Originally posted by IronFist
[B]You may also find some, um, “non-traditional” “alarms” in a book called the Poor Man’s James Bond. I don’t know if they have that book in UK, but you can get it here. By “non-traditional” I mean things like home-made mortars and other fun things.
IronFist [/B]
Haha! I can just see Sharky in some weird ‘Home Alone’ parody, fighting off drug-dealer villains with home made slingshots and pots of ball bearings and sh!t!
IF.
Not so sure if those alarms are really that effective.
Look at most car-alarms, nobody really cares that much about them.
I have seen a guy break into a Car and rip the radio out of it within 10 seconds, and that was in a busy street while the alarm was blaring, by the time people realised what was happening it was over.
Plus, most of the burglars will either get in and de-activate them or wait a bit to see if anybody comes checking.
Plus, if they are too sensitive they can be in-effective.
By the time people figured out where the alarm went off and start acting it is too late already.
Glass break sensors and similar are also easily fooled.
Not willing to share how to do so on an open Board thought.
Here are some stories:
One Burglar ONLY broke into houses when the whole Family was watching TV.
Most good Burglars will empty a house within 15 minutes while posing as a furniture removal company or similar.
Have fun Guys.
Most good Burglars will empty a house within 15 minutes while posing as a furniture removal company or similar.
LOL, true.
Sharky, where abouts do you live?
If its close to london and U want to take action, you can pm me if you want some help.
get your AK out and do a drive-by on their house. It’s not a long ride away. Shoot their place up, then drive home. fast / easy
L Cow, I use the alarms are more for my benefit. We had our house alarm go off while we were out and not one neighbor showed up to check on it.
Originally posted by rogue
L Cow, I use the alarms are more for my benefit. We had our house alarm go off while we were out and not one neighbor showed up to check on it.
I know it is a sad state of affairs, most of those alarms need to be tied into a “Response center” for anybody to react.
And than you can have the other affairs where the response team rocks up and help themselves to some of your stuff to supplement their low income too.
Seen it done in a few countries.
:mad: :eek: :mad:
update
i was at library, came back for food before, and i saw the guy open teh gate, go into the garden, and leg it over his wall when he saw me. this was at about 6:30-7pm, it was pitch black outside. he faffed about a for about 20 secs, then went inside.
i could have gone out, but by the time i would have got the key, unlocked etc, he would been gone.
so i went ****ing mental and moved all my stuff to my sisters house who lives in a nice area. it’s in a spare room at the moment until i figure out what to do with all of the stuff. i’ll think about it after the exams which i have tomorrow (today, in a few hours!) and on weds. most likely option is pay 300 quid for insurance (serpent that 20quid insurance doesn’t cover specific things, it only covers crappy stuff) and just keep my laptop with me, as that is the thing that has personal stuff on it.
souljah - i am from london but i am in cardiff studying at the moment.
laughing cow - i already have those plug timer switch thingies in my house.
RD - i’m positive it was a cop. it’s really very od isn’t it?
yenhoi, how in the **** am i being a little bit.ch?
i really don’t need this right now - i have an exam in like 6 hours, i haven’t slept, i haven’t been able to revise. I’m gonna have to do an allnighter. I’m gonna fail doh.
One word:
Firebomb.
Think about it.
I have to disagree on the state of alarms - while living in a reputably dodgey area in Melbourne, my car got broken into 3 times while in my garage (yes .. yes… stupid me)
After the 3rd time, I finally clocked in, and bought myself an alarm for my car.
I only had to walk downstairs once when it went off, and then my car was never touched ever again.
I’ve never had a problem since.
My theory being - why touch my car which has an alarm, when you can go after others? Ditto for houses.
Still - can never go past a big dog. Not only do dogs make great companions, you can help out the (R)SPCA, and give a new lease of life to a older stray dog.
(Can you tell I love my dog?)
We have a 40kg German Shepard who would rather hide under the table than attack you, but she sure gives a **** good bark from behind a fence. I know I wouldn’t wanna take the chance with a dog like that if I didn’t have to.
Just my 2c.
Good luck on your exams!!!
Neurotic
i too think a dog is a great idea, but its not always very practical for a student. sharky aint going to live there forever and its a ***** to try to get and apartment that allows dogs.
how much is 40kg? im a stupid american. cant remember the equation to convert it.
i have a 90lb (40kg) shepard myself. he’s only 9 months old and is only 10 lbs shy from outweighing my girlfriend.
Originally posted by GunnedDownAtrocity
how much is 40kg? im a stupid american. cant remember the equation to convert it.
i have a 90lb (40kg) shepard myself. he’s only 9 months old and is only 10 lbs shy from outweighing my girlfriend.
You’re weird!
Guys, i am not getting a dog.
And GDA, indeed that was a wierd thing to write
Man i’m so tired 
I want to goto bed but it’s 5:22am and my exam is at 9am and i know **** all
you’ve moved the stuff - now keep it gone. back up everything that you have on your laptop in case they end up stealing it. Now, the only concern is saftety, right? Educate the muppet and your other housemate (don’t you have two?) on basic awareness, and keep watch on the house.
Originally posted by Sharky
[B]Guys, i am not getting a dog.
And GDA, indeed that was a wierd thing to write
Man i’m so tired I want to goto bed but it’s 5:22am and my exam is at 9am and i know **** all [/B]
Yeah. He dates enough dogs; he certainly doesn’t want to own one.
Sharks, you know more than you realise. Relax and access your subconsious mind.
Originally posted by SevenStar
you’ve moved the stuff - now keep it gone. back up everything that you have on your laptop in case they end up stealing it. Now, the only concern is saftety, right? Educate the muppet and your other housemate (don’t you have two?) on basic awareness, and keep watch on the house.
And remember… firebomb.
I ain’t dating nobody, not even dogs.
Think how many girls you meet on a Comp Sci course :rolleyes:
Although after the exams on weds… hide your missus, protect your sisters, cover that ass!
I am so tired i want to cry.
Firebomb a house that is attached to your own?
Clever.
sometimes i find things funny that no one in the world possibly could, but it doesnt stop me from saying them.
Originally posted by Sharky
[B]Firebomb a house that is attached to your own?
Clever. [/B]
You didn’t say it was a terrace, ya monkey! You need a tactical firebomb for that.
Originally posted by GunnedDownAtrocity
sometimes i find things funny that no one in the world possibly could, but it doesnt stop me from saying them.
Ah, it was a joke! Fair enough then. I thought it was the bong talking.