http://fairfaxchristmaslights.com/wordpress What's happening with Me and the Tacky Lights Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:23:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 2009 Christmas Light Wrap-up This Christmas Light season was the most difficult for tracking lights since I started doing this (2001). We experienced several weekdays and weekends of rain that prevented or delayed displays from going up or resulted in reduced wattage for some. Then on December 18 we had a ... http://fairfaxchristmaslights.com/wordpress/?p=113 Last Day Lit Display Dec. 31 #19- 6226 Stonehunt Place, Clifton Jan. 1 #9- 6283 Wills Street, Alexandria #13- 2507 Fairview Drive, Alexandria #25- 8209 Lorton Road, Lorton #36- 7815 Birnam Wood Dr, McLean #HM-X 5156 37th Street N., ... http://fairfaxchristmaslights.com/wordpress/?p=103 Received word from most display owners that they are back ON and the roads are passable. Please use extra caution on neighborhood roads and be prepared in case you get stuck. The Collingwood display (#14) has been off since the snow storm. He lost a tree that destroyed part of his display. He's hoping ... http://fairfaxchristmaslights.com/wordpress/?p=101 Since I'm snowbound (as are most of you), I decided I'd try to get new photos I've taken this year up on the site. I've got quite a backlog. To view the latest photos, check the top of the home page. Look for the red "New 2009 Photos". It will ... http://fairfaxchristmaslights.com/wordpress/?p=98 Any displays planned for this year should be ON by now. Still making the rounds to verify displays but thanks to many Christmas Light elves, have heard that almost all are, in fact, On. Have not had any time to visit new addresses submitted, so if any of you visit them, please ... http://fairfaxchristmaslights.com/wordpress/?p=95 Have a busy weekend of light activities planned. Hope to view some lights tonight and Sunday night. I'm hoping to join the multitude of Santas at SantarchyDC.com Saturday day and go see the Annapolis boat parade Saturday night. Depending on the length of the line, may visit the "Lights on ... http://fairfaxchristmaslights.com/wordpress/?p=92 The displays are ON unless otherwise listed below. If you go by one of the homes with ????, please let me know what you find. The snow last weekend has caused delay for some displays. Seems we are losing quite a few this year. (the economy??) I'll be making another trip out on 12/9. NOTE: ... http://fairfaxchristmaslights.com/wordpress/?p=87 NOTE: Lights may be OFF during rain and/or high winds. Mapno. Addr Date On 1 5407 Francy Adams Court, Fairfax 12/07/09 2 3309 Prosperity Avenue, Fairfax ON 3 8515 Innisfree Dr., Springfield ON 4 6520 33rd Street, Falls Church ON 7 7723 Fisher Drive, Falls Church ON 9 6283 Wills Street, Alexandria ON 10 6634 South Kings Highway, Alexandria ON 11 128 Nutley Street NW, Vienna Lights up - not on 11/29 12 3912 Lincolnshire Street, Annandale No decorations ... http://fairfaxchristmaslights.com/wordpress/?p=81 Almost ALL Displays should be ON starting this weekend. Please let me know if any aren't. NOTE: Lights may be OFF during rain and/or high winds. Mapno. Addr Date On 2 3309 Prosperity Avenue, Fairfax ON 3 8515 Innisfree Dr., Springfield ON 4 6520 33rd Street, Falls Church ON 7 7723 Fisher Drive, Falls Church ON 9 6283 Wills Street, Alexandria ON 11 128 Nutley Street NW, Vienna Lights up - not on ... http://fairfaxchristmaslights.com/wordpress/?p=69 Time for the start of another wonderful season of colorful, outrageous Christmas Lights! I’ve already heard from some on the list and two even have their lights on now!Display #23 will be off this year but promises to return with a new show in 2010. A few are lighting up ... http://fairfaxchristmaslights.com/wordpress/?p=60