11 December 2024
Does this look like a $4,575 Christmas tree?
I kinda think it does particularly since I didn’t have to erect it, decorate it, nor will I have to take it down. The costs are as follows:
- Royal Fir tree $850
- Ornaments $1500
- Florals, pics, ribbons $800
- Consultation $150
- Set up $875
- Take down $400
- Total $4575
AJ showed up around 9 am with Marco and Roberto and got right into it. They were finished by 10:30 am and did a pretty good job of cleaning up after themselves, however, I’ll be cleaning glitter for the next 5 years.
Neither Roberto nor Marco spoke much English but AJ was very patient with them and also was careful to show them how to do a procedure. I assume he is training this crew. I was his only set up today and the rush is nearly over for him.
There’s so much to see it’s hard to focus in on any one thing.
The ribbon on the tree is almost the Agnew tartan.
I didn’t do anything except work on addressing my holiday cards (late this year) and I’m exhausted. AJ wants me to buy some long, low plastic storage cases for the ornaments, pics, and ribbons as well as bubble wrap. Apparently, you layer ornaments, not individually wrap them.
I spent some time breaking down all the cardboard boxes except for the tree box. I’ll look into getting a duffel bag for the tree instead of the box which will let me store it more easily.
Yes, I know people will think I’ve lost my mind spending that amount of money on the tree but the only thing I’ll pay for next year is set up and take down. It brings me joy and that’s reason enough to be exorbitant. I only hope Wade likes it.
Stay tuned!