Tacky Light Tour (Day 1) December 4, 2010

This is hands down my favorite time of year, holiday wise. Love the sounds of the season, and the lights on the Christmas trees, and on the houses. Few places do Christmas quite like Richmond, Va. One of the highlights of living here is the nationally famous "Tacky Light Tour"; and these are the houses that I liked the best (out of many, it was a difficult choice to pick these three). The first house seen at left is at 8009 Summerbrook Court, and it is a wonder to behold. I thought this was just amazing, and certainly was bright. Even the trees were lined out and lit up (and they were not small trees either.
The second house was at 2901 Lintz Lane, also in Richmond. This is another house where the trees are lit to the max; and this is really just a small sample of what you could see there. There was a lot of amazing stuff to the other side, and all sorts of things lit up in the back. I am sure the electric bill is a wonder to behold as well as the sights, but it was a real grin to check out this house on a cold night in Richmond. What made it even more special was that it was snowing while I was out. Was not a heavy snow, and did not stick to the roads, but added to the atmosphere of the drive around the area to check out the houses. All I was missing was the company of my wife, Patty.
The last house is actually part of a pair of houses, and the best of all this night. Two houses on Ashbury side by side lit the night up. Many tour buses where parked near there, and a number of limos, as well as a steady line of cars to see the wonder of this "Christmas Wonderland". Sadly though a sign asking for donations at one said that the family was in danger of losing one of the houses due to a job loss. Wanted to do this (had for some 36 years!) at least one last time. I hope things turn out for them, and for so many who are having difficult times this season in a very tough economy.
Tomorrow, I will get out again, and will check out some more of the amazing sights in Richmond. More photos from tonight can be found on my photo page as well. Merry Christmas everyone!