Should have taken a photo and posted it on here!
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Originally posted by PAH View PostThat reminds me. My brother has a set of unused chef knives (in some poncy aluminium case) in my parents loft. About time they earned their keep.Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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Originally posted by hyperD View PostI drove into another road near my house and drove up someone's drive and got out the car, pretending to walk in the front house.Comment
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Originally posted by Xenophon View Post
Good idea, except my house is too small to swing a cat, let alone a bat.
A mate has one with "Thumper" down the side. Might see if he wants to send it on a little holiday to my place.Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
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Originally posted by up4it View PostShould have taken a photo and posted it on here!
I did think of that, but mobile phones are crap for taking photos in the dark, and with the light on there was too much glare from the patio door glass. Besides as soon as I put the light on they were on their toes before I could out manouver them.
A mate has a camera with a flash brighter than the sun. It blinds everyone for a few minutes when he takes photos on a night out. Even the strangers lurking in the background. Will have to find out what model it is, that'll do the trick.Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
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Originally posted by PAH View PostI did think of that, but mobile phones are crap for taking photos in the dark, and with the light on there was too much glare from the patio door glass. Besides as soon as I put the light on they were on their toes before I could out manouver them.
A mate has a camera with a flash brighter than the sun. It blinds everyone for a few minutes when he takes photos on a night out. Even the strangers lurking in the background. Will have to find out what model it is, that'll do the trick.Comment
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Originally posted by Chugnut View PostDid this not strike you as slightly odd behaviour? Did the occupants of the house ask if you'd had a nice day at the office?
You are right though - not sure what I would have said if confronted. I'm wondering if they would have come out the door and pretended they didn't live there or something!
But I trust my gut instinct.If you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
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Originally posted by Number9 View PostAlways best to come down the stairs with CS gas, gasmask........and big fat bat...........the shock on their faces.........no more nicking for them.
I've decided to park it on my neighbour's drive, seeing as they haven't moved in yet and don't look like doing anytime soon. Been empty for nearly two years and it's a newish house not some derelict wreck.
I'll pop a letter through their door apologising for any damage in advance.
The measures I have to take to get a bit of undisturbed shut eye.Feist - 1234. One camera, one take, no editing. Superb. How they did it
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Originally posted by hyperD View PostI work from home office, it was during the day, the house was unoccupied.
You are right though - not sure what I would have said if confronted. I'm wondering if they would have come out the door and pretended they didn't live there or something!
But I trust my gut instinct.
Have some fun and ask them what the hell they are doing in your house.
Sounds like you did the right thing though.Comment
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Originally posted by Chugnut View PostHave some fun and ask them what the hell they are doing in your house.
Awwwww, you see, if that scenario ever happened again, I never would have said that! I can't think as fast as that but I wish I did!If you think my attitude stinks, you should smell my fingers.Comment
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