Clipper
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I need an Alabama-to-English translation for 'tobogan'...
Stranger on porch at night... I FAILED
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Snarlingiron
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Tobaggan: Took, Stocking Cap, Watch Cap
It's a southern thang. Folks up north would probably think of a sled.
According to Webster's, it is of Algonquin origin and means "skin".
It's a southern thang. Folks up north would probably think of a sled.
According to Webster's, it is of Algonquin origin and means "skin".
Clipper
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Ahhhhh. Thank you...
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We could add that there have been some great advances in remote control lights and wireless alarms. I have a nice alarm that chimes in my house if there is motion in my garage so I know immediately if someone is in there. I have a remote control for a light in the garage so I can "light'em up" from dark cover.
Technology could save your life and most of these little toys are in the $20 range.
Oh yeah....I think somebody mentioned it before, but it bears saying again. A .380 is a fine backup gun, but not a serious home defense gun.
Technology could save your life and most of these little toys are in the $20 range.
Oh yeah....I think somebody mentioned it before, but it bears saying again. A .380 is a fine backup gun, but not a serious home defense gun.
Some of that tech stuff sounds like great idea. But first, I'd need to address the potential issue of a BG hitting the main breaker outside my house. Any better approaches than just slapping a padlock on the breaker box?
Regardless, THANK YOU for making me think about it.
Regardless, THANK YOU for making me think about it.
ZeSpectre
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Well, that'd kinda remove some doubt as to intentions now wouldn't it.
Take a 30 amp breaker from your panel inside, run your hot leg to the metal enclosure of your main outside breaker, and your neutral leg to a grounding rod below the box. Just be sure to cut the breaker inside before you screw with the main breaker.
Get you date in court, most likely criminal and civil if somehow you rig your box up to shock anyone who touches it.
Jeff
revjen45
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""WHAT THE F*** DO YOU WANT SCUMBAG?!?!?!"
Come on now, thats how I always answer the door. Sure, I have to give a bigger tip the the pizza guy but you can't argue with the results, I'm still alive"
Reminds me of an incident in my youth when I answered a knock at the door by sticking the muzzle through the crack and saying pretty much that. (Keep in mind that we were all budding outlaw bikers and such would be considered hilarious) There were two poor old folks who looked like they didn't know whether to fill their knickers or go blind. Remembering that my wife (then GF) had mentioned that she was expecting her car insurance guy. (OMG, I just pulled a gun on her insurance man!!) I put it away and acted like nothing unusual had transpired. Turned out they were Jehovah's Witnesses, who now had a good story for the Kingdom Hall, and I learned a lesson about pulling a gun as a joke. That was about 1968 and I haven't done it since. Now I answer the door with my hand in the pocket of my bathrobe (uniform of the day for household wear) after asking "Who is it?"
Come on now, thats how I always answer the door. Sure, I have to give a bigger tip the the pizza guy but you can't argue with the results, I'm still alive"
Reminds me of an incident in my youth when I answered a knock at the door by sticking the muzzle through the crack and saying pretty much that. (Keep in mind that we were all budding outlaw bikers and such would be considered hilarious) There were two poor old folks who looked like they didn't know whether to fill their knickers or go blind. Remembering that my wife (then GF) had mentioned that she was expecting her car insurance guy. (OMG, I just pulled a gun on her insurance man!!) I put it away and acted like nothing unusual had transpired. Turned out they were Jehovah's Witnesses, who now had a good story for the Kingdom Hall, and I learned a lesson about pulling a gun as a joke. That was about 1968 and I haven't done it since. Now I answer the door with my hand in the pocket of my bathrobe (uniform of the day for household wear) after asking "Who is it?"
brighamr
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Regarding nervousness:
I agree that rollercoasters, what ifs, etc are well and good. Personally, the way I prepare is by roll play and adrenalized activites (racing motorcycles).
You'll find as you roll play and practice remaining calm during nerve racking experiences, your confidence will grow. IDPA is a good suggestion, as are the tech devices.
The only thing i have to add is: whenever the mysterious stranger leaves, make sure they are really gone. I've had an experience in which the mysterious stranger left the door way, then proceeded to damage my 300zx. I didn't take the extra step to ensure he was gone, thus I had the joy of waking up to see my $2000 paint job destroyed. Not exactly a life threatening issue, but something I will try to avoid in the future.
I agree that rollercoasters, what ifs, etc are well and good. Personally, the way I prepare is by roll play and adrenalized activites (racing motorcycles).
You'll find as you roll play and practice remaining calm during nerve racking experiences, your confidence will grow. IDPA is a good suggestion, as are the tech devices.
The only thing i have to add is: whenever the mysterious stranger leaves, make sure they are really gone. I've had an experience in which the mysterious stranger left the door way, then proceeded to damage my 300zx. I didn't take the extra step to ensure he was gone, thus I had the joy of waking up to see my $2000 paint job destroyed. Not exactly a life threatening issue, but something I will try to avoid in the future.
ZeSpectre
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Setting boobie traps is illegal.
easyg
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Next time just do what I do.....
First, make a helluva lot of noise, as if you just knocked over some of your furniture.
Next, yell a lot of profanity...."What the ****!?! What kinda ******* jack*** knocks at this ******* hour!!!"
Then add something like this...."Get down! Get down! Hey! Come get your crazy *** dog!"
Make some more noise.
Then turn on the outside lights and answer the door by quickly throwing it wide open.
Stand there in your underwear, or better yet, naked, with a beer in one hand and your pistol in the other hand.
Don't try to look mean or crazy; just look real stupid (it's scarier).
Trust me, if the person is up to no good, he will find an easier victim.
First, make a helluva lot of noise, as if you just knocked over some of your furniture.
Next, yell a lot of profanity...."What the ****!?! What kinda ******* jack*** knocks at this ******* hour!!!"
Then add something like this...."Get down! Get down! Hey! Come get your crazy *** dog!"
Make some more noise.
Then turn on the outside lights and answer the door by quickly throwing it wide open.
Stand there in your underwear, or better yet, naked, with a beer in one hand and your pistol in the other hand.
Don't try to look mean or crazy; just look real stupid (it's scarier).
Trust me, if the person is up to no good, he will find an easier victim.
possom813
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You did alright, for the most part. I've become accustomed to carrying the P89 around the house and shop pretty much at all times with other weapons in key places throughout the house.
Off the subject, but as I read that I remembered a thread on another forum. It boiled down to:
That always has seemed like pretty sound advice...
easyg said:
Off the subject, but as I read that I remembered a thread on another forum. It boiled down to:
FSC Forum said:
That always has seemed like pretty sound advice...
wheelgunslinger
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A webcam is a good idea, but you have to remember that you may need to look through the door during or after natural disasters, civil unrest, and other times when power may have gone out.
Your battery backup won't last too long if you keep the computer on and eyeball the webcam.
I'm not saying it's a bad idea. It just shouldn't be the only solution.
Always have a low tech alternative like a fisheye peep.
And, with numerous lights around the house you need to remember that you won't be able to see much past them. So, when the person leaves you only have the field of view afforded by the lights. It may be a good idea to have them on a switch so you can turn them on or off at your leisure.
Your battery backup won't last too long if you keep the computer on and eyeball the webcam.
I'm not saying it's a bad idea. It just shouldn't be the only solution.
Always have a low tech alternative like a fisheye peep.
And, with numerous lights around the house you need to remember that you won't be able to see much past them. So, when the person leaves you only have the field of view afforded by the lights. It may be a good idea to have them on a switch so you can turn them on or off at your leisure.
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sargents1
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I wouldn't beat yourself up about it too much.
You did several things right.
1. you had a weapon available.
2. you concealed it so you didnt unduly scare the cable guy.
3. you were careful while opening the door and were on your guard.
There are a few things you might have done differently.
- Before you answer the door, call out "who is it".
- turn out the lights near the door Inside the house while leaving the lights on outside the house. This way you can see out but they cant see in.
- take your time answering the door. The cable guy can and will wait. look out several windows to take stock of the situation. If the guy at the door answered you that he was the cable guy you can then look out the windows and see if he has the cable truck parked outside.
You did several things right.
1. you had a weapon available.
2. you concealed it so you didnt unduly scare the cable guy.
3. you were careful while opening the door and were on your guard.
There are a few things you might have done differently.
- Before you answer the door, call out "who is it".
- turn out the lights near the door Inside the house while leaving the lights on outside the house. This way you can see out but they cant see in.
- take your time answering the door. The cable guy can and will wait. look out several windows to take stock of the situation. If the guy at the door answered you that he was the cable guy you can then look out the windows and see if he has the cable truck parked outside.
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Was it really the cable guy just because there was a truck? 
(Even with the company logo on the side.) I'd call your service provider and check on the trouble call.
Best,
Rob
(Even with the company logo on the side.) I'd call your service provider and check on the trouble call. Best,
Rob
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