Thanks for all your help.
Unfortunately the tree wasn't CRISmas registered
I don't have a damp meter, should've tested it before i pinc..er bought it,
Lisa, thanks a lot. The wife has stormed out of the house in the huff after i emptied a bottle of her Chanel on the tree!
Lol, i didn't know about the seals, i otter have known better!(sorry)
Garry, i've caught the kids kicking a ball against the tree twice already today, i blame the parents myself.
Oh well, nothing else for it. Im off to Halfords for a couple of 'green' magic trees. (More environmentally friendly so i believe)
Gavin.