“Improving The Community One Project At A Time” PO Box 117 -  Alderson W Va.  24910 © Alderson Main Street 2013 WARM AND COZY INSIDE AND OUT AT ALDERSON CHRISTMAS HOMES TOUR Beautiful weather outside and the warmth of beautiful homes decorated for Christmas inside made for a very  successful Christmas Homes Tour in Alderson on Sunday, December 5, 2011. Alderson Main Street President Judy Lewallen said, “We had a great day! Over 200 people came to see the  homes, the model trains, hear the choir, eat a great lunch, and shop.” Lee Skaggs, co-organizer of the Model Train Show, said, “I lost count by about 1:30 p.m. but we had people  enjoying the trains—and the cookies--all afternoon.” Tammy Smith Skaggs said, “I loved watching the little ones  watch the trains. Their noses were about level with the layouts and their eyes just glistened.” The home of Billy and Amanda Thomas was full of lights and fresh Christmas greenery. The tree in the “dude  cave”, the boys’ relaxation room off their bedroom, sported blaze orange lights and hunting items. Amanda’s  family heirlooms, from a factory that supplied Tiffany’s, added sparkle to the formal living room. Oversize ribbon in loops, swirls, and bows decorated the huge tree and other parts of the home of Sam and  Pixote McClung. An antique bicycle along with dolls, bears and other large toys barely left room for the lights and  branches. The larger than life size Nativity Scene in the front yard reminded everyone of the real reason for the  season. Red was the predominant color at the home of Jim and Donna Eskins. From the red bow on the rustic wheel  barrow at the entrance to the red table cloths and even the red Christmas balls on the deer antlers, there was a  warm glow in this home. The elegant tree in the living room sparkled next to a built-in corner cupboard dated  1948. Cozy fires in the fireplaces at the home of David and Margaret Hambrick conjured up the warmth of Christmas  Eve with the table in the formal dining room set for a family dinner. The original architect’s plans for the Queen  Anne, National Register listed house brought history to life as did the presence of two grandchildren of Preston  Bond Patton, the carpenter who built it. Several other visitors, when shown the office of Dr. Argabrite, the original  owner, remarked, “He delivered me!” Alderson Main Street thanks all the homeowners, Lee and Tammy Skaggs, the Federal Prison Camp Praise and  Worship Team, the Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, the many volunteers, and everyone who made  this great event possible. Click on picture for larger view.