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Halloween! Will you answer the door?

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Nonogran Sun 03-Oct-21 14:47:45

If you want a peaceful evening …
Why not use Mr Google for “Halloween poster” and you will probably find one to print off which asks Trick & Treaters not to knock.
Similarly, your local Police web sight, if you search it, will also offer something similar.
I’ve printed such posters off in the past & it works.
As an aside, last time knocking on doors was allowed, 2019 was it, the following morning there were sweets discarded & scattered in my culdesac. What a waste of money, so disrespectful & amounts to litter. If the kids don’t like your offering, it seems they may ditch it.

highlanddreams Fri 08-Oct-21 16:47:11

lemongrove

Highland ? duck faces, haha, yes very true, and not much you can do if everyone knows everyone else in the village.

Sometimes it's just not worth rocking the boat is it, this will pass. We've lived in this particular house for over 20 years,when we moved it here it was leafy, very quiet & kids were respectful but over time people have moved in and out of the street several times over & there's only us and the lovely neighbours opposite who have stayed put, it's like a different world now.

Justdandy Thu 21-Oct-21 08:02:24

I like getting dressed up and sitting outside on the porch giving out candy and chatting with the kiddos. Other neighbors sometimes do the same thing, so it's a fun social evening.

JennyNotFromTheBlock Thu 21-Oct-21 11:30:52

The pumpkin rule is also followed where I live and I usually put the pumpkin out. This year will be the same, I enjoyed trick or treating when I was a kid and I enjoy dressing up and doing spooky smartshow 3d slides to create the mood now. There are not so many children in the area and the costumes are always creative and interesting to look at.