Comments on: I am turning into a curmudgeon

By: Kris Amundson

Kris Amundson — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 13:15:54 +0000

Oh, it is such a relief to see that I am not alone in this. I think Bwana’s comment about not giving treats to anyone old enough to buy beer is one of the funniest things I have ever heard! I may start a movement for next year–no costume, no candy. Perhaps we can get some clever person to design a sign for people’s front doors. Hey, even a college kid who goes to the trouble of putting on a costume can get a pathetic pack of Skittles at my house. But just showing up? No go.

By: Mason Conservative

Mason Conservative — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:51:32 +0000

You a crumudgeon? I’m 25 and don’t answer the door. Its my candy.

Can I just say that, though I agree with you, my senior year of college me and my buddies had a few too many and decided to go trick-or-treating in suits and sunglasses.

By: Not Larry Sabato

Not Larry Sabato — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:28:46 +0000

ordinance I mean

By: Not Larry Sabato

Not Larry Sabato — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:24:20 +0000

Virginia Beach has a law about stopping at 13, maybe we need one in Fairfax.

By: Doug in Mount Vernon

Doug in Mount Vernon — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 02:19:34 +0000

I think I must have had the same kid Kris! LITTLE ziplock bags! How pathetic that they can’t even don a costume.

I gave three girls that were about the same age but in costume my customary candy bars and a milk dud, but the kids with no costumes I gave just milk duds. I told them I thought they were lame for going out there without a costume and that it didn’t seem fair to everyone else. They shrugged their shoulders.

I hope I didn’t react too strong, but I’m sorry, if you’re 16-19 you’re too old for trick or treating anyway!

Most of the kids were great, and a couple just adorable.

By: Bwana

Bwana — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:32:58 +0000

You are not a curmudgeon…I have the same rules at my house…if you put in the effort, and are not old enough to buy beer, you get the candy. If you don’t, you keep on walking.