Yesterday was our first Halloween in our new neighborhood. Didn't know what to expect in the number of kids, etc. The neighbors gave me a rough estimate and I bought treats accordingly. Kathy helped Keri at her place so it was up to me to man the home handouts. This is a big responsibility considering we were averaging about six to ten kids in Casper. Our neighborhood kids all grew up, left home, and many now have kids of their own. Our first client arrived about 6:15 and then for the next hour it was big business. I think the neighbors organize so the kids can all go together and for a second reason. Each group had a wagon pulled by a father. It wasn't to haul little kids or candy. No, it was to haul the beer which each father had in hand as he led his troops to the houses. One mother told me it was a neighborhood tradition. By the time the kids had gone up and down the two cul de sacs and hits a couple more streets, they had a pretty good stash. One real little kid would get a treat at one house and then trade it at the next house for another treat. The kids and parents were so nice and polite. I didn't see any vandalism when I drove to Eric and Keri's around six this morning. There were a lot of pumpkins and Halloween decorations which could have been destroyed. Our neighbors said they had around 80 kids the year before and that's about what we had last night. We turned off the front light around 8:15.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR in yesterday's Denver Post:
"Like most people, I am sick of the disgusting political attacks on TV. I can't wait until the election is over, so that we can get back to the wholesome tasteful ads for fungus infection and hemorrhoid cures."
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