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<blockquote data-quote="Gale Seddon" data-source="post: 118970" data-attributes="member: 53"><p>Leaving the place and animals is the hardest part for us. In the past we had a "good" neighbor take care of things when we went to a show that required being gone overnight. Wrote everything out, walked through the process a couple of times with him, etc., it all worked out okay for several times (over a couple of years).</p><p></p><p>Then it seems the same neighbor came and robbed us blind on one of these occasions (or later, while we were at work perhaps, just don't know). He had made a copy of the key to the house, I guess...took guns and jewelry...nothing noticed at first as the goods were not out in plain view and nothing had been obviously disturbed, so we were not immediately aware of anything missing. We learned that he'd had drug, alcohol, and legal problems and needed money badly...we reported it, of course, did fingerprinting, etc., but nothing was ever recovered and local law officials have never followed through (that's another story)...the guy has since done some jail time for DUI's and other assorted things. While we could not PROVE that "he" did it, it's pretty obvious to us as he was the only one with access to a key...locks have since been changed and locks put on windows. Sure gives you a very sick feeling knowing that someone (especially someone you've trusted!) rifled through all your personal belongings, took what he wanted and could easily pawn. Still makes me furious when I think about it. </p><p></p><p>The deadbeat is not a kid, he's about 40, is still in the area but has never come near here since this happened...I think he knows that we know...awkward as we are friends with his parents. </p><p></p><p>I hate leaving the farm overnight for a fair or show, and usually end up driving back and forth to keep an eye on things if possible while my husband stays at the event. Hard to trust anyone after that experience.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gale Seddon, post: 118970, member: 53"] Leaving the place and animals is the hardest part for us. In the past we had a "good" neighbor take care of things when we went to a show that required being gone overnight. Wrote everything out, walked through the process a couple of times with him, etc., it all worked out okay for several times (over a couple of years). Then it seems the same neighbor came and robbed us blind on one of these occasions (or later, while we were at work perhaps, just don't know). He had made a copy of the key to the house, I guess...took guns and jewelry...nothing noticed at first as the goods were not out in plain view and nothing had been obviously disturbed, so we were not immediately aware of anything missing. We learned that he'd had drug, alcohol, and legal problems and needed money badly...we reported it, of course, did fingerprinting, etc., but nothing was ever recovered and local law officials have never followed through (that's another story)...the guy has since done some jail time for DUI's and other assorted things. While we could not PROVE that "he" did it, it's pretty obvious to us as he was the only one with access to a key...locks have since been changed and locks put on windows. Sure gives you a very sick feeling knowing that someone (especially someone you've trusted!) rifled through all your personal belongings, took what he wanted and could easily pawn. Still makes me furious when I think about it. The deadbeat is not a kid, he's about 40, is still in the area but has never come near here since this happened...I think he knows that we know...awkward as we are friends with his parents. I hate leaving the farm overnight for a fair or show, and usually end up driving back and forth to keep an eye on things if possible while my husband stays at the event. Hard to trust anyone after that experience. [/QUOTE]
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