Mejane Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We had half the usual number, about fifty. There were very few teens this year. I guess our neighborhood is growing up. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Not one. :confused: We live on the first street in a very long neighborhood so I guess they don't want to make the walk to our end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 New to the area and was told it was trick or treat central so I bought tons of candy. Very few kids actually came by. I have enough candy to make it to Easter! Don't know if it was an "off" year being Sunday night or what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We had only 4 groups come to our door and one of the groups was all the other kids on our street who ToT. Altogether, there were maybe 10 kids. This is pretty typical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 The police barricade our street and walk foot patrols, and tell everyone to come here to safely trick or treat. We had 1200 according to those who count. I'm not a fan of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tressa Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We had about 150. Parents drive their kids to my street and wait in their cars for them to walk my street. We are one of the few streets in town with sidewalks. I don't mind all the kids. However, I did mind the adults that were dressed up looking for a candy hand-out. I am "hoping" they were trick or treating for a sick child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Not many. The doorbell rang less than 10 times. Several of the groups were teens, but there were a couple of cute preschoolers. Tons of houses in our neighborhood don't pass out candy (all the lights are off! :lol:), so that could have something to do with the low numbers for us. Even so, dd scored well at the houses that did have lights on. Her bucket quickly became full and heavy. This was her first year to t or t with neighbors, so that part was more fun than getting all of the candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 We had 1200 according to those who count. I'm not a fan of this. Holy cow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 DS and I had stuffed 200+ little goodie bags... those were gone within the first hour. Yikes. Then we handed out lollipops, one at at time - and when they were gone, we turned off the lights. We had hordes of kids this year, it was unbelievable. Lots of teens too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 The police barricade our street and walk foot patrols, and tell everyone to come here to safely trick or treat. We had 1200 according to those who count. I'm not a fan of this. that would annoy me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We live in a rural area, and although there are a few families with kids who live nearby, our property is pretty inaccessible; our driveway is long and steep, and our house isn't visible from the road. We don't celebrate Halloween anyway, so it doesn't matter to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We had 2 groups while we were at home and the bowl we left while we were out didn't look significantly emptier when we got back. It was our first year so we didn't know what to expect. One of the houses that we stopped at said that we were the first ToT'ers she'd had in years. So I guess our neighborhood isn't that popular a place for ToT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We were armed w/ 16lbs of candy, and have about 3lbs left. So yes, a lot of TOTers but not as many as last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 only about 30 kids here ~ this is our first halloween in this particular area of town, so we weren't sure what to expect. we have a lot of leftover suckers ~ fine by me, i love suckers. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We had about 100 kids this year, which is pretty average. Not too many littles, though, mainly 7+ through high school seniors :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hathersage Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 The police barricade our street and walk foot patrols, and tell everyone to come here to safely trick or treat. We had 1200 according to those who count. I'm not a fan of this. Two blocks over from where I live can get that many in good year. We get about half their amount. We don't have police barricades, and with all the cars, I wish they would. I saw some near accidents last night. You couldn't pay me to take my car out on Halloween! They don't tell everyone to come here. Everyone knows our neighborhood has always been the neighborhood. Nicest neighborhood in town with sidewalks wins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Well, we had quite a few for our neighborhood/country. I think every kid in our neighborhood came to our house. I made 34 goody bags of candy/halloween toys, then had a stash of "extra" candy as well. The kids trickled past all night, with most being in about a 1.5 hour time span. The next to last were late, and took the very last goody bags I had. Then, 30 minutes later (it was almost 10 by this point!) I got one last pair (we had turned off the porch light.....). I dug out some skittles I had been saving for a friend, a few of the leftover halloween pencils, apologized, they graciously accepted, and all was well. So, I guess I got about 36 kids? I dished out the "extra" candy quite liberally all through the night, as I didn't want leftovers, and there aren't many houses in our neighborhood that pass out candy. Halloween is not officially celebrated in Brazil, that's why the low numbers. Next year I'll plan on 50 bags, as well as back-up stash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We got trick-or-treated for the first time in 13 years. It was a coupld of DD16's friends whom she told about never having anyone come to the house (we live on a dark side road). They got 2 boxes of raisins and a poptart because I hadn't bought any candy. On the other hand, DD9 went to the Awana's Trick or Trunk and had a great time, then stopped and went TnT-ing on the way home. She came home with a respectable haul and the teenagers converged on the remains. Very little candy left over this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Like Annie, the police have to help us. We live near enough to Detroit, that the kids get dropped off in droves. After hours, the police come and ask people to leave. See the picture? That is my house. It was like that for the 1.5 hours we still had candy. I don't mind providing a safe place for the kids who don't have one to ToT in. But, it gets ridiculous when the moms also have bags for candy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We had 35. The only teens we had were two of my dd's friends who came by to say, "hi." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Lynn Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We haven't had anyone for 2 years now. We used to get a family of 3 kids with really nice costumes. There was a big brother taking his little sister and medium sized sister around. He always seemed like such a nice big brother. I usually buy one small bag of candy that my kids would enjoy, just to have something in case the doorbell rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We had 12, and half were teenagers. When we lived in Toronto we had to turn our lights off when we hit 450. They were still going strong for another 2 hours after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBookBread Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We got TWO. I have SO MUCH CANDY.... The girls went with Dad around the block and got a ton, but they said they hardly saw any kids out. Seems like the parents keep buying the candy (given how much the stores are pushing at us!) and few kids actually go out TorTing. Hmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Last year, I had to ration the candy and ran out early. So this year, I bought a huge bag at Costco. Only gave out half of it, and I was generous! I did see a lot of new families, though. My 14yo son was trick-or-treating with a small group of his friends (all in costume). They had a blast! Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 None. I don't even think any of the kids in this neighbourhood t-o-t'd in this neighbourhood. Other than that, I'm sure word is around that we don't do this holiday, but I was still surprised not to see anyone on the street. Just the people next door partying to all hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We had about the same as last year. Somewhere between 5 and 7 hundred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We never get any, but did get one family on Saturday. There was a lot of confusion around here with regards to when to T ot T, since some areas were doing it on Saturday and some on Sunday. We went out yesterday with friends in their neighborhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akmommy Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 No, if we get any they are kids from the neighborhood. there are two neighborhoods in our town that are popular ToT spots. It's always been that way even when I was a kid. Also so may of the churches and other organizations have Trunk or Treats or parties that door to door ToT isn't as big here as it once was. yesterday was cold and windy so ToT in big parking lots with hot chocolate and a warm building was much more inviting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hana Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 [ATTACH]3759[/ATTACH] Like Annie, the police have to help us. We live near enough to Detroit, that the kids get dropped off in droves. After hours, the police come and ask people to leave. See the picture? That is my house. It was like that for the 1.5 hours we still had candy. I don't mind providing a safe place for the kids who don't have one to ToT in. But, it gets ridiculous when the moms also have bags for candy! :iagree: My experience was much like this. We live in a nicer area in a much-impoverished city. The streets were bumper-to-bumper traffic, and entirely lined with parked cars as well. I try to be understanding, but trick-or-treating adults do bother me, as do those yelling at their exhausted children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We had more than last year, about 30 kids. Now I think this is very good since we live in a cul de sac and on a long t-bone driveway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 about 300. Which, buy what I hear from the neighbors, is down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We had two teens in costume walk up our driveway. They were walking up the street when we pulled into the drive. As we were getting out of our car they started coming up our driveway. :confused: :001_huh: I looked at the kid and told him we didn't have anything and that we don't celebrate Halloween. He seemed pretty bummed as he walked away with shoulders slumped. But seriously, even if we did celebrate I am not going to be handing out candy as I am quite obviously just getting home and have four children piling out of my car. No one else came to our door. Which is just how I wanted it. There are a couple families nearby but the neighborhood is mostly retired folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Not one... There was some kind of pizza party in the neighborhood. I think the few kids who live near us go there, then just go home. I hate that we have to go elsewhere to see little goblins and ghosts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 [ATTACH]3759[/ATTACH] Like Annie, the police have to help us. We live near enough to Detroit, that the kids get dropped off in droves. After hours, the police come and ask people to leave. See the picture? That is my house. It was like that for the 1.5 hours we still had candy. I don't mind providing a safe place for the kids who don't have one to ToT in. But, it gets ridiculous when the moms also have bags for candy! I'd feel differently if I was providing a safe place for trick or treaters who live in rough neighborhoods. But I live in a town of 25,000 so that's not the case. And last year a church bussed their kids here from a neighboring town 25 miles away- again, a town that has no 'bad' side. It was just their idea of fun. So I had trick or treaters from ANOTHER STATE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKay Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We had 114 T-O-Ters when we ran out of candy with another 45 minutes to go. I'd say that the majority of ours are from other areas and drive in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 I'd feel differently if I was providing a safe place for trick or treaters who live in rough neighborhoods. But I live in a town of 25,000 so that's not the case. And last year a church bussed their kids here from a neighboring town 25 miles away- again, a town that has no 'bad' side. It was just their idea of fun. So I had trick or treaters from ANOTHER STATE. Wow. If this were the case here, I don't think I'd be handing out much candy. Or, I'd try to get another day scheduled for just the neighborhood kids. When we lived in our other house (same city - just a smaller house), we arranged for the streets to be closed the night before Halloween for a celebration just for the neighbor kids. Nearly everyone opened their doors. On Halloween, the older, retired and single people just didn't want those mobs of kids at their doors and they never handed out candy. But, when they knew it was just the neighbors, they did! And, it was great to see them!!! But, we had others in that neighborhood who were really upset with that plan. They said it was racist (because most of the people coming in from Detroit to ToT are black). Ugh. You can't win them all!!! But, maybe that would be an option for your place next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We had a steady stream from 6:30 until about 8. Probably 300 or so? I still had candy, but we didn't get many after that. I turned out the lights at 9:30. I don't mind providing a safe place for the kids who don't have one to ToT in. But, it gets ridiculous when the moms also have bags for candy! Yeah, we had some of that too. I partition my goodies. The kids get the best stuff. The grown ups get pencils and such. :D I'd feel differently if I was providing a safe place for trick or treaters who live in rough neighborhoods. But I live in a town of 25,000 so that's not the case. And last year a church bussed their kids here from a neighboring town 25 miles away- again, a town that has no 'bad' side. It was just their idea of fun. So I had trick or treaters from ANOTHER STATE. That is crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom3tn Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 We probably had 100 or so, and probably half of them were teens. Loud. obnoxious. teenagers. Just my opinion, but I think teenagers are too old to be T-O-T'ing. I also noticed several adults that were dressed up and T-O-T'ing; and some moms that only had infants. Yeah, the babies are cute in their costumes, but they don't need candy. Why not just go to the store and buy some candy if you want some that badly? Who knows, maybe they were T-O-T'ing for another child that wasn't able to go out... :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Wow. If this were the case here, I don't think I'd be handing out much candy. Or, I'd try to get another day scheduled for just the neighborhood kids. When we lived in our other house (same city - just a smaller house), we arranged for the streets to be closed the night before Halloween for a celebration just for the neighbor kids. Nearly everyone opened their doors. On Halloween, the older, retired and single people just didn't want those mobs of kids at their doors and they never handed out candy. But, when they knew it was just the neighbors, they did! And, it was great to see them!!! But, we had others in that neighborhood who were really upset with that plan. They said it was racist (because most of the people coming in from Detroit to ToT are black). Ugh. You can't win them all!!! But, maybe that would be an option for your place next year? I wish we could go back to it being more of a neighborhood thing! I think there are only 2 kids(under junior high age) who live in the 28 houses on our end of this street. Don't know how many young kids on the other end- but this neighborhood is mostly older folks. One of the 2 mentioned kids trick or treated in ANOTHER neighborhood because it was just too chaotic in ours. And she lives here! It was a crazy night, but not as bad as two years ago when teens busted into our foyer to grab the basket of candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 We don't normally trick or treat or hand out candy. Usually, we attend our church's harvest fest but with the move, that was not going to happen. I bought candy for the kids to hand out instead. We got a single trick or treater. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Last year, none. This year, one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I would guess between 70-100. I gave some candy to a neighbor who ran out early so I don't know for certain. We weren't here for most of it. I put a big box of 60 bags of individual size Frito Lay chips on the porch for people to help themselves to. We were ToTing in our neighborhood for part of it so I got to watch some people taking the chips. Everyone I saw was very considerate and just took one bag. We got a lot of nice comments from parents and bigger ToTers about the chips. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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