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	<title>Texas Christmas Lights</title>
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	<link>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com</link>
	<description>Helping Texans build bigger and better Christmas displays!</description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:52:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>January 2009 Meeting - Saturday 17th</title>
		<link>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/austin/january-2009-meeting-saturday-17th/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:52:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Stephenson</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Austin Chapter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There will be a meeting of Christmas Light hobbiests (aka crazies) in and around the Austin Tx Area on Saturday January 17 from 3pm - 6pm or so. The location is Chris Krumrey&#8217;s house at
5206 Robinsdale Lane
Austin, Texas 78723
You can use our own Display Map from the main website to find it.
We will be discussing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There will be a meeting of Christmas Light hobbiests (aka crazies) in and around the Austin Tx Area on Saturday January 17 from 3pm - 6pm or so. The location is Chris Krumrey&#8217;s house at<br />
5206 Robinsdale Lane<br />
Austin, Texas 78723<br />
You can use our own Display Map from the main website to find it.</p>
<p>We will be discussing and (hopefully) showing off some of the sample LED lights from various vendors. Pricing and order dates will be available so you can decide on your own which vendor to use.</p>
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		<title>Dallas Meeting - January 10 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM</title>
		<link>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/dallas/dallas-meeting-january-10-300-pm-to-600-pm/</link>
		<comments>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/dallas/dallas-meeting-january-10-300-pm-to-600-pm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:23:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hward</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dallas Chapter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[
Santa has come and gone the sales are still going – which we know means one season is closing and another is beginning. So lets get together and talk about lesions learned and what we want to do this next year – plus have some food. All are welcomed – from the person who just [...]]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><!--[endif]-->Santa has come and gone the sales are still going – which we know means one season is closing and another is beginning.<span> </span>So lets get together and talk about lesions learned and what we want to do this next year – plus have some food.<span> </span>All are welcomed – from the person who just caught the bug to the person who has been doing commercial displays for years.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Time:</strong> 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Location:</strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Golden Coral</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3312 FOREST   LANE</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dallas, TX 75234</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(972)241-9848</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>MAP:</strong> http://maps.yahoo.com/map?q1=3312%20&#8230;%252CTX%2520us</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="IT"><strong>Discussion:</strong> http://www.christmaslightscommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3811</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="IT"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em>Please </em><strong>RSVP </strong>on the discussion forum.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Harrison</p>
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		<title>October Dallas Area Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/dallas/october-dallas-area-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/dallas/october-dallas-area-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:41:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hward</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dallas Chapter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is that time again - EVERYONE is welcomed and bring a friend.
Date: October 26th (Sunday)
Time: 2pm till whenever.
Topic: Project Work Time - Bring your Projects and get some helping hands from the &#8220;experts&#8221;.
We can seat 40 people, bring your projects, we have a screen if you want to bring a projector and we have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is that time again - EVERYONE is welcomed and bring a friend.</p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> October 26th (Sunday)</p>
<p><strong>Time:</strong> 2pm till whenever.</p>
<p><strong>Topic: </strong>Project Work Time - Bring your Projects and get some helping hands from the &#8220;experts&#8221;.</p>
<p>We can seat 40 people, bring your projects, we have a screen if you want to bring a projector and we have power!!!</p>
<p><strong>It will be at:</strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a href="http://www.landmarkgrill.com/">Landmark Grill</a><br />
1297 FM 407<br />
Suite 310<br />
Lewisville, TX 75077</p>
<p>If you have any problems or questions please PM me on the forum.</p>
<p>Harrison</p>
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		<title>September Dallas Area Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/dallas/september-dallas-area-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/dallas/september-dallas-area-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:40:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hward</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dallas Chapter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is that time again - EVERYONE is welcomed and bring a friend.
Date: September 28th (Sunday)
Time: 2pm till whenever.
Topic: Project Work Time - Bring your Projects and get some helping hands from the &#8220;experts&#8221;.
We can seat 40 people, bring your projects, we have a screen if you want to bring a projector and we have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is that time again - EVERYONE is welcomed and bring a friend.</p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> September 28th (Sunday)</p>
<p><strong>Time:</strong> 2pm till whenever.</p>
<p><strong>Topic: </strong>Project Work Time - Bring your Projects and get some helping hands from the &#8220;experts&#8221;.</p>
<p>We can seat 40 people, bring your projects, we have a screen if you want to bring a projector and we have power!!!</p>
<p><strong>It will be at:</strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><a href="http://www.landmarkgrill.com/">Landmark Grill</a><br />
1297 FM 407<br />
Suite 310<br />
Lewisville, TX 75077</p>
<p>If you have any problems or questions please PM me on the forum.</p>
<p>Harrison</p>
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		<title>September Austin Area Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/austin/september-austin-area-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/austin/september-austin-area-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:50:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Robert Stephenson</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Austin Chapter]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[meeting]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[September]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Date:  Wed Sept 17
Time:  6:00pm-9:00pm
Location:  Denny&#8217;s
7100 N. I-35
AUSTIN,TX 78752
This is on the I-35 SB frontage road between 290 and 183.
Bring your questions or plans for this year and have a great time talking Christmas and Halloween Lights.
Robert
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Date:  Wed Sept 17<br />
Time:  6:00pm-9:00pm<br />
Location:  Denny&#8217;s<br />
7100 N. I-35<br />
AUSTIN,TX 78752<br />
This is on the I-35 SB frontage road between 290 and 183.</p>
<p>Bring your questions or plans for this year and have a great time talking Christmas and Halloween Lights.</p>
<p>Robert</p>
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		<title>Alamo Area Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/sanantonio/alamo-area-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/sanantonio/alamo-area-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:39:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jhowell</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[San Antonio Chapter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Meeting Details: 
Date - Saturday August 30th
Time - 2 pm until Stacy with a Y kicks us out!
Location - It will be sent after you RSVP&#8230; We dont want just anyone showing up. RSVP to Dave Nelson wdnelson68@hotmail.com. If you have other questions, contact SA cordinator Jaye Howell at list@tophotos.com
Kids? - Sure, we are a family friendly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meeting Details: </p>
<p><strong>Date -</strong> Saturday August 30th</p>
<p><strong>Time </strong>- 2 pm until Stacy with a Y kicks us out!</p>
<p><strong>Location -</strong> It will be sent after you RSVP&#8230; We dont want just anyone showing up. RSVP to Dave Nelson wdnelson68@hotmail.com. If you have other questions, contact SA cordinator Jaye Howell at <a href="mailto:list@tophotos.com">list@tophotos.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Kids?</strong> - Sure, we are a family friendly bunch and Jeff will be on my best<br />
behavior! </p>
<p><strong>How long do I have to stay?/Can I just drop in for a little while</strong><strong>?</strong> Stay until Stacy with a Y kicks us out and show up when you can!  If you want to check if we are still there before coming! call Dave or Jaye&#8217;s Cell phone.  This is a major hint for those members who might have families and a lot of activities! </p>
<p><strong>Food?</strong> - We are planning a redo of our highly successful and delicious June Pot Luck. Email Dave at<a href="mailto:wdnelson68@hotmail.com">wdnelson68@hotmail.com</a> and let him know how many<br />
people you are bringing and what you can bring. Remember there is nothing wrong with a meal full of deserts! </p>
<p>&#8220;We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes,<br />
candy corns and syrup.&#8221; Buddy the Elf</p>
<p>Be sure to check out the thread at<br />
<a href="http://www.christmaslightscommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2961" target="_blank">http://www.christmaslightscommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2961</a></p>
<p><strong>What to bring:</strong><br />
Christmas spirit. <br />
Projects or something you need help with! We all learn by<br />
sharing! <br />
Ifyou have things you want to sell bring those, you might just find a buyer!<br />
Dayplanner, Calendar, Palm Pilot/phone. Whatever keeps you orginized. We would like to plan the September and October meetings while everyone is together.</p>
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		<title>August Meeting - August 24 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM</title>
		<link>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/texas/august-meeting-august-24-100-pm-to-400-pm/</link>
		<comments>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/texas/august-meeting-august-24-100-pm-to-400-pm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:33:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hward</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Texas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It is time again our August meeting will be August 24 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. It will be at one of our local Dallas members office which has volunteered there computer training facility. We will have 20 desktops available with LOR installed and room for people to bring their laptops (RECOMMENDED). Bring your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is time again our August meeting will be August 24 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. It will be at one of our local Dallas members office which has volunteered there computer training facility. We will have 20 desktops available with LOR installed and room for people to bring their laptops (RECOMMENDED). Bring your sequencing, music, and questions.</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> It is located a few blocks off the Dallas North Tollway and 121 in Frisco. For this reason I am requesting an RSVP and I will send an email / PM out on August 20th with the address to all people with an RSVP.</p>
<p>To RSVP please email me at <a href="http://www.christmaslightscommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3035">{POST}</a> or PM me on the forum. I will reply back to each email for a confirmation. If you do not received a response within 24 hours please resend.</p>
<p>We will also be holding our Dallas Election for TCL Coordinators and discussing this.</p>
<p><strong>Agenda:</strong><br />
TCL State Coordinator Elections<br />
LOR Sequencing Questions and Class</p>
<p>Have any questions please respond or PM / Email me.</p>
<p>Regards,<br />
Harrison</p>
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		<title>San Antonio August Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/sanantonio/san-antonio-august-meeting/</link>
		<comments>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/sanantonio/san-antonio-august-meeting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:02:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dteague</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[San Antonio Chapter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Meeting Details:
Date - Saturday August 30th
Time - 2 pm until Stacy kicks us out!
Location - It will be sent after you RSVP&#8230; We dont want just anyone showing up. RSVP to Dave Nelson (wdnelson68@hotmail.com). If you have other questions, contact SA cordinator Jaye Howell at list@tophotos.com
Kids? - Sure, we are a family friendly bunch and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meeting Details:</p>
<p>Date - Saturday August 30th</p>
<p>Time - 2 pm until Stacy kicks us out!</p>
<p>Location - It will be sent after you RSVP&#8230; We dont want just anyone showing up. RSVP to Dave Nelson (wdnelson68@hotmail.com). If you have other questions, contact SA cordinator Jaye Howell at <a href="mailto:list@tophotos.com">list@tophotos.com</a></p>
<p>Kids? - Sure, we are a family friendly bunch and I will be on my best behavior!</p>
<p>How long do I have to stay?/Can I just drop in for a little while? Stay until Stacy kicks us out and show up when you can! This is a major hint for those members who might have families and a lot of activities!</p>
<p>Food?  - We are planning a redo of our highly successful and delicious June Pot Luck.   Email Dave at <a href="mailto:wdnelson68@hotmail.com">wdnelson68@hotmail.com</a> and let him know how many<br />
people you are bringing and what you can bring.  Remember there is nothing wrong with a meal full of deserts!</p>
<p>&#8220;We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.&#8221;  Buddy the Elf</p>
<p>Be sure to check out the thread at<br />
<a href="http://www.christmaslightscommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2961" target="_blank">http://www.christmaslightscommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2961</a></p>
<p>What to bring:<br />
Christmas spirit.<br />
Projects or something you need help with!  We all learn bysharing!<br />
If you have things you want to sell bring those, you might just find a buyer!<br />
Dayplanner, Calendar, Palm Pilot/phone. Whatever keeps you orginized. We would like to plan the September and October meetings while everyone is together.</p>
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		<title>Dallas Chapter Meeting 21 June 2008</title>
		<link>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/dallas/dallas-chapter-meeting-21-june-2008/</link>
		<comments>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/dallas/dallas-chapter-meeting-21-june-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:48:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>hward</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Dallas Chapter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Date:
21 June 2008
Time:
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location:
First United Methodist Church  420 South Heartz  Coppell, Tx 75019
Topic:
Open - Recommendations - Thinking LOR Sequencing / LOR 2 Features
Reminder: No July Meeting - due to Workshop
Harrison
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Date:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>21 June 2008</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Time:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>2:00 PM to 5:00 PM</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Location:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&amp;hl=en&amp;geocode=&amp;q=420+South+Heartz++Coppell,+Tx+75019&amp;sll=33.25936,-96.981812&amp;sspn=0.97838,2.570801&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;ll=32.960084,-96.989531&amp;spn=0.001917,0.005021&amp;t=h&amp;z=18&amp;iwloc=addr" target="_blank">First United Methodist Church  420 South Heartz  Coppell, Tx 75019</a></p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Topic:</strong></p>
<blockquote><p>Open - Recommendations - Thinking LOR Sequencing / LOR 2 Features</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Reminder:</strong> No July Meeting - due to Workshop</p>
<p>Harrison</p>
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		<title>18 Miles of Wire</title>
		<link>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/dallas/18-miles-of-wire/</link>
		<comments>http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/dallas/18-miles-of-wire/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2008 02:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>avetrano</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Austin Chapter]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Dallas Chapter]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Houston Chapter]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[San Antonio Chapter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ever wondered what 18 miles of wire looked like?
These pictures are from the 2008 TCL Wire Bulk Buy. Special thanks to the TCL member who coordinated the buy. Our members were able to get an excellent price on the wire, despite the rising copper prices.
 

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever wondered what 18 miles of wire looked like?</p>
<p>These pictures are from the 2008 TCL Wire Bulk Buy. Special thanks to the TCL member who coordinated the buy. Our members were able to get an excellent price on the wire, despite the rising copper prices.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/tcl_wire_2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-123" title="Wire #2" src="http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/tcl_wire_2-300x240.jpg" alt="18 Miles of Wire - #2" width="300" height="240" /></a> <a href="http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/tcl_wire_1.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-124" title="Wire #1" src="http://www.texaschristmaslights.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/tcl_wire_1-300x240.jpg" alt="18 Miles of Wire - #1" width="300" height="240" /></a></p>
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