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It's only 3pm and the doors already knocking

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Sillysausage76 · 31/10/2024 15:07

It's 3pm and already we've had people trick n treating. I've now brought pumpkins inside until 5ish. Anyone else?

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Wellingtonspie · 31/10/2024 15:57

Skodacool · 31/10/2024 15:54

Maybe some people prefer not to be out in the dark

You’ll haven’t to expect most people to still be at work then since sunset is around half 4.

Positivenancy · 31/10/2024 15:57

purplebeansprouts · 31/10/2024 15:30

Please don't do this. I live in a road that people travel to and it REALLY spoils the vibe

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So my dc shouldn’t go trick or treating? How does it spoil “the vibe”?

DBD1975 · 31/10/2024 15:56

Brilliant can't wait for it to start, the more the merrier!

Itsmychristmasdress · 31/10/2024 15:56

maudelovesharold · 31/10/2024 15:54

How can you help being too rural for people to call? It is what it is. Presumably the poster is driving to the nearest houses!

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No, people drive to estates.

Positivenancy · 31/10/2024 15:55

maudelovesharold · 31/10/2024 15:54

How can you help being too rural for people to call? It is what it is. Presumably the poster is driving to the nearest houses!

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Exactly this!

TheSilkWorm · 31/10/2024 15:55

Skodacool · 31/10/2024 15:54

Maybe some people prefer not to be out in the dark

Well they shouldn't go trick or treating then!

Positivenancy · 31/10/2024 15:55

wiesowarum · 31/10/2024 15:26

Are you aware that this sounds a bit, well, entitled?

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@wiesowarum dear god…it’s Halloween for gods sake! It’s not like we do it every night. It’s one night a year! I’d be delighted if people called to mine in reality…but they don’t, I don’t control that. Nothing I can do about it really.

shellyleppard · 31/10/2024 15:55

Not seen anyone at all 🫤 got my Sweet's all ready

Skodacool · 31/10/2024 15:54

Maybe some people prefer not to be out in the dark

TricksyLiesmith · 31/10/2024 15:54

After 5pm for me . I'm still working so have not had chance to set everything thing up . 3pm is too early .

maudelovesharold · 31/10/2024 15:54

wiesowarum · 31/10/2024 15:26

Are you aware that this sounds a bit, well, entitled?

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How can you help being too rural for people to call? It is what it is. Presumably the poster is driving to the nearest houses!

AndrewPreview · 31/10/2024 15:53

We often get one or two before it gets properly dark (little ones on their first halloween)... it's adorable.

It's half term here so I'm expecting it to start a bit earlier but most wont be around until 6pm cos most people are at work.

TentEntWenTyfOur · 31/10/2024 15:53

Our pumpkins will go out the front about 4.30ish. Everybody is really well-trained round here and only knock on doors when there's a pumpkin outside. Benefits of living in a v small town - everyone knows the rules!

I will light a candle in the living room window as well, since it is also Diwali.

StMarieforme · 31/10/2024 15:53

If there's a pumpkin outside it's a go where we live! 🎃

TorturedParentsDepartment · 31/10/2024 15:52

Used to live on a destination street and it was lovely to see how busy it got. Round here not many houses are decorated and I forgot to buy pumpkins this year (we've been away) so although we have some sweets on standby - not expecting many.

TorroFerney · 31/10/2024 15:52

I’ve just put stuff out in a bowl as for little ones who are having a bath by half six this is their time!

wiesowarum · 31/10/2024 15:52

VivianLea · 31/10/2024 15:50

I live on a trick or treat enthusiastic street but I don't mind people coming in from rural places. We live by the school so lots of the little ones go to school here, good enough for me!

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You not minding doesn't mean other people aren't taking the proverbial though. 😵‍💫

VivianLea · 31/10/2024 15:50

wiesowarum · 31/10/2024 15:34

Agree.
I don't understand the thought process behind this at all.

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I live on a trick or treat enthusiastic street but I don't mind people coming in from rural places. We live by the school so lots of the little ones go to school here, good enough for me!

Elphamouche · 31/10/2024 15:43

Surely it has to be dark?

IcyLilacZebra · 31/10/2024 15:42

They can knock here whenever they like I don't celebrate it or have decorations up I actually just ignore the door and watch the camera if the door goes for a second to check and that's it lights off and no interest so I don't answer

Cotonsugar · 31/10/2024 15:40

Sillysausage76 · 31/10/2024 15:14

Cause I can't put up with the dog going mad, these kids weren't tiny. I'll put um back out in a hour.

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Thought the point of it was to go out in the dark and get a bit spooked 😧
I’m with you on the dog issue - can’t wait for my dogs to start barking their heads off (not)😂

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 31/10/2024 15:40

Our local pub has a party from 4pm until 6pm every year so they start coming from 6pm onwards.

Usually done by about 8pm, which is when I’m planning a massive family roast dinner.

Hankunamatata · 31/10/2024 15:38

Loads people have signs up here. Open at 5pm

Lickthips · 31/10/2024 15:37

unicornpower · 31/10/2024 15:34

We will be out about 5.30- is that too early? Mine are 3 and 18m so not really sure what time yo go, we’ve never been before!

Where we are 5pm onward is fine. Decorated houses/houses w a pumpkin outside only.

purplebeansprouts · 31/10/2024 15:36

unicornpower · 31/10/2024 15:34

We will be out about 5.30- is that too early? Mine are 3 and 18m so not really sure what time yo go, we’ve never been before!

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