Cords - there are less cords this year due to strategic placement of the controller
                        in all about 600 feet worth

Power - with all lights turned on, the display draws about 8200 watts

Sound - Music is broadcast over a Ramsey25B FM transmitter

Syncronization - Programming is done with Light o Rama software
                        music is setup on a dedicated pc and linked to a light o rama controller
                        which executes every on, off, fade, and twinkle command

Mega Tree - Beefed up this year, the tree has a steel EMT center pole and a
                        hand crank to raise and lower the lights
                        The tree boasts 7200 lights this year

Mini Trees - built from two inverted tomato cages and wrapped over and over and over with lights
                        each has about 800 lights on it

North Pole Pathway Lights - created from 4" pvc and ceiling light globes
                        these items add a real nice finishing touch