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Big Plans for Next Christmas [PHOTOS]

Craig Allen — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:00:48 +0000

It is that time of the (new) year...the Christmas lights have come down!

First Christmas Lights Were In New Jersey [PHOTOS]

Craig Allen — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 23:55:20 +0000

Thomas Alva Edison was called "The Wizard Of Menlo Park." And, the prolific inventor certainly wasn't afraid to enhance his reputation through attention-getting stunts!

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My Neighborhood Christmas Lights Competition Part 2 [PHOTOS]

Craig Allen — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:29:50 +0000

For the past few years, two of my neighbors have waged a "friendly competition" when it comes to home Christmas lights. Clark Griswold ("Christmas Vacation") would be proud!

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My Neighbor, His Dog, and a Skateboard [PHOTO]

Craig Allen — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 22:48:41 +0000

I've said it before. I have a great neighborhood. So many nice people. And events, too.

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Christmas Lights! Clark Griswold Would Be Proud–UPDATE 4

Craig Allen — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:15:23 +0000

My neighbor "Cornershow Bob" just keeps adding to his festive Christmas Lights display!

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First Christmas Lights Were In New Jersey

Craig Allen — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:54:05 +0000

Thomas Alva Edison was called "The Wizard Of Menlo Park." And, the prolific inventor certainly wasn't afraid to enhance his reputation through attention-getting stunts.

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Christmas Lights! Clark Griswold Would Be Proud-UPDATE 3

Craig Allen — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:38:37 +0000

An All-American (New Jersey) Christmas. (Craig Allen photo)
The PSE&G electric meters on the homes of two of my neighbors are spinning madly...and we couldn't be happier.

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Clark Griswold Would Be Proud-UPDATE 2

Craig Allen — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:50:10 +0000

"Cornershow Bob" lights up the night. (Craig Allen photo)
Last weekend, the competition was...lacking. Now, its ON!

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Clark Griswold Would Be Proud-UPDATE 1

Craig Allen — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:32:36 +0000

Saturday afternoon, Jersey skies were sunny and blue, the thermometer flirting with the 70 degree mark...and "FedEx Pat" was taking full advantage!

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Clark Griswold Would Be Proud

Craig Allen — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:29:06 +0000

With the thermometer pushing 70 degress at high noon in New Jersey, this, without a doubt, is the day to be "stringing up the lights!"

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