Trick or Treat. - Page 9

garinda · 02-11-2011, 11:53

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Originally Posted by Ken Moss

You may even see Uncle Kenny dressed as an elf this year at Father Christmas's grotto in the Market Hall...

Doubtful Uncle Kenny.

I tend to shop in towns who afford more of a welcome for me nowadays.

garinda · 02-11-2011, 11:54

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

I recall the last time I had a door knock from god botherers.
I said -'So you're selling religion? I don't want any'.
She said- 'we aren't selling'
I said - 'You can't give it away here'
...and closed the door

jaysay · 02-11-2011, 19:35

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

I recall the last time I had a door knock from god botherers.
I said -'So you're selling religion? I don't want any'.
She said- 'we aren't selling'
I said - 'You can't give it away here'
...and closed the door

I've now got this sussed Margaret, I have an intercom lock release system on my door now, so I don't even have to trek to the door, I can tell where to go from the comfort of my chair

DaveinGermany · 02-11-2011, 20:48

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Originally Posted by Ken Moss

You may even see Uncle Kenny dressed as an elf this year at Father Christmas's grotto in the Market Hall...

Pixie Albert/Kenny

shillelagh · 02-11-2011, 23:36

i had about 20 kids knocking on the door on monday night .. wont open the door after 7.30pm as far as im concerned they should be at home by then .. seeing as i wont give any sweets to teenagers .. just primary school kids.

heth · 03-11-2011, 09:06

I sat up at my Grandma's as I didnt want her on her own as she would have answered the door.

She cant remember what day it is never mind what time of year it is.

Sat up there until the carers came and not one knock on the door! Mind you her next door neighbour was out in the front garden and prob scared them off from knocking on her door!!!

Benipete · 03-11-2011, 09:23

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Originally Posted by heth

I sat up at my Grandma's as I didnt want her on her own as she would have answered the door.

She cant remember what day it is never mind what time of year it is.

Sat up there until the carers came and not one knock on the door! Mind you her next door neighbour was out in the front garden and prob scared them off from knocking on her door!!!

Or perhaps you were sat to near the window.

jaysay · 03-11-2011, 09:38

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Originally Posted by Benipete

Or perhaps you were sat to near the window.

How is it we think on the same lines Beni, ya beat me to it again

susie123 · 03-11-2011, 10:30

The Americans are welcome to Halloween, trick or treat, pumpkins and all. Who'd ever seen many pumpkins over here till this all kicked off? At least in Guy Fawkes we are remembering a piece of our own history but Halloween has overtaken it commercially as there's so much tat to sell - a different costume every year, plastic pumpkins for colecting loot, etc etc. Personally I won't go near the front door on Oct 31 whoever's there.

Surely by now we should be abandoning religion and the superstitions thatgo with it but no they grow stronger all the time. Children out for trick or treat have little idea what is really behind it and though it may be harmless fun it sows the seeds for later beliefs. Garinda, Mobertol, Jaysay I agree entirely with your thoughts on religion which is why my atheism grows stronger all the time. And I'll soon have the nightmare of Christmas to look forward to!

Margaret you are right in that Halloween was originally a pagan festival with no mention of witches etc. I do find the pagan festivals interesting from a purely historical/ sociological/anthropological perspective. Sorry that may sound a little pompous but I hope you know what I mean. Perhaps we should be teaching children about the real background to the festival than all this knee jerk pseudo American cr*p.

MargaretR · 03-11-2011, 10:37

I once cooked a pumpkin - what tasteless crap!

Ken Moss · 03-11-2011, 10:39

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Originally Posted by DaveinGermany

Pixie Albert/Kenny

In the context of Discworld I would be more likely to be Albert's master.

Not too cheery seeing him dishing out presents in the festive season, as was demonstrated in Hogfather....

garinda · 03-11-2011, 13:00

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

I once cooked a pumpkin - what tasteless crap!

Second day running, that you've prompted me to have a good old, hearty laugh.

Thank you.

mobertol · 03-11-2011, 13:52

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

I once cooked a pumpkin - what tasteless crap!

You should try butternut squash - or other varieties, they are delicious and i have some great recipies for them. In Italy it's known as zuccca -I make great risotto, home-made ravioli and soup. It's also good just roasted in the oven with or without other root veg.

As a side note -while in the UK this last week I went out for 2 Italian meals (I have very original friends...) and they were disappointing (was going to say awful which is truer but I am a diplomat at heart!) - won't mention the name of the restaurants as one is very local to you..up in Ossy..need any more clues? I'm afraid to say it is not authentic Italian food -very much Anglicised...

garinda · 03-11-2011, 13:59

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Originally Posted by mobertol

You should try butternut squash - or other varieties, they are delicious and i have some great recipies for them. In Italy it's known as zuccca -I make great risotto, home-made ravioli and soup. It's also good just roasted in the oven with or without other root veg.

As a side note -while in the UK this last week I went out for 2 Italian meals (I have very original friends...) and they were disappointing (was going to say awful which is truer but I am a diplomat at heart!) - won't mention the name of the restaurants as one is very local to you..up in Ossy..need any more clues? I'm afraid to say it is not authentic Italian food -very much Anglicised...

We took my Italian friend Milly to one not far from me.

Absolute rubbish, as far as being anything like Italian food.

Monte Cristo's is much better. Though it's nothing like you get in restaurants in Italy.

Butternut squash soup is lovely. My Ma makes it for me at least once a week.

mobertol · 03-11-2011, 14:01

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Originally Posted by susie123

I agree entirely with your thoughts on religion which is why my atheism grows stronger all the time. And I'll soon have the nightmare of Christmas to look forward to!

Can atheism grow? Thought it was just an absolute rejection of any deities..

I would define myself as more of a skeptic or possibly a free thinker.

I love visiting churches and cathedrals, the sound of bells on a Sunday morning and ....Christmas, but not for the religious side of it, more from a human aspect as i love giving presents, and of course you can't beat proper carol singing.