In Tampa, our neighbors had their houses decorated by Thanksgiving! Not to be shamed too badly, a few wreaths and some garland were hung out front. The dock was decorated with a few twinkle lights and our FSU-colored tree. Guess Clarkette got a little too carried away because one of those itty-bitty fuses blew and so she had to reconfigure the lighting scheme in order for there to be more outlets to share the load. ;o) The inside was also done, but the photographer was off-duty. (Pictures will be added later.)
In Stuart, where we say "Merry Fish-mas", the tree has a 'Fish Camp' theme and twinkle lights on the balcony.
Historically, the outside of our building had a few twinkle lights, but nothing like some of the decor the other buildings had. One of the neighbors, Geri, called a decorating meeting. What a wonderful surprise! Nearly every unit was represented and everyone shared their ideas. It was agreed this year we'd go with a "simple and classy" theme. A game plan was prepared, necessary decor and lighting items procured, and the group reconvened the next day.
Before:
Circle Bay Elves at work:
Peter and Jim work on the palm trees.
Rex holds the ladder while Geri, Barney and Marie work on the tree.
Betty and Pat work on the wreaths.
Jack, Peter and Jim work on the powering-up the twinkle lights and wreaths.
Jack, Peter, Geri, Leann, Pat, Betty, Marie, Barney, Rex and Jim. The Terrific Ten from Building Ten 10!
Many hands make light work! In under two hours, we had electricity to the flower-boxes, wreaths were fluffed, bows added and hung, twinkle light were strung in and around the flower boxes, palm trees were wrapped with rope lights, and finally, a Christmas tree assembled and lighted.
Wine, champagne, and snacks at noon to celebrate a job well-done!
After:
What a great group effort! It looks fantastic! (And no wires showing like some other buildings!)
Now if only Florida would get a little cooler weather!
Merry Christmas!
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