07-23-2018, 12:59 PM
Moving isn't always a viable option. I've lived in some unsavory places because like most of us my living options were limited by income. Some were downright dangerous but I was young, healed quickly, and had some sort of perceived immortality on my side.
Sounds like you're describing Ilma? I don't understand that area to be any better or worse than anywhere else in Puna.
What was said about dogs is dead on. If there is anybody within car jacking distance our dogs would go nuts. If they have been vocal or acting strangely I always take my keys out of the ignition when I close and lock the gate. Honestly my cars aren't worth fighting for, I have insurance, but I have principles. If somebody tries to grab my keys I'm tossing them over the fence so our dogs can get in on the action. (Knowing my dogs one of them would think I'm playing, grab the keys, and run and play "keep away" with them). Video recordings aren't frequently very valuable but I do have the gate and front area covered by CCTV so if I'm out there grappling with somebody at least it can go onto my "greatest hits" video.
Sounds like you're describing Ilma? I don't understand that area to be any better or worse than anywhere else in Puna.
What was said about dogs is dead on. If there is anybody within car jacking distance our dogs would go nuts. If they have been vocal or acting strangely I always take my keys out of the ignition when I close and lock the gate. Honestly my cars aren't worth fighting for, I have insurance, but I have principles. If somebody tries to grab my keys I'm tossing them over the fence so our dogs can get in on the action. (Knowing my dogs one of them would think I'm playing, grab the keys, and run and play "keep away" with them). Video recordings aren't frequently very valuable but I do have the gate and front area covered by CCTV so if I'm out there grappling with somebody at least it can go onto my "greatest hits" video.