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Post by StephDRebel on Oct 4, 2020 17:13:38 GMT
We just sat down to eat. Doorbell rang, ignored it. Then knock on the door. DD looked out the window and saw basket of stuff and came back to table to eat. Another knock on the door. I yelled we're eating. DH got up and opened door and then closed it. He saw the bag of stuff, left it where it was. After eating, I went to get stuff on porch and it was gone. Guess we'll have a great nickname from our neighbors (based on the other thread). Lol The Funsuckers I read it to DH and he's yelled 'We're eating" both times the doorbell rang today 😆😆 |
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Post by anaterra on Oct 4, 2020 17:17:46 GMT
I read it to DH and he's yelled 'We're eating" both times the doorbell rang today 😆😆 Ur dh is great!! Thats funny |
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Post by FurryP on Oct 4, 2020 17:29:29 GMT
This is the first time I have heard that getting "boo'd" meant someone left you a gift. And I agree, this whole situation is kind of weird.
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Post by samantha25 on Oct 4, 2020 17:40:47 GMT
I understand why people are saying yelling at the door and opening then closing it is rude. Having said that, I also find it rude (with the exception of an emergency) to ring a doorbell and when no one answers to knock and then knock again. Ring the doorbell and then knock to make sure, okay. But then knock again so much later that her daughter had time to get up from the table, check the door, and get back to the table again, nope. This...why did they keep knocking and it was more like a slap than a knock. We were going to leave it on the porch because of Covid and were not going to open it for a while. Im not sure if they really heard me yell. We just got Indian take out food for the first time since March..so yeah, it was pretty exciting, moreso than someone knocking on the door. |
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Post by librarylady on Oct 4, 2020 17:40:56 GMT
It’s like May Day baskets. You don’t wait at the door for someone to come. You put the gift there, ring the bell and leave quickly. If the droppers are doing it right, they wouldn’t even hear the OP yelling because ideally they would be out of sight and gone by the time the person came to the door. Yet, it seems they DID wait to see if anyone took the gift. When it obviously was not wanted, they decided to move on to another house. I think this is what happened. When 2 people from the home saw the basket and it was rejected, I think the gift giver took it to another house.
If I was the person leaving the basket, I would think, "Looks like they did not want a bag of treats."
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Post by gina on Oct 4, 2020 17:59:35 GMT
So in the past when we've BOOed people, we usually wait to see if its taken inside. We will plan to drop it a different day if it appears nobody is home. So it sounds like the BOOer left it, maybe circled back to knock again and check to make sure someone was home (they knew someone was based on lights being on, cars therem etc). But then.. they got YELLED AT through the walls! lol And yeah, that's where I take my BOO gift home too and leave.  |
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Post by MichyM on Oct 4, 2020 18:13:42 GMT
I know if my kid attempted to “boo” someone, and he heard muffled shouting at him from inside, he’d take the basket and run too. Particularly if the recipient took a look at the gift and then just left it there.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Oct 4, 2020 18:33:28 GMT
The thing is, it’s sort of like May Day baskets where it’s supposed to be anonymous who is giving the treats. The person drops the stuff, rings the bell, dashes off hoping to NOT be caught dropping it off. They aren’t supposed to hang around to watch the person come to the door, so I don’t think it likely that it was the droppers taking the stuff back, regardless of someone yelling out that they’re eating dinner. My guess is that someone else happened by, saw the stuff out on the porch looking like something fun and took it. I’m sorry you missed out on your treats.  Like seriously how many people are randomly walking down a residential sidewalk in the evening and would go pick up the package on somebody's doorstep?  No doubt the neighbors were peeking to see the reaction to their gift. If I were them I'd have snatched it back up and re-gifted to another home too. Seriously, how many people have any kind of package nipped from their porches by porch pirates? It’s not impossible. I think a lot of that would depend on what kind of neighborhood the house is in. At our old house in the city where the houses are all close together and right by the street, some houses don’t have an enclosed porch, etc. it’s fairly easy to see when anything is left sitting out even if you’re just driving by. Our current house is set very far back from the street so packages can (and have) been left out there for a week and no one walking by would ever notice. We were out of town last year on May Day and some little boys in our neighborhood put a bag of treats for our DD out by our front door. We don’t regularly go in or out our front door and didn’t notice it for 2-3 days. I’ll just leave this here for your viewing pleasure. It’s been posted before but is well worth watching again for the comedic value: youtu.be/xoxhDk-hwuo |
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Post by samantha25 on Oct 4, 2020 18:44:41 GMT
So in the past when we've BOOed people, we usually wait to see if its taken inside. We will plan to drop it a different day if it appears nobody is home. So it sounds like the BOOer left it, maybe circled back to knock again and check to make sure someone was home (they knew someone was based on lights being on, cars therem etc). But then.. they got YELLED AT through the walls! lol And yeah, that's where I take my BOO gift home too and leave. It was probably best that they took it back. The basket booed from last year is still sitting in the basement with all the plastic junk. Rarely have there been anything edible in these things. |
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Post by Judy26 on Oct 4, 2020 18:55:21 GMT
So in the past when we've BOOed people, we usually wait to see if its taken inside. We will plan to drop it a different day if it appears nobody is home. So it sounds like the BOOer left it, maybe circled back to knock again and check to make sure someone was home (they knew someone was based on lights being on, cars therem etc). But then.. they got YELLED AT through the walls! lol And yeah, that's where I take my BOO gift home too and leave. It was probably best that they took it back. The basket booed from last year is still sitting in the basement with all the plastic junk. Rarely have there been anything edible in these things. You’re making this up just to read the reactions, right? “Boring afternoon so I’ll just troll the Peas to see who gets their panties in a wad” kind of thing. Good on ya! Give us all something to laugh about rather than reading about a rude, unsociable so called leader who treats those he thinks of as beneath him like garbage and insults them for being kind. Thanks for the diversion! |
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Post by jennifercw on Oct 4, 2020 18:56:41 GMT
I wonder if there might have been something that needed refrigeration, or would not have done well being left out on the porch? (i.e. chocolate melting in the sun, fresh baked goods attracting bugs...)
So the "booers" stuck around to make sure the package was taken inside?
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Post by samantha25 on Oct 4, 2020 19:07:26 GMT
It was probably best that they took it back. The basket booed from last year is still sitting in the basement with all the plastic junk. Rarely have there been anything edible in these things. You’re making this up just to read the reactions, right? “Boring afternoon so I’ll just troll the Peas to see who gets their panties in a wad” kind of thing. Good on ya! Give us all something to laugh about rather than reading about a rude, unsociable so called leader who treats those he thinks of as beneath him like garbage and insults them for being kind. Thanks for the diversion! no really..not getting riled up. I shouldn't have yelled. We've received many of these boo baskets and they were mostly the plastic stuff found at the dollar store and kids weren't interested and with Covid not going to bring it in the house. |
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Post by 950nancy on Oct 4, 2020 19:40:47 GMT
I know if my kid attempted to “boo” someone, and he heard muffled shouting at him from inside, he’d take the basket and run too. Particularly if the recipient took a look at the gift and then just left it there. Sitting with you one someone seeing the basket and leaving it there. No matter the intent of the receiver, it LOOKS bad. |
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Post by tanya2 on Oct 4, 2020 21:15:57 GMT
So in the past when we've BOOed people, we usually wait to see if its taken inside. We will plan to drop it a different day if it appears nobody is home. So it sounds like the BOOer left it, maybe circled back to knock again and check to make sure someone was home (they knew someone was based on lights being on, cars therem etc). But then.. they got YELLED AT through the walls! lol And yeah, that's where I take my BOO gift home too and leave.  It was probably best that they took it back. The basket booed from last year is still sitting in the basement with all the plastic junk. Rarely have there been anything edible in these things. Wow!  |
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Post by ~summer~ on Oct 4, 2020 21:21:06 GMT
Wait - can you honestly here “we’re eating!” through a closed front door?
I swear every time I try to yell “come in!” (Which seems a lot easier to hear) - no one hears me lol!
And we’ve been boo’d lots of times but no one ever knocks or rings door bell - they just leave it on our front porch.
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Post by twinsmomfla99 on Oct 4, 2020 22:47:13 GMT
Confession: I hated getting booed! When my girls were a little, I tried to beat the boomers to the punch and boo myself with stuff we liked LOL. Then I let the girls pick a neighbor to boo and get it over with.
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Post by moodyblue on Oct 5, 2020 0:44:30 GMT
One of the most fun things we did was go out to boo our neighbors years ago. We were heading out the back door after dark and so were our next-door neighbors. It was two middle-aged couples out sneaking around trying not to talk or laugh too loud, finding the houses that had not been visited yet.
Didn’t take long but we had a blast. It’s sad to me that people would look at it in such a negative way.
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Post by Gennifer on Oct 5, 2020 2:17:39 GMT
It was probably best that they took it back. The basket booed from last year is still sitting in the basement with all the plastic junk. Rarely have there been anything edible in these things. You seem... delightful. |
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Post by elaine on Oct 5, 2020 2:30:02 GMT
This thread makes me just *sad*  How awful that in these pandemic days when some family plans to do something that they think will bring a little surprise and joy to other families, at least one other family just pisses and bitches and moans about it. What is wrong with people? If you are on steroids like Trump, maybe you have an excuse (roid rage), otherwise I got nothing... |
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Post by elaine on Oct 5, 2020 2:35:46 GMT
Thanks for all of the replies. I know I should not have yelled. Just got another door bell ring and I'm not answering the door, nor yelling. We are in the middle of finishing up schoolwork.
Why have a doorbell? It is a Sunday evening. If you don’t plan on answering it, even on a Sunday evening when most people wouldn’t assume you - or your kids - are working, just take the bell off the doorframe. If, at some time in the future, you decide you will answer the door again, then put one up again. |
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Post by samantha25 on Oct 5, 2020 2:44:30 GMT
This thread makes me just *sad* How awful that in these pandemic days when some family plans to do something that they think will bring a little surprise and joy to other families, at least one other family just pisses and bitches and moans about it. What is wrong with people? If you are on steroids like Trump, maybe you have an excuse (roid rage), otherwise I got nothing... Absolutely not on roid-rage. I'm not putting something in my house because of Covid. The neighborhood I live in has been hosting events, movies, food trucks, farmer's market, etc. with non-mask wearing people. I didn't say that we weren't going to enjoy the gifts, but leave it out on the porch for a while. I'm not sure why I'm expected to just bring something into my house in these days. My DH just had an announcement that there's an outbreak at his work. We have not gone anywhere and I'm not chancing bringing something into my house that I don't know where it's from and what it is. If it wasn't Covid times, yes, we would gladly receive this gift. There is nothing wrong with me. |
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Post by Zee on Oct 5, 2020 2:46:05 GMT
What kind of update is that? That's not an update, it's you letting us know you're still not going to answer the door.
You should probably get a Ring doorbell, so you can make note of everyone daring to approach with a plastic gift and tell them loudly and clearly from your dining table to GO AWAY.
But I do thank you for the Sunday diversion thread!
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Post by samantha25 on Oct 5, 2020 2:49:22 GMT
What kind of update is that? That's not an update, it's you letting us know you're still not going to answer the door. You should probably get a Ring doorbell, so you can make note of everyone daring to approach with a plastic gift and tell them loudly and clearly from your dining table to GO AWAY. But I do thank you for the Sunday diversion thread! I guess I am just paranoid because of Covid.....here is another response from above: I'm not putting something in my house because of Covid. The neighborhood I live in has been hosting events, movies, food trucks, farmer's market, etc. with non-mask wearing people. I didn't say that we weren't going to enjoy the gifts, but leave it out on the porch for a while. I'm not sure why I'm expected to just bring something into my house in these days. My DH just had an announcement that there's an outbreak at his work. We have not gone anywhere and I'm not chancing bringing something into my house that I don't know where it's from and what it is. If it wasn't Covid times, yes, we would gladly receive this gift. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2020 2:50:43 GMT
We just sat down to eat. Doorbell rang, ignored it. Then knock on the door. DD looked out the window and saw basket of stuff and came back to table to eat. Another knock on the door. I yelled we're eating. DH got up and opened door and then closed it. He saw the bag of stuff, left it where it was. After eating, I went to get stuff on porch and it was gone. Guess we'll have a great nickname from our neighbors (based on the other thread). Lol
Thanks for all of the replies. I know I should not have yelled. Just got another door bell ring and I'm not answering the door, nor yelling. We are in the middle of finishing up schoolwork.
I feel like you need a do not disturb or do not ring bell sign because you seem to have a lot of unwanted doorbell ringing going on |
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Post by elaine on Oct 5, 2020 2:52:48 GMT
This thread makes me just *sad* How awful that in these pandemic days when some family plans to do something that they think will bring a little surprise and joy to other families, at least one other family just pisses and bitches and moans about it. What is wrong with people? If you are on steroids like Trump, maybe you have an excuse (roid rage), otherwise I got nothing... Absolutely not on roid-rage. I'm not putting something in my house because of Covid. The neighborhood I live in has been hosting events, movies, food trucks, farmer's market, etc. with non-mask wearing people. I didn't say that we weren't going to enjoy the gifts, but leave it out on the porch for a while. I'm not sure why I'm expected to just bring something into my house in these days. My DH just had an announcement that there's an outbreak at his work. We have not gone anywhere and I'm not chancing bringing something into my house that I don't know where it's from and what it is. If it wasn't Covid times, yes, we would gladly receive this gift. There is nothing wrong with me. The FDA has stated that the risk of getting COVID from food/groceries is next-to-nothing. Just be sure to wash your hands on a regular basis. And this is from months ago. www.cnn.com/2020/04/23/health/groceries-takeout-coronavirus-wellness-scn-trnd/index.htmlYou do you. |
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Post by samantha25 on Oct 5, 2020 2:55:36 GMT
Absolutely not on roid-rage. I'm not putting something in my house because of Covid. The neighborhood I live in has been hosting events, movies, food trucks, farmer's market, etc. with non-mask wearing people. I didn't say that we weren't going to enjoy the gifts, but leave it out on the porch for a while. I'm not sure why I'm expected to just bring something into my house in these days. My DH just had an announcement that there's an outbreak at his work. We have not gone anywhere and I'm not chancing bringing something into my house that I don't know where it's from and what it is. If it wasn't Covid times, yes, we would gladly receive this gift. There is nothing wrong with me. The FDA has stated that the risk of getting COVID from food/groceries is next-to-nothing. Just be sure to wash your hands on a regular basis. And this is from months ago. www.cnn.com/2020/04/23/health/groceries-takeout-coronavirus-wellness-scn-trnd/index.htmlYou do you. Yes I will. |
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Post by Zee on Oct 5, 2020 2:56:01 GMT
What kind of update is that? That's not an update, it's you letting us know you're still not going to answer the door. You should probably get a Ring doorbell, so you can make note of everyone daring to approach with a plastic gift and tell them loudly and clearly from your dining table to GO AWAY. But I do thank you for the Sunday diversion thread! I guess I am just paranoid because of Covid.....here is another response from above: I'm not putting something in my house because of Covid. The neighborhood I live in has been hosting events, movies, food trucks, farmer's market, etc. with non-mask wearing people. I didn't say that we weren't going to enjoy the gifts, but leave it out on the porch for a while. I'm not sure why I'm expected to just bring something into my house in these days. My DH just had an announcement that there's an outbreak at his work. We have not gone anywhere and I'm not chancing bringing something into my house that I don't know where it's from and what it is. If it wasn't Covid times, yes, we would gladly receive this gift. How long do you leave things outside? I am not living my life that way, and you do you, yada yada, but when do you plan on bringing it in? Just set it in the garage or doorway if you're that worried. Forgive me if it seems that you would not, indeed, "welcome" this gift right now or at any other time. Again I thank you for this thread though! I'm now thinking about getting some bags together for a few neighbors. Though it wouldn't be a mystery since practically everyone has a Ring. I'd have to wear a disguise. |
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Post by mom on Oct 5, 2020 2:57:03 GMT
This thread makes me just *sad* How awful that in these pandemic days when some family plans to do something that they think will bring a little surprise and joy to other families, at least one other family just pisses and bitches and moans about it. What is wrong with people? If you are on steroids like Trump, maybe you have an excuse (roid rage), otherwise I got nothing... Absolutely not on roid-rage. I'm not putting something in my house because of Covid. The neighborhood I live in has been hosting events, movies, food trucks, farmer's market, etc. with non-mask wearing people. I didn't say that we weren't going to enjoy the gifts, but leave it out on the porch for a while. I'm not sure why I'm expected to just bring something into my house in these days. My DH just had an announcement that there's an outbreak at his work. We have not gone anywhere and I'm not chancing bringing something into my house that I don't know where it's from and what it is. If it wasn't Covid times, yes, we would gladly receive this gift. There is nothing wrong with me. But then you proceeded to bitch and complain about last years Boo gift. So no, its not Covid. And yes, there is something wrong with you. |
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Post by snyder on Oct 5, 2020 2:59:28 GMT
Absolutely not on roid-rage. I'm not putting something in my house because of Covid. The neighborhood I live in has been hosting events, movies, food trucks, farmer's market, etc. with non-mask wearing people. I didn't say that we weren't going to enjoy the gifts, but leave it out on the porch for a while. I'm not sure why I'm expected to just bring something into my house in these days. My DH just had an announcement that there's an outbreak at his work. We have not gone anywhere and I'm not chancing bringing something into my house that I don't know where it's from and what it is. If it wasn't Covid times, yes, we would gladly receive this gift. There is nothing wrong with me. But then you proceeded to bitch and complain about last years Boo gift. So no, its not Covid. So yes, there is something wrong with you. Also, if I remember correctly, a couple of weeks ago, you went to a craft store and bought fabric, I think it was. So are you being really careful by bringing fabric into your home that could have been touched by an infected person? I think you're back peddling here. |
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Post by samantha25 on Oct 5, 2020 2:59:53 GMT
I guess I am just paranoid because of Covid.....here is another response from above: I'm not putting something in my house because of Covid. The neighborhood I live in has been hosting events, movies, food trucks, farmer's market, etc. with non-mask wearing people. I didn't say that we weren't going to enjoy the gifts, but leave it out on the porch for a while. I'm not sure why I'm expected to just bring something into my house in these days. My DH just had an announcement that there's an outbreak at his work. We have not gone anywhere and I'm not chancing bringing something into my house that I don't know where it's from and what it is. If it wasn't Covid times, yes, we would gladly receive this gift. How long do you leave things outside? I am not living my life that way, and you do you, yada yada, but when do you plan on bringing it in? Just set it in the garage or doorway if you're that worried. Forgive me if it seems that you would not, indeed, "welcome" this gift right now or at any other time. Again I thank you for this thread though! I'm now thinking about getting some bags together for a few neighbors. Though it wouldn't be a mystery since practically everyone has a Ring. I'd have to wear a disguise. Exactly... whatever people want to do, it's their choice. No ring here, just a fake camera our local police said to put up. |
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