HALLOWEEN SAFETY FROM HAMPTON NH
Well we're getting close to Halloween so I thought I'd put in some basic safety tips early. So here are some good ideas to keep in mind.
Know the route your kids will be taking if you aren't going with them.
The best bet is to make sure that an adult is going with them. If you can't take them, see if another parent or a teen aged sibling can go along.
Know what other activities a child may be attending, such as parties, school or mall functions.
Make sure you set a time that they should be home by. Make sure they know how important it is for them to be home on time.
Explain to children the difference between tricks and vandalism. Throwing eggs at a house may seem like fun but they need to know the other side of the coin as well, clean up and damages can ruin Halloween. If they are caught vandalizing, make them clean up the mess they've made.
Explain to your kids that animal cruelty is not acceptable. Kids may know this on their own but peer pressure can be a bad thing. Make sure that they know that harming animals is not only morally wrong but punishable by law and will not be tolerated.
Sometimes adults need more watching at their partys! If you have an adult party make sure to keep an eye on the drinking.
Have a great day and maybe we'll see the sun by Saturday!
HIGHER ELECTRIC CHARGES FROM HAMPTON NH
Something none of us want to here is higher utility costs but that's exactly what Unitil and the other companies are telling us. When the current contract is up in January we will be digging deeper to pay those bills. I heat with natural gas and can expect a 50% increase over last year.
So please send your donations too.... only kidding.
The rain continues maybe some sunshine this weekend. Check out the Independant film festivals weekend schedule of events for some good in door activities. Also there are a few good films out now and more coming this weekend check your local listings. I still haven't seen "FLIGHTPLAN" with Jodie Foster. I think I'll do that on Monday when it's a little quieter at the movies.
Have a great day and stay dry!
WHERE IS THE FOLIAGE ? FROM HAMPTON NH
Where is the foliage? Although it is coming in up north here in the Seacoast area the trees still think it's summer! The warm days which lasted right through last week fooled them. Now that we have had all this cool weather and rain we should start to see a little more color in the next couple weeks. That is if we don't get another strong storm that knocks all the leaves off the trees! Above is a picture of Keene NH in better times. The flooding of this week and the threat of more on the way Has got to be hard on the residents of the South West corner of our state. I hope they still hold their annual pumpkin contest. By the way if you would like to donate to the relief fund contact the American Red Cross. Make sure you specify where you want the money to go.
Hopefully we'll see the sun again by this weekend. Have a great day and stay dry.
