[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by Windguy

There is a slider switch below the light button on the wall pad to lock/unlock the door.

The deputy who did my security assessment said to remove the rope on your garage door because people have used something inserted at the top of the door to grab the handle and disconnect the door from the opener. The door can then be lifted easily to open it.

Thank you! Hubby knew this, but I guess never worried about it. We also need to remove the ropes.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

ALWAYS terminate the threat.

That’s fair. Just remember, the sun will always rise....just make sure your decision making let’s you enjoy it from Bonita and not from concrete enclosed ‘lanai’ in Bushnell!

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by mtlee024

Florida has a home castle law, which means you can take deadly action against any intruder (Someone who breaks into your home). How do you know what their intentions are? Unless your a mind reader you don't. I agree give them an escape route and opportunity, but if they don't take it, protect yourself and family to the level of FL law.

It’s interesting....the header on your post is “Your crazy”?!

Feel free to read...or reread my posts on this topic. Everything I stated is in line with FL law. I gave my opinion on how I operate...nowhere will you find a post where I tell anyone to do anything other than meet that threshold. Know the law and be updated and proficient in use of a firearm. Period

The funny part of this whole thread is many of these posters are the same ones that complain about their ‘neighbors’ driving practices on MMP and roundabouts....which are wide open spaces, yet advocate and trust their abilities to use deadly force in a much more stressful and intimately closed spaces with a ‘shoot first ask questions later’ marching orders. Somehow I missed that line item in the legislation. Comical. Note to Developer, please reinstate the Octogenarian Comedy Open Mic Night at any of your squares! This stuff is gold!

[Windguy]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

I don't see an insult in there anywhere.

Saying that people who don’t want to kill an intruder want to hug the invader is not only insulting, but complete BS.

[barbnick]

I also keep my car remote on the bedside table to use the car alarm if need be.

[gettingby]

I think Florida law is very clear on this. I’ve he’s inside your home uninvited you can ventilate him.

[TheWarriors]

Originally Posted by Windguy

Saying that people who don’t want to kill an intruder want to hug the invader is not only insulting, but complete BS.

No, actually it is what society has evolved into today. When there are no consequences for devious actions, crime increases. Unfortunately, criminals are also other people’s children and they still haven’t figured out what went wrong in their upbringing and next time they won’t break the law. Next time, next time, next time. But eventually it needs to be the last time.

[justjim]

A number of people may overreact to this incident in Pine Ridge. The Villages I believe is a very safe place to live. We have lived in TV 18 plus years without any issues or problems with crime. Having said that, I have no problem with being diligent with alarms,cameras and etc. - if that is your “thing”. Yes, a gun if you want one. To each their own. But again, IMHO The Villages is a safe place to live and I wouldn’t let such rare incidents change my lifestyle for one minute. Fore

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by justjim

A number of people may overreact to this incident in Pine Ridge. The Villages I believe is a very safe place to live. We have lived in TV 18 plus years without any issues or problems with crime. Having said that, I have no problem with being diligent with alarms,cameras and etc. - if that is your “thing”. Yes, a gun if you want one. To each their own. But again, IMHO The Villages is a safe place to live and I wouldn’t let such rare incidents change my lifestyle for one minute. Fore

TV is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Includes Wildwood, Fruitland Park, Leesburg and Middleton. With more people comes more crime. Yes, it's still relatively safe, but being prepared is always better than relying on luck. By that same logic, it also wouldn't hurt to have a couple of weeks of canned goods and dry beans and some drinking water in case there is an extended power outage.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

TV is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Includes Wildwood, Fruitland Park, Leesburg and Middleton. With more people comes more crime. Yes, it's still relatively safe, but being prepared is always better than relying on luck. By that same logic, it also wouldn't hurt to have a couple of weeks of canned goods and dry beans and some drinking water in case there is an extended power outage.

You forgot Lady Lake...Middleton is not an incorporated city but it’s new, younger population may...or may not present newer issues/challenges. I personally am rolling out the red carpet for this newer demo hoping I/we don’t regret its addition

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by Windguy

Saying that people who don’t want to kill an intruder want to hug the invader is not only insulting, but complete BS.

literally yes
figuratively no
figuratively -> with a meaning that is metaphorical rather than literal

Some people read more literally than others. My wife is much more literal than I am, so when I talk about certain topics, the concept of metaphorically is not her first thought.

However, it's harder to read figuratively if your primary tendency is to read most everything as literal.

I read hugs as figuratively, and metaphorical, not insulting. .
and since the post was not directly directly at anyone, nor did it mention anyone in particular, i agree with leroy that there was nothing insulting as it was metaphorical and not directed at anyone in particular

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Pugchief

TV is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Includes Wildwood, Fruitland Park, Leesburg and Middleton. With more people comes more crime. Yes, it's still relatively safe, but being prepared is always better than relying on luck. By that same logic, it also wouldn't hurt to have a couple of weeks of canned goods and dry beans and some drinking water in case there is an extended power outage.

Were you here for the multiple years of gypsy theft sprees? That problem was long before the all areas you posted. In fact Brownwood may not have been a thriving square yet.

So the more or less people equals crime started long before the south was a glint in residents mind.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

literally yes
figuratively no
figuratively -> with a meaning that is metaphorical rather than literal

Some people read more literally than others. My wife is much more literal than I am, so when I talk about certain topics, the concept of metaphorically is not her first thought.

However, it's harder to read figuratively if your primary tendency is to read most everything as literal.

I read hugs as figuratively, and metaphorical, not insulting. .
and since the post was not directly directly at anyone, nor did it mention anyone in particular, i agree with leroy that there was nothing insulting as it was metaphorical and not directed at anyone in particular

I literally enjoyed your extensive elaboration of the definition for figuratively and literally. I relished the entire composition and thank you for the enlightened moment.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by barbnick

I also keep my car remote on the bedside table to use the car alarm if need be.

Not a bad idea.

[roguesearcher]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

This is a tough situation. I hate to see anyone die unnecessarily but when a crook breaks into an occupied house/car they just let me know they value their life less than what they are after. If this happens to me I hope I have the wherewithal and time to assess the situation to gage whether they are violent before I start shooting. It could be a fairly innocent act, someone lost or out of their mind.

People have been killed for less.