I guess because of COVID-19, Halloween will be cancelled this year, am I right? It's what I heard.

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Re: Halloween
By: The Millionaire to All on Tue Oct 13 2020 11:34 am

I guess because of COVID-19, Halloween will be cancelled this year, am I right? It's what I heard.

Heard from who? I've heard of people still doing things for Halloween. I don't think there is a central authority who decides whether or not Halloween is canceled. I've heard of people planning to leave candy on a bench at the end of their driveway for kids to pick up while trick-or-treating.

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Re: Halloween
By: The Millionaire to All on Tue Oct 13 2020 11:34 am

Heard from who? I've heard of people still doing things for Halloween. I don't think there is a central authority who decides whether or not Halloween is canceled. I've heard of people planning to leave candy on a bench at the end of their driveway for kids to pick up while trick-or-treating.

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Well because up here in Canada, COVID-19 is still rampant at the moment. Even Thanksgiving was limited to immediate family only no extras were allowed to be invited.

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Re: Halloween
By: The Millionaire to Nightfox on Tue Oct 13 2020 02:17 pm

Well because up here in Canada, COVID-19 is still rampant at the moment. Even Thanksgiving was limited to immediate family only no extras were allowed to be invited.

Same in the US. I'm sure many people will try to be careful and safe this Halloween. I haven't heard it's canceled, just recommendations on being safer (similar to family gatherings for Thanksgiving there, etc.).

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Re: Halloween
By: The Millionaire to All on Tue Oct 13 2020 11:34 am

I guess because of COVID-19, Halloween will be cancelled this year, am I right? It's what I heard.

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Re: Halloween
By: Nightfox to The Millionaire on Tue Oct 13 2020 02:00 pm

Halloween is canceled. I've heard of people
planning to leave candy on a bench at the end of
their driveway for kids to pick up while
trick-or-treating.

so what is to stop kids from pouring all the candy into their bag and taking off?
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Re: Halloween
By: The Millionaire to Nightfox on Tue Oct 13 2020 02:17 pm

Same in the US. I'm sure many people will try to be careful and safe this Halloween. I haven't heard it's canceled, just recommendations on being safer (similar to family gatherings for Thanksgiving there, etc.).

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Definitely no parties for sure. That is guaranteed.

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Re: Halloween
By: kf5qeo to Nightfox on Wed Oct 14 2020 04:11 pm

Halloween is canceled. I've heard of people
planning to leave candy on a bench at the end of
their driveway for kids to pick up while
trick-or-treating.

so what is to stop kids from pouring all the candy into their bag and taking off? John Guillory

I saw someone post that they're going to make bags of candy that kids can take. I guess it's an honor system where kids should just take one bag. Also, he said he'd be sitting at his front door, so I'd assume he'd be watching.

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Re: Halloween
By: Nightfox to The Millionaire on Tue Oct 13 2020 02:00 pm

Halloween is canceled. I've heard of people
planning to leave candy on a bench at the end of
their driveway for kids to pick up while
trick-or-treating.

so what is to stop kids from pouring all the candy into their bag
and taking off?

A proper upbringing would be one thing.



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The Millionaire wrote to Nightfox <=-

Same in the US. I'm sure many people will try to be careful and safe this Halloween. I haven't heard it's canceled, just recommendations on being safer (similar to family gatherings for Thanksgiving there, etc.).

Definitely no parties for sure. That is guaranteed.

You don't actually believe that, do you?



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John,

so what is to stop kids from pouring all the candy into their bag and taking off? John Guillory

Fifty years ago, when we lived in Florida...my Dad would send my
brother and I out for candy in the neighborhood. This was LONG BEFORE
you had to worry about these idiots tampering with the candy, lacing
them with toxic drugs, razor blades, etc.

We'd canvas the neighboorhood, and bring home bags full of candy.
He would sort through what we brought home, and set aside what he
wanted to himself. What he didn't want, he gave to our Mom to give
out to the rest of the kids...and send us back out to get more candy.


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On 10-14-20 20:03, Gamgee wrote to The Millionaire <=-

Definitely no parties for sure. That is guaranteed.

You don't actually believe that, do you?

Actually, that could depend on where in the world you're talking about. Right now, the number of visitors allowed in a private house here is very limited (5 I think - haven't really taken much notice, because we don't have many visitors). Down in Melbourne the restrictions are even more severe. What that means for Halloween is a little uncertain though, because there is a possibility of some change in restrictions between now and Halloween. However, there is more scope for small outdoor gatherings.

Interestingly when asked about this, our state Premier didn't know what Halloween was, which I was a bit surprised at, because most people in Australia know what Halloween is, even if they don't observe it.

I do foresee some easing of restrictions - partly because it's needed on economic and mental health concerns, and partly because the contact tracing systems are now finally getting to the level they can rapidly respond to and contain outbreaks, even while a significant number of people are moving around, going about their daily business.


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Tony Langdon wrote to Gamgee <=-

On 10-14-20 20:03, Gamgee wrote to The Millionaire <=-

Definitely no parties for sure. That is guaranteed.

You don't actually believe that, do you?

Actually, that could depend on where in the world you're talking
about. Right now, the number of visitors allowed in a private
house here is very limited (5 I think - haven't really taken much
notice, because we don't have many visitors). Down in Melbourne
the restrictions are even more severe. What that means for
Halloween is a little uncertain though, because there is a
possibility of some change in restrictions between now and
Halloween. However, there is more scope for small outdoor
gatherings.

Yep, OK, I hadn't taken that aspect into account. Where I am
(southeastern USA), there aren't many restrictions, and I can
promise you there will be (large) Halloween parties going on. Not
that I'll be attending any, as I quit caring about Halloween at
about the age of 12.

Interestingly when asked about this, our state Premier didn't
know what Halloween was, which I was a bit surprised at, because
most people in Australia know what Halloween is, even if they
don't observe it.

Interesting.

I do foresee some easing of restrictions - partly because it's
needed on economic and mental health concerns, and partly because
the contact tracing systems are now finally getting to the level
they can rapidly respond to and contain outbreaks, even while a significant number of people are moving around, going about their
daily business.

That's good news. Be careful out there.



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On 10-15-20 07:42, Gamgee wrote to Tony Langdon <=-

Yep, OK, I hadn't taken that aspect into account. Where I am (southeastern USA), there aren't many restrictions, and I can
promise you there will be (large) Halloween parties going on. Not
that I'll be attending any, as I quit caring about Halloween at
about the age of 12.

We'll know more on Sunday, when the state government announces the next easing of restrictions, but I'm sure there will be no large scale parties. And yeah I don't get too excited about Halloween either.

That's good news. Be careful out there.

Yeah, let's hope for a steady progress towards "COVID normal". Good news is a couple of outbreaks don't seem to have spread further. Tomorrow's report will be key, as it will contain the results of more regional tests (which so far haven't shown any positives out of approximately 40% of the tests).

They're now checking not only contacts of cases, but contacts of contacts as wel, and getting them to self isolate and test as well.


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I remember trick or treating back in the 70s and lugging home a garbage bag full of candy. Those were the good old days. *sighs*

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On 10/14/2020 8:00 PM, Daryl Stout wrote:

Fifty years ago, when we lived in Florida...my Dad would send my
brother and I out for candy in the neighborhood. This was LONG BEFORE
you had to worry about these idiots tampering with the candy, lacing
them with toxic drugs, razor blades, etc.

We'd canvas the neighboorhood, and bring home bags full of candy.
He would sort through what we brought home, and set aside what he
wanted to himself. What he didn't want, he gave to our Mom to give
out to the rest of the kids...and send us back out to get more candy.

For the most part, the "tampering" of candy is/was FUD spread by the
candy industry to push commercially made candy over homemade.

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Tracker1 wrote to Daryl Stout <=-

For the most part, the "tampering" of candy is/was FUD spread by the
candy industry to push commercially made candy over homemade.

Yeah, why eat an APPLE that someone gave you for Halloween when you
could have a "FUN SIZED" candy bar instead?




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Re: Re: Halloween
By: poindexter FORTRAN to Tracker1 on Mon Oct 19 2020 09:13 am

Yeah, why eat an APPLE that someone gave you for Halloween when you
could have a "FUN SIZED" candy bar instead?

My parents were anti-candy so they would always hand out individually wrapped (factory sealed) bags of Planters peanuts that they bought from Price Club. Imagine handing out peanuts to kids today.... you'd have to include an EpiPen.

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Re: Re: Halloween
By: poindexter FORTRAN to Tracker1 on Mon Oct 19 2020
09:13 am

Yeah, why eat an APPLE that someone gave you for Halloween when you could have a "FUN SIZED" candy bar instead?

My parents were anti-candy so they would always hand out individually wrapped (factory sealed) bags of Planters peanuts that they bought from Price Club. Imagine handing out peanuts to kids today.... you'd have to include an EpiPen.

I remember that horrible year when my parents made us collect money for
Unicef instead of accepting candy. Dark days my friend.




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Re: Re: Halloween
By: Gamgee to kf5qeo on Wed Oct 14 2020 08:02 pm

so what is to stop kids from pouring all the candy into their bag
and taking off?

A proper upbringing would be one thing.

It's too late for that.

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