Bottle Pickers & respect
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Bottle Pickers & respect
Hey everyone we just had some action at our place.
A bottle picker with a shopping cart, just entered my yard and I caught a glimpse of him just as he was about to the step on to my deck attached to the house out the back door.
This guy, from his story, was coming to KNOCK on the door to see if I would give him the Bag of Cans & Bottles {that he somehow saw from the alley 170' away.}
To get in the through the gate had to first figure out how to un-tangle the chain latch, then Push the gate against a 70lb bag of grass which was wedged between the gate & the garage.
Like I said, I saw him as he was just about to put a foot on the 1st step of the stairs to the deck.
The first thing I could think of was to Yell at him to stay out of people's yards & about having 3 seconds before I sic'd my German Shepherd on him.
I then Yelled to Michelle to "Let Killer Loose" there is a stranger in the Back Yard.
I swear, I have never seen someone "Fill his pants and run so quickly"
I told him the police are on the way to pick you up,too.
I'm still laughing, but I guess I shouldn't be.
This is about the 4th Bottle Picker (Alley Dweller) that has come into the yard in 3 months.
We've had 5 things stolen out of the back yard in 6 years.
Maybe it's time for some : Warning Attack Dog On the Premises" Signs nailed to the gate?
A bottle picker with a shopping cart, just entered my yard and I caught a glimpse of him just as he was about to the step on to my deck attached to the house out the back door.
This guy, from his story, was coming to KNOCK on the door to see if I would give him the Bag of Cans & Bottles {that he somehow saw from the alley 170' away.}
To get in the through the gate had to first figure out how to un-tangle the chain latch, then Push the gate against a 70lb bag of grass which was wedged between the gate & the garage.
Like I said, I saw him as he was just about to put a foot on the 1st step of the stairs to the deck.
The first thing I could think of was to Yell at him to stay out of people's yards & about having 3 seconds before I sic'd my German Shepherd on him.
I then Yelled to Michelle to "Let Killer Loose" there is a stranger in the Back Yard.
I swear, I have never seen someone "Fill his pants and run so quickly"
I told him the police are on the way to pick you up,too.
I'm still laughing, but I guess I shouldn't be.
This is about the 4th Bottle Picker (Alley Dweller) that has come into the yard in 3 months.
We've had 5 things stolen out of the back yard in 6 years.
Maybe it's time for some : Warning Attack Dog On the Premises" Signs nailed to the gate?
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Hey Mil1ion
I hear you....I see alot of them around here in ditches by the fields...
They don't hurt no one but when they come in the yard thats a big no...
I have 2 Black Labs and I have a sign posted that says Beware of Hunting Dogs...lol my cousin she made it for me...I live out in the country so don't have to worry about people coming in my yard to much...But I would get some signs that might make them think twice....
I hear you....I see alot of them around here in ditches by the fields...
They don't hurt no one but when they come in the yard thats a big no...
I have 2 Black Labs and I have a sign posted that says Beware of Hunting Dogs...lol my cousin she made it for me...I live out in the country so don't have to worry about people coming in my yard to much...But I would get some signs that might make them think twice....
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I also thought of having a Large Doghouse with a BIG Door & and attached to it is a 100' 1/2" chain within site of the alley.
Have a mangled baseball glove and ripped to shreds Dog Dish and we should be set.
Have a mangled baseball glove and ripped to shreds Dog Dish and we should be set.
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Originally posted by alanscott
Fire a warning shot
on edit:
oops, wrong country
Fire a warning shot
on edit:
oops, wrong country
So I guess my point is while trying to protect your family and property from lowlife, check local law so you wont be the criminal!
The sign says "Don't worry about the dog, Beware of hillbilly wife"
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A little something to think about with the "beware of dog signs".........if some kid comes onto your place and get's bit by the dog, the juries and lawyers these days seem to feel that you have acknowledged that you have a dangerous dog and use that against you. I don't agree with this behavior at all of course, and the parents of that crappy, unsupervised kid would really hate having me on the jury, but it seems like this new problem has surfaced. Depending on your neighborhood, you might consider the sign which reads "never mind the dog, beware of owner" which also has a pic of a guy with a revolver in hand on it.
As far as country living goes around here, that just sets one up for new problems. Packs of dogs running at large, home burglery, your property along the road becomes a dump for couches, refrigerators, meth lab leftovers, etc, cattle rustling (happens here now and then), and deer destroy your garden and landscape just to mention a few things. Seems like when ya solve a few problems there are always a few more waiting
As far as country living goes around here, that just sets one up for new problems. Packs of dogs running at large, home burglery, your property along the road becomes a dump for couches, refrigerators, meth lab leftovers, etc, cattle rustling (happens here now and then), and deer destroy your garden and landscape just to mention a few things. Seems like when ya solve a few problems there are always a few more waiting
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Originally posted by Mil1ion
I also thought of having a Large Doghouse with a BIG Door & and attached to it is a 100' 1/2" chain within site of the alley.
Have a mangled baseball glove and ripped to shreds Dog Dish and we should be set.
I also thought of having a Large Doghouse with a BIG Door & and attached to it is a 100' 1/2" chain within site of the alley.
Have a mangled baseball glove and ripped to shreds Dog Dish and we should be set.
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Try this one on:
LOST PET!
2.5 meter Southwestern Diamondback Rattlesnake
-Answers to name: MORPHEUS
Last seen in backyard chasing gophers, $5.oo reward for live capture
AMATEURS WARNED AWAY
-And for 'Le Piece de Resistance'...
Install a buzzer somewhere near the gate, with a button at a convenient window where you can watch the fun!!!
NOTE: The most similar noise to a real rattlecritter is an empty windshield washer reservoir motor (tip of the day)
NOTE 2: Periodically, be seen with a long stick lifting up piles of brush in the yard as if looking underneath them for something. If questioned - state that you are looking for a friend of yours...
NOTE 3: I bet they clear out for miles around...
(He says, drily)
LOST PET!
2.5 meter Southwestern Diamondback Rattlesnake
-Answers to name: MORPHEUS
Last seen in backyard chasing gophers, $5.oo reward for live capture
AMATEURS WARNED AWAY
-And for 'Le Piece de Resistance'...
Install a buzzer somewhere near the gate, with a button at a convenient window where you can watch the fun!!!
NOTE: The most similar noise to a real rattlecritter is an empty windshield washer reservoir motor (tip of the day)
NOTE 2: Periodically, be seen with a long stick lifting up piles of brush in the yard as if looking underneath them for something. If questioned - state that you are looking for a friend of yours...
NOTE 3: I bet they clear out for miles around...
(He says, drily)
Last edited by Greywolf; Jun 8, 2003 at 12:25 PM.
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Actually if you post the sign the other party WAS warned, and therfore they cannot blame you when the dog attacks. The best thing would be get some gunpowder and an electronic ignitor, make some good sized bangers and place it at the gate (close enough to scare but not harm) and wire the ignitor to an alarm switch on the gate.
