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Post by Sovereign on Dec 8, 2016 23:16:28 GMT
When I put up my Christmas tree this year I noticed on the box that it said it was made of silicone, I spent my whole life prefering the real thing until last year my wife decided to opt for the silicoe alternative.
I trusted her judgement but I was very unsure to begin with as I have always preferred the real thing . But on weighing up two options I must admit silicone ain't half bad. She decided to not scrimp but spend a bit of money and I think from a distance the silicone option looks pretty darn good, almost like the real thing in fact.
So chaps, what's your preference?
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Post by ChrisB on Dec 8, 2016 23:21:15 GMT
I'm sayin' nuffin!
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Post by Tim on Dec 9, 2016 1:49:03 GMT
From a distance they look all right, but up close there's nothing like the real thing  |
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Post by Slinger on Dec 9, 2016 1:56:38 GMT
Real or silicone doesn't really matter to me as long as they're large enough for the neighbours to get a nice view of them through the window. You do have to be more careful with the real ones though as they tend to drop as they get older.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 4:28:52 GMT
For once im lost for words  |
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Post by Sovereign on Dec 9, 2016 8:13:43 GMT
Well here she is, really not bad as you can see. my last real version was a bit limp, this fake one by comparison is much more full bodied. I have to admit, I really miss that authentic smell and texture. But all is good and happy in the Sovereign home.  |
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Post by zippy on Dec 9, 2016 8:38:04 GMT
I prefer real - Christmas trees or otherwise
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Post by pre65 on Dec 9, 2016 11:50:13 GMT
Thanks for keeping us a breast about the tree situation.
I'd feel a bit of a tit not knowing the differences.
I hope this thread has not been a boob, as the information could have been misinterpreted.
One would hardly want the Bristol decency police on your knockers .  If you agree just press your hooters. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2016 12:45:23 GMT
No tree up this year, i just really cannot be bothered.
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Post by richb on Dec 10, 2016 1:18:28 GMT
All depends upon how they feel to the touch.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 10, 2016 4:24:11 GMT
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Post by steveeb on Dec 10, 2016 9:56:00 GMT
Real or silicone doesn't really matter to me as long as they're large enough for the neighbours to get a nice view of them through the window. You do have to be more careful with the real ones though as they tend to drop as they get older. I've got my hands on a couple of vintage ones this year. They're rather stunning examples, quite perky, but it seems important as to how they've been maintained apparently. Good to know there's the silicone option when needed though. Tip - presentation and decoration can extend their attraction considerably. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Dec 10, 2016 11:16:07 GMT
I never had one when on my own but the boss said we must. Becomes more each year now.
Last year we had a rooted, non drop live one.
It dropped needles like no tomorrow and when planted out died
This year a plastic one which to my amazement still cost 60 quid
This year rather amusingly the ornaments are being knocked off by the dogs who promptly apply toddlers rules (this is mine) and run off with them
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Post by speedysteve on Dec 10, 2016 19:19:53 GMT
Touch, feel, squeeze test - only real ones will do!
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Post by Sovereign on Dec 10, 2016 19:41:43 GMT
I do hope people are talking about Christmas trees here, for some reason I feel this thread is getting off track 😂
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Post by ChrisB on Dec 10, 2016 22:24:23 GMT
Ha!
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