2025-2026 Vintage Christmas Light Installation (Part 1)

There have been many developments since last year's installation video. More failed bulbs, strings junked, an order placed with Tru-Tone, and a source for G40 bulbs. All this and more in Part 1 of this season's video series. Table of Contents: 00:00 - Introduction 03:43 - Updates from last year / Mom's tree 05:46 - Dead bulbs, bad strings 09:42 - Tru-Tone order 18:18 - My tree 20:29 - Bubble lights 25:02 - Incandescent mini-lights 27:47 - Tru-Tone mini lights? 37:22 - G40 bulb availability 42:32 - Bedroom string / translucent bulbs 45:23 - Potential C9 installation 48:48 - Conclusion Tru-Tone Mini Lites teaser videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qb8joX_zj0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9kJEZGmBV8 Follow me on Mastodon: https://tech.lgbt/@themaritimegirl Watch my videos on PeerTube for an open-source, ad-free experience: https://www.makertube.net/@themaritimegirl My videos are made possible in part by support via Patreon: https://patreon.com/themaritimegirl