2011 Billings North Pole

[chris]

Got some pic's for the 2011 Christmas display. Hope to have everything done by Sunday:) This year I should have around 70,000 to 80,000 lights.

[chris]

Here is more pics and the wood cutouts I did this year

[Hilda]

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!

That is outrageous!! Congratulations!

Whoa.... (is it sacrilegious if I cursed when I enlarged the first picture?!?!?!?!?!? LOL)

[Hilda]

Ohhhh those wood cutouts are soooooo beautiful!!!!!

[ij20me]

Pink trees. That is awesome! When will you go live?

[Mr. Griswold]

Chris that is so awesome! Wow lots to look at and its wonderful your cutouts made the neighbors yards. I cant wait to see it all lit in its glory

[ij20me]

Good thing the neighbor goes down to Florida for the winter. Never knows the yard is used!

[chris]

Thank you guys I went live Thanksgiving night just need to finish things on Sunday and I will get the pic's. I am trying to have my wifes friend take the pics so they come out better lol.

[putrid]

Hey, I think I found your ladders. JK LOL WOW, dude that is cool! Those wood cutouts turned out AWSOME! So how did you con your neighbors into letting you use their yard? You got some cool neighbors Chris!

You know you have to many lights when you cant remember if it's 70 or 80 thousand. LOL Looking forward to seeing your display lit up.

[Rybcon]

Fantastic job Chris! Each year it grows into something more impressive than the year before. Adding the snow was a nice touch.

[EnlightenedGrinch]

It looks stunning, chris!
Great job! I know that's a lot of hard work you put into your yard decor.

[DanoNJ]

Chris, you really pack a lot in that yard!!! Post up some night pics!

[Just Whisper]

I love the way the snow sits so prettily on your little pink trees. Those cut outs are awesome. Did you make those? not really, right? Really? OMG.

[Craig]

Hey Chris!:)

Splendid work! Ya did yourself PROUD with those cut-outs, I am sure the man who gave them to you is happy he did.

BEAUTIFUL WORK! :):):):)

[chris]

Thank you again! Lol it was hard making all that snow I even made it for the whole block:) My neighbor is pretty cool today I will be adding more lights to his yard.
I really like the wood cutouts! I will get the pics tonight and a video.

[ij20me]

Video are you going to do any commentating?

[Hermey]

There are no words! This is amazing! I saw some of your lit pics from last year and coulden't believe it! Love the cut outs! And are those girafes on the roof? It is truly amazing, can't wait to see it all lit up! WOW!!!

[ij20me]

I guess you are right.

[chris]

Lol no I won't be doing any commentating last year when the news did an interview I kept my head down the whole time I didn't even realize it till after.
Hermey yes those are giraffe's on the roof. They were the only things that would fit up there. Next year I would like Santa and the reindeer up there.

[Hilda]

I LOVE the giraffes on the roof!!!! I vote for leaving them there!!! LOL

[cinders]

Fantastic display! I love the cutouts. Oh, hurry and get the lit up pictures!

[Hilda]

Fantastic display! I love the cutouts. Oh, hurry and get the lit up pictures!

I agree wholeheartedly!!

[Hermey]

Lol no I won't be doing any commentating last year when the news did an interview I kept my head down the whole time I didn't even realize it till after.
Hermey yes those are giraffe's on the roof. They were the only things that would fit up there. Next year I would like Santa and the reindeer up there.

I love them up there! Regular decorators put reindeer up there! Pros dare to be different! I say keep em it made me smile!

[Buckeyelights]

Fanastic display!!! There are so many parts that I like, but my favorite has to be the vintage cutouts, the snow family and the Santa, Mrs. Claus, sleigh and enough reindeer to go down the entire block.

Super display!!!
joe

[Daisy-Duck]

Chris how many days did this take you and how many helpers. Heck we started Thanksgiving day, its now Sunday and we only have 1/4 of our stuff out and we had nice sleeveless weather and I see that you have snow which would have s-l-o-w-e-d me way down.
We only have 2 of doing the decorations rest of the gang make themselves scarce

[theedwin]

I have been waiting to see this year's display Chris! Awesome job!

Now I feel horrible for not having mine done. (here at home OR at the Theatre..)

Great your neighbor let you spill over! And the cut outs look AMAZING!

[razlfratz]

Very nice job Chris. So many things to see, so many different elements. Giraffes on the roof--I'm loving that.

[chris]

Chris how many days did this take you and how many helpers. Heck we started Thanksgiving day, its now Sunday and we only have 1/4 of our stuff out and we had nice sleeveless weather and I see that you have snow which would have s-l-o-w-e-d me way down.
We only have 2 of doing the decorations rest of the gang make themselves scarce

Daisy I start in September outlining the roof and sidewalls just me doing the work. The snow melted in time so I could wire up everything.
Edwin there is still plenty of time!
Joe thank you I will be putting them in my yard next year just took awhile to finish them.

OK I got some pic's last night

[ij20me]

I love it at night bud! I see keeping online didn't slow you down. LOL

[chris]

Here are some more

[chris]

Lol just made me want to put more up lol...

I don't no if I said this, but I need to make a video to show the lights that dance with the music from my house to his.
Wish I had a better camera too lol.

[EnlightenedGrinch]

Unbelievable, chris! What a display!

Is your neighbor letting you use his electricity, too?

[Mr. Griswold]

Wow Chris it looks glorious as ever!! Hey mabye the reporter will come do a story on ya again this year and you can offer her a hot coco this time :)

Seriously it looks amazing all your hard work paid off big time!

[ij20me]

I am pretty sure you can squeeze one more light in grid 33/ section 5c.

[Goofy]

I am just humbled by your work every year!! it just amazes me~~~~~!!!!

that is just beautiful!!

I can almost hear your power meter disk in a high pitched whine as it spins!!!

[Just Whisper]

Your little display houses are still my favorite of all your decorations. I just love them. Everything looks wonderful.

The more I think about this the more I wonder...where in the world did you find those giraffe? They are so totally cool.

[Sickie Ickie]

Did you paint your pvc fence, or tape them? Beautiful as always, my friend!

[chris]

JW I got the Giraffe's from Home Depot after Christmas.

Grinch lol...I ran cords from my house to his I just wait till he go's to bed then I hit the switch:)

Sickie I used red duct tape it holds better through the cold, snow and storage. I also found it to be more cost effective and less time consuming to make. And before buying new PVC pipe and fittings try a Habitat for Humanity to get a better price.

[ij20me]

How are you covering the wire going to the sidewalk? Just curious.

[putrid]

How are you covering the wire going to the sidewalk? Just curious.

The RMF field from all the lights on his house and yard is enough to power the lights across the sidewalk. JK LOL

That is amazing dude. Totally cool!

[Hilda]

WOWZAAAAAA!! This is incredible! We take the kids every year to several commercial displays and this rivals them for sure!

HaHa My three-year old was on my lap and said "We need one of those big Christmas soliders Mommy!" I like the way that kid thinks!

[chris]

How are you covering the wire going to the sidewalk? Just curious.

Just what Putrid said lol... I have one cord zip tied to one of the arches that leads to the blvd.

[ij20me]

The RMF field from all the lights on his house and yard is enough to power the lights across the sidewalk. JK LOL

That is amazing dude. Totally cool!

Yes, I will be opening his Christmas card with my radiation suit on!

[chris]

Yes, I will be opening his Christmas card with my radiation suit on!

Lol my teeth have never been whiter:D

[ij20me]

Ha, you laugh! I am now worried! Why is his card glowing? Geez hon I don't know!

[MrsLuvIt]

Oh my Stars and Garters! YOu MADE the snow????!!!!! Whoa - you can take over my yard anytime!

[theedwin]

Chris, all I can say is WOW! I'll say it again, WOW!

I hope you collect lots and lots of toys this year! (I know you will!)

Great job my friend! AMAZING!

[chris]

Thank you I am hoping we do good thing year to. I put the Christmas barrel out last night and ready to go!

[klacc]

Wow. This is amazing. How many years have you been doing displays in your yard?