Preparations continue

Lights have now been clipped onto the Bethlehem star and the Mega Tree-Topper star. During the clipping I discovered that one of the LEDs was missing both the light-body and lens. The LED with it's bare wires was simply soldered in the line, looking rather goofy without the molded plastic body and lens. At this point in my clipping process, I had to find a way to make it work for me. Just a week earlier, I had purchased a small pack of heat-shrink tubing for another piece of the Christmas project. So, with electrical tape, the heat-shrink tubing, and a little finesse, I created my own light-body which could then be clipped to the star frame and secured in place with a zip tie. I doubt anyone without knowledge of the missing lens would notice. For those that read this blog, this can be a fun challenge for you to find this unique LED when you come to see the show.

My brother, Miles helped me wrap a couple more Mini Trees. Only two left to go now.

My daughter, Hannah helped me wrap the last of the arches. Blue now joins red and green. I also found a picture I took of D.O.G. "helping" me with the red arch.