Neighborhood theft - October 30, 2006

It starts small and simple, but what could be next. On Monday someone had the nerve to steal the two 24" illuminated pumpkins and waterproof power box off the front of the deck in my front yard. Total value: under $50.00. They didn't take time to steal the pumpkin patch, the witch that crashed on my tree, or the tombstones in my graveyard, all a part of my traditional Halloween display. However, maybe tomorrow they will. I spend hours cutting out and hand paint almost all the decorations I put up year to year, and often get compliments. In fact, I just noticed tonight, while looking through the Allandale Reporter a photograph of my home. It must have submitted last year for Halloween decorated yards. I pity the individual(s) that would stoup to so low as to steal decorations. I do hope you will report anyone at any residence in the neighborhood that appears suspicious or just out of place to 311. I'll be looking for those pumpkins on someone else's porch. It's a sad way to start up the holiday season, but I will still greet all callers at my home with the customary treats. Have a safe Halloween!

Mark Holder
6311 Shoal Creek Blvd.
512 565-4306

Comments

[aundrea]

I am sorry that happened to you. It is sad that some people are that way.

I do want to take this opportunity to tell you that my children and I drive by your house on the way to school and they adored your decorations! Every morning my son would start looking for that witch blocks before we got to your house and then be just as delighted as can be when he spotted it.
Thank you for your effort.

[katherine]

Mark,
I am so sorry about your decorations. They are great and hope that you continue. I have had my inflatable Christmas decorations slashed the last 2 years. Just keep sewing them up and blowing them up.
Hang in there and hopefully we can stop this in the future.

[Lems_linn]

What a pity! Your decorations are great, and we have brought a couple of friends for a drive by. Thanks for the light-hearted spookiness.

(Someone ripped down our meager decorations as well, what a grinch!)