The annual "Friendly Neighborhood Christmas Lights Competition" is on ...

"FedEX Pat" is all smiles today! (Craig Allen photo).
"FedEX Pat" is all smiles today! (Craig Allen photo).
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Welcome to the early afternoon of Day 2.

For the last few years, I have been writing about my neighbors, "FedEX Pat" and "Cornershow Bob," and their displays, here at nj1015.com.

My whole neighborhood looks forward to this holiday lights spectacular every year!

So much to do! (Craig Allen photo).
So much to do! (Craig Allen photo).
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FedEx Pat tells me that he hopes to get most of the display up today ...

"That nose...that wonderful nose"--Santa (Craig Allen photo).
"That nose...that wonderful nose"--Santa (Craig Allen photo).
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The "twins" will find their place... (Craig Allen photo).
The "twins" will find their place... (Craig Allen photo).
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Sometimes Pat is "up on the roof," and sometimes he "comes down to earth." (Craig Allen photo).
Sometimes Pat is "up on the roof," and sometimes he "comes back down to earth." (Craig Allen photo).
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Pat says that tomorrow will be "electrical day."

Make sure they light up...before you...string 'em up! (Craig Allen photo).
Make sure they light up...before you...string 'em up! (Craig Allen photo).
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It's otherwise know as: "Stringing up the lights!"

In the meantime, Sonny says ...

"WOOF!" (Craig Allen photo).
"WOOF!" (Craig Allen photo).
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... "Let me out. I'll help!

Down the street ...

"Cornershow Bob" is checking his lights, too! (Craig Allen photo).
"Cornershow Bob" is checking his lights, too! (Craig Allen photo)
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"Cornershow Bob's" display will continue to grow and evolve...right through Christmas Day.

Stay tuned!

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