It’s an artificial tree. And it’s really tall. Really, really tall. 3 sections. We got it free about 6 or 7 years ago from a friend who was moving from a house with cathedral ceilings into one with normal ceilings. Stately Mercotan Manor has cathedral ceilings, so it fit right in.
It’s got all the lights already in it. A big plus in my book. Until today.
After much procrastination, Mrs. Mercotan and I and the cadet Mercotette hoisted the top two segments into place. Then we plugged it in. Then we found one strand of lights is not functional.
Now the lights should work if a bulb is burned out. But if one is not in the socket, it’s a problem. But the non-functioning strand it about 11 feet in the air. With stepladders, we were able to paw at each bulb, but could not convince the strand to light. After due deliberation, wailing, and gnashing of teeth, we took the top two parts down. We’d contemplated leaving the very top part up and just taking the middle part down, as the top parts lights worked ok, but it didn’t pan out.
Then we checked and traced the wires and bulbs and all that. And it still won’t light. It’s late, I’m tired, elfbabe and her bf will be here by midweek. I’ll let them deal with it. Oh, and there’s at least one strand on the lowest level that won’t light, also.
But, tonight, to the tree, I’d just like to say this:
"May the agony of your death be exceeded only by the glory of my countenance. I dedicate your soul to Morgoth Bauglir. Nac Mac Feegle! Stercus, stercus, stercus, moriturus es! "
I’d elaborate further, but the cadet Mercotette needs the computer.
