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Post by chapeaunoir on Nov 19, 2023 7:25:50 GMT
I mentioned this about 3 years ago, I think. On Facebook Marketplace, I posted an ad for free pine branches and pine cones. And that has worked very well. Right now I have two ladies cutting down branches to make garlands. And every year a man comes and cuts down a whole trailer-load of branches that he uses to make a life-sized nativity scene. He always sends me a picture of the scene and it makes me feel pretty good. He also leaves a gift for me as a thank-you. This also helps me since I have fewer pine branches whacking me in the face when I mow. And so many people come to pick up pine cones, so it is less for me to rake up. I usually have about 15-20 people a year coming for the free stuff. Pine branches make really nice swags and garlands - I don't have a tree, but I usually get cut pine branches to put on the fireplace mantle. We always have a big supply here lol - after every squall we can pick some up. That's really great that you've got people coming over to harvest your good stuff! That life-sized nativity scene must be really cool.
We won't be here for Christmas so no decorating - leaving mid-December and coming back mid-January - the DH has to come back but I might see if I can stay longer.
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Post by frakinfashion on Nov 19, 2023 19:58:13 GMT
Val, I hope you win! You might want to keep some of the lights off until judging day so the next door neighbors don't accelerate their decorating to keep up. Surprise!
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