Hallowe'en

I've never agreed with the practice that came across the Atlantic, mostly via Television, of encouraging greedy children to go around after dark knocking on strangers doors in the hope of obtaining a few sweets.

Not so bad the ones that go around accompanied by an adult, but still pretty intrusive when people that you don't know turn up on the doorstep demanding confectionery.

We avoided the "Trick or Treaters" this year by disconnecting the doorbell. Reckon that we had about 8 or so calls tonight. They all gave up fairly quickly, except for one bunch who hammered on the door and rattled the letter box for a bit.

I'm no killjoy though. I've always enjoyed Hallowe'en, and this year we had a smashing time getting up to a few traditional activities with our little Vampires!