Author Archives: James

2021 Season

Welcome to the 2021 season of Blue Moon Lights! Tune your radio to 93.5 FM when at the house to hear the music. This year, the new addition is my four “singing bulbs”. The arches have also made a return … Continue reading

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xLights around the world

There is a project that has been putting together snipits from light shows all doing the same song. xlights around the world. For the second time, I have participated in the project. The video for this year is up for … Continue reading

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Some videos posted

Have 6 of the 9 songs for this year posted for viewing on the videos page now.

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Thank You

I had a visit from someone who left me a hand written thank you:

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Uhg, so close

Was previewing most of the show this evening to see how well the “simulator” matched up with reality. Found I incorrectly hung one of the snowflakes (derp). I’ll correct that in software. Found a few other little tweaks to make … Continue reading

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Just about Ready – 2020

Almost everything is complete. Missing some hooks to put out two items (should arrive tomorrow). I have re-secured all the items the wind took down. Added more attachment points for all of them (why I ran out of hooks), and … Continue reading

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Wind is not my friend

Tonight, we are getting some very high winds. All the props above the garage have come down. So far, the ones around the front room are holding, but I question for how much longer. Not too much damage to the … Continue reading

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Ladder work done

Took advantage of the unusually warm weather to take care of all the work needing a ladder (Note: I really hate ladders).

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2020 Season – Work has started

What better thing to do on a hot summers day, than to think Christmas! Yes, the work for the next season is well under way. New props are ordered (early July delivery), and “in theory”, the layout of what I … Continue reading

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Small Change

Have one issue with the show yet that I have been trying to work out. The short version – the computer that plays back has a video card in it that is too old. What does the video card have … Continue reading

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