It's Almost Hallowe'en!

ujiro · October 27th, 2009, 12:39

Ensign Ricky? Best character of all time.

Thenooblord · October 27th, 2009, 12:54

Ohhh the redshirts, how we miss thee

Barf · October 27th, 2009, 22:14

I have four uniforms. Just have to decide which one to wear.

Mordarski J.A. · October 29th, 2009, 13:37

For someone wanting to carry a sidearm or a full-size rifle, I would recommend a Rubber Band Gun. I've been using a rubber band gun as my sidearm for my LAPD uniform/costume for the last four years, and I'll be using it again for my NYPD uniform/costume this year. Not only does it give you something to rest your hand/arm on when you're doing nothing more than having a wobbly-pop or two, but you have an elastic projectile if you decide someone needs being pelted with bits of rubber.

As a disclaimer/recommendation though, I highly suggest leaving the rubber band gun in a natural wood colour versus black. If you opt for black, someone may think that it is real and things would go bad very quickly.

Speaking of which, I'll post pics as soon as we get them done.

Deftonius · October 30th, 2009, 05:08

Last year xAndrewx and myself kitted up, and the only "weapon" we had on us, was a banana in our holsters.

The ladies in line behind us at Zaphods had some fun with them.

deep in the bush · October 31st, 2009, 22:41

The kids are all gone now for the season, has anyone else noticed a huge drop in numbers when it comes to the monkeys at the door? (trick or treaters)
Last year I had 120 kids at the door, this year maybe 25.

TokyoSeven · October 31st, 2009, 22:55

Its still early here but we have not had many children at all so far.
I think we are still under double digits.

Forever_kaos · October 31st, 2009, 23:06

Yeah I took my brother out and got some candy for myself while I was at it.

But did not see as many kids as we did last year.

Had fun and scored free candy though hehe.

L473ncy · October 31st, 2009, 23:31

I hypothesize it to be related to the changing demographics. The country is ageing, some areas disproportionately to others. A lot of the city areas appear to be older whereas in suburban areas there are a lot more new and younger families as that's where there is affordable living/housing.

Also since people in Canada and first world countries aren't having as many kids (Canada's TFR is only 1.6 children compared to 2.5 needed for a "stable" population) that might be affecting things as well.

Long story short you'll have a lot more candy after Halloween in the upcoming years especially so if you live in "older" neighbourhoods with a large amount of retired/seniors.

deep in the bush · October 31st, 2009, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by L473ncy

I hypothesize it to be related to the changing demographics. The country is ageing, some areas disproportionately to others. A lot of the city areas appear to be older whereas in suburban areas there are a lot more new and younger families as that's where there is affordable living/housing.

Also since people in Canada and first world countries aren't having as many kids (Canada's TFR is only 1.6 children compared to 2.5 needed for a "stable" population) that might be affecting things as well.

Long story short you'll have a lot more candy after Halloween in the upcoming years especially so if you live in "older" neighbourhoods with a large amount of retired/seniors.

My street last year had over 100 kids at the door this year 39, It seems more than just demographics unless 70 people got real old fast....

Frozen Tex · November 1st, 2009, 00:16

Not a one this year.

Boomshakah · November 1st, 2009, 00:48

Nothing at my door too.

perhaps heavy rain discouraged the kids.

355 · November 1st, 2009, 03:02

It could be H1N1 fears. With what happened recently, I wouldn't be surprised if parents would want to keep children indoors until it all blows over.

cooney · November 1st, 2009, 03:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by 355

It could be H1N1 fears. With what happened recently, I wouldn't be surprised if parents would want to keep children indoors until it all blows over.

I had customers that came to my store and said their neighbors wouldn't let their kids out even if they cried because of the flu and begged me to give him candy for their kids XD, I had about 14 kids this year at my work.

Slow · November 1st, 2009, 13:28

I remember going out for halloween when i was alot younger and the streets were filled. This year we did get alot of kids but nothing like before. I think our count was over 100.

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October 27th, 2009, 12:39	#31
ujiro Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burlington, ON	Ensign Ricky? Best character of all time. __________________ I love freedom and consequently America

October 29th, 2009, 13:37	#34
Mordarski J.A. formerly Blinky Trader rating Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lindsay ON	For someone wanting to carry a sidearm or a full-size rifle, I would recommend a Rubber Band Gun. I've been using a rubber band gun as my sidearm for my LAPD uniform/costume for the last four years, and I'll be using it again for my NYPD uniform/costume this year. Not only does it give you something to rest your hand/arm on when you're doing nothing more than having a wobbly-pop or two, but you have an elastic projectile if you decide someone needs being pelted with bits of rubber. As a disclaimer/recommendation though, I highly suggest leaving the rubber band gun in a natural wood colour versus black. If you opt for black, someone may think that it is real and things would go bad very quickly. Speaking of which, I'll post pics as soon as we get them done. __________________ Josh Mordarski South Manitoba Rifles Non Sibi Sed Omnibus Age Verifier - Manitoba Current Armoury: WE C7A1 x2 - WE M14 DMR - WE L85A2 CA C8 - CA SLR105 - TM FAMAS WE Browning Hi-Power - Tanaka Browning Hi-Power WE M1911 - KWA SIG Sauer P226 - KSC SIG Sauer P229

October 31st, 2009, 22:41	#36
deep in the bush Monkey with a Gun Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Barrie	drop in numbers this year The kids are all gone now for the season, has anyone else noticed a huge drop in numbers when it comes to the monkeys at the door? (trick or treaters) Last year I had 120 kids at the door, this year maybe 25. __________________ "Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices." Voltaire AV for Barrie, Orillia, Innisfil, Bradford Region - pm me if you need AV'd I'm the Barrie Bastard. http://www.bbbastard.com/ Cheese is good.

October 27th, 2009, 12:54	#32
Thenooblord Can't fix my own guns. Willing to fix yours. Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sherwood Forest	Ohhh the redshirts, how we miss thee

October 30th, 2009, 05:08	#35
Deftonius Troll Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa	Last year xAndrewx and myself kitted up, and the only "weapon" we had on us, was a banana in our holsters. The ladies in line behind us at Zaphods had some fun with them.

October 31st, 2009, 22:55	#37
TokyoSeven Red Wine & Adderall Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Its still early here but we have not had many children at all so far. I think we are still under double digits. __________________ "Its only a little bit on fire"

October 31st, 2009, 23:06	#38
Forever_kaos Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mississauga.	Yeah I took my brother out and got some candy for myself while I was at it. But did not see as many kids as we did last year. Had fun and scored free candy though hehe. __________________ Johann Hansen. 1./SS-Pz-Gren. Rgt. 20. 9th SS Hohenstaufen. Ontario's Largest WW2 re-enactment. OP Woodsman. Join us!

October 31st, 2009, 23:31	#39
L473ncy Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 11-30-24-1W5	I hypothesize it to be related to the changing demographics. The country is ageing, some areas disproportionately to others. A lot of the city areas appear to be older whereas in suburban areas there are a lot more new and younger families as that's where there is affordable living/housing. Also since people in Canada and first world countries aren't having as many kids (Canada's TFR is only 1.6 children compared to 2.5 needed for a "stable" population) that might be affecting things as well. Long story short you'll have a lot more candy after Halloween in the upcoming years especially so if you live in "older" neighbourhoods with a large amount of retired/seniors. __________________ ಠ_ಠLess QQ more Pew Pew READY TO >> RACE

November 1st, 2009, 00:16	#41
Frozen Tex Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yellowknife, NT, Great White North	Not a one this year. __________________ Delenda Est Carthago

November 1st, 2009, 03:02	#43
355 Trader rating Join Date: May 2008 Location: Toronto	It could be H1N1 fears. With what happened recently, I wouldn't be surprised if parents would want to keep children indoors until it all blows over.

November 1st, 2009, 13:28	#45
Slow Loves Furries Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manitoba	I remember going out for halloween when i was alot younger and the streets were filled. This year we did get alot of kids but nothing like before. I think our count was over 100.

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