DennisLinkletter Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 My house in Bali was visited by burglars who climbed over the back wall leaving with laptops, cameras, cell phones, Ipods, watches and my loaded briefcase with my passport etc.. Luckily I had backed everything up early last month. Today I bought a very slick new MAC (of course;-) and I've been downloading and rebuilding for hours.. It's going to take me a little while to rebuild my online life.. But I'll be back on track in a day or so..
tkline01 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 Sorry to hear that. I'm glad your family was not hurt in the process!
Amphoran Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 That's awful! Nothing creates a sense of violation like having your house invaded. Mike
jdbower Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 Re: Nightmare Weekend Sorry to hear that, maybe it's time to go with the Caracas-style architecture. When I was in Venezuela on business all the buildings had walls around them with barbed wire/broken glass/razor wire/etc. embedded into the top of the cement. Inside the complex there was often a wall missing in the building itself to let the air flow in - it was actually quite interesting how they did it in some buildings. Today I bought a very slick new MAC (of course;-) and I've been downloading and rebuilding for hours.. Haven't figured out how to use a computer yet, huh?
Conodo12 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Posted May 4, 2009 Dennis it is great to hear the optimism in your post at a very unfortunate time. A home invasion can be all but devastating to many and you are bragging on your new Mac! Way to keep the chin up!!
primeats Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 Sorry to hear about your losses, It's not just a PITA, but a feeling of being violated. I was fortunate to have only lost my wallet while in B.A., trying to replace everything was a royal pain. Glad no one was hurt, stay safe, time to get a puppy,that will have a big bark!
Fetzervalve Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 Sorry to hear that DL. You may want to look into a continuous backup service like Carbonite. It backs up all file changes (for files you specify) so you are never without a current backup.
smokykensbbq Posted May 5, 2009 Report Posted May 5, 2009 Dennis – I am glad no one was hurt and the things that you lost can be replaced. It sounds like you need to beef up security some how since now they know you are a target for expensive electronics.
DachsieSlave Posted May 6, 2009 Report Posted May 6, 2009 Dennis, Sorry to hear this, I had my car broke into while it was in our driveway, that was bad enough, can't imagine how it must feel to have them in your home. You obviously need one of these, always alert and ready to protect
primeats Posted May 6, 2009 Report Posted May 6, 2009 The yippers and yappers are the best burgler alarms! they raise Hell as they are running away towards you to protect them!
Sanny Posted May 6, 2009 Report Posted May 6, 2009 The yippers and yappers are the best burgler alarms! they raise Hell as they are running away towards you to protect them! Or wee on your foot, to let you know there's an intruder...
johnnyboy Posted May 7, 2009 Report Posted May 7, 2009 Dennis, Very sorry to hear you/family/home were violated. Glad everyone is okay. Johnnyboy
U2PLT Posted May 7, 2009 Report Posted May 7, 2009 One Answer In Texas you can go through a course that makes it legal to carry a concealed weapon. The weapon of choice is the Glock in 40 cal. Hit them anywhere with one shot and it will nock them down like the WWI 45cal. In Texas if someone enters your home, not invited, you can shot them to kill legally. Hope you can protect your home in Indonesia.
DennisLinkletter Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Posted May 8, 2009 Re: One Answer In Texas you can go through a course that makes it legal to carry a concealed weapon. The weapon of choice is the Glock in 40 cal. Hit them anywhere with one shot and it will nock them down like the WWI 45cal. In Texas if someone enters your home' date=' not invited, you can shot them to kill legally. Hope you can protect your home in Indonesia.[/quote'] Beacuse of the divide between the rich and poor here is so vast that the country has been prime for a revolution for years.. Guns are very strictly controlled. Lots of cops don't even have them. One of the dangers here is to get up and stumble upon burglars who panic and kill you with their knives.. I've not installed the razor wire yet and it is a new experience to take my laptop to my bedroom each night and deadbolt the bedroom door because of the fear they could possibly come back to get more.. Best protection I have is a canister of pepper spray.. After blinding them, I'd have to beat them to death with a teak club I have.. It's would be messy but that would not stop me.. "I'm sorry officer, he kept falling down and hitting his head on the stairs!" I'm leaving all the light on too. Bastardes!
johnnyboy Posted May 8, 2009 Report Posted May 8, 2009 Dennis, you were home when it happened! Holy smoke!! That's scary. Would perimeter security cameras do any good? To get a picture of the guys. My home was been broken into, but no one was home either time. Not sure what that'd be like. My Uncle does, he played like he was sleeping until he heard nothing, then called the cops. Burglers had stashed stereo, tv, etc in the bushes outside for a return trip. I believe police caught the guys. Scary stuff.....
Sparky Posted May 10, 2009 Report Posted May 10, 2009 Very sorry to hear of your loss, Dennis! That must have been devastating! Also, as a fellow Machead, I can't help but say...CONGRATS on your new Mac!
Firemonkey Posted May 12, 2009 Report Posted May 12, 2009 Re: One Answer In Texas you can go through a course that makes it legal to carry a concealed weapon. The weapon of choice is the Glock in 40 cal. Hit them anywhere with one shot and it will nock them down like the WWI 45cal. In Texas if someone enters your home' date=' not invited, you can shot them to kill legally. Hope you can protect your home in Indonesia.[/quote'] Right-On Cozy! Blast 'em and then use their bones to make a one of a kind pepper mill I used to keep a similar attitude adjuster in my nightstand, but when my little ones came along, I sold it. The trigger safety on a Glock just wasnt enough if a set of curious hands got ahold of it. Now I may need to beat the bad guys down with your pepper mills if I find them in my house
Sparky Posted May 13, 2009 Report Posted May 13, 2009 Hey Curly, Do ya think cousin Clyde from down in Cottonmouth Holler would let Dennis borrow his grill fer a spell? Might help in keepin dem bad boys away!
