WEBlue

The MOTHER said that?? Unbelievable!!!

Beaverstate

Most would never say it, but it is not uncommon to shop...err trick or treat in the 'better' neighborhoods. Childhood economics 101

WEBlue

Yes, I agree that the children might as well be honest in their greed, but the *mother*?? I am schocked.

Orangepants

Haha, this is what my OH does and ignores the doorbell - he said he's not contributing to the obesity problems anymore - he is just plain mean!

SarahG

Seeing as I've been invited to a party that is likely to be a bit over the top, I have decided on my costume. I don't usually do costumes or make much effort getting dressed up, but I've decided to be a zombie bride and am getting a wedding dress from Goodwill. Going to rip it up and squirt fake blood all over it. Husband is going to go as a groom. Isn't that sweet. Co-ordinating zombie outfits?

redglade

Sounds awesome. I agree, if someone goes to the trouble of organising a party, you have an obligation to get into the spirit of things.

Bob

Yup...but then quite a few folks in the neighbouring town, Wellesley, were getting $5 a shot, instead of sweets.

Bob

Well the thing that's shocking was the distance involved. It's one thing going to a neighbouring town or two if you know you're going to get better swag, but to have to hop onto the motorway and drive 20-25 miles, that's just cheeky

HighCountry

Having lived in an apartment for a couple of years, I'd almost forgotten about the trick-or-treating.
My local small-town bar has an annual party, and I'm going to make the effort as a newcomer.

Bob

A friend of a friend, who does part time special effects, mostly for indie movies, anyway, did a really good ripped hole in the face as if eaten by a zombie.

He got pulled over by the cops on way to a party after a few people had called it in...just a warning about scaring people and public indecency

Was out in Texas though

SultanOfSwing

Why in the name of **** do grown ups still go to fancy dress parties?

RICH

As a single bloke in a slightly isolated house on the block, I have certain reservations about encouraging kids to come to my door. On the other hand I don't want to be known as the neighborhood Scrooge. It is quite a dilemma

GeoffM

Either complete darkness or lit and visible like a Christmas tree. I'm assuming (being my first Halloween in the US) that parents are within sight anyway.

Tea_and_biccies

Ok, first halloween here. If I have to go traipsing round after my 2 darling children (8 and 11), am I expected to get dressed up too? In the UK, we only ever trick or treated houses of people we knew, or those who - judging by their halloween decorations - clearly wanted visitors.

What's the protocol here? We've only been here 4 weeks. It seems rather rude to be begging for sweets when you meet some of your neighbours for the first time..

RICH

Yes. I did the latter my first year and the former last year. Either way it feels a bit creepy.