The Coffee House

[smoke665]

We don't get trick or treaters here, but at the old house we did. One year I dressed up in mask, old clothes and sat real still in a rocker on the porch holding a bowl of candy. Most of the kids would tentively approach and take a couple pieces. The older ones weren't as nice. When they'd reach in to grab a handful I'd grab their wrist and scream no. Scared one boy so bad he jumped off the porch, over the shrubs, and was still running flat out a block later.

 

[SquarePeg51]

Had a great time at the Sox Championship parade! Lots of pics to come but I’ll post them in a separate thread.

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We don’t get any trick or treaters here because our street is busy. Everyone goes on the blocks behind us which have zero traffic except for residents because they all eventually dead end at the golf course.

 

[vintagesnaps]

Rainy day here, some places apparently rescheduled trick or treating due to expected heavy rain south/SE of me. Not us - we're hardy out here in the country! lol Heaviest rain supposed to not get going til 8-9 pm and our T&T is done by 7:30. I like that 1 1/2 hours, that's just enough!

The past couple of years I've practically run out of candy. I imagine it will be a light crowd tonight. Our town suggested yesterday that people could do their picture taking or share candy with neighbors or whatever on their own if they wanted (for those who don't want to tromp in the rain I suppose and would rather make their own fun).

 

[Gary A.]

Happy Happy Halloween y’all.
We stay home for the little beggars. Gary likes to mess with the kids by saying stuff like “Hey, you’re Spider-Man!” To a kid dresssed like Superman, just to see how they react.

 

[smoke665]

For any of those who enjoy wine. I got a $100 wine voucher on a $160 purchase from Naked Wine Online. If you can use it send me a PM with an email address, and I'll email you the information and numbers.

 

[Gary A.]

Gary is a member of Naked Wines. Super-Duper wines at Naked Wines ... plus, if there’s a wine you didn’t like, Naked will give you a full refund.

 

[Gary A.]

Additionally, Naked Wine represents winemakers from around the world. The coupon is a good deal.

 

[snowbear135 66]

@snowbear , what are your thoughts on the new season of Doctor Who?

First, I'll just say that, IMO, Jodie Whittaker fits right in as the Doctor. She's great.

I'll put my thoughts on the last three episodes in a spoiler just in case you haven't seen them and because of River Song

Spoiler: Thoughts/Possible Spoilers

The first episode seemed very Doctor Who. I was happy. It had everything it needed, for me anyways, including an alien, action, humorous back and forth between the Doctor and the villain, etc.

The second episode was good, but it was very reminiscent of Timeless. Not sure if you've watched that show or not, but it was way, way too close to that. I mean, I liked it, but it felt like a Timeless episode. The wife and I are big Timeless fans, as well, so it was an easy spot. I get that shows can be similar, but that was way too close.

The third episode now, I'm kinda scratching my head. There wasn't anything "alien" about the arachnids. Yes, they were big and scary, but it wasn't alien. And, the way it ended, a "natural" death being trapped in a room and forced to starve to death? That doesn't seem humane at all...

So, trying to figure out if this show is morphing into a generic Sci-Fi (with the same "meh" writing) rather than being the classic Doctor Who that I love. I guess I need to keep watching and not freak out just yet.

I read an article before the series started that indicated that we should expect a new Doctor Who, and that we likely wouldn't see any of the previous villains. So, no Daleks, no Cybermen, etc. If true, that's disappointing to me. I'm hoping that they don't completely remove all previous Doctor Who characters in an attempt to "reinvent" the show with a female Doctor. IMO, they don't need to do that, because Jodie Whittaker is a great Doctor.

Love it, love her - she appears to be having fun with the roll.

As far as the third episode - I finally watched it last night and, though no aliens, I was reminded of the with the "cars" that were stuck on the freeway/flyway (air pollution). I seem to recall some episodes with (I think) the first Doctor, that were set with the Aztecs. I'm sure they will eventually bring back the Cybermen and the Daleks, but, pl;ease, NOT the weeping angels - they scare the bejeesies out of me.

Happy Halloween, hosers!

We're pulling a first here, and skipping out of trick or treaters to go have dinner in town. Since moving here 3 years ago, the building has picked up and the once vacant back side of this subdivision has almost completely filled up with new homes and families.

Hope they all have fun, I know I will. And no giving away unopened bags of leftover candy to the library this year.

We bought candy the first couple years we were in Waldorf and got zero kids and finally gave up.

 

[waday]

but, pl;ease, NOT the weeping angels - they scare the bejeesies out of me.

I hope they bring them back, I love the Weeping Angels! I think the idea for them as the villain works really well, and yes, very creepy!

 

[SquarePeg51]

Happy Happy Halloween y’all.
We stay home for the little beggars. Gary likes to mess with the kids by saying stuff like “Hey, you’re Spider-Man!” To a kid dresssed like Superman, just to see how they react.

Omg you’re That Guy, lol.


Didn’t buy any candy this year because they never come. Of course this year some poor ghost will show up and get nothing!

 

[davidharmier60]

On the way far outside chance there are a few Snickers and Twix to hand out.
But the dogs will make ANYONE feel unwelcome.

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[Gary A.]

Mary Lou and Gary will have a quick dip in the hot tub before the Trick or Treaters.

 

[JonA_CT]

The church that normally does a trunk-or-treat across the street from us cancelled this year, and our trick-or-treater load dropped from 40-50 to 0. Sigh.

Time to sugar up my students before they head off to the next class tomorrow

The kids in their costumes. The princess chose something different for this evening, haha. Please ignore the porch steps I was supposed to repaint this summer!

 

[SquarePeg51]

They’re beautiful Jon.

 

[terri53 1]

Great photos, Jon! Hope they had fun.

Tonight was a great idea - stress free. A lovely dinner nearby, nursed a bottle of wine, then strolled through the city park watching the rest of the trick or treaters. We headed to another one of our favorite places for coffee and dessert, then strolled back to the car. The neighborhood has emptied of the door to door canvassing, but a few doors down there's still a little party going on. The cats didn't wig out this year, thank goodness.

Gorgeous night out there. Glad it worked out, since rain is moving in tomorrow. Hope everyone had a nice Halloween!