Think of how much fun you'll have looking at your lights while you're sitting at home because you have no money to go anywhere! At least you'll have a great view!!
Have you thought about starting a blog. I am planning on saving up and buying a light o rama system for next year - I SOOOO want to program my own shows. My mom got me the preprogram units that were out last year as a birthday present and I love it - but now I am addicted and want to "Do it myself" :haha:
Anyways, it would be cool to see how you did it, what you had to do to get it set up, programing, tricks of the trade, ect so I can learn for next year.
I love walking around in the snow & looking at all the lights on the homes at night. Hopefully this year we'll be able to add more lights outside this year.