| Author | Thread |
|
|
08/15/2006 10:43:21 PM · #1 |
About an hour ago I had just finishing voting on the 'fire' challenge when I heard a few rattles from downstairs.
'Nah, must be the cat' I thought
But then I heard footsteps. Not just cat, but cat burgler. So I grabbed a metal ruler as my weapon of choice (!) and went downstairs.
I just caught a glimpse of the bas**rd heading out my back door and across the lawn. I chased him across the lawn and he climbed over the 7ft wall at the bottom. When I saw how fit he was, and weighed up the odds I decided not to give chase.
Good news is that I disturbed him so he dropped the camcorder and my wallet and keys and various mobile phones on the lawn. He got away with some cash though.
Thank god I hadn't gone to bed yet. I'd never have heard him downstairs. He'd have got away with *everything* plus my car probably.
The police just left, and I filed a report. I just logged on here to try and calm down a bit.
The moral of the story? - Never ever ever underestimate them. He was really really really quiet. He was at the bottom of the stairs, about 10 yards away from where I'm sitting now, and I didn't hear him at all. I thought I was imagining the sounds. |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 10:47:00 PM · #2 |
Wasn't "Big Brother Watching You?"
Sorry to hear. ;) Adrenaline rush still going?
Message edited by author 2006-08-15 22:47:37. |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 10:47:38 PM · #3 |
Wow, sorry to hear about this.
Originally posted by jhonan:
The moral of the story? - Never ever ever underestimate them. He was really really really quiet. He was at the bottom of the stairs, about 10 yards away from where I'm sitting now, and I didn't hear him at all. I thought I was imagining the sounds. |
A good warning.. am glad you are safe.
|
|
|
|
08/15/2006 10:48:16 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by _eug:
Wasn't "Big Brother Watching You?" |
Yea, watching me, but not the burglar apparently.
Man, I'm still shaking. |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:05:24 PM · #5 |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:07:28 PM · #6 |
Freaking bastards - tg you didn't get hurt.
|
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:10:26 PM · #7 |
That's why it's good to have a BIG SCARY DOG! My dog wouldn't hurt a fly, but he's big and scary looking and has a mighty bark. Glad you're OK.
edit to add: actually he does like to eat flys, but he'd never hurt a person
Message edited by author 2006-08-15 23:11:23. |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:13:33 PM · #8 |
You should have blasted some Bjork out of your speakers. He would give you all of the money back plus some of his own out of pity for your musical taste.
:-P |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:14:50 PM · #9 |
| Can you give him my address next time you see him. I have a very special Colt .45 for just that occasion. Damn glad your okay. |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:17:10 PM · #10 |
Glad to hear you are ok and esp. glad you had the clarity of mind not to give chase.
You never know what a person will do when you get them cornered.
If the bastard lacks enough morals to break into your house, he probably lacks morals that would keep him from doing serious bodily harm to you.
|
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:17:47 PM · #11 |
And if he makes it away from Nicks, send him on my way. Mr. Ruger wants to say hi. Just working must be too hard, huh?
|
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:19:12 PM · #12 |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:19:52 PM · #13 |
| Sorry to hear that. Glad you are OK. |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:21:09 PM · #14 |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:21:23 PM · #15 |
Glad you're ok. Remember, you can replace stuff, you can't replace you.
|
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:23:25 PM · #16 |
I have swords and axes on my wall. I figure those are more effective than a gun. If I pull a gun, the burglar would think, "Damn, this is going to hurt." or "This is going to kill me!". If I grab one of the blades, he's going to think "This crazy guy(insert favorite explative in place of guy) is going to hurt/maim/bring me lots of pain for a long time!!!!"
|
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:26:05 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by ericwoo:
And if he makes it away from Nicks, send him on my way. Mr. Ruger wants to say hi. Just working must be too hard, huh? |
Spent all your SiG money on the D2X eh? Ah well, Rugers are a good value. Charging a robber with a Mk. II would be a funny image though.
I just wanted to mention that I'm impressed by the proper usage of "Burgled". Many people would say "robbed" improperly in this instance. Legally, robbery is a direct personal confrontation (aka a mugging) AFAIK.
|
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:27:50 PM · #18 |
Wow that is totally a freaky thing to have happen. I would go out and buy all new dead bolt locks and window locks after that. Stories like this are why we have 2 Austrailian Shepheards in our house, no one can get with in 10 feet of the place with out one of them knowing and in turn letting us know with very loud barking. Anyone comes in to the house that the dogs do not know, They will heard said person into a corner that being only if said person is stupid enough to continue in to the house after two 70lb dogs bark and charge at said person.
|
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:29:14 PM · #19 |
How'd he get in? Did he pick a lock, or find a door or window unlocked?
I find I'm kind of obsessive about making sure all my doors and windows are locked, even when I'm working at home during the day. I'd hate to suprise someone in the process of robbing me...for obvious reasons.
Having said that, I realize that locks really only keep honest people out. If a burglar wants in, he'll find a way eventually. |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:30:11 PM · #20 |
| Wow!! That is scarey for sure!! Glad to hear you are safe with only a few $$'s missing. I'm also glad for the lesson.. though I guess I'm paranoid.. when alone I check out all noises and keep all doors locked with a chain too. I have dogs too .. one that will bark (my greyhound won't) so I pay attention to the bark! |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:32:11 PM · #21 |
Originally posted by cryingdragon:
I figure those are more effective than a gun. If I pull a gun, the burglar would think, "Damn, this is going to hurt." or "This is going to kill me!". If I grab one of the blades, he's going to think "This crazy guy(insert favorite explative in place of guy) is going to hurt/maim/bring me lots of pain for a long time!!!!" |
Yeah, if you pull a gun, you have to be prepared to use it.
|
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:34:32 PM · #22 |
Dayum! Glad you're ok!
...now where's that "This Post Is No Good Without Pics" smiley? |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:35:53 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Dayum! Glad you're ok!
...now where's that "This Post Is No Good Without Pics" smiley? |
And Ken didn't offer to burn down the burgler's home/village/town...amazing!!!
|
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:37:55 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by cryingdragon:
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Dayum! Glad you're ok!
...now where's that "This Post Is No Good Without Pics" smiley? |
And Ken didn't offer to burn down the burgler's home/village/town...amazing!!! |
I decided to stop since so many people thought that my burning of bad people's villages is what is causing them to do bad things. |
|
|
|
08/15/2006 11:38:42 PM · #25 |
| Glad to hear you are alright. You really need to get yourself a pack of pugs to warn you of the burglars - they make nice bumps for the burglar to trip over too. That way you can grab him and beat the snot out of him. |
|
Home -
Challenges -
Community -
League -
Photos -
Cameras -
Lenses -
Learn -
Help -
Terms of Use -
Privacy -
Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 09/23/2025 02:27:03 PM EDT.
