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Re: What Would You Do?

inworship — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:34:59 -0000

imajackson, thanks for joining in and thanks for being a long time reader, I am honored!

You've got some great suggestions. I am actually going to run by our Grange coop tomorrow and check oon th electric fence options. That is a good safe deterrent. I am also going to make out some signs. I have to protect them as well as us.

Tam, save the acid thing for something else :)

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tam — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:05:42 -0000

dang!

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tam — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:05:26 -0000

what imajackson said!

that's right.

im retracting my acid comment.

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Imajackson — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:12:45 -0000

Brent, longtime reader. first time poster. You might want to keep in mind that teenagers think they are absolutely invincible. The kids that went up to the river a few weeks ago and and then one drowned, they thought they were good swimmers too. So, you have a respect issue (it's not their property) and you have a basic safety issue. Whether these kids go somewhere else and hop another pool isn't your issue. You cannot control that. But you should set some very careful guidelines for your family and possible visitors for the pool. And since when was is unkosher to expect kids to stay off your private property? Or to put systems in place to keep them out? I would post LOTS of signs on the outside of your fence and I would also put up the electric fence. Also, if you are renting, you need to talk to your landlord about that too.

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Re: What Would You Do?

inworship — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:09:44 -0000

CJ, I had actually thought of that. Just a simple electric run (horse fence style) across the top of the fence. When they grab a hold to jump over, they are met with a surprise.

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CJ Mills — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:02:35 -0000

Electric fence?

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inworship — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:45:45 -0000

Love :shock:

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love — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:24:09 -0000

It's been a while back but Tam and Evan are clearly amateurs!

Filling the pool with acid is a no go for two reasons - one: it'll stuff what's left of your filtration system!

And Two: Acid is good for eliminating hair, nails, bone and protein but leaves a nasty icky residue of all the fatty tissues! :shock:

And it's hard to scrape it all out off the bottom.

Don't ask how i know - just trust Unca love on this one! :evil:

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Cheryl — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:09:08 -0000

:lol: I think the Lady of the house may have something to say about sign #2, although it's quite clever imho

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Brandy — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:36:11 -0000

Papa is da best! :D heehee

I personally like the 3rd one!! ;-)

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Re: What Would You Do?

inworship — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:34:34 -0000

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

I am not sure I could go with #2 and still live here :)

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Indian Lake Papa — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:11:58 -0000

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Re: What Would You Do?

inworship — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:08:50 -0000

Ed, agreed.

I will be posting signs this weekend and I will be prepared to lovingly teach as issues arise.

the crazy lady will be asked to stay in the house :)

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Ed — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:00:40 -0000

I like HW's idea about the pet Alligator. :)

Darla is right you do need to post a warning, if only for the liability issue. I agree with you Brent the thought that someone could hurt themselves would worry me more.

Kids will find a way to get over or around the fence not matter what you do. All you can do is try and make it hard for them.

Finding out their names and talking to their parents is, if nothing else, a way to introduce yourself to your neighbors. Also you could take pictures of them and if it got to be too much of a problem you have the pictures to show the police like Papa suggest.

Papa's idea about the "crazy lady" is also a good idea since it isn't too far from the truth. :)
(Just kidding Tam. There is no need to track me down.) :)

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Re: What Would You Do?

inworship — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:20:06 -0000

Buddy, Hahahaha!!!!! Albino kids! Hahahahaha!!!!!!

Brandy, that would mean I want them at the house :)

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BuddyO — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:16:46 -0000

Ohh... I got another one...

Accidentally leave an extension cord draped into the pool water when not in use...

They'll only do it once...

Seriously, We have a pool too. The only problem we ever had was when the neighbor kid (high school) had a party when mom and dad were away. A couple of drunk kids jumped the fence for a dip. A prompt call to the police took care of it nicely.

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Brandy — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:14:26 -0000

Put a sign out that says "You can swim here, but please ask first, refreshments for those who do" :D

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Re: What Would You Do?

BuddyO — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:13:33 -0000

Keep at least 5 bags of shock in the pool at all times. Then just scour the neighborhood for the albino kids... problem solved.

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Re: What Would You Do?

inworship — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:48:18 -0000

Ya...that's it...

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HisLifeformine — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:22:22 -0000

Hey, as much time as you guys are planning to spend out there this summer - you may be so bulked up with all that weight lifting just the mere thought of you might be enough to keep them on the other side of the fence. LOL

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Re: What Would You Do?

inworship — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:13:52 -0000

I am very happy to return a ball. I am not happy when they bust our fence like they did today.

But, I will be patient. that is my mantra this summer :)

Re: What Would You Do?

HisLifeformine — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:18:50 -0000

It's not a big deal when kids lose their toys and come knocking. If I see something in the back yard I don't mind walking out and chucking all their toys back over the fence.
It's a whole 'nother ball game though in the type of situation you are addressing. I am really big on respect as well so this is pushing my buttons. (And here you didn't think I had any did you?) Ok, don't answer that.
So, to follow up with posting the sign, if you've warned them and they still come over...they must be needing to hear about Jesus. You never know, coming out and talking to them - nice and firm, but lovingly would so totally catch them off guard. That in itself may start them thinking and respecting your wishes.

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inworship — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:17:10 -0000

Thanks Darla!

15 days!

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darla — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:10:53 -0000

I am going to pray that you will know how to handle it, but I am also praying that God will just keep them out..doesn't hurt to ask..I am so excited....my family is talking about Oregon every day all day...I am so blessed to come....so I will help! ♥

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Re: What Would You Do?

inworship — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:51:10 -0000

Scott and Darla, you guys can do whatever you want when you get here to help fend them all off :)

Seriously though, there were 2 broken boards on the fence this AM. I think someone tried to climb over to retrieve a ball or something. I have to repair the fence now. I will be putting some signs warning them to just walk around and knock. It's only another 50 feet for them to do that.