sell out

I can’t believe it. We bought a freakin’ fake tree.

Here’s what I posted on the YS boards.

I can’t believe it. I am a sell-out. My wife talked me into a fake tree. I was helpless to her. Before I knew it I was sending my money to China for some cheap piece of crap. Worse yet, some of the money will actually go to the fellon Martha Stewart. Stab me in the eyes now.I am responsible for the loss of an industry that supports 100,000 American workers, 5,000 independent farmers, and 1 million acres of crop that will largely be unproductive in years to come.I am so ashamed of myself. When we were done paying for it I handed my wife the reciept and said, “here’s yor receipt… it’s got the blood of a Michigan tree farmer on it. You should at least send the guy a card and promise to visit him at the homeless shelter.” I can’t believe I sold out!For the record, I did like the convenience of plopping the stupid thing on the ground and plugging it in. Instant Christmas tree!