[graciegirl]

I don't see any harm that has been done. I think we folks who are retired overthink a lot of things.

[Walter123]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I don't see any harm that has been done. I think we folks who are retired overthink a lot of things.

You got that right

[flyerguy]

I believe the Walker's intentions are honorable. I also think there are boundary's being violated. It's very obvious that the majority of respondents on the subject feel strongly about having unauthorized maintenance being done on their property. I would not want to walk out my front door and find someone in my yard working on my lamp post.

I also wonder about the liability issue. Would if the Walker get hurt or while changing a bulb get injured because of a faulty socket in the lamp post.

[Jima64]

Originally Posted by flyerguy

I believe the Walker's intentions are honorable. I also think there are boundary's being violated. It's very obvious that the majority of respondents on the subject feel strongly about having unauthorized maintenance being done on their property. I would not want to walk out my front door and find someone in my yard working on my lamp post.

I also wonder about the liability issue. Would if the Walker get hurt or while changing a bulb get injured because of a faulty socket in the lamp post.

What if there was a electrical short and he got grounded?

[Kannon451]

Changing a bulb in a post lamp that typically has two or three bulbs in it, on a house worth 200, 300 or 400K, is not an act of kindness or charity. I'm not sure what it is, but its not that. I find the behavior very odd. There is something else going on here.

[gerryann]

Good grief!! Some of you really need to get a grip! There's nothing odd, or suspicious, or anything else you can conger up. As someone said, some of you are WAY overthinking this. He's a friendly neighbor who enjoys helping others. Quit trying to find something suspicious.

[Debfrommaine]

You're a kind man, Walker.

[Polar Bear]

It is not overthinking things to not want somebody...no matter how honest and kind...to come on to your property uninvited and perform an act of maintenance. I think those that see no problem with this are underthinking it.

[Jim 9922]

I'll take The Walker any day as a neighbor. Some of the harsh comments against his actions brings to mind an old saying by my grandmother; "Be kind to unkind people, they need it most". As kids, it made us see some of the neighborhood grouches in a different light.

[Jeff/Tracy]

I'd love to have you as my neighbor.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Jeff/Tracy

I'd love to have you as my neighbor.

So would I, very much so...as long as he didn't do maintenance on my house without my knowledge.

[perrjojo]

As I said before, only the walker knows his intentions so we should not judge but, yes, some may not approve of his/her actions. That's life, isn't it.

[kcrazorbackfan]

From a Law Enforcement perspective, be forewarned - DO NOT GO ONTO ANY PERSONS PROPERTY; simple as that. I've become a somewhat (but not entirely) passive person since retirement (long ago), as long as I don't catch someone in my yard. We have about 6 retired LEO's in the neighborhood and I don't think it would be pretty in any of our yards.

[Christopher schneider]

We think you are amazing for all that you do for the community. I hope to meet you some day to thank you personally.

[Sandtrap328]

Originally Posted by Kannon451

Changing a bulb in a post lamp that typically has two or three bulbs in it, on a house worth 200, 300 or 400K, is not an act of kindness or charity. I'm not sure what it is, but its not that. I find the behavior very odd. There is something else going on here.

WiserBud said he changes bulbs for people on his street he knows are out of town or ones he knows cannot do it themself. Yes, it is an act of kindness!

As far as putting a note under the paper saying a light is out - good! That is far from trespassing!

This man is a good person and deserves thanks - not posts warning him he might get shot or "I don't think it would be pretty" (from a retired law enforcement officer).

This is The Villages! Be neighborly! Be kind - like WiserBud!