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In a sure sign that the economy is on the rise, Halloween inflatables are starting to appear on front lawns. What else could explain people spending money on a big blow up animal?

This one is on sale, save 27% and it is now only $80.00 (plus the electricity to run the darn thing). I wonder if it would help if we put them on the lawns of foreclosed homes to liven up the place a bit?

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What I want to know, is what is that cat doing to that pumpkin, and why does it have such a big grin on its face??? :-3

Galbally;1010019 wrote: What I want to know, is what is that cat doing to that pumpkin, and why does it have such a big grin on its face??? :-3


I choose to believe that they are both watching the ticker at the NYSE although that begs the question why either of them are smiling.

Have another Guinness for me while you can still afford it.

If we see adults going out Trick or Treating this Halloween we will know things are really bad.

Galbally;1010019 wrote: What I want to know, is what is that cat doing to that pumpkin, and why does it have such a big grin on its face??? :-3


He's "carving" it of course!

Lisamree;1010467 wrote: He's "carving" it of course!


What's he carving it with? Both paws are on top the pumpkin.

QUINNSCOMMENTARY;1010347 wrote: I choose to believe that they are both watching the ticker at the NYSE although that begs the question why either of them are smiling.

Have another Guinness for me while you can still afford it.


I hear you, heading down to the pub now. :driving:

Our economy is in trouble, but we still have children who still need to see a little "magic" in their lives. Thus the expense, Uncle Quinn.

along-for-the-ride;1010632 wrote: Our economy is in trouble, but we still have children who still need to see a little "magic" in their lives. Thus the expense, Uncle Quinn.


In Ireland when we were little we used to make Halloween heads out of sugar beets as pumpkins were ridiculously expensive in those days, we also lit bonfires from old pallets and tires and rubbish from sites and houses (huge they were), tell ghost stories, throw aerosol cans on the fires when they died down, and tried to get chases off local yokels. Methinks we will be going back to doing some of those cheaper ways of having fun.

Also, I am still not sure about that cat.

along-for-the-ride;1010632 wrote: Our economy is in trouble, but we still have children who still need to see a little "magic" in their lives. Thus the expense, Uncle Quinn.


And the only way to do that is spend $80 to $100 on a plastic blow up thing on the front lawn? What happened to carving a pumpkin, bobbing for apples, making a costume together?

:-6Galbally;1010658 wrote: In Ireland when we were little we used to make Halloween heads out of sugar beets as pumpkins were ridiculously expensive in those days, we also lit bonfires from old pallets and tires and rubbish from sites and houses (huge they were), tell ghost stories, throw aerosol cans on the fires when they died down, and tried to get chases off local yokels. Methinks we will be going back to doing some of those cheaper ways of having fun.


Sheesh we were so poor, Mamma always wanted to get us clothes and a toy but couldn't afford both, so she bought us overalls and cut a hole in the front pocketts so we would have something to play with too.....:-6



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Maybe the cat has a hole in his breeches too????

Let's face it. It's the adults that are obsessing over the giant blowup dolls, catered birthday parties, and mortgaging the house to buy the perfect Christmas present . The kids don't care that much.

Accountable;1010910 wrote: Let's face it. It's the adults that are obsessing over the giant blowup dolls, catered birthday parties, and mortgaging the house to buy the perfect Christmas present . The kids don't care that much.


You do have a point. I walked around the neighborhood Halloween night with my children when they were small and said things like, "Let's cross over the haunted railroad tracks." They would laugh with glee. One Christmas, we couldn't afford a Christmas tree, so I made one with different shades of green paper and coat hangers, with tin can lids decorated as ornaments.It was small, but it turned out cute. I'm not saying folks should spend alot of money on decorations for holidays. But some folks don't have the imagination to make "magic" out of little.

along-for-the-ride;1011826 wrote: You do have a point. I walked around the neighborhood Halloween night with my children when they were small and said things like, "Let's cross over the haunted railroad tracks." They would laugh with glee. One Christmas, we couldn't afford a Christmas tree, so I made one with different shades of green paper and coat hangers, with tin can lids decorated as ornaments.It was small, but it turned out cute. I'm not saying folks should spend alot of money on decorations for holidays. But some folks don't have the imagination to make "magic" out of little.
According to Suzy, Jimbo does..





Lucky her I reckon..:-2

YZGI;1011918 wrote: According to Suzy, Jimbo does..





Lucky her I reckon..:-2


Behave, YZGI.............................................:wah:

along-for-the-ride;1011943 wrote: Behave, YZGI.............................................:wah:


Daggone it......................my smilie didn't work. Don't you just hate when that happens?!



Now, back to topic. I personally think any home-made decorations and costumes beat "store-bought" any way.

I am going to sound like an old grump now, but,

One of the main customs Britain has imported from America that i hate is "Trick or Treat". Begging i call it.

It's probably done very different in America but here it has virtually given license to gangs of thugs bullying pensioners into being afraid to answer their doors.

I have nothing against the little kids getting dressed up and doing it properly and i happily get in pound coins and sweets ready.

It got so bad it our area last year that old people were phoning police because the "Trick" bit was leading to criminal damage. Cars were being damaged, missiles being thrown at houses, dog crap put through letter boxes etc. I do not find that funny or endearing.

In our road alone last year, the same houses were being hit on up to 12 times a night. It is intimidation on a mass scale for our elderly folk and they absolutely dread it - and who can blame them?

They go to doors in gangs of up to 10. That's called intimidation in this country.

Some people just don't have the money to hand over.

There is also another side to Trick or treat that worrie's me. Every year i see groups of extrememly young children out knocking on doors at night without any parental guide with them.

oscar;1017327 wrote: I am going to sound like an old grump now, but,



One of the main customs Britain has imported from America that i hate is "Trick or Treat". Begging i call it.



It's probably done very different in America but here it has virtually given license to gangs of thugs bullying pensioners into being afraid to answer their doors.



I have nothing against the little kids getting dressed up and doing it properly and i happily get in pound coins and sweets ready.



It got so bad it our area last year that old people were phoning police because the "Trick" bit was leading to criminal damage. Cars were being damaged, missiles being thrown at houses, dog crap put through letter boxes etc. I do not find that funny or endearing.



In our road alone last year, the same houses were being hit on up to 12 times a night. It is intimidation on a mass scale for our elderly folk and they absolutely dread it - and who can blame them?



They go to doors in gangs of up to 10. That's called intimidation in this country.

Some people just don't have the money to hand over.



There is also another side to Trick or treat that worrie's me. Every year i see groups of extrememly young children out knocking on doors at night without any parental guide with them.
Handing over money?? We give candy, or at least most people do. I stumbled upon pure genius. I bought about 100 halloween pencils last year at the Dollar Tree. Cost me 10 bucks plus tax. Kids only came round once. As soon as word got around that I was handing out one pencil per ghoulie I was left alone. I still have enough left over for this year. :wah:

I'm making up bags of candy for certain kids on the block and that's it. Tired of putting up with older kids grabbing the candy right out of the bowl. Little piggies.

And some of the older ones come late. I like my door open but not if it's going to attract the brats.

oscar;1017327 wrote: I am going to sound like an old grump now, but,

One of the main customs Britain has imported from America that i hate is "Trick or Treat". Begging i call it.

It's probably done very different in America but here it has virtually given license to gangs of thugs bullying pensioners into being afraid to answer their doors.

I have nothing against the little kids getting dressed up and doing it properly and i happily get in pound coins and sweets ready.

It got so bad it our area last year that old people were phoning police because the "Trick" bit was leading to criminal damage. Cars were being damaged, missiles being thrown at houses, dog crap put through letter boxes etc. I do not find that funny or endearing.

In our road alone last year, the same houses were being hit on up to 12 times a night. It is intimidation on a mass scale for our elderly folk and they absolutely dread it - and who can blame them?

They go to doors in gangs of up to 10. That's called intimidation in this country.

Some people just don't have the money to hand over.

There is also another side to Trick or treat that worrie's me. Every year i see groups of extrememly young children out knocking on doors at night without any parental guide with them.


Sounds like the UK has Mischief night & Halloween mixed up or in between.

Accountable;1017461 wrote: Handing over money?? We give candy, or at least most people do. I stumbled upon pure genius. I bought about 100 halloween pencils last year at the Dollar Tree. Cost me 10 bucks plus tax. Kids only came round once. As soon as word got around that I was handing out one pencil per ghoulie I was left alone. I still have enough left over for this year. :wah:


:wah:That's what I give out at school, no sugar for kids!

You wait until Christmas in the UK.

The same horrible thugs are out in gangs, standing outside your door, squealing out one line of "Silent Night" and expecting you to cough up.

Just so i don't get sued by the postman etc, i do have a few "Beware of the dog" signs on the fencing and gate. That does deter them a bit. What with that and the horrible racket my three dogs make the moment anyone comes near the property.

That little pup has learnt how to join in very quickly as well.

Also at Christmas in the UK, we get some of the most ghastly over decorated houses in the world. There really ought to be a law for making your house obnoxious to the public.

There's one at the end of my street that is reall bad. Every year, it's like a nucleur reactor glowing away. If your epileptic, you have to avoid it.

I love Chriatmas decs but with taste. I know some do it all for the kids but please, huge 9ft high inflatable santa's?? Yuk very tacky and no British person seems to know how to secure them properly.

At Christmas you end up driving round them in the road to avoid a crash.