Halloween in Lane Cove – To Trick and Treat or Not to Trick and Treat?

    By
    Jacky Barker
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    Halloween in Lane Cove

    Around the last two weeks of October people start discussing Halloween.  On In the Cove, Halloween is an issue that divides our Facebook Fans.  Some people love it, and others are not that fond of it (well dislike it intensely).

    In fact, one year one of our fans posted a question asking people where was the best place to Trick or Treat in Lane Cove.  This question really sparked a frenzy and we had Halloweengate on our hands.  Some people said they love seeing kids trick or treat and don’t mind if they live in the street or not.  Others objected to cars of people being dropped off in the popular streets and having over 150 kids knock on their door (which I have to say would not be fun).

    Having lived in an apartment for some time and not having a street, as such, to knock on doors, ITC totally understands that you really do need to find somewhere to trick or treat.

    Our suggestion is that if you do drop into another street, have some lollies on hand. You can give these to the residents to thank them for their generosity.

    One resident who loves Halloween is Corrine Bozsoky and she lives in Lane Cove North on Kara Street and she would love to see you.

     

     

    Pizza

    Del Pieros Pizza in Lane Cove North is opening for a special Halloween event.

    Bring the kids in, and bring on the costumes! Best-dressed kids will get a special treat!

    They are located at 4/703 Mowbray Road West Lane Cove North.

    Decorations

    A warning about synthetic spider webs.  Birdlife Australia has warned that birds can get stuck in the fake spiderwebs so avoid them.

    Trick or Treat

    So how do you tell people you would like them to knock on your door?  We have been advised that the normal procedure is to put out a sign or decorate your house.  When the loot has run out take down the sign.  That is a great idea, but if you have no time for decorations , then …just print out our poster and put it on your fence/mail box.    This will help people know you are ready and waiting for them.

     

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    Download here:  halloween

    Apparently, (you may already know this) if a house has a blue pumpkin or blue balloon outside, it indicates that trick or treating kids with allergies are welcome, as non-food treats are available.

     

    You may also get so many people knocking that you run out of treats.  Shut the gate and put this sign on your gate.  This does happen if you are in the busy streets.

     

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    You can download this sign sorry we are out of treats

    Halloween is also a time when too many sugary/sweet treats end up in your house.

    Another thing you may not know, is that Halloween is a time when the emergency rooms are put under pressure with accidents.  

    Do you like the Halloween tradition?  Does your street welcome people from all over the area?

     

     

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