My neighbor clapped for my display!!

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CaliforniaMelanie

Discussion Starter · Oct 5, 2009

OMG! I have NEVER had this happen before. This was my first time. I was hanging up a black widow spider near my front window and I heard clapping!!

A neighbor was crossing the street at the light and she was clapping for my display!! She said she loved it.

I was so surprised and thrilled that I just burbled, "We LOVE Halloween around here." As if it weren't obvious!

So so nice, I'm so glad someone likes my display!

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BevAnn

· #2 · Oct 5, 2009

aahh, doesn't that make your heart swell a little?!?! How sweet of her to let you know too!

hannibal

· #3 · Oct 5, 2009

Isn't it great when people acknowledge your hard work. I got so many compliments last year over the very few things I did. It fed my desire to do bigger and better. I'm gonna be just a tad bigger this year but plan to make it bigger every year. The compliments are more than enough to keep me going.

MedeaViolia

· #4 · Oct 5, 2009

aaw, how lovely

Most I've had was the postman scaring the life out of me this morning while I was carving tombstones because he thought it was funny.

It's nice for people to appreciate your work

CaliforniaMelanie

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 5, 2009

It IS great because I've been doing this for years but we get so few ToTers that I'd never have had any idea that anyone really liked the display.

When my children and I ToT, I always compliment people at the door if they decorated. I love getting people in the spirit!

Yay! Awesome good fun.

Boo Baby

· #6 · Oct 6, 2009

Awwe, that is so great Melanie!!

That one kind gesture I bet absolutely made your week...what a great neighbour!!

DannyK

· #7 · Oct 6, 2009

really great to get those kinds of sentiments. One time my neighbors asked me if my wife was ok (was putting the finishing touches on a toe-pincher at the time...and it was April)...but it's always good to know that people take notice. I love getting the "oh that [insert prop here] really got me, nice work" from ppl that come ToTing...

dk

Mistress Evilynn

· #8 · Oct 6, 2009

Wow that's cool. I think my neighbors like my yard haunt but they also think I'm nuts!

mmcdonald2k

· #9 · Oct 6, 2009

That is Awesome!

DaveintheGrave

· #10 · Oct 6, 2009

That is so great! Congratulations!!

Frankie's Girl

· #11 · Oct 6, 2009

It's a great feeling, isn't it?

I've already had neighborhood kids ask if it was time for us to start yet.

MorticiaAndGomez

· #12 · Oct 6, 2009

That makes it all worth while. We lived too far out to get any tots, but I still decorated knowing the kids who did pass by enjoyed the decorations. We've moved now, so I only hope to have appreciative neighbors like yours. Congrats!

moshrider1000

· #13 · Oct 6, 2009

Cool! Congrats on the compliments. I only hope I can do the same this year at my place. First time really decorating since I moved out of my parent's place for college. And even at that it was just some lights and DJ gear. This year is totally different for me. I'm so hooked already too.

Kenpilot

· #14 · Oct 6, 2009

Congratulations Melanie!!! Such a great feeling isnt it? Keep up the great work! And don't be disappointed in the number of TOT's you get. I guarantee if you keep it up and make it even bigger and better each year, word will spread and your numbers will increase. Again, congrats!

EvilMel

· #15 · Oct 6, 2009

That's awesome!

Madame Leota

· #16 · Oct 6, 2009

So, when do we get to see this masterpiece? I can't wait!

blackcatlane

· #17 · Oct 6, 2009

That's so great! I love that when that happens!!!! Just one comment like that makes it all worth the time, effort and cash we put into our displays!! Way to go!!

The Pod

· #18 · Oct 6, 2009

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CaliforniaMelanie

Discussion Starter · #19 · Oct 6, 2009

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Thanks, guys!!!

Re, pics: I can't seem to upload them into my album. I'll put just a couple in the body of this e-mail if I get the code right...hope that's ok...Here is some of my stuff...

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Warrant2000

· #20 · Oct 6, 2009

You sure she wasn't testing for a Clapper? Clap-on! Clap-off!

That's a great feeling. My special cozy is hearing the sound of an approaching car, the brakes being put on, and the car slowing down to roll past my display. The icing is hearing the oohs and aahs from the people inside the car.

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