Scared and DH is at work.
11-19-2010, 06:08 AM
#41
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Oh Sherri. I can imagine how you felt, hope you all got through the night okay. I have always been terrified spending the night alone, and while I have neighbors close-by, there were no men around to call. Once when my husband was gone on a trip, there wes a car stopped in front of my house about 11:00 PM, and the man just sat there. I did call the police, but 30 minutes later they still had not shown up. My hubby arrived home about midnight and when his taxie pulled up, the man drove away. After that, hubby bought a gun. I am scared of guns too, but I figure if it is me or them, I'll shoot.
11-19-2010, 06:31 AM
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Call the police. They maybe already in your neighbor doing drive bys. Police are doing their job if you help by letting them know they are needed.
Put aecurity chain locks on your dorrs then door cant not opened all the way.
Put aecurity chain locks on your dorrs then door cant not opened all the way.
11-19-2010, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by SherriB
DD called her BF and he is going to come stay with us tonight. I am so chilled to the bone. We have a nice neighborhood but you just never know. Most everyone around here knows DH works nights and I also work nights.
I want to call the police but I feel guilty bothering them. I know they are they to help us when we need them and I don't want to take them away from someone who has a true emergency.
I know I will feel better having Evan here. He is a volunteer jr. fire fighter.
I want to call the police but I feel guilty bothering them. I know they are they to help us when we need them and I don't want to take them away from someone who has a true emergency.
I know I will feel better having Evan here. He is a volunteer jr. fire fighter.
11-19-2010, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SherriB
I am so nervous and scared. I was in the living room and DGD just came to me and said someone knocked on the back door, mamaw. Come let them in. :shock: :shock: :!: :!: No one ever knocks on that door. DH is at work and it is just me and th kids. I feel so sick at my stomach. I don't think I will sleep tonight. All doors/windows are locked, checked and double check and alarm is on. Outside lights are on and hopefully will stay on. Ugh!! I am so cold even though the house is warm. I will be so glad for this night to end. I hate being scared!! :!:
11-19-2010, 08:50 AM
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SherriB, this is like an old time serial movie. Is't that what they were called? I so hope the police helped calm your nerves. Being frightened is a horrible thing.
Be sure to pick up a can of wasp spray and get an alarm for your keychain if you don't already have one. I don't have one but I have it on my list to buy on my next shopping trip.
Be sure to pick up a can of wasp spray and get an alarm for your keychain if you don't already have one. I don't have one but I have it on my list to buy on my next shopping trip.
11-19-2010, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by clem55
Oh Sherri. I can imagine how you felt, hope you all got through the night okay. I have always been terrified spending the night alone, and while I have neighbors close-by, there were no men around to call. Once when my husband was gone on a trip, there wes a car stopped in front of my house about 11:00 PM, and the man just sat there. I did call the police, but 30 minutes later they still had not shown up. My hubby arrived home about midnight and when his taxie pulled up, the man drove away. After that, hubby bought a gun. I am scared of guns too, but I figure if it is me or them, I'll shoot.
Sherri, is everything okay this morning? I can empathize. My DH is sometimes gone for a week at a time. Not my favorite time. My dog helps keep me calm, and seems to help scare off strangers.
11-19-2010, 09:41 AM
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I'd say the wasp spray is a great idea. Something you should know is that not all people are senstitive to mace or pepper spray. If they are a former convict they have likely built up a lack of sensitivity to it, having been sprayed frequently in their lifetimes. These people are not affected by it therefore it is useless to use.
Be safe!
Be safe!
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