We moved our computers to the front picture window

Roon

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Fri Mar-10-06 06:43 PM
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We moved our computers to the front picture window

so we can watch the world go by and the seasons change while we hang out online. I didn't think this was gonna be a big deal but the lady across the street is freaking out! She is always looking to see if we are watching <we are always watching, we are right there> and she just seems put off about the whole thing! Now I feel funny about having my cpu by the window. What do you all think? Retreat back into the house or stay put?

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pitohui

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Fri Mar-10-06 08:07 PM
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1. well here's my suggestion

put up a couple of hummingbird feeders and make like you're looking at the hummingbirds, that's what i do, or other bird feeders, you know whatever you got, i like hummingbird feeders because the little guys don't leave shells and poop and mess all over the place

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Roon

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Fri Mar-10-06 09:07 PM
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7. No Hummers in this neck of the woods

although that is a great idea!

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democracyindanger

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Fri Mar-10-06 08:09 PM
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2. Computer in full view of the street

is a bad idea, just in terms of theft prevention.

As for the old lady, she's just bummed she's not the only one peering out her window all day.

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GoddessOfGuinness

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Fri Mar-10-06 08:10 PM
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3. My only concern is

that it's a kind of advertisement to would-be thieves...

If you feel comfortable about it, don't worry about your neighbor. Sounds like she needs some screws adjusted anyway.

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pitohui

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Fri Mar-10-06 08:12 PM
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4. well assuming it's a desktop

they're not worth anything and they're too much trouble to move so how is it an advertisement to thieves

if it was a laptop, okay, at least they're portable even if resale value is pretty nil at this time of century

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GoddessOfGuinness

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Fri Mar-10-06 08:16 PM
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5. Depends on the model...

and it depends on the thief.

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Roon

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Fri Mar-10-06 09:06 PM
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6. Wow!

Theft was my biggest issue too!! But I have always been paranoid and dimissed it as that. I may think twice about moving back. But it's pretty cool looking out the window.

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samplegirl

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Fri Mar-10-06 09:30 PM
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8. Abner......

Abner I think theres something funny going on
across the street.

:eyes:

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Roon

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Fri Mar-10-06 09:46 PM
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9. OMFG!

:spray:

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havocmom

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Fri Mar-10-06 10:06 PM
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10. to be freaked by you looking OUT your window, she is lookin IN

Three options:
Hold up funny signs and explore what her hot buttons are
Ask her why she keep looking in your window
OR...
Build a porch and get a laptop. Spring's coming; get some air! :evilgrin:

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