The new green LED lights arrived sooner than expected just last week. I was not expecting to get the lights until mid September, however they have now been labelled and put away for a few months. I did take a few photographs of them though!

Initial tests of running the 'Light-O-Rama' branded controllers with DMX seem to work reasonably well, though I did experience some technical difficulties with 'access' errors a couple of times. What I concluded was that the software must be trying to control the lights more than once (think of it like two or more people trying to drive the same car).

Regarding the webcam, I'm expecting that it should be functioning again around early to mid October. By then the 'show' computer that drives the lights and music will be in place in a new spot that should hopefully make managing the webcam possible as well as running the show.

2009 marks the tenth year of decorating, and this year's display is well into the planning stages with two songs completely sequenced and a third one to follow shortly. All up, there will be four songs in total (not including intermission, opening or closing tracks).

I am pleased to say that the talented Carrie Lyn Infusion single titled Suite Christmas Rush will again be in the playlist this year. The song can be purchased for personal use on the CDBaby website for just US$1.

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Greetings to all visitors,

This is just an update to say that I have submitted my order for new lights this year. Most of them will be green LEDs, although I also will be adding a small amount of additional blue and white LEDs as well. Cost of new lights will be around $850 AU.

I expect expenditure for the year will be in the low to mid $1000's with the possible addition of a DMX controller and necessary extension cords.

I'd like to wish all the people who have visited the light display this season one way or enough (either in person or through this website) a very Merry Christmas. Enjoy the festivities with your family on this day.

Two videos have now been uploaded of this year's Christmas display. They can be found in the videos section of the website.

A third will follow later in the month.

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