some thing in front of it or fall back onto Our house haha

any good support tips to hold it up

P.s( any other thing I need to do or now haha :rolleyes::)
I am going to lowes this weekend so what do I need to pick up other then PVC? ]]> Forums Tips and Tricks azlights1225 http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42833-PVC-MEGA-tree Presale TSO tickets http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42832-Presale-TSO-tickets?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:24:16 GMT Hey...Has anyone bought their Presale tickes for TSO? They went on sale for Atlanta this morning. We did not buy ours yet. After many tries for a new... Hey...Has anyone bought their Presale tickes for TSO? They went on sale for Atlanta this morning. We did not buy ours yet. After many tries for a new location in seating, I decided to just wait till they go sale for the general public. The ones they had set aside for the presale in my eyes were not good seats at all. Granted they were great if you want to see the stage from the side. Now I'm talking right next to the stage up front. Then the floor seats were very close to the stage as well. Granted you will get snowed on in those seats, but seeing everything would be difficult.
Just thought I would share. ]]> Community Wide Announcements mikeandken http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42832-Presale-TSO-tickets Old Time Pottery http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42831-Old-Time-Pottery?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:48:10 GMT I went to Old Time Pottery today and they didn't have any Halloween inflatables. They said they probably wouldn't be getting Christmas either. ]]> Airblowns/Balloons/Inflatables jen grissett http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42831-Old-Time-Pottery request line http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42830-request-line?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:41:31 GMT Most radio stations have a request line(e-mail) in today's world, if all the members of Planet Christmas would bombard their local stations request lines for "The House On Christmas Street" it would start the ball rolling. I,m thinking if 5,000 of us all e-mailed 5 stations that would really get some programmers ear! ]]> Community Wide Announcements ledlightlover9 http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42830-request-line Garden Ridge Christmas Inflatables http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42829-Garden-Ridge-Christmas-Inflatables?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:59:43 GMT Hi All,

Was in Garden Ridge (Houston) this morning and they are starting to set up their Chirstmas inflatables section :)

But, I'm disappointed because not one of them was a Gemmy inflatable. I checked all the boxes but none had a manufacturer or any info on them - just the inflatable picture and GR price sticker. Some of the boxes were colored but most were white boxes with the picture glued on the front of the box.

Now, I'm biased because I've only bought Gemmy inflatables. But, what I look for is how well they inflate and do they stand up well. I give them the squeeze test to see how quickly the air is replaced once I let go. Yeah, I did look a little strange "squeezing" the inflatables, but hey it was early and not too many people were in the store.

I don't think the motors on this brand were very powerful. Yeah, they inflate but some had a hard time recovering from my squeeze test so I thought "how are they going to stand up outside with a little wind?!?!" None of the motors were attached on the bottom (like Gemmy). Their motors were mounted like the small 4' Gemmy inflatables and the plug was large like a converter (?) plug (hope this makes sense). Also some of the D rings on the inflatable (to attach the tie downs) were plastic.

The only one that inflated with pressure was the santa in helicopter but it had a different motor/fan that attached to the inflatable with a tube of fabric and velcro and the motor was pretty large.

Here's what they had (so far):

$29.99 -
48" snowman family
48" penguin family
48" santa sitting in chair

$39.99 -
8' santa with gift box
8' snowman
These were lit with "5 mini lights"

$59.99 -
71" snowman and penguin
48 " santa in sleigh with reindeer
60 santa on tractor

$79.99 -
63" nativity
106" santa in sleigh with reindeer

$99.99 -
92" santa in helicopter (this one had the best motor -in my opinion)

I'm hoping they'll put out some Gemmy inflatables as they continue to stock their shelves. In the Halloween section, they had quite a few Gemmy and one Chrisha creations inflatable (cat) so there's hope.

If anyone else has seen this brand in their stores, give us your opinion. I'd like to hear from you. ]]> Airblowns/Balloons/Inflatables Rita D http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42829-Garden-Ridge-Christmas-Inflatables Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42828-Trans-Siberian-Orchestra-tickets?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:27:21 GMT Scored my TSO tickets this morning for the concert at Rupp Arena in December. 3rd row seats... WOOHOOOooooooo!!! :o Scored my TSO tickets this morning for the concert at Rupp Arena in December. 3rd row seats... WOOHOOOooooooo!!! :o ]]> jrbryant http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42828-Trans-Siberian-Orchestra-tickets <![CDATA[CheapDMX.com – All Item's in Stock]]> http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42827-CheapDMX.com-–-All-Item-s-in-Stock?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:14:07 GMT

All item's are in stock and ready to ship same day. Don't miss out on the 2010 season !!!

Harrison ]]> Vendors of PlanetChristmas hbomb341 http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42827-CheapDMX.com-–-All-Item-s-in-Stock The Craziness is starting? http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42826-The-Craziness-is-starting?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:07:29 GMT Hello Everyone, I just had 3 20 AMP GFI outlets installed outside. I just places an order for a 16ch controller and software. My wife thinks I... Hello Everyone,

I just had 3 20 AMP GFI outlets installed outside. I just places an order for a 16ch controller and software.
My wife thinks I am crazy and I know I will be ordering a 2nd controller soon. Just waiting for some more money I do not have come in. I also bought 12 tomato cages to make trees. Should be interesting.

Tony ]]> Computerized Displays amd250 http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42826-The-Craziness-is-starting Goodwill find http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42825-Goodwill-find?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:51:12 GMT On a recent trip to Goodwill I found this little Dapol candle. I liked it and thought I would share a pic with the group. On a recent trip to Goodwill I found this little Dapol candle. I liked it and thought I would share a pic with the group.
Attached Images
]]> Showing Off joe_christmas http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42825-Goodwill-find Pictures Of Christmas Carolina Convention 2010 http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42824-Pictures-Of-Christmas-Carolina-Convention-2010?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:25:44 GMT We had another successful Event. We had 57 in attendance. Thanks to all who assisted in Organizing it and to the folks who did presentations. ... We had another successful Event. We had 57 in attendance.

Thanks to all who assisted in Organizing it and to the folks who did presentations.

And thank to all who attended.

You can see pic of this years event here. ]]> North Carolina Carl B Zachary http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42824-Pictures-Of-Christmas-Carolina-Convention-2010 The num8er 8 - it all begins tonight. O -- H http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42823-The-num8er-8-it-all-begins-tonight.-O-H?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:56:18 GMT The Ohio State UniversitY Buckeyes kick-off the 2010 college football season tonight!!!! Here is a sample of what to look forward to:... The Ohio State UniversitY Buckeyes kick-off the 2010 college football season tonight!!!!

Here is a sample of what to look forward to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YesovlG4LUc

LETS GO BUCKS!!!!! ]]> Buckeyelights http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42823-The-num8er-8-it-all-begins-tonight.-O-H Looking for a iDMX....anyone, anyone http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42822-Looking-for-a-iDMX....anyone-anyone?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:55:06 GMT I am looking to buy an iDMX if someone has or knows of one for sale other than the LOR store. Thanks in advance, Richard I am looking to buy an iDMX if someone has or knows of one for sale other than the LOR store.
Thanks in advance,
Richard ]]> Buy/Sell/Trade/Announce rmturner54 http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42822-Looking-for-a-iDMX....anyone-anyone Question about DC Controllers http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42821-Question-about-DC-Controllers?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:53:24 GMT Hey guys, I have a few questions about DC controllers. First of all, what is the difference between an AC and DC controller? I know the DC can... Hey guys,
I have a few questions about DC controllers. First of all, what is the difference between an AC and DC controller? I know the DC can control things like RGB lights and stuff, but how can they control other items like arches or mega trees?

Second, I am wanting to get a few rainbow floods for next year, and I am trying to figure out how to control them. My understanding is that a DC board can control Rainbow flood lights, can't it? And to do that, you use a Cat6 cable and plug 3 or 4 of the wires from the Cat5 into the DC controller, and then program those like normal channels? Am I getting this right, or am I completely off?

I want to have 6-12 Rainbow floods next year, and I was thinking a Ren48 LSD could do the job, or a couple of LOR's DC boards could do it; but how do I know which channel is which color?

My fourth question is power supply, can I use an AC to DC adapter to supply power for the lights and controller, do do I have to buy a computer supply?

I'm sorry if these seem like obvious questions, but I am new to the DC board, and it is a little confusing to me.

Thanks,
Jesse ]]> DIY Direct Control of Hardware jem5136 http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42821-Question-about-DC-Controllers Halloween Display http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42820-Halloween-Display?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:24:34 GMT Twentyamp Dave and I are on our way to the Chicago Mini and along the way we came across a Halloween display already set up and lit in someone's front yard -- on September 1st. They had blow molds and lights. I thought it was a little early. When do most people set their displays up?

Overnight in Port Washington tonight, doing some digging at the Port Washington Historical Society tomorrow, then off to Chicago. See you there... ]]> Blow Molds Bill Weis http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42820-Halloween-Display 18x54 banner for 1 cent + shipping http://forums.planetchristmas.com/showthread.php/42819-18x54-banner-for-1-cent-shipping?goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:28:36 GMT
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