Wednesday, December 29, 2010
The Trail should be open tonight
Keep your fingers crossed. Looks like the rain event has subsided drastically.....
I plan on keep the lights on through January 1st!
I plan on keep the lights on through January 1st!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Trail closed tonight.....
At this point and with a 90% chance of rain, odds are the trail will be closed tonight....
Check back to see updates...
Check back to see updates...
weather/storage
Still really good traffic each night!
Looks like rain today, tonight and into Wed. am! I will post late this afternoon regarding the weather. Most likely closed tonight.
The plan is to stay open through New years!
Still in need of a storage facility.
I had a patron email me regarding the neighbor on the corner s/west corner of the culdesac.
He was upset people were walking in his yard. Please avoid walking in anyone's yard if at all possible!
Looks like rain today, tonight and into Wed. am! I will post late this afternoon regarding the weather. Most likely closed tonight.
The plan is to stay open through New years!
Still in need of a storage facility.
I had a patron email me regarding the neighbor on the corner s/west corner of the culdesac.
He was upset people were walking in his yard. Please avoid walking in anyone's yard if at all possible!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Trail open!
Great news! I saved a whole bunch on money....
The trail is open. Not all the displays are operational however this rocks!
The trail is open. Not all the displays are operational however this rocks!
Closed tonight December 24th
No hope tonight folks...sorry..We will be up and running for Christmas night!
Odds are, the Trail will be closed tonight.
Due to lots of rain, the GFCI's are not happy hence the majority of the trail lights are inoperative. I will know more in an hour but its not looking good. :-(
Weather update!!! 2:30pm
Rats! Wow...lots of rain....As of now, 2:30 things are not looking good for the Trail tonight. The good news, Saturday it is supposed to dry! I will keep you posted...
Weather updates!!! Record crowds
Be sure and check the blog for weather updates as the rain ultimately trips the GFCI's hence many light displays are hindered or inoperative. However if at all possible, I will keep the trail open!
Thank God my neighbors put up with me! The traffic from 6-9 was awesome! Cars were backed up all the way to Lacrosse. People are so grateful :-)
The donation money as well as clothing donations are beyond what I ever expected.
I personally am not good with any sort of gifts much less asking for monetary donations to help cover the huge expenses we have accrued. We have already handed out a large chunk of the clothing donations to Mobile Loaves. I had a homeless guy named Scott call me yesterday and ask for coats and blankets. I am going to meet him today if he calls me back. We have also donated $125.00 to Christmas Bureau. The majority of the clothing with go to Austin Angel House on Cesar Chavez. I will be heading there today. My good friend Jim pacey with the YMCA stopped by last night. My company is a contributor to their Partner of Youth! What a gift for an organization to help kids and their families.
Thank God my neighbors put up with me! The traffic from 6-9 was awesome! Cars were backed up all the way to Lacrosse. People are so grateful :-)
The donation money as well as clothing donations are beyond what I ever expected.
I personally am not good with any sort of gifts much less asking for monetary donations to help cover the huge expenses we have accrued. We have already handed out a large chunk of the clothing donations to Mobile Loaves. I had a homeless guy named Scott call me yesterday and ask for coats and blankets. I am going to meet him today if he calls me back. We have also donated $125.00 to Christmas Bureau. The majority of the clothing with go to Austin Angel House on Cesar Chavez. I will be heading there today. My good friend Jim pacey with the YMCA stopped by last night. My company is a contributor to their Partner of Youth! What a gift for an organization to help kids and their families.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Singing dancing Grinch!
Last season, the sound board went out on my singing dancing Grinch.
Managed to locate and bid on another Grinch. I won!
Should be here today or tomorrow and added to the display!
Managed to locate and bid on another Grinch. I won!
Should be here today or tomorrow and added to the display!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Mobile Loaves and Fishes
Between our IX annual Naught or Nice party as well as the Trail donations, the Saturday run at St John Neumann's was a hit! The truck was packed to the hilt with clothes and blankets! More so than the hot cocoa as the heater for the water tank never hit 100! Oh well, not one less fortunate person complained.
For me, this is what it is all about. We are all here for each other its just some folks have not figured that out yet! Mentor and lead by example.
For me, this is what it is all about. We are all here for each other its just some folks have not figured that out yet! Mentor and lead by example.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Hot Cocoa night was a hit!
Hot Chocolate and donuts were a hit!
My neighbors Steve and Monique Price who own Shipley Donuts were gracious enough to supply 30 dozen donuts! Their son Evan took charge of the operation and did a brilliant job!
Hundreds of folks showed up for the event.
I think last night was the first time I really took in the trail. Seeing all the smiles, the kids having a ball, the comments, and the general gratitude was quite moving for me. A bit on the sad side that my folks never got to witness my creative side (which I have zero artistic ability) ....hehehe aka know as OCD!
Many friends and their families stopped by last night. For that moment, it was not about bills, money, holiday blues, sadness...it was about how we all have that little kid in us who truly loves the camaraderie, lights, music and sweets of course! If you have not had the chance to witness the trail, I hope you can make it by.
My mind is already thinking about next year; what I am going to add, the location of many displays, new light schemes, etc. I rarely ever utilize the same plat for the displays. Having no plan can be a bit overwhelming however I guess that's why one can interpret this craziness as art!
My neighbors Steve and Monique Price who own Shipley Donuts were gracious enough to supply 30 dozen donuts! Their son Evan took charge of the operation and did a brilliant job!
Hundreds of folks showed up for the event.
I think last night was the first time I really took in the trail. Seeing all the smiles, the kids having a ball, the comments, and the general gratitude was quite moving for me. A bit on the sad side that my folks never got to witness my creative side (which I have zero artistic ability) ....hehehe aka know as OCD!
Many friends and their families stopped by last night. For that moment, it was not about bills, money, holiday blues, sadness...it was about how we all have that little kid in us who truly loves the camaraderie, lights, music and sweets of course! If you have not had the chance to witness the trail, I hope you can make it by.
My mind is already thinking about next year; what I am going to add, the location of many displays, new light schemes, etc. I rarely ever utilize the same plat for the displays. Having no plan can be a bit overwhelming however I guess that's why one can interpret this craziness as art!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Friday Night Hot Chocolate and Shipley Donuts!
Be sure and join us Friday night December 17th for our Hot Chocolate and Donuts night.
This has become an annual event. Tons of fun and goodies.
This has become an annual event. Tons of fun and goodies.
Friday, December 10, 2010
New displays!!
I have had this crazy idea for the past few seasons.
What about a toilet in the Christmas display!
However, in a mind debate, I felt quite "flush" and gave up...until now!
Okay, I found this unique Tasmanian devil blow-mold on Craigslist!
Who better to hang out on the toilet than he! A must see....
Also, added the Woodchuck display as well.
Hope to see you soon!
What about a toilet in the Christmas display!
However, in a mind debate, I felt quite "flush" and gave up...until now!
Okay, I found this unique Tasmanian devil blow-mold on Craigslist!
Who better to hang out on the toilet than he! A must see....
Also, added the Woodchuck display as well.
Hope to see you soon!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Hot Chocolate and Donuts: Dec. 17th...save the date
The date is set!
Hot Chocolate, donuts and goodies night will be Friday December 17th starting at 6pm weather permitting!
Hot Chocolate, donuts and goodies night will be Friday December 17th starting at 6pm weather permitting!
Traffic increasing each night
So far, the feedback is outstanding.
Folks are so grateful. Seeing the kids smile, their folks having a ball and all the joy it brings, well no words here. This is a tough time for some folks and hopefully the trail will help get through the holidays. We all have that little kid in us who misses the days of no bills, no responsibilities and on Christmas, receiving gifts from a heavy set dude with a white beard, reindeer and a sleigh!
Just a few more surprises are in order. Stay tuned!
Folks are so grateful. Seeing the kids smile, their folks having a ball and all the joy it brings, well no words here. This is a tough time for some folks and hopefully the trail will help get through the holidays. We all have that little kid in us who misses the days of no bills, no responsibilities and on Christmas, receiving gifts from a heavy set dude with a white beard, reindeer and a sleigh!
Just a few more surprises are in order. Stay tuned!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
December 4th update
Everyday, I seem to always find little things to add to the trail. Oddly enough, there are so many items, displays, etc most folks don't remember from year to year what is old and what is new!
I have a few more surprises.
This year, having the trail complete by Thanksgiving was a huge success.
Traffic each night is picking up. Most folks don't know it is open at this point.
A continuing topic from folks is that "my friend told me about this!"
For me, it is still Austin's best kept secret......
#1 question = "Where do your store all this?"
I have a few more surprises.
This year, having the trail complete by Thanksgiving was a huge success.
Traffic each night is picking up. Most folks don't know it is open at this point.
A continuing topic from folks is that "my friend told me about this!"
For me, it is still Austin's best kept secret......
#1 question = "Where do your store all this?"
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