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November 2, 2009 at 9:46 pm #681450
saneyMemberwe took the neices to the area near the skeleton theater. walked the length of 2 blocks, only knocking on doors with lights on AND halloween decorations. ended up with plenty of candy…plus one VERY decorated house was giving out warm popcorn with melted butter…perfect for when we went to see the skeleton show.
enough people decorate and want trick or treaters so you dont have to knock on unadorned doors. how much candy do you need?
November 2, 2009 at 9:52 pm #681451
luckymom30ParticipantWe only had our child knock or ring the doorbell on decorated houses and yards with porch lights on, so it isn’t like they rang the bell to disturb people on purpose.
November 2, 2009 at 10:25 pm #681452
flowerpetalMemberIts too bad that somebody was grumpy with your daughter. No parent I imagine, likes to see that. There are lots of reasons why a front porch light might have been on; and a blaring t.v. seems irrelevant. It would have been nice for the man to respond differently; who knows what his present circumstances were. It is a good opportunity to teach your daughter that some times people don’t always respond in a nice way; and it makes us feel bad for a few minutes. And then shrug it off and talk about all the fun you had that evening.
I hope you and your daughter have all positive experiences next year.
November 2, 2009 at 10:49 pm #681453
luckymom30ParticipantThanks Flowerpetal! Yes it was a learning experience to say the least for our child, and yes I wish that he had been abit more civil towards her. Thank you for your wishes I am sure that next year will be even better! We are definitely going to the Museum of Fright after reading about the great experience ToddinWestwood had with his daughter!
November 2, 2009 at 10:55 pm #681454
dhgParticipantWe had a very nice jack’o lantern, candle lit and the porch light on. We got only the 3 kids from across the street. That’s actually 3 more than we usually get but still we always hope. At one point I was on the phone with someone and I stepped outside, stood on the sidewalk and watched as a stream of kids went to houses across from us, they never crossed to here, though. Perhaps we need more lights?
November 3, 2009 at 1:21 am #681455
JoBParticipantluckymom30..
sorry the dude was young and grumpy.. that happens.
just be glad you weren’t him on Halloween:)
as for my candy theifs.. that much chocolate isn’t good for anyone
November 3, 2009 at 3:25 am #681456
feefeelarueMemberDBurns – she was able to trick or treat on your ‘block’ and also at the vitamin store – and just as an aside you have some pretty jam up pizza im from the bronx and was very happy when i found your shop!
we still had fun checking out the other people in costumes and stuff =)
November 3, 2009 at 3:56 am #681457
DBurnsParticipantOk, great! I’m glad you found us! That’s exactly why I love that day every year – if it gets us just one new customer…!!
Happy Halloween Memories, everyone…
November 3, 2009 at 9:11 am #681458
LeroniusmonkfishMemberI took my cousins niece and adopted twin nephews over to Medina hoping to score BIG. I was pleasantly surprised that Bill and Melinda Gates would be the most outgoing and generous folks of the evening…. After scaling the security fence and playing with the dogs BillG and MelindaG let the candy flow and the kids had the best time of their lives playing Nintendo Wii….
November 3, 2009 at 1:44 pm #681459
hollyplaceParticipantMaybe we could get a common flyer to download and print to hang on our doors or out by the walkway to let kids know which houses are participating in trick or treating. Maybe a map like the WS Garage Sale??
November 3, 2009 at 4:02 pm #681460
JoBParticipantNovember 3, 2009 at 4:26 pm #681461
hollyplaceParticipantThe treasure hunt is a cool idea! I bet some of the businesses would be in on helping with that idea. Maybe certain points could hand out something similar to plastic egss with treats and a few would have a treasure map with a prize at the end if they followed it.
November 3, 2009 at 4:46 pm #681462
austinMemberWe didn’t get anyone for the third year in a row despite the house being well lit and a pile of pumpkins by the front door. Since we hadn’t gotten t/t’rs the last two years I decided to spend most of Saturday baking miniature pumpkin pies on lollypop sticks, so in case anyone made it up the steps this year they’d get a fun treat snack instead of the standard candy. I got to eat a few, they were awesome, my nephews enjoyed the hell out of them the next day.
My question is though, about the flip side of what luckymom experienced in a way. What would you think if a guy on your block in his middle (okok, “middle-to-late”) 20s offered homemade baked goods on halloween, some warm from the oven and ready to eat, some wrapped and tied ready to take? Would you think it was cool, or would they go straight in the trash / to the police precinct? Or would you tell your kids you tossed em and eat them yourself? :)
fwiw, I used the pumpkin pie from america test kitchen “the new best recipe”, krusteaz pie crust and got the idea for the tiny pies here- http://www.instructables.com/id/Pie-Pops/ . They turned out really cute and terrific, and they’re still in season for november harvest parties..
November 3, 2009 at 6:16 pm #681463
luckymom30ParticipantIn answer to Austin’s question for our family we would gladly let our child eat the home-baked goodie if we know you, otherwise we would be placing it in the trash. I am sure that your pumpkin pies were totally safe and very delicious.
Same goes for any unwrapped candy, carmel apples, etc…
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