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General Discussion => The Flea Trap => Topic started by: RW on December 21, 2016, 04:06:58 PM

Title: Christmas Carolers
Post by: RW on December 21, 2016, 04:06:58 PM
It's caroling season in these parts and I was wondering what do you do when people come to your door and start singing?  Are you supposed to give them money or cookies or just stand there like an asshole while they sing to you?
Title: Re: Christmas Carollers
Post by: Aryan on December 21, 2016, 04:11:39 PM
Try ignoring the door.
Title: Re: Christmas Carollers
Post by: deadskinmask on December 21, 2016, 04:13:08 PM
on Bobs Burgers, they get hot chocolate.... i dunno.... do you really have that problem? where do you live? in a disneyland exhibit?
Title: Re: Christmas Carollers
Post by: kiebers on December 21, 2016, 04:15:04 PM
Never had that happen at my house since I was born. I think there was a group of kids in catholic school that did it but it was primarily parents or grand parents of the carolers.
Title: Re: Christmas Carollers
Post by: RW on December 21, 2016, 04:19:08 PM
Quote from: "kiebers"Never had that happen at my house since I was born. I think there was a group of kids in catholic school that did it but it was primarily parents or grand parents of the carolers.

That used to be me! hahaha
Title: Re: Christmas Carollers
Post by: RW on December 21, 2016, 04:20:13 PM
Quote from: "deadskinmask"on Bobs Burgers, they get hot chocolate.... i dunno.... do you really have that problem? where do you live? in a disneyland exhibit?

Yes, it really happens.  This group of youngish Christian folks do it every year.  Living in a small town you know a lot of people so it's not like I can spray them with the hose or anything.
Title: Re: Christmas Carollers
Post by: deadskinmask on December 21, 2016, 04:23:08 PM
Quote from: "RW"
Quote from: "deadskinmask"on Bobs Burgers, they get hot chocolate.... i dunno.... do you really have that problem? where do you live? in a disneyland exhibit?

Yes, it really happens.  This group of youngish Christian folks do it every year.  Living in a small town you know a lot of people so it's not like I can spray them with the hose or anything.

there are lazer lights that can cause nausea and disorientation.... maybe use em as 'yard decorations'.... :laugh:
Title: Re: Christmas Carollers
Post by: Aryan on December 21, 2016, 04:38:33 PM
Quote from: "deadskinmask"
Quote from: "RW"
Quote from: "deadskinmask"on Bobs Burgers, they get hot chocolate.... i dunno.... do you really have that problem? where do you live? in a disneyland exhibit?

Yes, it really happens.  This group of youngish Christian folks do it every year.  Living in a small town you know a lot of people so it's not like I can spray them with the hose or anything.

there are lazer lights that can cause nausea and disorientation.... maybe use em as 'yard decorations'.... :laugh:


Somehow I doubt any carol singers will knock on your door!   :shock:
Title: Re: Christmas Carollers
Post by: deadskinmask on December 21, 2016, 04:40:37 PM
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Quote from: "deadskinmask"
Quote from: "RW"
Quote from: "deadskinmask"on Bobs Burgers, they get hot chocolate.... i dunno.... do you really have that problem? where do you live? in a disneyland exhibit?

Yes, it really happens.  This group of youngish Christian folks do it every year.  Living in a small town you know a lot of people so it's not like I can spray them with the hose or anything.

there are lazer lights that can cause nausea and disorientation.... maybe use em as 'yard decorations'.... :laugh:


Somehow I doubt any carol singers will knock on your door!   :shock:

lol. i've got one of those lazers as a xmas present.... its called a Dazzler and it mounts on a shotgun.... :laugh:
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: Aryan on December 21, 2016, 04:42:22 PM
I think the sounds of shotguns blasting inside your property would make anyone think twice from bothering you.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: deadskinmask on December 21, 2016, 04:55:59 PM
oddly enough, just racking a shell is one of the most easily distinguished sounds as well as one of the most intimidating.... :laugh:
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: RW on December 21, 2016, 04:57:22 PM
WTF is wrong with you people?  I don't want to maim or harm them.  I just don't know what the etiquette is.
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: Aryan on December 21, 2016, 04:59:21 PM
You should answer the door naked RW, that would scare them off.  ac_biggrin
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: deadskinmask on December 21, 2016, 05:02:57 PM
Quote from: "RW"WTF is wrong with you people?  I don't want to maim or harm them.  I just don't know what the etiquette is.

i told you - offer hot chocolate.... and by the way 'nausea and disorientation' is not harm.... mild discomfort maybe.... at least its not bear mace (which is usually my number one answer).... :mad:
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: kiebers on December 21, 2016, 05:07:22 PM
Quote from: "RW"WTF is wrong with you people?  I don't want to maim or harm them.  I just don't know what the etiquette is.


I take it they have not been to your house before. Odds are they are on a schedule and probably don't have the time for hot chocolate. Have an ice chest on the porch with some bottled water and offer that. Throats get dry and sugary things may not help all that much.
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: deadskinmask on December 21, 2016, 05:10:47 PM
until this year, i lived in the swamp.... out there ppl don't just wander up to your house singing.... :laugh:
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: Anonymous on December 21, 2016, 07:53:02 PM
Quote from: "RW"It's caroling season in these parts and I was wondering what do you do when people come to your door and start singing?  Are you supposed to give them money or cookies or just stand there like an asshole while they sing to you?

In Winnipeg, they would be greeted with bear spray.
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: kiebers on December 21, 2016, 07:55:57 PM
I think bear spray/mace is winning....LOLOLOL
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: RW on December 21, 2016, 07:56:50 PM
Seriously...you people need help.  



Hahaha
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: Anonymous on December 21, 2016, 08:02:36 PM
Quote from: "kiebers"I think bear spray/mace is winning....LOLOLOL

By a knock out. :laugh:
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 21, 2016, 09:23:50 PM
In an age where scammers pull tricks on us, this group should have sent a flyer prior to their performance to expect their visit and to explain who they are or what group they are supporting. They could have said that small donations will be appreciated and it will go to _____ charity or whatever.



I am a caroler and carolee. We usually warn the folks we are going to visit that we are coming. I've never been a part of a group that wanted to be paid though. We always got invited in for hot cider or whatever but that's because we knew the hosts and they knew us. I am not sure I want to invite strangers into my place just because they sang Christmas carols.
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: priscilla1961 on December 21, 2016, 09:56:11 PM
I likke Christmas carols. ac_dance
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: RW on December 22, 2016, 11:38:06 AM
Quote from: "Azhya Aryola"In an age where scammers pull tricks on us, this group should have sent a flyer prior to their performance to expect their visit and to explain who they are or what group they are supporting. They could have said that small donations will be appreciated and it will go to _____ charity or whatever.



I am a caroler and carolee. We usually warn the folks we are going to visit that we are coming. I've never been a part of a group that wanted to be paid though. We always got invited in for hot cider or whatever but that's because we knew the hosts and they knew us. I am not sure I want to invite strangers into my place just because they sang Christmas carols.

So you do it as a fundraiser.



See that makes sense but the group last year didn't want money so I got confused.
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: Berry Sweet on December 22, 2016, 05:57:58 PM
Did you get any figgy pudding?
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: Anonymous on December 22, 2016, 06:30:24 PM
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"Did you get any figgy pudding?

What the fuck is that anyway? Those dry Christmas cakes?
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: RW on December 22, 2016, 06:40:50 PM
Quote from: "Shen Li"
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"Did you get any figgy pudding?

What the fuck is that anyway? Those dry Christmas cakes?

Yeah - dense, dry cake.   :yuk:
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: Berry Sweet on December 22, 2016, 06:52:54 PM
Those dry cakes are fruit cake...those are gross....i suspect figgy pudding would be a fig pudding....imma find a pic...google..
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: Berry Sweet on December 22, 2016, 06:55:45 PM
Huh....i guess it is dry...

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I always visioned it in a sauce....atleast if I made it...it would be saucy baby yeah!!
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: RW on December 22, 2016, 06:56:49 PM
It looks like you soak it with booze.
Title: Re: Christmas Carollers
Post by: Angry White Male on December 22, 2016, 10:19:59 PM
Quote from: "SCOUSE"Try ignoring the door.

This ^^^.



The same tactic one would use when the J-Dubs come a knockin'.  You NEVER answer the door.



Once you start talking to these freaks, they'll never stop coming around.



One good thing about living in a condo, is I have NOBODY ever randomly knocking on my door.
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: Anonymous on December 23, 2016, 12:08:04 AM
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"Huh....i guess it is dry...

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I always visioned it in a sauce....atleast if I made it...it would be saucy baby yeah!!

I have tried that. They pour a hot caramel sauce over it. Great if you like sweets.
Title: Re: Christmas Carollers
Post by: Aryan on December 23, 2016, 01:02:32 PM
Quote from: "Angry White Male"
Quote from: "SCOUSE"Try ignoring the door.

This ^^^.



The same tactic one would use when the J-Dubs come a knockin'.  You NEVER answer the door.



Once you start talking to these freaks, they'll never stop coming around.



One good thing about living in a condo, is I have NOBODY ever randomly knocking on my door.


Yeah same here, apartments are definitely the way forward for us eligible bachelors  :laugh:
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: Anonymous on December 23, 2016, 04:16:36 PM
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Quote from: "Berry Sweet"Huh....i guess it is dry...

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I always visioned it in a sauce....atleast if I made it...it would be saucy baby yeah!!

I have tried that. They pour a hot caramel sauce over it. Great if you like sweets.

I still haven't decided what to do for dessert Sunday. Maybe an Asian style cake from T&T.
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: RW on December 23, 2016, 04:28:51 PM
I detest Chinese desserts, even more than I hate Italian ones.
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: deadskinmask on December 23, 2016, 04:33:06 PM
Quote from: "RW"I detest Chinese desserts, even more than I hate Italian ones.

i'm addicted to chocolate bundt cake with peppermint chips on top.... i hope i'm not burned-out on it by xmas....
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: @realAzhyaAryola on December 23, 2016, 08:12:19 PM
Quote from: "Berry Sweet"Did you get any figgy pudding?




Hehe. I think Berry is referring to a line in the lyrics of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas..." It goes, "Oh, bring us some figgy pudding..." Hehe.



Funny, Berry! Hiya, Berry! :JC_howdy:
Title: Re: Christmas Carolers
Post by: Anonymous on December 24, 2016, 12:58:24 PM
Quote from: "RW"I detest Chinese desserts, even more than I hate Italian ones.

I bought one yesterday. I prefer Asian style cakes because they have fruit on them and use whipping cream more than heavy icing.
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