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Warm wishes, and many thanks...

2007-12-31T20:40:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to thank you all for visiting either the Holiday Musical Light Show in person, or just watching it online. I've received wonderful, joyous, kind words from those I've talked with. You too, can leave anonymous comments, or contact me via the form, either way, they are very much appreciated.

You can also vote for you favorite sequence (on the right), this will help with next years planning.

May you have a very Merry Christmas with friends and family.

Christmas Eve light show?

2007-12-24T21:49:00.001-08:00

Was it running? I don't think it was but I'm not sure I got home late. The computer that controls the show was having technical difficulties..

So I'm very, very sorry if you came by Christmas Eve and there was no light show. I was out of the area and no one I know informed me of the issues with the lights. It is back on schedule.

Full Video

2007-11-29T23:30:00.000-08:00

This may take a while to load, patience please. This is the full video, larger format, and lightened up for better viewing. 19 minutes long.

Got Video !!

2007-11-28T22:29:00.000-08:00

Short 4 minute clip - kinda dark but you should get the point.

Updated - Show Schedule

2007-11-27T09:10:00.000-08:00

TheOCLights - on Albatross Drive - Holiday Musical Light Show

Schedule Change to: Starting nightly at 6pm - Final Show at 9pm

Repeating on the hour and half-hour running about 19 minutes.

Thank you for stopping by... and have a very Merry Christmas !!

p.s. The music will be broadcast on 88.5 FM if you are in your car and close to the house, otherwise the music can be heard from the sidewalk.

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First night done, sort of

2007-11-25T12:54:00.000-08:00

Though it was the premier night… forgetfully I did not make a big deal about it and invite all my friends and family. Well that's good thing, it was full of small glitches that did not show themselves until I tried to schedule the shows to run on auto. I think.. “knock, knock knock” I’ve got them worked out. I’m also touching up some programming that after seeing it hundreds of times, I thought needed some tweaking. Overall, I am very please with this being my first year, and not realizing all the work involved.

Neighbors that have stopped by, have been giving me great praise and joy in what I have accomplished. Let’s see what they say next year…

Peace for now

Holiday Musical Light Show information

2007-10-08T10:04:00.000-07:00

Information on my project for the 2007 Christmas Display.

Main purchase - 2 x 16 channel Light-o-rama programable light controllers.
Light-o-rama Software
WowLights - Home Alone Sequence package (modified for 32 channels)

Here are some pictures of the house before and after a needed clean-up.
Also, there are a few of the items that will be used for the light show.

Where Orange County comes to light.

2007-10-01T10:07:00.000-07:00

Do you have or have you seen spectacular holiday lights or a display?
Do you drive around different neighborhoods with your family gazing for brilliant creations?

It can be just one specific item or thousands of lights, animation with music that catch your eyes and ears. This is not limited to the Christmas season, but any time a year that evokes a spark of imagination and the spirit of the season.

So I thought, why not share locations of various light displays with others from Orange County. Someone has gone to hard work to publicly display their house or home, maybe for their own family and friends, but my hope with common courtesy many can enjoy and appreciate their hard work as well.

Song Selections

2007-09-01T22:56:00.000-07:00

THX Disaster Intro
The House - John Williams (Home Alone soundtrack)
Making the Plane - John Williams (Home Alone soundtrack)
Meaning of Christmas - Jackie Gleason (Honeymooners)
White Christmas - The Drifters (Home Alone soundtrack)
O Holy Night - John Sullivan Dwight (Home Alone soundtrack)
Carol of the Bells - John Williams (Home Alone soundtrack)
Joy to the World - Mannheim Steamroller
Jingle Bells - The Brian Setzer Orchestra
Merry Christmas to All - Chevy Chase (National Lampoons' Christmas Vacation)

Snow Line

2007-09-01T14:40:00.000-07:00

Draw line then Click the green play button to get Santa going.Help Santa Claus collect the presents ready for delivery on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Game List

2007-09-01T14:33:00.000-07:00

Christmas Mini-Golf

Snowball !

Snow Line

Snowball !

2007-09-01T14:28:00.001-07:00

The evil imps have stolen the Christmas gifts and you must help Santa to get back all of them. The imps are hiding in some of the gift boxes. You must break the boxes with your magic snow ball to find them.Move around using the Mouse and Left Click to release the snowball. You'll gain points for every box you manage to break. Collect the special power-ups and ball upgrades that will help you cause more destruction. Have fun...

Christmas Mini-golf

2007-09-01T14:20:00.000-07:00

This is a nice and little version of mini golf with various challenging levels. Try to score the maximum points by putting the ball into the different holes, in the least number of shots.You can change the color of the golf ball and your putter, before you begin the game. Hit the ball into the holes avoiding all the obstacles. Move your Mouse to set the direction and the power of the shot.

he farther you keep the putter from the ball the more power you'll add to your shot. Left Click to hit the ball in your desired direction.

2007-01-01T18:45:00.000-08:00