Am Loolah

Has anyone seen battery powered fairy lights here? We used to have some in the UK which were ideal for hallways and bannisters so that we didn't have to have extension leads all over the place - but I've not seen them here.

Any ideas?

nzewe

Not sure about battery operated but have seen solar powered in Mitre 10. Not cheap but seemed an impressive idea if today's weather anything to go by.

Am Loolah

That sounds like a great option that I hadn't thought of, I'll check it out tomorrow. Any idea how much? Thanks for that.

jennifer45

If you get yourself over to my grandsons house, he has two.
one where each LED light is pushed through holes in the roof if his wooden railway tunnel and the other where the lights are pushed through holes drilled in roof of hi railway station. There brilliant- bought them in B&Q for £3.49- took them with me last time and enhanced his Thomas set!

Fairy Fantasia Battery Operated Teeny 20 LED lights on silver wires 4ft $11.99
40099901424Retail: $15.99Price : $11.99

Vine Fairy Lights Battery Operated 40 Teeny LED lights on bendable silver wire 4ft $24.99

40099901425 Retail: $44.99Price : $24.99

Vine Fairy Lights Battery Operated 96 Teeny LED lights on bendable silver wire 8ft $45.99

40099901426Retail: $57.99Price : $45.99

Above to be had at http://www.save-on-crafts.com/chrisligandl.html

And lots more!!

I've just put a set around my door wreath- and believe it or not- (well it's me, so what's not to believe) I stood in slippers in 5 ins of snow to see how it looked from a distance. Verdict beautiful! Now for the hot toddy

Have a lovely time getting ready for Xmas!

jennifer45

Sorry forgot this one which is from same site.



LED Battery Operated Lights at wholesale Prices

20 LED Battery Operated Mini Lights Clear Bulb / Clear Wire (7') $4.49 set

Also see Multi Color LED Battery Set

Regular price $9.99 set

on/off switch
Total length: 7 ft.
Lighted length: 6.2 ft.
4" between each light
Indoor only
Battery: 3 AA (not included)

LED lights are very energy efficient: they use a tiny amount of power (80% less than regular ones) and last much longer.

Am Loolah

Thanks Jennifer, but unfortunately they're not shipping outside of the US at the moment. I could use an International Freight Carrier - but for a set of fairy lights I don't think it's worth it! Shame as they look gorgeous!

nzewe

Not sure exactly how much the solar powered lights were but could be around $70-$80. Ouch! That is a lot of batteries. They should last for a few years though?

cypherpunk

Maybe a bit late for this Xmas but you can get them from www.dealextreme.com e.g. http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6483 or http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6488. $US5.64, shipping is included. Shipping to NZ will take at least a week though.

pixi-dust

http://www.nznature.co.nz/product/solar-fairy-lights

these look really good and only $30!

nzewe

That looks like a good site. Have you used them? If so what are the delivery times like?

pixi-dust

I don't know, I havent used them but I think i'll get some of those lights!

BEVS

Glow worms may be the answer.

jennifer45

Another boob!
I was looking at Mitre 10 site and theUS site were advertising on it!
Jumped in with both feet- thought it was NZ site ($ sign tends to confuse me )

Sorry!
Thought these pics might cheer you up!
The stairs and the snow are mine- The house belongs to some person who competes with his opposite neighbour every year.
Credit crunch! What credit crunch?
Environment! Yeah! It's well lit!
Fuel bills? It'll be right.

Am Loolah

Fabulous my little pixie friend - all done, and they're 20% off!! Thanks.

pixi-dust

they look really good don't they?
I just ordered 2 sets - 20% off, who could resist!

I'm going to put them on a couple of the outside trees - pretty