People are Scum

[Veronica]

We had another burglary attempt yesterday. Fortunately we have the whole thing on video. We arrived home 4 minutes after they left.

It just irks me that two perfectly able guys have decided that robbing people is better than holding a real job. What the F@CK is wrong with people! It would never occur to me to steal from someone else. Heck I found a ten dollar bill on the floor in a convenience store and tried to give it to the clerk.

Whatever.

V.

[shawnada]

How many times has this happened? At least you got them on tape!

[Velobambina]

V--I'm sorry to hear about this. You and Thom must feel very violated. Have you thought about getting a dog? Maybe a German Shepherd? Some work friends have German Shepherds and they say that while the dogs are incredibly loyal/gentle with their owners, they are very protective.

[Bad JuJu]

Jeez, haven't you already been robbed twice? I'd think about getting a dog, too--something with a big, ugly-sounding bark.

[Veronica]

We use to have a Rott. She was the best dog! She got along great with our two cats. But in June '03 we lost one cat and then in Oct. '03 Greta, our dog, also died. Our one remaining cat is 18 and deaf, but still going strong. Bringing a dog into her life at this point would be cruel we think.

I actually don't feel violated this time, just POed. They realized they were on camera before they got very far.

The trouble is our house. We only have one neighboring house. We're the last one on the street with a hill across from us and another behind us. We have lots of privacy. And our house is actually one of the more modest ones in the neighborhood. It's still a really nice neighborhood. It's not the people who live here. It's creeps coming from other parts of town or out of town.

V.

[Trek420]

V & T I am so sorry.

Dogs are great, my 4 legged security system has actually protected me a time or few. I keep telling her "Mom's a black belt, just relax and be a pet" but dogs are so protective and loyal.

Maybe not an adult dog but if you adopted a puppy...the puppy may just grow up thinking the cat is the alpha. Some adult dogs like cats, my lab/pitt/something mutt likes cats she considers "hers". Recently a kitten stayed here briefly and she just gently licked the kitten.

Now if I could only get her to be that good with other dogs.

But a dog is a huge job, it's not like you can just dump extra kibble in the bowl and take off for a double. Well, you know that 'cause of your former fur-kid.

I'd be able to do longer rides if I was not a "single parent of a dog". Yeah right, that's all that holds me back I'm sure you could get a reliable dog sitter for when you're off on a double.

[Mr. Bloom]

Wow! Again! You did say "ATTEMPT"...which is good.

I know how violated this makes a person feel

Glad you have video...and most important...I'm glad you didn't come home 5 minutes earlier!

[Veronica]

How many times has this happened? At least you got them on tape!

We had one full fledged burgalry in Dec. The idiots came back two weeks later while we were on vacation. But the alarm we intstalled after the first one scared them off. Those guys were caught thanks to video one of our neighbors had. That convinced us to add a video system as well.

V.

[jobob]

Oh geeze V !!

[Trek420]

From the PETA catalog:

[KnottedYet]

V - Oh, man, how nasty to have this happen to you guys AGAIN. Does the video show enough to identify these guys?

[Veronica]

V - Oh, man, how nasty to have this happen to you guys AGAIN. Does the video show enough to identify these guys?

You betcha! The cops were very pleased.

V.

[Velobambina]

In case you change your mind, the breeder from whom I'm getting my new girl still has available puppies in the current litter. Your dog would be my girl's sister or brother! I could drive her/him out to you. Check out www.stormypointgoldens.com, look for the current litter listing under "puppies."

BTW, goldens are great watch dogs. They've got "mean dog" barks!!

[LBTC]

V, I'm sorry this has happened to you again! Did they do any damage? I hope your video scared them away before they could!

Sending protective butterflies that will make your darling cat seem like a vicious pit bull to any would-be thieves.

H&B
~T~

[RoadRaven]

Ah V, I know its been said - but that really sucks!

I remember hearing (on the radio a few years back) a convicted felon who had done his time and was working for the police in anti-crime education...

He reckoned the best deterrent burglar alarm was a small dog. He said their voice carries to the neighbours much better than a big dog, and they just won't shut up...

On the other hand, Trek's "cat vomit" sign is a good alternative.

So pleased you have the vid of these guys. Here's hoping the cops can track these ice-holes down!