[samhass]

What makes people think they can trespass on your private property? For the last two days, I have found people in my yard. At dusk, a couple came from the back of my house through my side yard, between my neighbors and here. I went out and asked if I could help them. They were total strangers..not from my village. This is a cul de sac. They came in from Palmer and heavens knows where they came from. This is a very private cul de sac and these people had no qualms about trespassing on Palmer or my yard. What makes them think they can do this? Were they looking in my windows? Then they said they wanted to see the house and " how much was it?". I asked if they were looking for a larger home and they said no..they were downsizing. I was so taken aback. They then proceeded to cut back through my yard down to the golf cart path. My neighbor was outside and caught up with them to inform them they were trespassing. I know looking at homes is sport down here, and people enter empty homes in the new sections. This section is twelve years old. Why on earth would total strangers feel they have the right to come on your property in your back and side yard? Is this common? Do they not understand that private property is private property? I am really upset about this. There seems to be little or no respect for individual space. I bought a larger lot for the privacy.I may put out "No Trespassing" signs. Is it gypsy time yet in TV?