tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post2551155327237508914..comments2023-11-05T07:04:54.561-05:00Comments on Chronicles of a Country Girl: Ain’t misbehavingCountry Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-79787075027976022402009-04-02T08:45:00.000-04:002009-04-02T08:45:00.000-04:00I've been thinking about your post for a while and...I've been thinking about your post for a while and my knee-jerk reaction is like many of the other ones here: more security, call the authorities, in other words "strong-arm the jerks". But common sense and reality have told me that these methods will only ignite the fire these adolescents are living with in their "innards". <BR/><BR/>Why not find out their names, their parent's names, their addresses and throw a huge outside party and invite them? I'm not kidding! It would be much better to be a friend than a paranoid enemy forever. Put it in the local paper, post signs, extend a hand, - it might do wonders!<BR/><BR/>Of course the dog is a great deterrent; have you thought about a possibly more menacing-looking one??IowaCowgirlhttp://www.countryschoolretreat.110mb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-4571943393555994332009-03-23T10:49:00.000-04:002009-03-23T10:49:00.000-04:00Everthing Kritter Keeper said? I agree 150%.Everthing Kritter Keeper said? I agree 150%.Kathie Truitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112414357583203795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-64921748836539790822009-03-21T12:32:00.000-04:002009-03-21T12:32:00.000-04:00you're situation sounds like ours and i understand...you're situation sounds like ours and i understand completely especially with all of the drug problems. here is some advice (you are like me with my long lens, i do the same!)<BR/>1. do not tell anyone your husband has cancer. they will break in and get his meds and think you are an easy target. <BR/>2.get more dogs. my police friends tell me that dogs are the largest deterrant of break-ins. i have four and it works.<BR/>3.install the 'electric' dog fence so the dogs cannot get into the road or chase the trespassers. they do not mind the collars.<BR/>4. install video surveillance with a dvr and get an IP address so that when you go leave the farm, you can still see your property online or on your iphone.<BR/>5. buy the 'dakota' wireless farm security detector which alerts the owner up to a mile away when there are trespassers. you might need more than one. <BR/>6. get the 'cabellas' hidden hunting cameras and install in your old barn or wherever they come across. get the ones w/o the flash. <BR/>7. create a paper trail and write down the dates and descriptions. <BR/>8. you probably will not like this one, but go take a class on how to use guns from your local police dept if your state has them, and begin target shooting away from the houses of course. the old farmers were i live do this all the time and it works. <BR/>9. i installed these awesome no trespassing signs with u-channel posts at the corners of our 80 acres. they are professional looking and it would be difficult to tear them down. voss signs. google it. expensive but worth it.<BR/><BR/>hope this helps but one cannot be too careful these days and it seems the courts lean towards the bad guys so the burden of proof is on us. good luck and sorry this is so long but i have been through some scary stuff and hope you will be ok. prayers to you.Kritter Keeper at Farm Tailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289022593889972949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-53445756461155605032009-03-19T10:44:00.000-04:002009-03-19T10:44:00.000-04:00Hope this is the last of your chair troubles.Hope this is the last of your chair troubles.abbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879476262337290531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-58197693462965666052009-03-19T00:35:00.000-04:002009-03-19T00:35:00.000-04:00Place signs all aroung you property. Close togethe...Place signs all aroung you property. Close together so someone cant say they didn't see it. Have it say No Trespassing, private property, trespasser will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Then everytime you see someone on your property call the police and take a photograph. Then prosecute. Once those kids know you are serious they should stay off your property. The local police my know who the kids are if they are the ones who get in trouble all the time. If not they are just local kids looking for a place to play. You could always ask the police to talk to the parents of the kids. That may solve your problem. If all else fails get a BIG Dog and a shot gun.hermomsometimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813650250966077075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-72436612259074787232009-03-18T20:17:00.000-04:002009-03-18T20:17:00.000-04:00Well, first I have to say...that I am glad you end...Well, first I have to say...that I am glad you ended this story with George....and the question you asked him....he is so sweet! You made me chuckle ....luckily....because I must say you had me very upset with this story. It breaks my heart that these kids were mess'n around your home. I hate that! It's just sad. I know they are kids...and kids do bad things sometimes....but even so, it breaks my heart. And NO NO...don't tell them that your hubby is sick. Personally, I wouldn't chain it to the tree...it would just give them reason to figure out how to take it again. Just bring it in at the end of the day and put it in the garage or something. They have some really good serveillance camera's that you could ask the owners of the property to install. That is what I would do...and then you would have something to show the police if need be. Confronting could prove to be dangerous and chaining things can provoke them. And that is all I have to say about that.<BR/><BR/>:( :( <BR/><BR/>Kiss George for me!cottage farm villahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18421843400178564923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-18229238238953839952009-03-18T18:37:00.000-04:002009-03-18T18:37:00.000-04:00I am so sorry this is happening to you and your hu...I am so sorry this is happening to you and your husband. You are not alone in your desire for privacy and safety on your property. Those young people aren't capable of seeing the hurt they cause. As a group, they just don't get that the world wasn't put here just to accomodate them. And it's everywhere, there's no corner of North America that isn't touched by it.<BR/>I enjoy your site, and your PAD. Take care,<BR/>TagMy name is Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18416194926293239664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-74048469567013377812009-03-18T17:42:00.000-04:002009-03-18T17:42:00.000-04:00I tend to agree with Michelle. George needs a Bru...I tend to agree with Michelle. George needs a Brutus or a Caliban as a friend to romp with and to chase hooligans with.MiniKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395914933366678553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-19633289652937323992009-03-18T17:23:00.000-04:002009-03-18T17:23:00.000-04:00I wish people would make their kids understand one...I wish people would make their kids understand one very important word: respect. It is sadly lacking in our society. One reason I mostly shop online and hate to go out. People's kids drive me crazy and I'd just rather stay home. I hope you figure something out. By the way, you have a huge house and I bet it's something to see the inside. Love the outside!<BR/>BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-39314506838697501142009-03-18T17:21:00.000-04:002009-03-18T17:21:00.000-04:00Sad that people behave this way. Get a couple of d...Sad that people behave this way. Get a couple of dobermans on your property. they have a great affect on vandalsDavidT Photographs from Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12206168663780501501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-25052595181649933772009-03-18T15:31:00.000-04:002009-03-18T15:31:00.000-04:00Sign my son sent to me as a gag..."Tresspassers wi...Sign my son sent to me as a gag..."Tresspassers will be shot...Survivors wil be shot AGAIN!!" It's tough dealing with such happenings. I've lived in this same house since 1959 and doors were NEVER locked..with the consequent "building up" now the doors are ALWAYS locked. It's sad that it's come to this.suezoos1https://www.blogger.com/profile/05431023859252026698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-41487227200225151432009-03-18T14:44:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:44:00.000-04:00Hi-just stumbled onto your blog by way of The Litt...Hi-just stumbled onto your blog by way of The Little Egg Farm-and really like it!<BR/><BR/>So sorry to hear about people taking your things. I'm sure you must feel violated-I know I would if someone took one of our chairs-or even if they trampled through our yard. Just a total disregard and lack of respect for you and your home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-10895905244309740592009-03-18T14:31:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:31:00.000-04:00You need Riley to come and visit for a day or two ...You need Riley to come and visit for a day or two - he would sort them out in short order.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-56892921215462018382009-03-18T14:12:00.000-04:002009-03-18T14:12:00.000-04:00I don't think you should talk to them directly. Y...I don't think you should talk to them directly. You just never know. But yes, they might come closer and they might take your stuff. There's always the might but there's also always the might not.<BR/><BR/>Maybe a stationary chair nailed or built right into that tree? Would make a nice father's day present. June is right around the corner.Woman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-73219502831252651362009-03-18T13:29:00.000-04:002009-03-18T13:29:00.000-04:00So sorry to hear about your trouble with the neigh...So sorry to hear about your trouble with the neighbors.<BR/><BR/>Your dog is cute. He reminds me of the dog that Laura had on Little House later in the series, after Jack died. I think the dog was named Bandit.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06026655338225093707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-9874453256356270642009-03-18T13:25:00.000-04:002009-03-18T13:25:00.000-04:00How terrible!! I am very sorry this is happening ...How terrible!! I am very sorry this is happening to you and your hubby!Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-71893503885697899692009-03-18T12:54:00.000-04:002009-03-18T12:54:00.000-04:00Oh struck a nerve here. It disgusts me really. Y...Oh struck a nerve here. It disgusts me really. Yeah, don't let them know he is weak. The audacity these days is truly unreal.<BR/><BR/>At our property in Oregon we have no tresspassing signs everywhere...no hunting etc. But people just come driving up and don't even stop when we're standing there. I chase after them and tell to get the hell away and they say Oh, we were just looking for deer to hunt. So these people have big guns sitting in their front seat. This is why my 22 is always in my pocket. It pisses me off and I'm sorry you have to deal with this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-21836434573992324962009-03-18T11:58:00.000-04:002009-03-18T11:58:00.000-04:00Kids are the same the world over I'm afraid. I am...Kids are the same the world over I'm afraid. I am sure that most of them would be sympathetic if you told them about your husband - mostly young people are thoughtless rather than deliberately bad. But i do see how you don't want to be seen as weak. What a blessing you have that lovely George to keep you company and keep things in perspective.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-71182308387197760872009-03-18T11:20:00.000-04:002009-03-18T11:20:00.000-04:00I am sure you took pix of the chair at the impromt...I am sure you took pix of the chair at the impromtu camp site .. I would call the police and report it and give them the mugs shots from before .. and maybe they can put the fear into those kids ...Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-86339190529304972062009-03-18T10:50:00.000-04:002009-03-18T10:50:00.000-04:00Sorry about those kids. I'd pepper their behinds ...Sorry about those kids. I'd pepper their behinds with an air gun. Leave signs around the property warning them they are not welcome and if caught on the property that you have the right to protect yourself and your belongings. And, you do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-19185649751280190212009-03-18T09:23:00.000-04:002009-03-18T09:23:00.000-04:00That's a good one....the kids scattering when you ...That's a good one....the kids scattering when you showed up with your camera! Sorry to hear you have to deal with this, though. George has such a delightful, knowing look in that last photo. He's full of ideas, probably.Jeannellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10506888396193293867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-13410459018012542522009-03-18T09:11:00.000-04:002009-03-18T09:11:00.000-04:00I love that house, and I can just image what it mu...I love that house, and I can just image what it must have been like in its glory days. Unfortunately, you're right, it is utterly surrounded by housing developments :( <BR/><BR/>Hopefully those kids will stay away, but I can see why they're so attracted to it-- it's such a piece of heaven in the midst of suburban sprawl! If only they'd have some manners...Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14078192080909659961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-62902107145473267482009-03-18T08:39:00.000-04:002009-03-18T08:39:00.000-04:00Catching up after being gone....I was going to lea...Catching up after being gone....I was going to leave a comment on the post about your sister's b-day, but kept thinking of the house, trespassers and chair....so I came back.<BR/><BR/>I do hope you're able to come up with a good resolution.High Desert Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06612606483622054573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-75742826054790129602009-03-18T08:36:00.001-04:002009-03-18T08:36:00.001-04:00As a friend of mine used to say, "They've got a lo...As a friend of mine used to say, "They've got a lot of damn nerve!"<BR/><BR/>RhondaFarmHouse Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528190292958634035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-69699691628202505282009-03-18T08:36:00.000-04:002009-03-18T08:36:00.000-04:00I am so sorry that this is happening to you guys. ...I am so sorry that this is happening to you guys. Not what you need. Around here there is a rising rate of crime, mostly drug related. Stealing property and mail in rural areas seems to be quite common. Frustrating thing is the criminals know that they won't be prosecuted because of budget cuts and over crowding in the jails.Eggheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12929947510816062200noreply@blogger.com