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McheleM 10-25-2011 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jmdt (Post 3704527)
Don't think it's funny at all to actually chase the kids with a chainsaw (fake or not). The scary tunnel is cool but to actually chase them in my opinion is taking it too far. I would have hit anyone that was trying to "scare the crap out of kids"!!
My neighbors know, the kids know and we have people who come just for the scare. It's the same reason I pay 25.00 a pop to go through random haunted houses. We don't scare the little bitty kids, or if a parent asks us not to scare their child.

capt_noonie 10-25-2011 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Beamers Mom (Post 3706294)
My furbabies always went nuts too when we had trick or treaters. But last few years we have been on a cruise on Halloween. Llast time we were home on Halloween I went trick or treating but only to the next door neighbour's house LOL
Next year we will be home for Halloween, Bruce and I will get dressed up and sit outside to hand out candy.

I notice the OP is no longer a member:confused::confused:
Oh she is? Interesting. Perhaps she will stay in her group of micro mini yorkie tinies that don't play with other dogs over 3 lbs. :rolleyes: Then they can all go trick or treating together in ritzy neighborhoods.

McheleM 10-25-2011 09:09 PM
:thumbup:
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Originally Posted by capt_noonie (Post 3706401)
Oh she is? Interesting. Perhaps she will stay in her group of micro mini yorkie tinies that don't play with other dogs over 3 lbs. :rolleyes: Then they can all go trick or treating together in ritzy neighborhoods.
Lol

capt_noonie 10-25-2011 09:17 PM
That's most likely what they will do.

citygirl123 10-25-2011 11:07 PM
Interesting thread! I agree that teens and adults are too old to be trick or treating. One year I had a young mom with a baby in arms and the grandma who all had bags for the treats. Another year, a pregnant teenager. After that, we closed the doors and decided to hide out in the back of the house. We felt that it was getting ridiculous.

This year I've had a change of heart as there are two very young kids next door. So...I bought candy and will hand out treats for the early hours and the little ones.

jmdt 10-26-2011 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by McheleM (Post 3704403)
Rules at my house: if you look older than 13-14, no candy unless you're with a smaller child. Smaller child gets 2-3 pieces, you get 1.

No costume, no candy, no ifs ands or buts about it. If I have to spend money on candy, you need a costume-and don't throw a pillowcase over your head with eyes cut out. Make it a good costume.


I usually go all out for Halloween. It's my favorite holiday. I actually own 10 fog machines, 5-6 strobe lights, a 6 ft Jason voorhees, several vampires, a endless tunnel, and a full fledged cemetery complete with mausoleum. I make the kids walk through a tunnel to get to my porch to get their candy. We chase them with a chainsaw, and scare the crap out of kids and parents alike. Last year some teenage kid decided to hit my son and a fight ensued, so there's no Halloween this year at my house. Next year, we'll see.
I can't believe you actually screen the trick or treaters to see if their costume meets your standards. :thumbdown

Lil Sis 10-26-2011 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by McheleM (Post 3706398)
My neighbors know, the kids know and we have people who come just for the scare. It's the same reason I pay 25.00 a pop to go through random haunted houses. We don't scare the little bitty kids, or if a parent asks us not to scare their child.
It sounds like you have a good time!! I don't see anything wrong in scary haunted houses.. if they are not scary people would be upset. When my girls were little I would not take them or only take them to "g" rated. I was sure to let them know it was not real.

Lil Sis 10-26-2011 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by chachi (Post 3704424)
I agree thats why I have fun with it and give out candy to whoever has a costume on no matter what age. Its only once a year I could understand if it were all the time but its not. Alot of people in our neighborhood dont give out candy so I try to give out what I can. One thing of candy I got is a tub of dum dum suckers with a 1000 in it for $20. Now who cant afford that? I also got candy bars and mcdonald coupons. and some things from the $1 store for my trick or treaters. I just love halloween and I also love the giving that goes on in the neighborhood by the ones that do give candy. Alot of my neighbors that do give candy try to make up for the ones that dont by giving treat bags or even some give whole candy bars. One year a guy gave out $1 and$5 bills. We are in a downtown neighborhood too where there is some poorer people and middle income definitely no upper income.

sad to say, there are people that are having such a difficult time they could not afford that. I see it at my school, in my neighborhood. I am blessed, I can - but I choose to buy the better candy and limit my "treats" to the younger children.

Lil Sis 10-26-2011 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by OwnedByJezebel (Post 3704547)
This is a generic answer to any dilemma: If you have to ask whether or not something is proper, that illustrates that there is doubt in your mind. That doubt is there for a reason, your common sense is telling you that it isn't acceptable. However, there is another side of you that is looking for an excuse to do just the opposite, and posting here to get others to make you feel better about it.

Now, to address this specifically: Nothing wrong with dressing up and having fun, but going from door to door is for kids. Adults can go to clubs, have parties, and buy their own candy anytime they want. I don't understand why an adult would want to spend their time on Halloween going door to door for candy (unless to accompany children, and even then, the candy is just for the kids) when there are other options that are so much more fun.

very well said!!

Lil Sis 10-26-2011 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Beamers Mom (Post 3706294)
My furbabies always went nuts too when we had trick or treaters. But last few years we have been on a cruise on Halloween. Llast time we were home on Halloween I went trick or treating but only to the next door neighbour's house LOL
Next year we will be home for Halloween, Bruce and I will get dressed up and sit outside to hand out candy.

I notice the OP is no longer a member:confused::confused:
reading this makes me sad that the OP would leave YT over this thread. I think we all have a right to our opinions, and if we ask for opinions we need to be thick skinned enough to take the answers. There were a few post that were a bit tough.

I have been thinkin... I know.. dangerous!! I think I will take my dogs t/t.. but I will give the homeowners a "treat" .. like a cupcake or something. Of course just the people I know.

chachi 10-26-2011 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Lil Sis (Post 3706678)
reading this makes me sad that the OP would leave YT over this thread. I think we all have a right to our opinions, and if we ask for opinions we need to be thick skinned enough to take the answers. There were a few post that were a bit tough.

I have been thinkin... I know.. dangerous!! I think I will take my dogs t/t.. but I will give the homeowners a "treat" .. like a cupcake or something. Of course just the people I know.
Yes I agree I didnt see anything in this thread that should have caused the OP to leave. People are going to have different opinion based off of their own experiences and you need to be able to take all opinions not just the ones that go along with your belief or what you want to do. And whoever called people on this thread scrooges that is really uncalled for. Stooping to name calling because someone doenst have the same belief as you is really just saying your belief and opinons are superior to anyone elses

Lil Sis 10-26-2011 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by chachi (Post 3706692)
Yes I agree I didnt see anything in this thread that should have caused the OP to leave. People are going to have different opinion based off of their own experiences and you need to be able to take all opinions not just the ones that go along with your belief or what you want to do. And whoever called people on this thread scrooges that is really uncalled for. Stooping to name calling because someone doenst have the same belief as you is really just saying your belief and opinons are superior to anyone elses

very well said..

capt_noonie 10-26-2011 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jmdt (Post 3706592)
I can't believe you actually screen the trick or treaters to see if their costume meets your standards. :thumbdown
if I went to as much trouble as michellem I sure as heck would be screening costumes as well. They are already giving a free show w the haunted house, and plus they have to give free candy to the moochers? I don't think so.

capt_noonie 10-26-2011 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by chachi (Post 3706692)
Yes I agree I didnt see anything in this thread that should have caused the OP to leave. People are going to have different opinion based off of their own experiences and you need to be able to take all opinions not just the ones that go along with your belief or what you want to do. And whoever called people on this thread scrooges that is really uncalled for. Stooping to name calling because someone doenst have the same belief as you is really just saying your belief and opinons are superior to anyone elses
I think scrooges was meant sarcastically? I don't think it was directed at anyone particularly.


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