Trick or Treat??

Suzie · Post by **Suzie** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 12:51 pm

When the kids come to our door we ask them to do a trick for their treats. Most of them are really good sports. The hubby, dressed up, usually sits out in the chair outfront too and scares the older kids. It's really funny to watch.

You would not believe the creativitiy of some of these kids when they are put on the spot. I usually laugh so hard I get the tears thing happening.

We get tap dancers, gymnists, singers, it's really cute.

What about you? Do you just hand out the candies or do something a little different?

I love halloween, just a big kid at heart. Can't wait, to see all the costumes. Originallity always gets a better treat.

Immortal · Post by **Immortal** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 12:55 pm

I hand out candies.. if I ask them to do soemthng they'll prolly cry mommy and I 'll get sued.. hehe..

Suzie · Post by **Suzie** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 12:59 pm

Originally posted by Immortal
I hand out candies.. if I ask them to do soemthng they'll prolly cry mommy and I 'll get sued.. hehe..

I guess that depends on what you would be asking them to do???j/k hehe

You make me laugh.

princess · Post by **princess** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 1:38 pm

i always just give them candy. i cant wait for halloween though. its matthews first. he is going to be a red m&m. he's going to be so cute. im very excited. i'll take lots of pics for you guys to see also.

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 1:47 pm

I like to follow the kids up into peoples yards and watch them get their candy. I always manage somehow not to get the crap beat out of me though...

Suzie · Post by **Suzie** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 1:47 pm

It sounds like he will be very cute princess. Can't wait to see the pics. The small ones are always so cute to see all dressed up. I know it's warm where you are but here in Canada it was 3C last night which is about 37 F. I hope it warms up for the little ones to go around tomorrow night.

princess · Post by **princess** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 1:50 pm

i have some thermals that my room mates mom bought him. so im going to put them on under the costume to make sure he stays warm. and i will go out early so its not too cold. i cant wait.

the joy of experiencing ( sp ) new things with your child is awesome. even though he wont remember lol.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 1:53 pm

We usually just hand out the treats. We had our trick or treat day on last Sunday. I've had zero trick or treaters, 3 years in a row now. I didn't even see any on the streets, anywhere around us. That's sad!

EvilAjax · Post by **EvilAjax** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 2:00 pm

I smack them and tell them to get the **** out of my building.. when they leave terrified I egg them from my window. Hhahahaahaha

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 2:17 pm

Originally posted by John

Why last sunday???

We live out in a Township away from City Policing and have to rely on the County Sheriffs office for any type of protection. They hold trick or treat between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on the Sunday before the actual holiday, so as to be able to watch the children and those around them, and just keep it as safe as possibly can be expected.
I think it sucks that other people have ruined it in the past for todays children!

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 2:23 pm

Originally posted by blebs99

We live out in a Township away from City Policing and have to rely on the County Sheriffs office for any type of protection. They hold trick or treat between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on the Sunday before the actual holiday, so as to be able to watch the children and those around them, and just keep it as safe as possibly can be expected.
I think it sucks that other people have ruined it in the past for todays children!

Any particular incident that occurred?

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 2:30 pm

Originally posted by John

Yea that REALLY sucks. I used to go out from 5-11pm; it's not even dark when they go out!

Nope, not even dark! When I was small, we had all sorts of fun going out from 7 pm to 11pm and beyond. There were lots of us too. Now, your lucky if you see anyone, much less are priviledged enough to hand out any treats. My wife works at a candy factory and brought home bags of candy to give out, thanks to United Airlines Canceling their order, and we didn't have ANYONE show up! 3 friggin years in a row now.

Suzie · Post by **Suzie** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 2:42 pm

I'm sorry to hear that blebs99. Your right that sucks.

Even here over the last few years there just aren't as many kids that go around. I don't know why but it is definately not the same as it use to be. We get the kids from the neighbourhood and the kids we know but compared to the 200 to 250 we use to get, I think last year we counted around 50. We use to run out of candy and treats, now we always have lots left. Once the street starts to look empty and the bell rings less, the last kids that come will get more. Otherwise way to much candy left.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 2:44 pm

Originally posted by Humboldt

Any particular incident that occurred?

At one time, a few years ago, their was a pervert on the loose. His specialty, children. Ever since then, they've held trick or treat night (Or should I say day) as described above.
We've got to many reports of kiddie stalkers in this county. It sometimes seems as though they all migrated here.

August · Post by **August** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 2:47 pm

I usally just give out candy. I love seeing the kids all dressed up

Sometimes I'll dress up too. Some of the older kids I make them sing me a song before they get a treat.

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 2:48 pm

Originally posted by blebs99

At one time, a few years ago, their was a pervert on the loose. His specialty, children. Ever since then, they've held trick or treat night (Or should I say day) as described above.
We've got to many reports of kiddie stalkers in this county. It sometimes seems as though they all migrated here.

That sucks, having one sicko spoil the event for so many kids.

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 7:28 pm

I give em a 20 yard headstart. If they get past the dobermans, I break out the hunting rifle.

HalfLifer · Post by **HalfLifer** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 7:39 pm

I got to pass out candy this year..

Had an ingrown toenail and had the toenail pulled off, heh..

I may scare kids...or Ill sit in the back of my dads truck, tailgate down with my pellet gun waiting for some little JrHigh punk to try and egg my house

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 7:41 pm

Well here in my neighborhod...all the rents know that I'm the boogeyman so it's like a tradition to bring your kids to my place so that I can scare the living hell out of them...at least I give out the best candy and plenty of it...you just have to be brave enough to come into my yard...with me lying in it! hehehe

HalfLifer · Post by **HalfLifer** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 7:43 pm

uod,

That rocks man...I want to come to your house!

Gaming-Module · Post by **Gaming-Module** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 7:46 pm

Trick or Treaters seem to dwindling everywhere. Perhaps it's just not "cool" any longer...

HalfLifer · Post by **HalfLifer** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 7:53 pm

Originally posted by Macho-Module
Trick or Treaters seem to dwindling everywhere. Perhaps it's just not "cool" any longer...

You should see how many we have.....

They dont stop comin till around 11PM when they start around 6....it sucks, we usually run out (2 huge boxes of chips, 10 diff bags of candy)...so after that, the light is on but no door opens...thats when I jump out of bush and scare em.

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 7:53 pm

Originally posted by Macho-Module
Trick or Treaters seem to dwindling everywhere. Perhaps it's just not "cool" any longer...

Down with your blasphemous speech infidel!!!!! You're making me convult MM.....

It is COOL...it is...because it just is...

I will never give up trick or treating or scaring kids on Halloween!

aagiants · Post by **aagiants** » Tue Oct 30, 2001 7:55 pm

i live in the dead end of a suburb. WE get about 2 groups of kids every year... Very sad lol