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I am taking advice, such as with the satellite phone or other suggestions that bear closer examination that I have not addressed in either direction, such as .22 vs 9mm. Or that point about the Emergency Key Release on the Garage door. Taken and noted without further comment. Or the suggestion of the non knob door handle for that is already how things are there. Or the Rubbermaid storage boxes (a good notion if they clash with the decoration).
It is just when the question is being answered by things that have been stated as not there or by changing the parameters that things seem to get difficult.
I think we can write off some suggestions, such as the flame thrower, as jest. In the same notion of laying down poison, the can of Raid, not on my land, please.
On that key rock, how does that retain temperature in relation to other rocks. Here's the thing. One time, my yardman found by whacking it on the head with the weedeater a 4 foot rattlesnake. It was cooking itself against the foundation of the house. Snake went one way, yardman went the other....rapidly.
But there's the question, how likely is the key rock to be used like that, by some "cold blooded" creature using the underside for "temperature regulation"?
Perhaps, use a {PIKSTICK) (GRABBERSTICK) of adequake length, to look under your small rock, to make sure no critter is underneath.. Amazon sells them.
Because it sounded like a good notion for consideration and I saw no reason to comment further on it.
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Originally Posted by Wile E. Coyote
Thank you for the feedback
Wile E. Coyote is right. If you will think back to the early days in your career, you may recall a class on communication, there they said "feedback" IS part of the communication loop.
"Hmmm, I'll have to think about that one"
is one I rely on, when I don't know if I will use a well thought out suggestion.
I don't lock my house when I go to the porch or further down the road to retrieve my mail now that you mention it.
When I lived in the country I never locked my house doors. I still don't since moving to the city and haven't for over 5 years, unless I'm inside. I don't usually lock my vehicle doors either. I even left one vehicle running overnight (senior moment) with no problem. IMHO, you either live in a safe area or you don't.
Wile E. Coyote is right. If you will think back to the early days in your career, you may recall a class on communication, there they said "feedback" IS part of the communication loop.
"Hmmm, I'll have to think about that one"
is one I rely on, when I don't know if I will use a well thought out suggestion.
Yes, but the problem is that practically anything I say here is dogpiled by one or more people. Shout down someone often enough and they will eventually shut up.
Yes, but the problem is that practically anything I say here is dogpiled by one or more people. Shout down someone often enough and they will eventually shut up.
Some things come readily to mind for a porch. A baseboard with a strategically mitered portion whereby you can hide a spare key or a porch post with same type space. If you have a fenced area with many posts you can also place one there.
Also soffits if you are able to reach or create way to reach and access via things like ventilation ducts etc...
Better to store a key than have redundancy in the full number of items as you cannot hide the items easily and they may be more easily compromised/ contaminated in the outside storage. Critters have better senses than humans, and will find many items of interest - to our dismay before the "emergency" occurs.
I'd get one of those plastic Rubbermaid storage chests, put a pair of boots (leather or rubber wellies), wool sock hat, heavy coat, work gloves, rain slicker in it. The chest is tight enough you don't need to worry about critters getting inside. Even if you get some blowing rain onto the porch, the stuff will stay dry.
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What are the thoughts of putting that Rubbermaid storage chest inside a wooden chest (if it fits)? The functionality of Rubbermaid with the decoration style of the house?
What are the thoughts of putting that Rubbermaid storage chest inside a wooden chest (if it fits)? The functionality of Rubbermaid with the decoration style of the house?
Just how many people are going to look at the emergency gear chest anyway? Do you have a constant stream of visitors? In any case, which is more important, protection/usefulness or aesthetics?
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