Frequently Asked Questions
Each Christmas season we talk to many visitors and there are questions that are repeatedly asked. We enjoy answering every
question each time for each person. Here are some samples:How long does it take to put up? We start mid-September
How many hours does it take? Over 400
Do you take everything down? Yes
How long does that take? Over 150 hours, usually finishing the first week of February
How many lights? Over 170,000
How much is your electric bill? Additional $1,000
What do your neighbors think? No real complaints
Where do you store it all? Shed, attic, under house, closets, under beds, and downstairs bathtub
Did you have to have extra power? Yes, 400 amp service with four breaker boxes, 50 breakers and 100 outlets
Does anyone help you? Yes, friends & neighbors
How many years have you been decorating? Started 1999
How many visitors come by? Thousands in cars, buses, & limos
Why do you do it? We love Christmas and the challenge of making all this work
Do you turn your lights on when it rains? No