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Lights on Merrimac Ridge features 43,000 lights, 130 amps of power and 112 channels of light controlling goodness. This year we have a mix of d-light and LOR (Light-o-Rama) controllers running with LOR S2 software. The build time was several months and it took about five days to completely errect the display.

The updated 2010 display video can be viewed here: vimeo.com/18220911

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  • Merrimac Ridge plus 2 years ago
    A few have asked about the the Auburn University sign - is made with my CNC machine and contains 2,000 orange and blue mini-lights. It's completed size is 4ftx4ft. It took about 6 hours to install the lights in all the holes.
  • Brent Davis 2 years ago
    Great work. You've inspired my roommate and I to attempt building a similar sign for outside of our apartment in Auburn. War Eagle!
  • Nancy Scrugham 2 years ago
    WARRRR EAGLE from SW Georgia --- you did a fANtastic AUsome job--- makes me proud to celebrate with you --- Christmas, and Auburn. Lights and music were inspiring....do you work with TransSiberian Orchestra by any chance??? Felt like I was back at their show in Vegas - minus a few lasers... Great minds work alike! War Eagle!! Happy New Year!
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  • Debbie Brooks 2 years ago
    Warrrr Eagle LOVE IT!!!! Merry CHristmas!! Thanks 4 sharing!!
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  • Amanda Nelson Mitchell 2 years ago
    War Eagle! We live in Fall Creek (Humble) and will be there this weekend to see the show! My husband is from Auburn and all our Auburn-ite friends are talking about your video! Erin G. D. actually told us who's house the is!
  • Merrimac Ridge plus 2 years ago
    If you are local to Houston, I recommend lone-star-holidays.com/Holidaydisplaymap.htm for a list of "big" displays. If you are outside of Houston, check christmaslightfinder.com for displays in your area.
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  • Patricia 2 years ago
    I will admit from an AU fan this is pretty good. My husband is from Auburn and my brother is an AU grad. Merry Christmas from Alabama! ROLL TIDE!!
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  • tom urbanowski 2 years ago
    War Eagle from Kingwood. Just saw this and the family and I may make the trek up this weekend!
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  • Patricia 2 years ago
    Did your husband visit the home in Auburn that has the lights every year?
  • Merrimac Ridge plus 2 years ago
    Husband here.... we come back to Auburn for Thanksgiving most years - which house/address has all these lights?
  • ency 2 years ago
    I believe they are referring to the Lang's on Fontaine Drive. He's been setting up a light show in Auburn for over 20 years.

    Thanks for the smile and it's wonderful to see Auburn Fans all the way out in TX. War Eagle and remember, as always, it's GREAT to be an Auburn Tiger.
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  • Jim Nealand 2 years ago
    Great show, excellent use of arches. Gave me lots of ideas for my own display.
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  • Jean Mann 2 years ago
    Wow!! fantastic! war eagle!
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  • Kathy sills 2 years ago
    War Eagle from Birmingham, AL. Totally awesome. I will keep this for a long time.
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  • Erin Caldwell 2 years ago
    This is great! War Eagle from Washington, DC. :)
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  • Josh White 2 years ago
    Anyone need an Outback Bowl ticket? Upper deck. Email me! whitey1600@gmail.com
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  • Chuck McBurney 2 years ago
    AUsome! War Eagle from Waverly Al!
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  • Anne Cathey Smith 2 years ago
    Love your video! War Eagle from Sun City, TX
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  • Steven Fry 2 years ago
    Way Cool !!! War Eagle from Laguna Niguel, CA
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  • Scooter Rainey 2 years ago
    War Eagle from Suwanee, GA and a host of AU fans and Alum.
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  • Barry Basden 2 years ago
    War Eagle from Florence, Alabama! Your light display is AUsome! Love it! Oh....and Hook em Horns!
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  • James Morris 2 years ago
    Great job on the lights ... makes me miss Texas and Auburn both! War Eagle and Merry Christmas from Richmond, VA!
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  • Patricia 2 years ago
    I believe the family in Auburn that has the lights are Fontaines
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  • Jeff S 2 years ago
    Close Patricia ... the family lives on Fontaine Drive in Auburn. War Eagle, and great lights!
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  • April Milby 2 years ago
    WOW!! WAR EAGLE!! What great fans Auburn has! Merry Christmas from the Dallas Fort Worth area. Wish I were closer, would love to come see it in person. Thanks for sharing via video!
  • Merrimac Ridge plus 2 years ago
    There are LOTS of great displays in North Texas - check lone-star-holidays.com/Holidaydisplaymap.htm
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  • 20/20Pictures 2 years ago
    War eagle! Awesome stuff!!!
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  • Ann Eason 2 years ago
    Warrrr Eagle!!! The show was spectacular. I really loved it. Thank you for all of your efforts!!! Ann Eason
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  • Tami Todd 2 years ago
    That is so AUsome!!! War Eagle! Is this in Bender's Landing?
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  • jennifer poss 2 years ago
    This is the most AUsome thing! It's great to be an Auburn Tiger!!!!...And did somone actually have the nerve to post "roll tide" on here....? GO LONGHORNS!!!!!
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  • gregbritt 2 years ago
    From Mexico City, Thanks so much for the perfect blend of my 2 favorite seasons!! Can't beat AUBURN football and Christmas!
    So MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
    ¡Feliz Navidad!
    WAR EAGLE!!!!
    and
    Hook 'em Horns!!!!
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  • John Payne 2 years ago
    WAR EAGLE! Great show.
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  • Donna Sherman 2 years ago
    War Eagle from Arkansas! AUsome show.
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  • Donna Duff 2 years ago
    LOVE IT! Thank you from Peachtree City, GA!
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  • Laura S 2 years ago
    WARRRR EAGLE from New York!!!!!
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  • Donna Dawson 2 years ago
    WARRRR EAGLE from Montgomery. Awesome. It's great to see the Auburn family is so extended. Merry Christmas.
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  • Jason J 2 years ago
    War Eagle from Pearland, TX. We'll try to stop by and see your show this weekend.
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  • Alan Dennis 2 years ago
    War Eagle! From a fellow AU grad in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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  • Tim Hale 2 years ago
    War Eagle from Chapel Hill, TN! Awesome lights...keep doing it!
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  • Andrew Yohn 2 years ago
    Hello and thanks for this! I'm a member of the Auburn University Marching Band and this is AWESOME! War Eagle and see you all in Tampa!
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  • Jim Barber 2 years ago
    Merry War Eagle from Auburn via Houston and Austin. We live in Auburn and are visting daughters, son-in-laws and Grand Childern in Texas for the Holidays. The Fontaines do put on a great light show every year. This one is AUsome and is to be shared and appreciated. Excellent work and we love the music, lights and AU spirit.
    Merry Christmas!
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  • Vivian Miller 2 years ago
    War Eagle! Love the light show! I live in Opelika, AL and work at Auburn University. I sent the link to my sister (AU grad also) who lives in the Woodlands, TX. They plan to drive by to see your display. Wish I could be with them! I hope you keep up the tradition. It's great to be an Auburn Tiger!
  • Merrimac Ridge plus 2 years ago
    My mother in law also works at AU in the HR department! Small world!
  • Vivian Miller 2 years ago
    It is a small world! I probably know her and I am sure that my husband does. He is the director of Information Systems Support at AU and works closely with the HR Department.
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  • L Veren 2 years ago
    War Eagle from Swindon, England - this made my day!! This is an AUsome display!
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  • Susan Dantoni 2 years ago
    This is so great. Two of my favs - Christmas and the Auburn Tigers! Had such fun watching it, and shared it with fbook friends. Thanks so much for the great present
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  • Bonnie McBurney 2 years ago
    War Eagle from Auburn!! That was AUsome!! What a treat to see the spirit of Auburn so far from home! Thanks for sharing it for all of us to enjoy! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!
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  • Sir Charles 2 years ago
    Great Christmas spirit, and a lot of hard work. Wished Auburn had this display. Maybe next year some of the Auburn fans can do something like this.
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  • Melissa Foster Denney 2 years ago
    Merry Christmas from Auburn!! When did you graduate? I'm wondering if you had Dr. Denney.
  • Merrimac Ridge plus 2 years ago
    My wife is the one that went to Auburn and she graduated in 94.
  • The Auburn Wife 2 years ago
    Melissa I am Merrimac's wife (the reason for the Auburn sign in the Christmas lights). I graduated from Auburn University in 1994 but grew up in Auburn and graduated from Auburn High School in 1989. Glad you liked it. :)
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  • Merrimac Ridge plus 2 years ago
    With the amazing response we've had - I think we'll be planning a MUCH larger Auburn University addition to the display next year!
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  • S Brock 2 years ago
    I just found this and live in Houston. I would love to come by and see it, but I'm out of town until Jan. 2. How long will you be running the show? Please say until Jan. 3! War Eagle!
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  • John & Faye Vick 2 years ago
    TERRIFIC!!!!! All Auburn Fans should be proud of your work and effort. John Vick '62
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  • Zac Henderson 2 years ago
    Very impressive. War Eagle!
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  • CG Auburn Tiger 2 years ago
    War Eagle from Maryland! Can't wait to pass this along to other Tigers! Sorry I'm not headed to Texas to see this in person. Happy Holidays!
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  • Debbie Rusk 2 years ago
    Thanks for sharing! WAR EAGLE from Auburn! The lights on Fontaine are not set up this year.
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  • Chris Sasser 2 years ago
    WAR EAGLE from Evansville, Indiana! Amazing display!
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  • m ford 2 years ago
    Reading all of the above comments - other than the RT :( -make me proud of - and, to be a member of - the AUBURN FAMILY! To the Merrimacs, thank you for sharing your talents... bet you never thought you would get this kind of response! BEAUTIFUL Job !!! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and, of course, WAR EAGLE! from Talladega, Alabama
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  • Bozydeco 2 years ago
    WDE from Lawrenceville, GA! AUsome display. Did you know that the metro Alanta Auburn club included the link in their e-letter? Received it yesterday and my kids howled with enjoyment viewing your display. My future Auburn Tiger Fall 2010 (and future Auburn Marching Band member) especially liked the beginning.
    Merry Christmas.
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  • weaglewear 2 years ago
    What a cool display for your love of Auburn and the Christmas season! I'm sure it has brought much joy to many. My wife and I have created a new War Eagle design this year. I would love for you to visit our website (weaglewear.com) and check out the about us page to see how it all started.
    Merry Christmas and WAR EAGLE!!!!!
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  • Bill Adams 2 years ago
    A big War Eagle from Johns Creek, Ga. Fantastic display and software work.

    API1960
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  • linda mangold 2 years ago
    War Eagle from Mobile Alabama. I'm forwarding this on to others so they can enjoy. It really is impressive.
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  • John Barnette 2 years ago
    Thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Merrimac, amazing display.
    WAR EAGLE from Decatur, AL !!!
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  • Robert Burton 1 year ago
    Waaaaarrrrrrrr Eagle!!!!!
    (From Fayetteville GA) Awesome job. Love your Christmas Vacation sequence too ;-) You sold me on the Might Minis. Have to do that next year. Your seg.s into each song is great. Haven't seen that before and is very effective.
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  • 20/20Pictures 1 year ago
    Is there a 2010 version in the works? Seems like the year for it... War Eagle!
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