I'm staying in my box.  I was going to write, "Do Not Open!" on the lid, but I was afraid that someone might misread it as "Donut, Open!"  I thought that might encourage the sort of thing Bit warned us about.
 
I'm just glad that Pandora let me use her box.  I have the strangest feeling that I may not be alone in here, though.

UbiquitousBubba
I'm staying in my box.  I was going to write, "Do Not Open!" on the lid, but I was afraid that someone might misread it as "Donut, Open!"  I thought that might encourage the sort of thing Bit warned us about.
 
I'm just glad that Pandora let me use her box.  I have the strangest feeling that I may not be alone in here, though.

It's just a box of rain....
 
Backwoods.. yeah, you're probably right. It just bothered me that they would try it right after my wife went in the door... if it had been when they thought no one was home it would be different. I'm just going to try to be more aware and prepared, heck... that is just comon sense in this world anyway. I decided to answer you by editing this post because I don't want to bump it back to the top... Sometimes I am an excitable boy.
BTW, I hope no one comes here looking for cash. I use a debit card or AMEX. I rarely have more than 40 bucks cash... usually 20 or less... and I have no safe.
 
J
 

hehe- get a grip dude!
 
baddies will target other baddies and beat the crap out of them for money, becuase they will not go to the police. By the sounds of it you are not a target, you probably don't even need cameras. 
 
like buitflipper said- it's a neighbour kid looking for booze or cash.
 
 
 

Starise
  Sorry Herb, are security companies selling actual security or prying on fears? There is the feeling of security with cameras, guns, window sensors etc etc. It certainly can be a deterrent. From a criminal perspective they might think, " Why do they have their house under so much security? There must be something really valuable in there". In that case they might be even more prone to consider breaking in. Visible security can draw attention to yourself. The fake camera seems middle ground. " This guy was too cheap to buy a real security system." Maybe hidden security is the best. Maybe the scarf will fall off his face and the hidden camera might catch it. 

 
Some companiesdo sell on fear. I never liked that approach. I never use hard sell tactics either. I describe the equipment, how it works, why they need something or even why they don't, and give them the price ...installed plus tax and the monitoring fee if they want that.... then I hand them the quote and thank them for their time. Call me if you can use my services.
 
Will the presence of a security system make the perp think it's worth breaking in or go looking for easier pickings? No one ever knows when it's the latter. I've had about a dozen who were glad they did install the system.  If you're gonna invest in security, go all the way. No signs on the lawn and window without a working system in the house.... no fake cams.... real ones are not that expensive and have lots of nice features to them.....

I like the motion-sensor type that upload to an internet server so you can check on things remotely and I prefer hidden cameras.

 
The only drawback to those is if someone ever gets your IP info.......ok I like to play devils advocate  There are cameras where I work. If you have the IP address you can go to it from any computer anywhere in the world.
 
 Herb, I think thats the right way to go.Some people are afraid no matter what.
 
 I am still considering a few cameras but I admit I don't put a lot of faith in them. Mine would be well hidden. If you come to my house I promise there won't be any in the bathroom.
 
 Guess what else you can do remotely? Here is screenshot of my ipad. This is my home thermostat. I don't pay a monthy fee for this. When I put in my heat pump last week I added a redlink thermostat. The ipad goes to a honeywell server and can look through wifi at my thermostat. The thermostat itself is much more complex than this, but this free app lets me adjust temps, set schedules, look at outdoor/indoor temps and humidities.

Starise
 
The only drawback to those is if someone ever gets your IP info.......ok I like to play devils advocate  There are cameras where I work. If you have the IP address you can go to it from any computer anywhere in the world.
 
 Herb, I think thats the right way to go.Some people are afraid no matter what.
 
 I am still considering a few cameras but I admit I don't put a lot of faith in them. Mine would be well hidden. If you come to my house I promise there won't be any in the bathroom.
 
 Guess what else you can do remotely? Here is screenshot of my ipad. This is my home thermostat. I don't pay a monthy fee for this. When I put in my heat pump last week I added a redlink thermostat. The ipad goes to a honeywell server and can look through wifi at my thermostat. The thermostat itself is much more complex than this, but this free app lets me adjust temps, set schedules, look at outdoor/indoor temps and humidities.

Oooo...  I just found I can access their user's list.  Your information was there and, all I can say is, boy are you in for a weird night: 80 degrees at 2am, then 50 degrees by 4am!   Muhahahaha!!!!

Didn't mean to upset you Julien and I didn't really mean you had to build Fort Knox. Just a room that is a little harder to get into with a phone and some defensive weapons (like a shotgun). Just a place for her to run to if she's alone and thinks something is up. Seconds matter in invasion situations so in the extra time it takes for the bad guy to bust down the door she can have gather her wits a little better, gotten the gun ready for action and called for help.
 
You could make your studio room the secure room as an extra benefit. That way when you guys are out your gear is a little more secure.
 
All that's REALLY needed is a solid door, reinforced door frame, secure windows (or no windows) and a drop bar or two so they can't kick the door in. If they come through the walls then your wife would a) still have enough time to prepare herself and the weapon/call the cops and b) have the tactical advantage because the dirtbag would be in a compromised position coming through the wall.
 
If you're at home I'm sure you could take care of most threats. Just thinking of the wifey. It might make her feel a little safer. Being afraid in one's own home is an awful feeling.

craigb

Starise
 
The only drawback to those is if someone ever gets your IP info.......ok I like to play devils advocate  There are cameras where I work. If you have the IP address you can go to it from any computer anywhere in the world.
 
 Herb, I think thats the right way to go.Some people are afraid no matter what.
 
 I am still considering a few cameras but I admit I don't put a lot of faith in them. Mine would be well hidden. If you come to my house I promise there won't be any in the bathroom.
 
 Guess what else you can do remotely? Here is screenshot of my ipad. This is my home thermostat. I don't pay a monthy fee for this. When I put in my heat pump last week I added a redlink thermostat. The ipad goes to a honeywell server and can look through wifi at my thermostat. The thermostat itself is much more complex than this, but this free app lets me adjust temps, set schedules, look at outdoor/indoor temps and humidities.

Oooo...  I just found I can access their user's list.  Your information was there and, all I can say is, boy are you in for a weird night: 80 degrees at 2am, then 50 degrees by 4am!   Muhahahaha!!!!

 
 ROFL!!