daizie Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Iv'e only been burgled once two years ago, thankfully I wasn't in. The family opposite me had an attempted intruder/break in whilst they were in the house, how bloody frightening is that. Ive just bought a cordless hedge trimmer from argos ?45 reduced to ?29. Charged up it is a scary piece of equipment. You really would'nt want someone charging at you with it.( think texas chain saw). Im sure it would be an ideal weapon to have in your house, fully charged, within reach, incase you get intruders/burglers when you're at home. You turn that on and youv'e got more chance of intruders fleeing, than if you arm yourself with a hammer or baseball bat. Iv'e given everyone instructions on how to hold it and turn it on, if the situation arises, and now feel very pleased with myself. I bet your thinking, is she mad or is she a genius ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiesofa Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Amazing, do you keep it ont eh shelf above the TV for easy access? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-257923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moos Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I'm thinking that's what they think in America where everyone has a gun 'for protection' and where dads shoot their toddlers by accident. Oops. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-257924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
giggirl Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Happened to me once. I gave the geezer a good telling off and he legged it. About twenty minutes afterwards I shook like a leaf though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-257927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSB79 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Not sure if you'd get away with that under a "self defence" plea??!! Who in their right mind keeps a hedge strimmer in the bedroom?!?!? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-257970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daizie Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Ok but its not illegal is it ? people garden all year round . I thought it would be a good 'frightener' as it is very loud and the intruder could not be sure that you would'nt use it . Just a thought anyway . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-257996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew123 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 ..and what would you do with your 'chainsaw' if it didn't frighten the burglar away and instead they tried walking out with your TV? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-257998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daizie Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Id get my money back :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-258001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulwichmum Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 OHMYGOD! Daizie dear heart, you don't live in SE21 do you (typed with one hand, fast dialing Banhams with the other)?I think we have a pair of antique Purdey's in the attick. It is high time that we campaigned to make Dulwich a gated community. Really now, and lets rid ourselves of the Iceland on Lordship Lane and in the name of God, lets get ourselves a Waitrose? Keef, we can build a ten foot wall around your home as you are Dulwich at heart. I hear that the water level is set to rise soon, and all of Lambeth and Peckham will be submerged... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-258003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I had a 3am visitor a couple of weeks ago. I heard something outside my front door so I got up and went to have a look. I went into the kitchen and someone opened the letterbox and shone a mobile phone in (my front door opens into my kitchen). I double locked the front door fairly sharpish! Bravery's not my thing. Last time I tried, I fell down the stairs and broke my foot! And Dulwichmum I do live in SE21. I was at Sydenham Hill station the other day and some hoodies were running from someone chasing them along the platform. Tut tut, what is it all coming to?! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-258031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Mac Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 giggirl Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Happened to me once. I gave the geezer a good> telling off and he legged it. About twenty> minutes afterwards I shook like a leaf though.Yes thats what these people need GG. A good telling off. And if that does not work try the hedge trimmers. Now i know why daisie's boyfriends dont last long, if thats the type of machinery she keeps in her bedroom. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-258036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDom Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 To avoid a potential accident, why not have an electric toothbrush by the bed, if you hear someone in the next room you could turn it on and shout 'GET OUT! I'VE GOT AN ELECTRIC HEDGETRIMMER IN HERE AND I'M NOT AFRAID TO USE IT!'. That would avoid any husband/toddler/wife incident by mistake. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-258327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Lol.And what if that bad person stole the hedgetrimmer?Did i mention getting select DNA and marking all of your valuables?:-S Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-258409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 always handy having an electric toothbrush near the bed anyway. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-258447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thexwinglessxbird Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I have my epilator. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-258993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 I suppose I could keep a couple of the kids' stinky nappies about to chuck at any unwelcome heads - that'd scare anyone away. The downside being I may fall foul of laws against biological and chemical warfare. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-259285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybee82 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 We had a crazy neighbour when we lived in Clapham who came home pissed one night and tried to kick our door in at 3am. Dont own a chainsaw - nearest thing we had was a badminton racket. Sits by the door at all times. Be afraid!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-259336 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daizie Posted November 3, 2009 Author Share Posted November 3, 2009 Someone is selling a drill in the other section. May add to my collection of self defense weapons . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-259343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofmarkthedog Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 SCSB79 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Not sure if you'd get away with that under a "self> defence" plea??!! Who in their right mind keeps a> hedge strimmer in the bedroom?!?!?She's got a lovely bush now I hear ! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-259390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggers Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Ive got this brilliant thing called a Clifford. Hard to describe but its quite big and shaped like a large bolster but with a head bit on it and it's covered in a wierd carpet like texture- I think its called fur, it stands on leg-things and moves about a bit. It makes a noise out of its head when anything happens at the front door and seems to do the trick. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-259528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalamityKel Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Wot kind of things happen at your front door Huggers?!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-259736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brum Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 My concern would be that the intruder could overpower Daisy and turn said hedge-trimmer on her. Could be messy. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-259738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daizie Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 especially given the growth ive got at the moment Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-259756 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaineasy Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 ahh the un-tamed bush not particularly rare in dulwich but still of interest to some people burgalers included it seems. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-260305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaineasy Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 ahh the un-tamed bush not particularly rare in dulwich but still of interest to some people burgalers included it seems. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/8388-being-burgled-whilst-your-at-home/#findComment-260505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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