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UNSURE AT ANY SPEED

We came to the "no" decision five years ago when we put on a new roof and had to remove a lot of the wiring for the alarm system.

Weighing the Value of Home Security System

It was a no brainer.

Here are the things that happened when we had it.

A midnight call by the security company when the battery went down. The guy was a dick. He actually treated me as though I was a perp. I threatened to call 911 and he left.

We had a few "false" calls to the police. We didn't have to pay a fine as there was a grace fee but still.

The batteries were forever running out. A pain in the ass.

Now we keep the house open. Anyone can get in. Fuck it.

It is the same principle we learned when we got a convertible. Leave the alarm off so they don't slit your top.

Now, if they want to come in, welcome. Take what you want.

And, we have a big scary Airedale who will not even let a good friend come in without a bark and wants us to come before he lets them "in". If you are a friend, it is a welcome bark. If you are not, well, we can tell the difference and he won't let you get past the door.

Labels: crime, housekeeping