Real or artificial christmas tree, and if you post, why?

by **notyou2** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:31 pm

Do you put up a real tree or an artificial one?

by **radiojake** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:32 pm

No tree at all!

by **ser stiefel** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:35 pm

Artificial. Just doing my best to save planted earth.

jk.

Artificial because it is less hassle, less mess.

edit: i voted for the festivus pole. A FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US!

by **Titanic** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:19 pm

Artificial, we use the same tree every year. I honestly don't know if that many people here in the UK actually use real trees, maybe someone else could correct me.

by **the.killing.44** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:20 pm

Real.

C'mon…

by **Woodruff** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:22 pm

Neither. Mostly just cause I'm a lazy and cheap bastard.

by **isaiah40** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:23 pm

There is nothing like the real fresh smell of pine in the house! Of course you have to remember to water it every few days so it doesn't dry out and possibly start a fire. Not what I want to happen early Christmas morning in -40 temperatures.

by **muy_thaiguy** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:58 pm

Artificial. Don't have to worry about pine needles in the carpet. Though I do know of a few places in town that sell real ones.

by **alex951** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 9:59 pm

Artificial Tree last longer and easyer to put up and take down

by **clapper011** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:01 pm

artificial due to allergies!

by **jay_a2j** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:03 pm

Woodruff wrote:Neither. Mostly just cause I'm a bastard.

TMI

Artificial.

Can be used year after year.

Less messy.

by **F1fth** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:05 pm

Real! Come on, when else can you cut down a freaking tree and put it in your living room and have no one look at you funny? That alone should be worth it.

Plus, it smells all fresh and piney.

by **the.killing.44** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:07 pm

F1fth wrote:Real! Come on, when else can you cut down a freaking tree and put it in your living room and have no one look at you funny? That alone should be worth it.

Plus, it smells all fresh and piney.

Yesss

by **The Weird One** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:09 pm

A real tree, definitely. The smell of the pine just makes the season.

by **Woodruff** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:12 pm

jay_a2j wrote:
Woodruff wrote:Neither. Mostly just cause I'm a bastard.

TMI

Not only are you stupid, but you're dishonest too. Jay, you are a sad, hypocritical example of exactly what a Christian should NOT be.

Well done.

by **jay_a2j** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:24 pm

Woodruff wrote:Not only are you stupid, but you're dishonest too. Jay, you are a sad, hypocritical example of exactly what a Christian should NOT be.

Well done.

Be that as it may. I know what the true root of your problem is with me.(and BBS too) But I'll just sit back and let you guys make yourselves out as fools. :lol:

Oh, and you are a perfect example at what a decent human being should NOT be.

by **snufkin** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:48 pm

Real tree.. have to agree that the smell and nostalgia are big reasons, although getting to see my sons reaction when we bring it home is the main reason..

Did festivus two years ago when the wife had the flu..
highly recommended - vomit really helps with getting you into that special festivus spirit.

by **cyrenius** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 10:54 pm

Artificial.Itruly feel sorry that so many trees are cut doun just for ornament and after less than a month they end up in the trash

by **F1fth** on Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:00 pm

Yeah, but keep in mind that the trees that get cut down are bred to grow fast and small, are only 6-10 years old, and grown specifically for harvest in farms during the holiday season. Believe you me, I know the importance of preserving our natural resources, but it's not like it's irreplaceable old growth getting chopped down.

by **BigBallinStalin** on Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:04 am

jay_a2j wrote:
Woodruff wrote:Not only are you stupid, but you're dishonest too. Jay, you are a sad, hypocritical example of exactly what a Christian should NOT be.

Well done.

Be that as it may. I know what the true root of your problem is with me.(and BBS too) But I'll just sit back and let you guys make yourselves out as fools.

Oh, and you are a perfect example at what a decent human being should NOT be.

I love the smell of pine every morning for 2-3 months, until I have to sadly part ways with my friend. Off to the swamps you go, off fighting hurricanes.

JAY: Live up to Christ's teachings once in awhile. You're embarrassing to Christians.

by **Woodruff** on Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:35 am

jay_a2j wrote:
Woodruff wrote:Not only are you stupid, but you're dishonest too. Jay, you are a sad, hypocritical example of exactly what a Christian should NOT be.

Well done.

Be that as it may.

Well at least you recognize it. Maybe there's hope for you not to burn in hell. Not much though, from what I've seen here in the fora.

jay_a2j wrote:I know what the true root of your problem is with me.(and BBS too)

I have no problem with BigBallinStalin. In fact, I consider his opinions generally to be very well thought-through.

As for you, I can tell you outright what my problem with you is. Your desire to wallow in ignorance.

jay_a2j wrote:Oh, and you are a perfect example at what a decent human being should NOT be.

A BRILLIANT example of a "neener neener", never mind explicitly making my point for me. Well done.

by **strike wolf** on Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:40 am

always thought a real tree looked better. Tht and I don't like anything plastic.

by **muy_thaiguy** on Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:48 am

strike wolf wrote:always thought a real tree looked better. Tht and I don't like anything plastic.

What about metal?

by **jay_a2j** on Fri Dec 18, 2009 1:57 am

Must not feed the trolls, must not feed the trolls......

by **demonfork** on Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:10 am

Artificial

1. The branches have a wire core so they can be bent and manipulated for better ornament placement.

2. No shedding and no watering and best of all no need to find a way to get rid of it after Christmas is over.

3. Lights are integrated into the tree and perfectly distributed.