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Holidays:  How many folks do "ghosting"????  |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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 Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 12:10:58 PM
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| Just wondering how many friends "ghost" other friends and neighbors? |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 12:27:13 PM
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Lori, what is gohsting? I noticed you used that term on the Christmas Cookie thread.
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 12:41:06 PM
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| It's kind of like May baskets- we take a trick or treat bucket and put some candy, tattoos, pencils, and other Autumn treats in it- I always put a small loaf of Pumpkin-Cranberry bread in it- that way the people know where it came from. My daughter doesn't like me to add the loaf of bread , because she likes it to be a surprise and then have our friends try to figure it. We have a copy of a Halloween poem and a picture of a ghost that we photo copy. We drop the bucket at the door, ring the bell and run like the wind and try not to be caught. On the poem it says to have a Happy Halloween and to ghost 3 more neighbors and friends- so we just try to keep it going. My family has had so much fun doing this- we have been doing this for at least 10 years! |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 12:46:28 PM
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That sounds like sooooo much fun!!! I have never done that before. I smell a new tradition coming on. :)
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 1:07:14 PM
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Wow Lori what a fun idea! Thinking who I could do it to now, thanks for the info!
Warm Wishes
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers
http://jenscountrylife.blogspot.com |
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 1:51:06 PM
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For years my Mom and I would make about 100 cookie plates every December. Then we'd deliver them anonymously to shut-ins, folks who worked at places that brightened our day...the post man, garbage man, dr.'s, etc. It was always so much fun to try and slip them the treats without them figuring out who they were from. I like the term "ghosting" for it! Makes it sound mysterious.
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Gail
Hutchinson
Minnesota
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 2:26:09 PM
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Lori, would you share the Halloween poem, this is a lovely idea.
Farmgirl Sister #506
Aim high; shoot for the moon and if you miss it, grab a star. |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 2:26:57 PM
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| yes, I will get it and I will post it- thank you |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 2:49:23 PM
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Here is the poem that we use:
You've Been ghosted!!
Late last night, we left you a treat.
The tradition is fun, one we hope you'll repeat.
Take the ghost and pin it on your door,
to let others know, you need ghosted no more.
Now it's your duty to pass on the surprise,
to three more families, we must advise.
Gather some treats and deliver them soon,
within two nights, under the light of the moon.
Include a ghost with each package you give,
along with this poem for the tradition to live.
Enjoy!! |
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 3:43:39 PM
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Thanks for sharing the poem Lori...now I have an excuse to leave treats earlier! :)
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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AuntPammy
True Blue Farmgirl
488 Posts
Pamila
williamstown
wv
USA
488 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 3:51:03 PM
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What a great idea!I have been ribboned , which is on the same idea, but you have to purchase the ribbons from the Relay For Life team who sponsors the activity. I will definitely do this...it will be so random, no one will ever guess who started it!Thanks for sharing.
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you will never see the shadow." Helen Keller
www.auntpsalmostheaven.blogspot.com |
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 5:01:15 PM
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What a great idea and I love the poem!
Cheryl, Farmgirl Sister #48
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 7:28:31 PM
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That is a wonderful idea, told my D-in-Law and grandsons and they want to start doing it here. We will have to go by ATV thou, cause no body is close enough to run to and from. Thank you so much for sharing.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2009 : 12:48:56 PM
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Lori:
That sure sounds like lots of fun. I think I'll become a ghoster. Fun!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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WearyMary
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Mary
Mount Holly
NJ
USA
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Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 08:01:50 AM
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| Ohhh haha, I work at the UPS Store and someone came in last weekend and made copies of a ghost and a poem thing. I asked if it was for a party or something and they said it was for putting on your friends/neighbors doors or something. That's a cute idea :) |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 08:31:12 AM
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Really cute! I'll have to try this with my neighbors. They definitely won't know it is from me - our neighborhood isn't all that chatty.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2009 : 09:24:01 AM
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This is so much fun, my daughter does so many families. One year we did older friends and we made soup and bread and fruit in the Halloween buckets- we had to try and be careful of what some neighbors can eat. I always call after to let them know who it came from, because I don't want the hard work going to waste. Natalie is doing all the kids she babysits for this year- and has been watching for special things to put in the buckets- we are going to do our ghosting on the 16th.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Sep 29 2012 : 08:18:26 AM
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I think I'll do a "ghosting" again this year. Lori, I had never heard of this, but it was so much fun. I didn't call the person we ghosted to, but I watched to see when they got home.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
3492 Posts
Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
3492 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2012 : 11:20:15 AM
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This sounds like such a fun idea, I think too I will give it a try this season! Thanks Lori for bringing this to the attention of so many of us.
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2012 : 11:39:18 AM
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Lori - that is such a neat idea! We actually do something similary by "playing Santa" at Christmas and "playing the Easter Bunny" at Easter for our elderly neighbors... but I like your "ghosting" idea, too! I really love the idea of doing special, unexpected things for our neighbors... maybe we'll incorporate "ghosting" into our fall celebrations as well! Thank you for sharing - and for the poem, too! :) Hugs, Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
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chickensforme
True Blue Farmgirl
90 Posts
Anne
Coopersburg
Pa
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2012 : 1:14:26 PM
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Adorable idea!!!!!
I would love to try this.
Thanks, Anne
"A dog's tail never lie's " |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Oct 12 2012 : 01:09:32 AM
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What a nice idea. So glad you shared it. Sounds like it has been popular!
Marianne |
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Roe
True Blue Farmgirl
131 Posts
Rosemarie
Tavares
Florida
USA
131 Posts |
Posted - Oct 20 2012 : 6:32:08 PM
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Lori,
Sounds like such a fun and amazing thing to do I just may have to do that. Thanks
Hugs,
Roe |
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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
6663 Posts
Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts |
Posted - Oct 21 2012 : 05:53:18 AM
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I love this idea, Mary!! What fun and good cheer to friends and neighbors. Lovely tradition and thanks for the poem to include.
Winnie #3109 |
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Holidays: How many folks do "ghosting"???? |
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How many folks do "ghosting"????
