tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972594215868664060.post6771191975097651247..comments2023-05-06T05:13:32.026-04:00Comments on Grinding My Grits: Excuse Me, But This is MY StreetEmpty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972594215868664060.post-68663649776485908252014-08-06T16:36:24.445-04:002014-08-06T16:36:24.445-04:00Most of the time there's nothing going on but ...Most of the time there's nothing going on but we have had break ins in the neighborhood in the last six months. Luckily, the neighbors on both sides and across the street are home most of the time. However, one of the break-ins just a few months ago took place right under the neighbor's nose, so... Even being aware sometimes doesn't help. I shared that story with the neighbors and friends at school who thought it was a riot. I just never thought of sharing it on the blog. Go figure. LOL To be honest, I'm fine with them keeping an eye on things but that's NOT the house they need to be concerned with. It seems everyone BUT the police understand this. Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972594215868664060.post-33170097307281233882014-08-06T15:49:13.145-04:002014-08-06T15:49:13.145-04:00I do notice cars parked in front of our house. I ...I do notice cars parked in front of our house. I don't think I would take pictures of them. It does help the whole neighbor to be aware of the activity in it. The is a balance between privacy and public safety. Not sure we all find that balance in the same spot. I enjoyed the story and surprised you didn't post it closer to the event. I would have a hard time not sharing. After finding out the police were checking a nearby house, I would be please they are actively protecting us and upset the house is nearby.Bill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972594215868664060.post-65518472128836763202014-08-04T18:11:02.954-04:002014-08-04T18:11:02.954-04:00It truly is unnerving. I am always surprised when ...It truly is unnerving. I am always surprised when they park right in front of the house. And I, like you, do not appreciate my house being scoped out. Of course, part of that is because I watch a lot of serial killer movies. LOL Thanks! So glad you got a laugh out of it! Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972594215868664060.post-87335356039154850802014-08-04T18:03:53.802-04:002014-08-04T18:03:53.802-04:00Oh I totally agree with you! We live at the end of...Oh I totally agree with you! We live at the end of a cul de sac in a nice development but...there is a rental house up at the end of a gravel road above our house. All manner of persons are always driving up that gravel road all times of day. It is unnerving when they always slow down in front of our house like they are scoping it out. We have even had to call on a few people who got overly nosey. ;( People never cease to surprise me. <br />Maybe I'll drag out my camera next time. Great idea. Really enjoyed reading your post...made me laugh. I can just picture it.<br />Have a great day! ValerieValeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058968207650986608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972594215868664060.post-80651830619955748972014-08-04T11:27:17.289-04:002014-08-04T11:27:17.289-04:00We have a driveway but it's a little one. Only...We have a driveway but it's a little one. Only two cars, max. The man usually parks on the street but, when he's not here, other people do it from time to time. I want to know who they were- just in case! You can't be too careful these days. And, you're welcome. LOL Thanks!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972594215868664060.post-5817651986519634962014-08-04T11:25:36.770-04:002014-08-04T11:25:36.770-04:00I don't think about getting shot. But I probab...I don't think about getting shot. But I probably should. LOLEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972594215868664060.post-49448877688121063972014-08-04T11:03:12.432-04:002014-08-04T11:03:12.432-04:00I hear ya..we have to park on the street as we don...I hear ya..we have to park on the street as we don't have a driveway, we are the same way, if someone is parked behind us (you can't park in front because of the fire hydrant & we live on a one way), we take note. There has been alot of suspious activity lately, especially after someones windows got bashed in..and someone running in and out of a house across the street. Enjoyed your post..thanks for posting what I was thinking, wink. BlessingsLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16466115918585699329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972594215868664060.post-84229622668897737382014-08-04T10:55:49.461-04:002014-08-04T10:55:49.461-04:00Funny story! I'm glad I don't live on a s...Funny story! I'm glad I don't live on a street, but, if I did, I'm not sure I'd have the guts to go out and take pictures of anyone parked in front of my house. People are crazy, these days, and I'd probably get shot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972594215868664060.post-41255653746872429352014-08-04T10:14:10.287-04:002014-08-04T10:14:10.287-04:00I knew there HAD to be at least one other person i...I knew there HAD to be at least one other person in the world who does this. LOL You're right though- we should all be on our toes. It's sad but necessary these days. Thanks!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972594215868664060.post-12401919942521988582014-08-04T09:55:58.700-04:002014-08-04T09:55:58.700-04:00We do that too. :) All the time. We even call the ...We do that too. :) All the time. We even call the police and have had them cuff people who have been out there. My house is so far away from the road, people stop out there and does who knows what. I am always watching them with binoculars. Gosh I sound crazy. <br />I have had so many weird things happen that you just have to be on your toes. <br />That is a cute story.Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972594215868664060.post-16503015701365808532014-08-04T09:31:27.612-04:002014-08-04T09:31:27.612-04:00Right? These days you just can't be that sure....Right? These days you just can't be that sure. Sadly. Our street is a cul-de-sac but people still come down here anyway. I think they think it goes through to the other side of the subdivision. But it doesn't. Our neighbors are good about that too. Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972594215868664060.post-50853538336423427542014-08-04T08:16:21.914-04:002014-08-04T08:16:21.914-04:00It would bother me if a stranger was parked in fro...It would bother me if a stranger was parked in front of our house. When neighbors are having company or a party, they always let us know there will be extra cars parking out front. We live on a 'No Outlet' street, so don't have much traffic, except for people who live in our neighborhood. There are only 24 houses. (I would take a picture from the window, though, rather than confront them.) That is a great story about the detective!!Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.com