Measure Twice, Buy Once

Next year, I am not allowed to buy any Christmas tree taller than I am. Please remind me when that time comes.

Last year, my tree was 8'2" - a great height for a Christmas tree unless you, like me, have 8' ceilings. So this year I decided on a shorter tree, and how I wound up with one that was 8'7" is beyond me.

I am now the proud owner of a small handsaw (which caused the Home Depot guy to laugh himself silly), an 8 inch tree trunk paperweight, and one of the prettiest Christmas trees you've ever seen - without a star on top.

I would post pictures, but my camera and I are on the outs at the moment. Hopefully next week it'll like me again.