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Re: Halloween conundrums.
By: Lilipons Date: October 31, 2020, 5:31 pm
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Our building had our parade and the handing out of treats this
afternoon. It was a cool, beautiful day and a good time was had
by all.
BTW, today was also Mr. Pons’ birthday. I was taking him out
for lunch to a nice Italian restaurant he loved. An early
voting place was on the way and I suggested we take a look at
the waiting line.
Wonder or wonders! It was very short. We got on line at 12:15
and were sitting down at the restaurant at 12:35. Also, there
were workers from a good, local pizza place handing out free
slices for those waiting or working.
Broadway may be dark. Times Square may not be overflowing with
tourists but NYC is not a ‘Ghost Town’.
#Post#: 59606--------------------------------------------------
Re: Halloween conundrums.
By: Luci Date: October 31, 2020, 7:12 pm
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We are not participating at all. Lights out. I have seen more
kids go by than we have had in the past 3 years. We had to tell
one group that.
Now, our DS: He is a paramedic on a 24 hour shift, which is 25
hours because we switch times tonight. There is a full moon
tonight. And it is a Saturday. Tensions are high because of the
election and Covid. He expects a busy shift.
#Post#: 59608--------------------------------------------------
Re: Halloween conundrums.
By: vintagegal Date: October 31, 2020, 7:56 pm
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I made up 7 goodie bags and they were all taken! that's a lot
here, I never had more than 4 kids before.
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Re: Halloween conundrums.
By: STiG Date: November 1, 2020, 9:44 am
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Our Haunted House was a resounding success! Despite the chilly
temperature, not a snowflake ;) in sight!
Everyone was very polite and orderly, even the couple of people
I'd made mistakes on with the registration process. As well as
the couple of cars I had to ask to come back later because they
weren't registered. At the time they came in, there was a long
line and we were pushing our maximum 50 people in line.
Kids were overjoyed and parent amazed (and likely cringing)
about the amount of candy in the bags.
I did a post on the local Facebook group to thank everyone
involved, including the people who came, and there hasn't been
even a hint of a negative comment and over 100 likes.
I'm calling it a huge win! And hopefully, we can do it again
next year, without the Covid restrictions.
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Re: Halloween conundrums.
By: gramma dishes Date: November 1, 2020, 9:55 am
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^^^ Congratulations! Sounds like your planning all paid off
in huge dividends. Glad it turned out that way.
#Post#: 59647--------------------------------------------------
Re: Halloween conundrums.
By: sandisadie Date: November 1, 2020, 12:37 pm
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On my area's "Next Door" people are saying that they put out
bowls of candy but weren't present when all the candy - and the
bowl - were taken within a short time. A couple of people
reported that a vehicle stopped and someone got out and took the
whole thing. We decided not to give out treats this year.
First time in 9 years.
#Post#: 59699--------------------------------------------------
Re: Halloween conundrums.
By: bopper Date: November 2, 2020, 3:38 pm
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I put a table out front, bagged some candy in individual baggies
and placed them spread out on said table.
I monitored the table with my Ring Doorbell and would replenish
as necessary. I walked to the door when kids came up to wish
them a Happy Halloween (and to watch them so they wouldn't take
all the candy)
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Re: Halloween conundrums.
By: Rho Date: November 2, 2020, 9:49 pm
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"On my area's "Next Door" people are saying"
MY Next Door site is full of either great experiences taking the
kiddies out to collect candy
or
tales of teens taking everything including the bowl.
One person could be subject of a thread here.
He said a mother and daughter each took candy, the mom turned
around and took more, the daughter took more, the mom took even
more and he walked outside to tell the Mom that she was sending
a message to daughter that it's O.K. to steal.
Oh My! he was told off by dozens of neighbors how wrong he was;
it's just candy, it might be the Moms only food for the entire
day, there might be a sick child left at home, it's only
candy.............
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