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by: TheCatsMeow Active Indicator LED Icon 18 OP 
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 1:37pm  
I'm working from the house today and some woman just knocked on my front door with a clipboard in her hand. I stepped up to the door and pointed to my no solicitation sign and she mouthed something; couldn't hear a word. I know full well that you can speak and I can hear through my door because my kids come over and do it all the time. She was trying to get me to open my door I have no doubt. I said very loudly I did not open the door to strangers thank you.
 
I'm adding this note as this original post seemed to cause some confusion. My door is lead glass. I can clearly see you and vice versa. If you actually speak words, those can also be heard. As stated above, the woman mouthed. In other words, she did not speak, therefore, I had no reason to open the door to her. She held a clipboard which was exactly like the two prior people that came to our home selling magazines. yes, I made the assumption that she was selling something. Doesn't make me an ***. doesn't make me paranoid. Yes, I am cautious. There was a precious couple in Kings River, just down the street; who apparently opened their door last year, only to be murdered in their home. Crime still unsolved. So yes, I will err on the side of caution. Every time.
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blueyes Active Indicator LED Icon 15
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 1:46pm  
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TheCatsMeow Active Indicator LED Icon 18 OP 
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 2:58pm  
@blueyes
Sad but I too keep the alarm on even when I'm home. You never know these days.
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Clydepuckett Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 8:12pm  
Wait, ya'll think a home invader is going to ring the doorbell? Or knock? A woman with a clipboard is DEFCON 5?
 
My oh my.....
 
Why do you have a doorbell? Just disconnect the damn thing if you are that paranoid.
 
I'm reminded of the old Publishers Clearing House folks showing up with a big Cheque........ya'll would have missed out....or shot 'em......target rich environment, ya' know.
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TheCatsMeow Active Indicator LED Icon 18 OP 
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 10:20pm  
@Clydepuckett
Well that was rude.
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Blackhorse77 Active Indicator LED Icon 9
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 10:56pm  
There is a tactic and sometimes they want to see if your home. Other times they wait until you answer the door then overtake you and push their way in. Do what makes you feel safest. I don't answer the door. They are being filmed and I have a sign at the front door that says no soliciting. I never answer my door for anyone I don't know.
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Clydepuckett Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 10:57pm  
@TheCatsMeow
 
And you were the epitome of dignified decorum with the potential "home invader" this day? Rude.......Dr Irony is on line 1... Cc
 
Please....
 
Make life easier........snip the wires to your doorbell......doesn't seem to serve much purpose at your house.
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TheCatsMeow Active Indicator LED Icon 18 OP 
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 11:00pm  
@Clydepuckett
I won't say what just rushed into my head because you're not worth it but if someone has a no soliciting sign up; it's not just for looks. Good night Hope you and your sour pickle rest well.
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Clydepuckett Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 11:03pm  
@TheCatsMeow
 
OK, but one last question......
 
How do you know it was a solicitor?
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bbk Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 11:07pm  
.ya'll would have missed out....or shot 'em......target rich environment, ya' know.

@Clydepuckett :
Naw I'd have sprayed him in the face with BUG SPRAY LOL !
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Clydepuckett Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 11:15pm  
@bbk
 
Well, I salute you for your principles.....those door knocking Publishers were sporting some hefty dollars.
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bbk Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 11:24pm  
I don't answer the door. They are being filmed and I have a sign at the front door that says no soliciting. I never answer my door for anyone I don't know.

@Blackhorse77 :
I ALWAYS go to the door & yell I'm not interested . If they think no one is home they may just break into your house with you in it . Once in my house uninvited I'm forced to shoot the person . This is no longer the moment to ask what do you want ? What are you doing in my house ? It is now you are him . I don't care to find myself in that spot so I always let them know I'm home .
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Blackhorse77 Active Indicator LED Icon 9
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 11:26pm  
@bbk
I understand. I do the same. I have 2 German shepherds that help back me up. If they try to get in they'll meet my 9mm Emoticon
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Clydepuckett Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 11:32pm  
I'll never understand the paranoia.......but that's just me, I suppose.
 
Too bad moats are against the deed restrictions.."......
 
Then we could all play hermits.......
 
BTW, what do you all do if approached by one of these rogue, zombie door knockers if you are " gasp" outside in the yard?
 
Just curious.
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bbk Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 11:36pm  
@Blackhorse77 Oh good glad you let them know your home . I yell I'm not interested & I don't care what your selling I don't want any & I just walk away from the door .
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bbk Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   May 18, '16 11:57pm  
are " gasp" outside in the yard?

@Clydepuckett :
I saw an old beat up car sitting in the street with a guy sitting in the drivers position . I then saw a guy looking into my neighbors house across the street from me . I grabbed my husbands camera took a picture from the window walked out yelling at the man looking into my neighbors windows & took a picture of him as he lied to me saying he was not looking into the windows . I informed him I took a pic from inside my house & had proof of what he was doing . About that time I got a good picture of the man getting out of his car . He put his filthy dirty hand out to shake my hand & I shook his hand giving him a tight squeeze. He then lied that he was wanting to see if my neighbor needed any trees cut . I said no she doesn't . He thanked me & got in the
car & drove off & I took a picture of his license plates . Went in & called Precinct 4 .This took place approximately 4 or 5 yrs ago .
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