This is our new animatronic Christmas tree:
YouTube vid of one of these trees:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vkuJtavd3FQ&feature=youtu.be
He cost 25 K and there seems to be a bit of an uproar over it. Check out this article in The Coast where Councillor Johns talks about the whole thing:
http://m.thecoast.ca/RealityBites/archives/2014/12/09/councillor-spends-25000-on-robot-tree
So, what do you all think?
I have read a lot of comments today, mostly negative, from the usual “hate everything/tax watcher”crowd.
. *MEH*
So much money is blown around here (Looking at you, Nova Centre and Bluenose II money pits) that 25 K is basically peanuts. I think there is an opportunity for this to benefit the community and I’ll explain below. Some valid concerns are brought up but it’s mostly just predictable noise.
I did see a question about why it’s in Councillor Craig’s district if it was bought with Councillor John’s discretionary spending money – that’s a valid concern for the people in Brad’s district and should be brought up, IMO.
Here’s something to think about:
What if this thing draws people in and toys and food are donated to the needy? What if it pulled in 5 K worth over 5 years? Is it still a waste of money?
What if people pop down from outside Sackville with the kiddos to have a visit and grab lunch at a local restaurant? Hmmm…
Maybe I’m nuts.
I agree, on the surface this looks like a lot of loot to spend on a ,um, robot tree but it think, as a community, we can easily have this thing pay for itself many times over.
See you all down there with a toy and food donation. Send me pics!
Note: I also think it should be available to rent for dances and parties and it should be able to swear while there. Hehe
Isn’t this woody from mic Mac mall? Why did it cost so much? I could make a giant christmas tree that annoys people for hundreds of dollars less
Glad that “Woody” is coming to Sackville. Yes it may seem like a lot of money but I know some kids when they were young couldn’t wait to see the talking Christmas Tree and were sad when he wasn’t around any more. Something special for Sackville.