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i knew that would get you here !!!!!

but what i really want to say is as a proud yet constantly worried dad, i just wanted to take the time to remind everyone to PLEASE drive very careful tonight as our little precious children go out trick or treating....if you are a parent of one please remember these important things
Halloween Safety Tips

Trick-or-Treaters
Carry a flashlight
Walk, don't run.
Stay on Sidewalks
Obey traffic signals
Stay in familiar neighborhoods
Don't cut across yards or driveways.
Wear a watch you can read in the dark.
Make sure costumes don't drag on the ground.
Shoes should fit (even if they don't go with your costume)
Avoid wearing masks while walking from house to house.
Carry only flexible knives, swords or other props.
(If no sidewalk) walk on the left side of the road facing traffic
Wear clothing with reflective markings or tape.
Approach only houses that are lit.
Stay away from and don't pet animals you don't know.


Parents
Make your child eat dinner before setting out.
Children should carry quarters so they can call home.
Ideally, young children of any age should be accompanied by an adult.
If your children go on their own, be sure they wear a watch, preferably one that can be read in the dark.
If you buy a costume, look for one made of flame-retardant material.
Older children should know where to reach you and when to be home.
You should know where they're going.
Although tampering is rare, tell children to bring the candy home to be inspected before consuming anything.
Look at the wrapping carefully and toss out anything that looks suspect.


Homeowners
Make sure your yard is clear of such things as ladders, hoses, dog leashes and flower pots that can trip the young ones.
Pets get frightened on Halloween. Put them up to protect them from cars or inadvertently bitting a trick-or-treater.
Battery powered jack o'lantern candles are preferable to a real flame.
If you do use candles, place the pumpkin well away from where trick-or-treaters will be walking or standing.
Make sure paper or cloth yard decorations won't be blown into a flaming candle.
Healthy food alternatives for trick-or-treaters include packages of low-fat crackers with cheese or peanut butter filling, single-serve boxes of cereal, packaged fruit rolls, mini boxes of raisins and single-serve packets of low-fat popcorn that can be microwaved later.
Non-food treats: plastic rings, pencils, stickers, erasers, coins.

and most importantly dont give out lame candy !!! (my son came up with that one)
i hope your halloween is safe for all of you......
and please dont drink and drive !! if not ever at least tonight !!!


HAPPY HALLOWEEN
now i gotta go egg and T.P. sheraokes house !!!! hehe

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Whew!

Was getting ready to delete this!

Great Post - excellent points.

I decorate my home, dress up and hand out the candy. Scare the heck out of children! They love it though! I'll try to take pics and post 'em.

But first off to egg & TP - DumbDrums house while he's away doing Sher's, anyone coming with me?


P H I L L

This is great advice Mikey... I just wish more people would take note...

I didn't take my son out trick or treating (he's only 3 and fell asleep really early)

I love Halloween... I decorate my front porch... make up candy bags for the kids... dress up myself to get into the spirit of things... It's just after 6pm here, and I've already had about 2 dozen trick-or-treaters at my door... and I'm amazed at how many of them are alone. In this day and age, you'd think parents would be more careful. I'm not a crazed paedophile or anything bad at all.... but they don't know that.

It worries me.

I'm just glad to see SOME people still care enough about others to try to warn them.

we have a funny "SCREAMING" doormat. I love it.. .scares the little buggers before they try to scare me! !

Everyone, have a safe and happy halloween!

EXCELLENT POST DD....Loved it...

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