Help: Xmas Lights

[SequSpur]

Any of you have a 40ft ladder? I need the top level of my 2 story house done. We tried today with a 30 footer, but the peaks are to high and I am afraid of heights.. imagine that....

or do you know somebody that does this for $$$?

Thanks..........

[mrsmaalox]

I think alot of the landscapers are doing it. I've been seeing signs around town on poles and stuff with numbers.

[Pistons < Spurs]

or do you know somebody that does this for $$$?

Thanks..........


Check your local Home Depot.

The one in Georgia I visited a few weeks ago had a big sign offering Xmas decorating at your home.

I don't know what the cost is or if this is available at all their locations.

[RashoFan]

Any of you have a 40ft ladder? I need the top level of my 2 story house done. We tried today with a 30 footer, but the peaks are to high and I am afraid of heights.. imagine that....

or do you know somebody that does this for $$$?

Thanks..........
If you find someone with a 40 ft ladder, let me know when you are doing the lights....I'll bring my medic bag over just in case.
Here is a thought....Volunteer FD that has a "LadderTruck"...get them to come over and make a donation to the FD...the guys can do some training and you could have lights put up on your house.... :)

[Slomo]

So many Jokes, so little time :)

But I won't go there. I still vividly remember what happened to me 2 years ago when I was putting up my Xmas lights (my back doesn't hurt anymore, but just remembering the fall brings back the pain :lol)

Edit: Found the thread :lol: http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30626&page=1&pp=26

[ShoogarBear]

So many Jokes, so little time :)No kidding.

If you find one, Sequ, you gotta post a picture of you standing up on that monster.

[Sapphire]

From craigslist:
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/hss/495976462.html

Oh, and it's Christmas, not Xmas.

[boutons_]

What would Baby Jesus do?

[ploto]

Oh, and it's Christmas, not Xmas.
Abbreviations used as Christian symbols have a long history in the church. The letters of the word "Christ" in Greek, the language in which the New Testament was written, or various titles for Jesus early became symbols of Christ and Christianity. For example, the first two letters of the word Christ (cristoV, or as it would be written in older manuscripts, CRISTOS) are the Greek letters chi (x or X) and rho (p or P). These letters were used in the early church to create the chi-rho monogram, a symbol that by the fourth century became part of the official standard of the emperor Constantine.

Another example is the symbol of the fish, one of the earliest symbols of Christians that has been found scratched on the walls of the catacombs of Rome. It likely originated from using the first letter of several titles of Jesus (Jesus Christ Son of God Savior). When combined these initial letters together spelled the Greek word for fish (icquV, ichthus).

The exact origin of the single letter X for Christ cannot be pinpointed with certainty. Some claim that it began in the first century AD along with the other symbols, but evidence is lacking. Others think that it came into widespread use by the thirteenth century along with many other abbreviations and symbols for Christianity and various Christian ideas that were popular in the Middle Ages. However, again, the evidence is sparse.

In any case, by the fifteenth century Xmas emerged as a widely used symbol for Christmas. In 1436 Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press with moveable type. In the early days of printing typesetting was done by hand and was very tedious and expensive. As a result, abbreviations were common. In religious publications, the church began to use the abbreviation X for the word "Christ" to cut down on the cost of the books and pamphlets. From there, the abbreviation moved into general use in newspapers and other publications, and "Xmas" became an accepted way of printing "Christmas" (along with the abbreviations Xian and Xianity). Even Webster’s dictionary acknowledges that the abbreviation Xmas was in common use by the middle of the sixteenth century.

So there is no grand scheme to dilute Christianity by promoting the use of Xmas instead of Christmas. It is not a modern invention to try to convert Christmas into a secular day, nor is it a device to promote the commercialism of the holiday season. Its origin is thoroughly rooted in the heritage of the Church. It is simply another way to say Christmas, drawing on a long history of symbolic abbreviations used in the church. In fact, as with other abbreviations used in common speech or writing (such as Mr. or etc.), the abbreviation "Xmas" should be pronounced "Christmas" just as if the word were written out in full, rather than saying "exmas." Understanding this use of Christian symbolism might help us modern day Xians focus on more important issues of the Faith during Advent, and bring a little more Peace to the Xmas Season.

http://www.crivoice.org/symbols/xmasorigin.html

[Bigzax]

post a pic of the house when you finish!

[to21]

Roll through the Sea World area where this explosion of development is happening.

Approach those dudes that work roofs and ask them how much they'll charge to put your lights up.

[Sapphire]

Abbreviations used as Christian symbols have a long history in the church. The letters of the word "Christ" in Greek, the language in which the New Testament was written, or various titles for Jesus early became symbols of Christ and Christianity. For example, the first two letters of the word Christ (cristoV, or as it would be written in older manuscripts, CRISTOS) are the Greek letters chi (x or X) and rho (p or P). These letters were used in the early church to create the chi-rho monogram, a symbol that by the fourth century became part of the official standard of the emperor Constantine.

Another example is the symbol of the fish, one of the earliest symbols of Christians that has been found scratched on the walls of the catacombs of Rome. It likely originated from using the first letter of several titles of Jesus (Jesus Christ Son of God Savior). When combined these initial letters together spelled the Greek word for fish (icquV, ichthus).

The exact origin of the single letter X for Christ cannot be pinpointed with certainty. Some claim that it began in the first century AD along with the other symbols, but evidence is lacking. Others think that it came into widespread use by the thirteenth century along with many other abbreviations and symbols for Christianity and various Christian ideas that were popular in the Middle Ages. However, again, the evidence is sparse.

In any case, by the fifteenth century Xmas emerged as a widely used symbol for Christmas. In 1436 Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press with moveable type. In the early days of printing typesetting was done by hand and was very tedious and expensive. As a result, abbreviations were common. In religious publications, the church began to use the abbreviation X for the word "Christ" to cut down on the cost of the books and pamphlets. From there, the abbreviation moved into general use in newspapers and other publications, and "Xmas" became an accepted way of printing "Christmas" (along with the abbreviations Xian and Xianity). Even Webster’s dictionary acknowledges that the abbreviation Xmas was in common use by the middle of the sixteenth century.

So there is no grand scheme to dilute Christianity by promoting the use of Xmas instead of Christmas. It is not a modern invention to try to convert Christmas into a secular day, nor is it a device to promote the commercialism of the holiday season. Its origin is thoroughly rooted in the heritage of the Church. It is simply another way to say Christmas, drawing on a long history of symbolic abbreviations used in the church. In fact, as with other abbreviations used in common speech or writing (such as Mr. or etc.), the abbreviation "Xmas" should be pronounced "Christmas" just as if the word were written out in full, rather than saying "exmas." Understanding this use of Christian symbolism might help us modern day Xians focus on more important issues of the Faith during Advent, and bring a little more Peace to the Xmas Season.

http://www.crivoice.org/symbols/xmasorigin.html
It's also a convenient way for retailers to profit off the commercialization of the celebration of Christ's birthday, without having to actually drag Him into it. :rolleyes All in the name of political correctness, of course.

[SequSpur]

If I say its xmas, then it's frickin xmas.. shit...

where is mouse? can't his little ass get up there? shit

[CubanMustGo]

If I say its xmas, then it's frickin xmas.. shit...

where is mouse? can't his little ass get up there? shit

YOU talking about someone else's "little ass" ? :lmao

[SequSpur]

shit, I am taller than Mouse.... WTF?

[ploto]

It's also a convenient way for retailers to profit off the commercialization of the celebration of Christ's birthday, without having to actually drag Him into it. :rolleyes All in the name of political correctness, of course.
Did you actually read it? The abbreviation has been around for centuries and used by the Church. This whole war on Christmas is stupid. Everyone knows Xmas means Christmas- they are not confused into thinking it stands for something else.

It is hypocrisy to gripe from both sides. If you are religious and therefore not commercial about Christmas then what do you care about what retailers use? Shouldn't you be more concerned about Christians focusing on the commercial side of the season?

And if you are not religious, then Christmas is just a secular holiday to you anyway and you shouldn't care.

[Sapphire]

If I say its xmas, then it's frickin xmas.. shit...

where is mouse? can't his little ass get up there? shit
You're a loser. :rolleyes

[Sapphire]

Did you actually read it? The abbreviation has been around for centuries and used by the Church. This whole war on Christmas is stupid. Everyone knows Xmas means Christmas- they are not confused into thinking it stands for something else.

It is hypocrisy to gripe from both sides. If you are religious and therefore not commercial about Christmas then what do you care about what retailers use? Shouldn't you be more concerned about Christians focusing on the commercial side of the season?

And if you are not religious, then Christmas is just a secular holiday to you anyway and you shouldn't care.
Yep, you got me. Merry Christmas.

[Extra Stout]

Did you actually read it? The abbreviation has been around for centuries and used by the Church. This whole war on Christmas is stupid. Everyone knows Xmas means Christmas- they are not confused into thinking it stands for something else.

It is hypocrisy to gripe from both sides. If you are religious and therefore not commercial about Christmas then what do you care about what retailers use? Shouldn't you be more concerned about Christians focusing on the commercial side of the season?

And if you are not religious, then Christmas is just a secular holiday to you anyway and you shouldn't care.
The Orthodox apparently are trying to secularize their icons, what with all the abbreviations on them.

[RashoFan]

Sequ, try calling closest SAFD and see if anyone at the station will do the lights, those guys moonlight on all kinds odd jobs for extra $$$.