Actually, Lesley, this is the way we now decorate the Christmas tree. We always have a very tall, large tree, and I have long tables set up with the ornaments on them. I put the lights on the top third of the tree before it's stood up - then we invite a bunch of friends for wine and cheese and crackers and decorating. The 14' tree takes about 1 1/2 hours to decorate and then we take everyone out for pizza. A fine time had by all and no one thinks it's work. I used to do it myself and it took 3 days. I'll keep this in mind the next time I have to move some troughs.
