(If you do, you're probably over 50!) Tree outlines were stamped in Basic Black, tree insides in Encore Blue, Pink & Green metalics, and embossed. The "color wheel" was made from a metal tag, with the inside replaced with acetate and colored with Sharpies. I hand-drew the base with a silver Sharpie and the electrical cord & plug with fine tip black marker.
Date: Thursday, October 14, 2004 GMT Views: 1807
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Okay, I hae to admit that I remember these trees and lights. In fact bought the tree and light at an antique mall a few years ago and we use it as our second tree in the family room. LOVE what you have done with this.
Registered: February 11, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1736
Fri, Oct 15, 2004 @ 1:45 AM
I used to visit someone's home who had this type of Christmas tree. I loved to go over there and just sit and watch the tree turn colors. The device to plug in sat on the floor a little ways away from the tree. The colored disc would revolve and shine on a white artificial frosted tree. The tree would then turn the colors of the disc...so pretty. I think fiber-optic has replaced this system. Thanks for the memories, Glittergal.
Registered: September 26, 2004 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 234
Fri, Oct 15, 2004 @ 4:05 AM
Unfortunately, I remember the round fan-type light. We had a silver tree and the light made it turn different colors. I used to love to sit and watch it for hours. I was just telling someone about the light the other day and they were TOO YOUNG to know what I was talking about. Great job!
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Registered: June 19, 2003 Location: Super Bowl City, TX Posts: 34508
Fri, Oct 15, 2004 @ 7:25 AM
I just turned 40!!!!! Thanks for the memory!!! We had the silver tree with the turning color wheel light and now I look back and think ????? what was up with that? My dad was trying to be cool. I remember our little dog sitting by the warmth of the light and not knowing he was turning red and blue and green and yellow!! What a hoot!! What a blast from the past card!!! Thanks again.
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Jackie G. (aka Jacquita) SCSmember #656
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Registered: August 11, 2004 Location: 67 years later! Posts: 15792
Fri, Oct 15, 2004 @ 7:30 AM
I remember to well, the early 60's and going to the 5 & 10 to buy my first aluminium tree. Then the safety warnings came out about the possibility of getting shocked. All good things have safety warnings. You did a fine interpretation of that time. Thanks
Registered: September 11, 2004 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 7647
Fri, Oct 15, 2004 @ 8:04 AM
Hey, thanks guys -- I'm SO enjoying reading your stories (and living vicariously through y'all). While growing up, my dad always insisted on a real tree every Christmas, and I can still remember feeling deprived and wanting one of the silvery aluminum ones that changed colors -- WAY COOL!!! Anyhow, thanks for sharing. (Chimi93 -- can I come over and enjoy yours?)
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”From the rising of the sun to its setting,the name of the Lord is to be praised!”
Registered: May 4, 2004 Location: by the lake Posts: 468
Fri, Oct 15, 2004 @ 10:54 AM
My grandma had an aluminum tree with the color wheel. For those too young to know...The tree was made out of silver aluminum and you couldn't hang lights on them because you would get shocked. The color wheel is what put the color on the tree. The round colored disc rotated in front of a large light bulb and the tree turned from red to green to blue. I loved christmas at my grandma's, thanks for the memory.
Registered: August 23, 2004 Location: Temecula Valley, California Posts: 695
Fri, Oct 15, 2004 @ 12:16 PM
Oh my gosh, how fun! I also remember the silver aluminum trees with the light wheel...brings back some wonderful holiday memories. I do hate to confess, but yep...way over 50! I love this card, what a kick to remember way back when. Thanks for sharing this card. Too cute.
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"I try to take one day at a time -- but sometimes several days attack me at once."