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nicolewi
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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 19, 2020 21:56:03 GMT -5

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Post by nicolewi on Oct 19, 2020 21:56:03 GMT -5

DH isn't home at night this time of year. NOBODY rings our doorbell except for UPS during the day. So at 8:30 at night it's pitch dark in our neighborhood, but our house is blazing with light inside, so obviously we're home. Our doorbell rings. I shout, mildly panicked, over random kid noise, "Was that the doorbell???" and peek out the window. I quiz everyone about if they rang the dollhouse doorbell. We peek out DS's window. I'm like, "guys, it's fine, but I'm just not answering it right now." The kids become convinced it's "a robber" and are freaking out.

So like an hour later, I screw up my courage to check the door. It's this big treat basket--a really nice one, too! LOL!

This is like reason 4,026 why we should install the Ring doorbell I bought like 2 years ago.

Last Edit: Oct 19, 2020 21:59:31 GMT -5 by nicolewi

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 19, 2020 22:49:43 GMT -5 via mobile nicolewi likes this

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Post by al dente on Oct 19, 2020 22:49:43 GMT -5

Hahaha I would’ve felt exactly the same.

I keep seeing people on social medial post pictures of being “boo’d” and everytime I just think I hope I never have friends or neighbors like that 😂

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 19, 2020 22:52:19 GMT -5

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Post by nicolewi on Oct 19, 2020 22:52:19 GMT -5

LOL, I know! The last time we got "booed," several years ago, I had an infant and toddlers and I was like, "are you kidding me? Now I have to go find treats for someone???" I'm a little like that now, but it's not nearly as hard now that the kids are older and we already have tons of snacks/drinks, etc.

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 6:20:20 GMT -5 nicolewi likes this

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Post by maudefindlay on Oct 20, 2020 6:20:20 GMT -5

We got booed over the weekend and they didn't ring the doorbell, so we found it the next day on our front porch. The annoying part is just that I had gone to the store the day before and we are avoiding quick trips to stores in favor of 1x week. On the other hand it was fun for the kids and they need that now.

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 6:40:50 GMT -5

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Post by expectantsteelerfan on Oct 20, 2020 6:40:50 GMT -5

Our neighborhood fb group started a spin-off to 'boo' the adults with alcohol baskets. It involved filling out a questionnaire with your alcohol preferences and what foods you like to pair them with, and I was like, nope, too much work. Bah humbug, but I'd rather just buy my own alcohol and snacks...

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 7:13:07 GMT -5

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Post by gerberdaisy on Oct 20, 2020 7:13:07 GMT -5

We got booed last night by my sister in law. Was a bag full of candy that we need to now hide from the kids. Going out today to get some things for a couple neighbors, less candy related and include some alcohol lol.

I like it though, especially this year, its fun to have little surprises.

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 8:09:10 GMT -5

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Post by nicolewi on Oct 20, 2020 8:09:10 GMT -5

maudefindlay, SAME. I had JUST gone to the store yesterday earlier in the evening and wasn't planning to go again until after the weekend. Plus, I was at the "nice" grocery store and could have easily found stuff.

I may have to go back there tomorrow. Our basket had beer, soda, and snacks. I saw a wine display with creepy Halloween-looking labels at the store, so I might go back and get one of those, plus some of their Halloween cookies or cupcakes, and supplement with some things we have. The kids love it, but overall, it's a hassle.

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 8:32:25 GMT -5

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Post by noodleoo on Oct 20, 2020 8:32:25 GMT -5

Oct 20, 2020 6:40:50 GMT -5 expectantsteelerfan said:

Our neighborhood fb group started a spin-off to 'boo' the adults with alcohol baskets. It involved filling out a questionnaire with your alcohol preferences and what foods you like to pair them with, and I was like, nope, too much work. Bah humbug, but I'd rather just buy my own alcohol and snacks...

Our town did something similar during the peak of lockdown. It was so ridiculous though, it was causing everyone to go out to the liquor stores at the time when we were supposed to be sheltering in place and going out as few times as possible. I'm pretty sure it was started by a liquor store to increase their sales (one of them was even giving a discount if you mentioned the FB group).

nicolewi , I think it is so funny that it took you an hour to check your door! What did you think you'd find out there? Why would a burglar or anyone meaning harm ring the doorbell? <head scratch> 8:30 PM isn't even that late...

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 9:13:23 GMT -5 via mobile waverly likes this

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Post by dcn on Oct 20, 2020 9:13:23 GMT -5

I love the whole boo thing. I have so much fun sneaking to my neighbors and leaving a fun bag. Especially this year when everything is the suck. I threw in some flashing pumpkin necklaces and glow glasses, cookies, beer, and pumpkin decorating stickers/kits. Both houses I boo’d posted that their kids were thrilled with the surprise and that made me smile.

I didn’t ring the bell though - it’s more fun to sneak and hope they don’t catch you lol.

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 9:13:38 GMT -5 waverly likes this

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Post by corgimom on Oct 20, 2020 9:13:38 GMT -5

Haha! I legitimately laughed out loud at this, but also, same. I hate when someone rings the doorbell and I usually just hide on the couch until they go away. I've been pushing DH to get a video doorbell so I can creep on our front door and Costco has the nest on sale so I think we're finally going to get one!

Our neighborhood is doing the 'Boo' thing but our people didn't ring the bell, just left it on the porch and I found it the next morning because the dog was barking at the suspicious package, lol.

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 9:15:11 GMT -5

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Post by waverly on Oct 20, 2020 9:15:11 GMT -5

eh- we got booed from a kid in DS's cub scout pack. I don't feel like I need to boo him or all the cub scouts back. I might feel differently if it were neighbors. I don't even know all their addresses. This was one of the leader's kids, so he can look up everyone's address on their paperwork. It was nice of them, but I am a minimalist, so I've always hated those goody bags from school that are all full of dollar store crap. This was nicer than that, but I don't feel like everyone needs to gift crap to everyone. Maybe something small and useful.

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 9:29:38 GMT -5

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Post by mrssandro on Oct 20, 2020 9:29:38 GMT -5

This was the first year to be booed ever. I have to say I really enjoyed it. It really got me into the Halloween spirit. I immediately put our decorations which is unheard of for me since I usually wait to the last minute.

They just left it on our doorstep. Really cute and we booed some one else that night.

SusanBAnthony Senior Member Posts: 8,669 Likes: 4,084	We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 9:32:26 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SusanBAnthony on Oct 20, 2020 9:32:26 GMT -5 I am a grinch and refuse to perpetuate this horrible "tradition".
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calamity Full Member Posts: 2,978 Likes: 4,841	We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 12:43:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by calamity on Oct 20, 2020 12:43:39 GMT -5 I hope my neighbors know me enough to know I don't want to be 'booed' LOL
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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 12:56:59 GMT -5 via mobile timorousbeastie, tacokick, and 8 more like this

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Post by krystee on Oct 20, 2020 12:56:59 GMT -5

I want to do a version that lets me Boo someone without putting an onus on them to continue it. Maybe I could write my own poem.

Hope you enjoy this little Boo!
Please don’t worry—it ends with you.
No need to Boo a neighbor too,
It’s just a treat, not a to-do!

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 13:28:50 GMT -5

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Post by lilac05 on Oct 20, 2020 13:28:50 GMT -5

Oct 20, 2020 12:56:59 GMT -5 krystee said:

I want to do a version that lets me Boo someone without putting an onus on them to continue it. Maybe I could write my own poem.

Hope you enjoy this little Boo!
Please don’t worry—it ends with you.
No need to Boo a neighbor too,
It’s just a treat, not a to-do!

I LOVE this! I love taking an opportunity to surprise people with treats, but hate to give them something else to worry about having to do!

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 13:43:55 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by mccallister84 on Oct 20, 2020 13:43:55 GMT -5

Oct 20, 2020 12:56:59 GMT -5 krystee said:

I want to do a version that lets me Boo someone without putting an onus on them to continue it. Maybe I could write my own poem.

Hope you enjoy this little Boo!
Please don’t worry—it ends with you.
No need to Boo a neighbor too,
It’s just a treat, not a to-do!

I wish I had seen this a week ago! We signed up for booing in a moms group I’m in but then DD1 desperately wanted to boo the two little girls on our block and I didn’t want them to feel obligated to reciprocate or pass it on so I wrote this long note explaining it all.

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 20, 2020 15:15:03 GMT -5 via Tapatalk

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Post by VillainV on Oct 20, 2020 15:15:03 GMT -5

Our neighborhood does this, and it’s pretty fun, but very low-stress. We “elf” people at Christmas too. I like the idea of the poem so they know they don’t have to worry about passing it on.

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We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 21, 2020 7:16:41 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by penguingrrl on Oct 21, 2020 7:16:41 GMT -5

I love the boo-omg tradition! But by me it’s kept truly minimal. A small bag with enough pieces of Halloween candy for each kid in the household to get one. And a note explaining it and saying to pay it forward. I like how simple it is and it’s fun for the kids. This year especially it feels like something we can do to have fun while social distancing.

shauni27 Elder Posts: 14,498 Likes: 16,126	We got "booed" (and we freaked out) Oct 21, 2020 13:50:14 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by shauni27 on Oct 21, 2020 13:50:14 GMT -5 I literally did not know this was a thing.
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