half my family still has no power from the ice storm

[Dukkha]

So guess who's hosting the X-Mas party!
My first time as a homeowner too. Not to mention my heathen house has no tree or decor of any kind. I better start cleaning and go get an "all-in-one" tree in a box. They'll all see my new DU sticker on the fridge too hehe

[NYC]

1. Can't they bring their own tree?

Much like BYOB?

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

2. Decorate any trees or bushes in your yard

with birdseed or popcorn. That's festive enough. Hope you bought all you power-less friends some batteries for gag gifts!

[Dukkha]

4. no batteries for them

they're Repubs so they like to be kept in the dark :-)

[Maccagirl]

5. LOL!

My power just came back on-I live on the east side. What a couple of days it's been eh? Keep warm!

[Rabrrrrrr]

3. ice storms don't generate power

so if they're waiting to get power from the ice storm, they're gonna be waiting a long time.

:-)

Sorry, had a literalist moment.

Friend of mine lived in a city that lost its power from a windstorm many years ago, and her neighborhood had no power for a week. Thankfully, it was summer, so not so bad, but the neighborhood rbought out their webbers and other grills, and all the food they had in the freezers and fridges, and they had a giant neighborhood picnic barbeque everyday for that week. She remembers that week quite fondly.

I hope your famil gets their power back soon! No power in the winter is rough. Best wishes to them all, and to you, who now have to emergency host Christmas!