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Old Oct 3rd 2007, 1:55 am
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Originally Posted by penguinsix
Oh, just noticed you were in Texas. Isn't someone knocking on the door at night grounds for a justifiable shooting there? You could probably just shoot first next time.
Actually, you are right

I could have shot him, but then, I suppose I would have had to clean up the mess (cleaners days of in all) just kidding
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Old Oct 3rd 2007, 2:47 am
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How much have you had to drink ??
Unless you live in an isolated cottage in the woods what have you got to worry about ??
If you don't want to let them in or talk to them don't open the door
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Old Oct 3rd 2007, 3:25 am
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I always answer the door with a "yes can I help you "
But when they look done and see a pistol aimed at their
gonads... their mouth go dry and they seem unable to speak ...
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Old Oct 3rd 2007, 11:09 am
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I always answer the door with a "yes can I help you "
But when they look done and see a pistol aimed at their
gonads... their mouth go dry and they seem unable to speak ...

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Old Oct 3rd 2007, 11:25 am
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I always answer the door with a "yes can I help you "
But when they look done and see a pistol aimed at their
gonads... their mouth go dry and they seem unable to speak ...
I bet those Cub Scouts won't be back anytime soon...
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Old Oct 3rd 2007, 11:27 am
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I bet those Cub Scouts won't be back anytime soon...
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Old Oct 3rd 2007, 2:05 pm
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In a land (subdivisions) where "knocking" on doors is rare, home invasion aren't and guns run amok... I too would be scared.. and I'm 6'2", big bloke. Not scared just for me, but for my family. As for this lady, on her own, at dusk, being scared... too f//king right she should be, and it kept her safe.. go girl.

I would just tell the guy to go away, without opening the door and engage alarm.
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Where's Jerseygirl? Didn't the same thing happen to her a few weeks ago and it turned out to be an escaped criminal or something?
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Where's Jerseygirl? Didn't the same thing happen to her a few weeks ago and it turned out to be an escaped criminal or something?
JG's gone to the UK for two week's.
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Old Oct 3rd 2007, 2:45 pm
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Originally Posted by another bloody yank
Where's Jerseygirl? Didn't the same thing happen to her a few weeks ago and it turned out to be an escaped criminal or something?

Oh My God

Hope she didnt answer the door
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Oh My God

Hope she didnt answer the door
No she didn't and her OH was at home as well.
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Old Oct 3rd 2007, 2:59 pm
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Originally Posted by Perfumdiva1

Sorry, but I just feel so annoyed that I feel uncomfortable in my own space
yes and i would have been scared also

my OH is away a lot and the only way i stay here on my own is coz our subdivison although not gated has a 24hr guard and cctv everywhere. our pool guy had to climb over the side gate coz i'd forgotten to unlock it last week for him to get in and he was spotted on the monitor and approached by the security guy.

houston is full of down and outs, even more so since katrina.

hope you are feeling better this morning
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Old Oct 3rd 2007, 3:16 pm
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A simple can of pepper spray by the front door has
always been a good idea ..
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Originally Posted by franc11s
In a land (subdivisions) where "knocking" on doors is rare, home invasion aren't and guns run amok... I too would be scared.. and I'm 6'2", big bloke. Not scared just for me, but for my family. As for this lady, on her own, at dusk, being scared... too f//king right she should be, and it kept her safe.. go girl.

I would just tell the guy to go away, without opening the door and engage alarm.
But surely they wouldn't have knocked on the door first?
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Old Oct 3rd 2007, 3:23 pm
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Originally Posted by Ray
A simple can of pepper spray by the front door has
always been a good idea ..
i have mace everywhere
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