[Lilly]

Originally Posted by garinda

That sounds lovely for all concerned, and consensual. Sadly it's not the case for everyone.

Even though I live off the beaten track my doorbell was just rang, followed by frantic knocking. At the door were two children, aged about seven or eight, and unaccompanied by any adult.

'Trick or treat?'

I asked them if any adults were with them, and they said no.

It's really only a bit of nuisance, me going to the door, as by evening the drugs I take make me more mobile than earlier in the day. The same cannot be said for my severely disabled neighbour, who would be disturbed a few moments after I was.

I hope no elderly, or frail person, falls whilst answering the door on this 'fun' night, and I sincerely hope no unaccompanied children call at the door of any predatory pedophiles tonight.

Garinda, next year get one of those 'Trick or treaters, please do not call here' cards. They are free from Ossy library.

I had one on my door tonight and it worked.....the doorbell only rang twice (obviously some folk can't read) and was, of course, ignored but hey....twice is about 48 times than last year.

That card is being safely preserved to be used again next year.