Halloween

SteveA · 10-28-2011, 09:15 AM

Has anyone seen a list of what date and times for the various towns around the lake for 2011?

I assume they will have it for Sunday night, but haven't seen anything. I've checked the Gilford town site and the local newspaper sites.

Thanks!

old coot · 10-28-2011, 09:55 AM

Granite State News, 10-27-11

martbri7 · 10-28-2011, 11:49 AM

http://www.wmur.com/family/25442653/detail.html

SteveA · 10-29-2011, 05:23 AM

That's great news! If they had moved it to Sunday, it would have been "doorbell" time in the middle of the Patriot's game.

Argie's Wife · 10-29-2011, 06:58 AM

Considering the forecast for this weekend, it's not going to be "Happy Halloween"....it's gonna be more like...

Merry Halloween

Bear Island South · 10-29-2011, 05:13 PM

Happy Halloween from Bear Island

snow was just starting to fall towards the south

Bear Island South · 10-30-2011, 07:59 AM

This guy showed up on our dock this morning

dpg · 10-31-2011, 06:09 AM

When I was younger we didn't have hours to go trick-or-treating, we went whenever and it was always on the 31st (I think.)

Bear Island South · 10-31-2011, 06:21 AM

With the power out at home in Southboro, we decided to stay another night.
Our treat was a great sunrise this morning...our 6 year old was excited not to have school today, first October snow day in school history.

Misty Blue · 10-31-2011, 08:58 AM

Just who decides when a kid can go out and trick or treat? What authority empowers them to dictate these rules? If spider man hops out of mom's car and rings a doorbell outside of the mandated schedule does he, or maybe mom, end up in the slammer?

Orwell was right.

Misty Blue.

RLW · 10-31-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

That's great news! If they had moved it to Sunday, it would have been "doorbell" time in the middle of the Patriot's game.

The way the game turned out, it would have been OK for doorbell time at least here at our homestead as I kinda got a bit disgusted.

Argie's Wife · 10-31-2011, 01:41 PM

No town I've ever lived in does Halloween quite like Alton!

The Argelets get out of school in just a few minutes and I can't wait to get them in their costumes for trick-or-treating. The youngest is going as Felix the Cat (his favorite cartoon - go figure), and the oldest is going as a ninja.

Festivities in Alton start at 4pm at the school with a pumpkin decorating contest, games, etc., at the school. Trick-or-treat starts at 5pm and goes until 7pm. The area around Main St., School St., Barnes Ave., and up to Old Wolfeboro Rd will be PACKED with kids. Lots of police and fire dept personnel on hand to help with the crowd. Some businesses have cookouts and sometimes a DJ playing. It's like the town has one big block party.

I've lived all over the country and I've never seen a town enjoy Halloween like this one!

RLW · 10-31-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

No town I've ever lived in does Halloween quite like Alton!

The Argelets get out of school in just a few minutes and I can't wait to get them in their costumes for trick-or-treating. The youngest is going as Felix the Cat (his favorite cartoon - go figure), and the oldest is going as a ninja.

Festivities in Alton start at 4pm at the school with a pumpkin decorating contest, games, etc., at the school. Trick-or-treat starts at 5pm and goes until 7pm. The area around Main St., School St., Barnes Ave., and up to Old Wolfeboro Rd will be PACKED with kids. Lots of police and fire dept personnel on hand to help with the crowd. Some businesses have cookouts and sometimes a DJ playing. It's like the town has one big block party.

I've lived all over the country and I've never seen a town enjoy Halloween like this one!

for posting the info. Oh, to be a kid again for one or 2 special days....

Bear Island South · 10-31-2011, 09:08 PM

Due to the power outages, our town postponed Halloween today until Saturday

Never heard of such a thing but I guess safety takes precedant. Try explaining that to a 6 year old Black Beard Pirate.

dpg · 11-01-2011, 05:54 AM

Just who decides when a kid can go out and trick or treat? What authority empowers them to dictate these rules? If spider man hops out of mom's car and rings a doorbell outside of the mandated schedule does he, or maybe mom, end up in the slammer?

Orwell was right.

Misty Blue.

I don't disagree but I'm sure most people would be upset if their door bell started ringing when it was canceled. Back to my earlier post...Just do it if it's to dangerous for someone to take their child out that's their decision.....Stay home.

RLW · 11-01-2011, 10:42 AM

AW, How did the kids do last night down on Main Street where you say they do it up big for the kids. I for one was thinking of all the kids having a blast collecting all that stuff that we all enjoy along with our dentist.

Argie's Wife · 11-01-2011, 02:34 PM

They had a blast. We started out at the school, as the PTSA does a big thing for kids in the gym and cafeteria with games, contests, and food (popcorn, hotdogs and cider).

Then we went trick-or-treating from about 5:30p to 6:30p. The youngest Arglet was pretty pooped out by then, so we called it a night but the oldest Arglet wanted to keep going. They did pretty well - I'd say they raked in about 3 lbs of candy between them. There was a good turn out considering the snow on the ground. It was great seeing all the costumes and all the families walking around together.

I post pictures when I can - Argie was the shutterbug last night.

LIforrelaxin · 11-01-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear Island South

Try explaining that to a 6 year old Black Beard Pirate.

I hope little black beard was asked to hand over his weapons before you told him... The sword my be plastic but it still leaves a bruise.....

Jabonie · 11-01-2011, 04:30 PM

I think this guy is a day late...

http://www.anchormarine.net/cam/

riverat · 11-01-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

They had a blast. We started out at the school, as the PTSA does a big thing for kids in the gym and cafeteria with games, contests, and food (popcorn, hotdogs and cider).

Then we went trick-or-treating from about 5:30p to 6:30p. The youngest Arglet was pretty pooped out by then, so we called it a night but the oldest Arglet wanted to keep going. They did pretty well - I'd say they raked in about 3 lbs of candy between them. There was a good turn out considering the snow on the ground. It was great seeing all the costumes and all the families walking around together.

I post pictures when I can - Argie was the shutterbug last night.

We were disappointed there were no hot dogs and burgers and cider across from library at the red house/limo, tax place

10-28-2011, 09:15 AM	#1
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Halloween Has anyone seen a list of what date and times for the various towns around the lake for 2011? I assume they will have it for Sunday night, but haven't seen anything. I've checked the Gilford town site and the local newspaper sites. Thanks! __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

10-28-2011, 11:49 AM	#3
martbri7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 160 Thanks: 27 Thanked 83 Times in 17 Posts	Found it!!!! http://www.wmur.com/family/25442653/detail.html

10-29-2011, 05:23 AM	#4
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Thank You! That's great news! If they had moved it to Sunday, it would have been "doorbell" time in the middle of the Patriot's game. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

10-29-2011, 05:13 PM	#6
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Happy Halloween from Bear Island snow was just starting to fall towards the south Attached Images

10-30-2011, 07:59 AM	#7
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	This guy showed up on our dock this morning Attached Images

10-28-2011, 09:55 AM	#2
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10-29-2011, 06:58 AM	#5
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Considering the forecast for this weekend, it's not going to be "Happy Halloween"....it's gonna be more like... Merry Halloween

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10-31-2011, 06:09 AM	#8
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	When I was younger we didn't have hours to go trick-or-treating, we went whenever and it was always on the 31st (I think.)

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10-31-2011, 06:21 AM	#9
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Halloween Morning With the power out at home in Southboro, we decided to stay another night. Our treat was a great sunrise this morning...our 6 year old was excited not to have school today, first October snow day in school history. Attached Images

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10-31-2011, 08:58 AM	#10
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	I don't get it... Just who decides when a kid can go out and trick or treat? What authority empowers them to dictate these rules? If spider man hops out of mom's car and rings a doorbell outside of the mandated schedule does he, or maybe mom, end up in the slammer? Orwell was right. Misty Blue.

10-31-2011, 01:41 PM	#12
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Just another reason why I love this little town! No town I've ever lived in does Halloween quite like Alton! The Argelets get out of school in just a few minutes and I can't wait to get them in their costumes for trick-or-treating. The youngest is going as Felix the Cat (his favorite cartoon - go figure), and the oldest is going as a ninja. Festivities in Alton start at 4pm at the school with a pumpkin decorating contest, games, etc., at the school. Trick-or-treat starts at 5pm and goes until 7pm. The area around Main St., School St., Barnes Ave., and up to Old Wolfeboro Rd will be PACKED with kids. Lots of police and fire dept personnel on hand to help with the crowd. Some businesses have cookouts and sometimes a DJ playing. It's like the town has one big block party. I've lived all over the country and I've never seen a town enjoy Halloween like this one!

10-31-2011, 09:08 PM	#14
Bear Island South Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southboro, MA Posts: 579 Thanks: 75 Thanked 384 Times in 170 Posts	Halloween Postponed Due to the power outages, our town postponed Halloween today until Saturday Never heard of such a thing but I guess safety takes precedant. Try explaining that to a 6 year old Black Beard Pirate.

11-01-2011, 05:54 AM	#15
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Just who decides when a kid can go out and trick or treat? What authority empowers them to dictate these rules? If spider man hops out of mom's car and rings a doorbell outside of the mandated schedule does he, or maybe mom, end up in the slammer? Orwell was right. Misty Blue. I don't disagree but I'm sure most people would be upset if their door bell started ringing when it was canceled. Back to my earlier post...Just do it if it's to dangerous for someone to take their child out that's their decision.....Stay home.

11-01-2011, 10:42 AM	#16
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Last nights Halloween fun AW, How did the kids do last night down on Main Street where you say they do it up big for the kids. I for one was thinking of all the kids having a blast collecting all that stuff that we all enjoy along with our dentist. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

11-01-2011, 02:34 PM	#17
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	They had a blast. We started out at the school, as the PTSA does a big thing for kids in the gym and cafeteria with games, contests, and food (popcorn, hotdogs and cider). Then we went trick-or-treating from about 5:30p to 6:30p. The youngest Arglet was pretty pooped out by then, so we called it a night but the oldest Arglet wanted to keep going. They did pretty well - I'd say they raked in about 3 lbs of candy between them. There was a good turn out considering the snow on the ground. It was great seeing all the costumes and all the families walking around together. I post pictures when I can - Argie was the shutterbug last night.

11-01-2011, 04:30 PM	#19
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