B&B Happy Goats....journal

[Mike CHS]

A security system goes a long way in making you aware. We are comfortable where we live but there are always going to be those that want easy takings. We are comfortable where we live but as I've posted before, we have a few nut cases that will even break in to friends home.

Our alarms alert immediately as there is no delay and although we feel secure here, at my age I have no desire to be a victim (nor try to fight off a thug) and I have the will to make sure I don't. I have had loaded weapons handy my whole lifetime so that doesn't bother me.

 

[Mike CHS]

We don't have locked gates and everyone has access that wants it here. Our neighbors all watch out for each other but I do like a security system to at least serve as an added alert. We have so many dogs that nobody could sneak up on us.

 

[Baymule]

I could not like your posts. I am sorry about your mailman. It sucks that the man who killed him was only wounded. It's too bad that he will recover and get to live, while a good man is dead.

 

[greybeard]

We don't have locked gates and everyone has access that wants it here. Our neighbors all watch out for each other but I do like a security system to at least serve as an added alert. We have so many dogs that nobody could sneak up on us.

About the same here, without the neighbors.
I'm wary of locking gates, as getting out to open one or close it exposes one to being vulnerable to anyone that has taken note of a homeowner's habits. Several robberies and assaults around here have taken place at a gate as the resident was parked outside it and exited the vehicle to open the gate. Electric gates are getting more popular around here. If ya go that route, get a good one. I've read lots of bad reviews and negative reports on the cheap ones TSC sells. They just don't seem to last very long before the linear actuator or remote control board goes bad.

1st thing to do if home invasion appears imminent or is in progress is call 911 and say these words immediately. "Home invasion in progress" and give the address.
Don't waste time giving much more information unless the 911 operator insists upon it. Arm yourself and take up a defensive position, then, if time allows, tell the operator how many 'good guys' are in the residence and where in the home they are. for instance, "downstairs, northwest bedroom".
All family members should have previously planned exactly what they will do in this type emergency and execute it same as all should know what to do in case of fire or weather related event.

 

[Rammy]

Sucks you have to bolt your doors and keep loaded guns your side. Cant trust anyone anymore.

 

[Mike CHS]

Sucks you have to bolt your doors and keep loaded guns your side. Cant trust anyone anymore.

It does but even though we feel safe where we live we do and always have had guns handy. It became a habit when we lived just outside of North Charleston which is a truly high crime area. Better to be prepared than become a victim.

Having cameras is also a big deterrent and we make a point of having them (not all of them) in visible places with hidden cameras covering those in the open.

 

[Bruce]

Google isn't on your back porch We are usually a few degrees colder than what Mr. NOAA says we are.

 

[Senile_Texas_Aggie]

Morning, cold arse morning....it is 19 degrees here...

Dang, Miss @B&B Happy goats, that is colder than it was here in Western Arkansas, where it was 26º. That is REALLY cold for North Central Florida! I hope you can stay warm.

Good luck with your eye doctor appointment. Please let us know how it went.

Senile Texas Aggie

 

[Mike CHS]

At least you some idea what the resolution will be now.

 

[Senile_Texas_Aggie]

Gosh, Miss @B&B Happy goats, you have had a rough time lately! I really hope you can get it cleared up. We all love you and want the best for you and your family.