Crazy Mike's Christmas in Canada 2016

[Crazymike1965]

Hello everyone,

Sorry but that crazy Canadian from Toronto is back and that time of the year is almost here. This year is going to be insane as I am getting a puppy on November 12th so I have to try and get as much decorating done before the little guy arrives. I am just getting my Halloween decorations up and I will start on the Christmas decorations shortly. I am looking forward to seeing what the stores have this year. Hopefully I do not kill myself putting up the big tree lol

It is so wonderful to be on a world wide forum like this and to be able to interact with wonderful people like you all from all over the world. I hope that you put up with me over the next few months. It is an honour to be able to be here in 2016 :)

[steph535]

Mike, I look forward every year to seeing pics of the set up and completed beautiful trees and decorations

[Papa_Christmas]

It is so wonderful to be on a world wide forum like this and to be able to interact with wonderful people like you all from all over the world. I hope that you put up with me over the next few months. It is an honour to be able to be here in 2016 :)

Mike I enjoy your home every year and it's an honor too be here with you,my Christmas Brother:elf3:

[ornamentmaven]

So wonderful to have you here every year. You truly add to the enjoyment of the season

[December Cheesecake]

Looking forward to seeing your progression pics

[Crazymike1965]

Thanks for the comments. You are such a great bunch of folks. One day we will meet up Papa :) it is so hard to go anywhere because of the dogs and other pets that I have.

[Crazymike1965]

Well it has been a productive weekend for decorations ��

[Crazymike1965]

hello friends, what an insane weekend. All of the stores that I went to had Christmas decorations. I will post pictures of what I found tomorrow.

[wstaple]

hello friends, what an insane weekend. All of the stores that I went to had Christmas decorations. I will post pictures of what I found tomorrow.

Looking forward to it, Mike!

[Crazymike1965]

Here are some of the ornaments that I found this past weekend. I will be out again this coming weekend checking out the stores :tree1:

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c20161.jpg


http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c20162.jpg

I know it is really early but because of the puppy arriving in 3 weeks I am trying to get as much done now. Also here in Canada Thanksgiving was
a few weeks ago.



http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c20163.jpg

My wife picked up this projector

[ornamentmaven]

Looking good Mike!

[polrwht07]

All really cool stuff Mike, your yearly decoration post is one of the early highlights for me of the Christmas season.

Where do you tend to buy most of your décor? I'm usually a Hobby Lobby person.

[Crazymike1965]

All really cool stuff Mike, your yearly decoration post is one of the early highlights for me of the Christmas season.

Where do you tend to buy most of your décor? I'm usually a Hobby Lobby person.
It is nice to meet you polrwht07 and thanks for posting :) I usually buy my decor from several different stores where I live here in Canada including Lowes, holland, atera, Sheridan nurseries, Canadian Tire, as well as several other stores.

[Papa_Christmas]

Buying new decorations starts my Christmas mind buzzing.:elf3:

[Crazymike1965]

Buying new decorations starts my Christmas mind buzzing.:elf3:

Papa I am up to $700 and it is still October lol

My wife is going to kill me

[Papa_Christmas]

Papa I am up to $700 and it is still October lol

My wife is going to kill me

I here ya brother,we've got several hundred just on Hallmark ornaments.

[SilverBells]

Looking forward to seeing this year's Christmas Decor Mike :)

[Crazymike1965]

Thank you SB :presents1: we like living dangerously Papa lol

[Crazymike1965]

Lots going on out here. For the very first time I have completed one of the trees before Halloween lol
Fortunately it is in area where the neighbours can see it. I had it plugged in while it was being decorated.

I had all of my Halloween decorations packed up and put away by midnight and I have brought the big tree into the living room
so I will start on the tree today or tomorrow.

[ornamentmaven]

Lots going on out here. For the very first time I have completed one of the trees before Halloween lol
Fortunately it is in area where the neighbours can see it. I had it plugged in while it was being decorated.

I had all of my Halloween decorations packed up and put away by midnight and I have brought the big tree into the living room
so I will start on the tree today or tomorrow.

I just love taking down the Halloween decorations! I was going to take mine down at midnight, but put it off until early this morning! I'm so psyched to get Christmas going!

[ChantelleJoy]

PHEW I didn't miss the big tree going up! I'm late to the party this year haha! Can't wait to see it Mike!

[Crazymike1965]

Hi Chantelle, how are you doing :santa1: Lots of pictures coming soon. I ran into some issues with my ISP which have now been resolved.

[ChantelleJoy]

Hi Chantelle, how are you doing :santa1: Lots of pictures coming soon. I ran into some issues with my ISP which have now been resolved.

I'm doing GREAT! Did you know I live in ENGLAND now? :D

[Crazymike1965]

Wow you are in London. Jeannette is off to London next Tuesday.

[Crazymike1965]

Sorry for the delay. The decorating has begun :)

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201604.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201605.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201606.jpg

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[Papa_Christmas]

I can feel the pressure clear down here in Texas:elf1:

[Crazymike1965]

I can feel the pressure clear down here in Texas:elf1:

Lol Papa everything is going great and I have more pictures coming.

[Crazymike1965]

the trees are coming along

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201611.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201612.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201613.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201614.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201615.jpg

[Crazymike1965]

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201616.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201617.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201618.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201619.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201620.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/c201621.jpg

[steph535]

Your trees are SO gorgeous, Mike! Thank you for sharing!

[Papa_Christmas]

Looking fantastic Mike your tree's always look so elegant,nice job as always.:elf3:

[Crazymike1965]

Thanks Papa :)

I went a little crazy this year and bought a lot of new ornaments for the big tree:


http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/C201622.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/C201623.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/C201624.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/C201625.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/C201626.jpg

[Crazymike1965]

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/C201628.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/C201629.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/C201630.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/C201631.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/C201632.jpg

[Crazymike1965]

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/C201633.jpg

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/C201634.jpg

and introducing my 3rd Golden Retriever Sherlock he was 8 weeks old in this pic

[Crazymike1965]

http://www.mikestruys.com/images/Mike/C201635.jpg

Got the real tree set up on Sunday and it barely fit inside the car. I do not have racks on either of my SUVs lol.

[ornamentmaven]

OMG The tree and the dogs are gorgeous!!!

[Papa_Christmas]

The tree looks fantastic my brother,nice job.
Are your outlets switched or do you have to unplug ?
The blanket on the couch is a familiar sight to me,my dog has the run of the house also.

[Crazymike1965]

Hi Papa, I have 4x 15 amp splits which are dedicated for the big tree. Yes the 3 golden retrievers have taken over lol

[Crazymike1965]

Sorry folks I came down with pneumonia 2 weeks ago but I am back with lots of pictures on the way


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[ornamentmaven]

Love the animal tree! Hope you are feeling better now!

[Mistletoe]

That white/crystal tree is always stunning. Good thing you have so many lights on it, so you can see all those amazing ornaments. Eye candy.

An animal themed tree is a good idea!

Glad you're over your pneumonia (just in time)!

[Crazymike1965]

That white/crystal tree is always stunning. Good thing you have so many lights on it, so you can see all those amazing ornaments. Eye candy.

An animal themed tree is a good idea!

Glad you're over your pneumonia (just in time)!


And I got sick again :)Happy anew Year everyone !!! sorry for not posting any more Pics. For the exception of my real tree everything is still up thanks to me being sick. I will be lucky if I have everything down by Valentine's Day lol

[ornamentmaven]

Feel better Mike!

[Crazymike1965]

Christmas in July ??? sounds like a plan to me. Actually I just got a new star for my big tree :)

[ornamentmaven]

Good to see you here Mike!

[polrwht07]

Mike, question, do you have a specific place you like to buy ornaments? Or do you just collect them as you see them and find some you like? We have a hobby lobby in town, and I buy a lot of mine there, but also like to get them while I'm on vacation, or just in an area I know I won't get to be in that often.

[Crazymike1965]

Mike, question, do you have a specific place you like to buy ornaments? Or do you just collect them as you see them and find some you like? We have a hobby lobby in town, and I buy a lot of mine there, but also like to get them while I'm on vacation, or just in an area I know I won't get to be in that often.

Hello polrwht07 !! Actually over the last 20 years I go to the same 10 places every year to buy my decorations.

[chocolatechip1979]

I can't wait for you to share your photos. You really do have a lovely way of decorating. :)

[Crazymike1965]

I can't wait for you to share your photos. You really do have a lovely way of decorating. :)

Thank you for your kind words chocolatechip1979 :) I am looking forward to November :)

[Crazymike1965]

Hard to believe that it is only 5 weeks until I start setting up :)