RLSH700

Roswell, I'm sorry to hear about the break-in. I would like the others said, recommend that you get a security system and if you haven't already get a firearm for extra protection just in case you need it. If you decide to get a dog as 70sguy recommended, I would suggest you get a dog that are used as a guard dog. My aunt had a lab and that thing was a total coward when there was a break in.

A funny thought that dawned on me is I would love to see the expression on any thief's face if they decided to break into our house when they saw the jackpot of outdated junk we have. Our 20 inch RCA TV from 1991 I'm sure isn't in very high demand these days, nor would the 1993 Magnavox VCR, nor the who knows what year Panasonic stereo with a record player (unless the thief likes records), nor our half broken DVD/VHS player (hence the mentioning of the VCR earlier). I doubt they would be interested in our noisy, power hog microwave from the 80s that takes over double the time to get anything cooked, our deep freeze freezer (which I nickname the coffin) from I guess the 1950s which weighs about as much as a tank, our furniture probably would not be of any interest unless they like tacky old junk that has no real significant value that has been refurnished cheaply and needs to be refurnished again. The only thing I could see someone raiding us is if they are a compulsive book worm and has an obsession about the particularly on the Civil War and WWII. Other than that, we don't have much to offer; however, it could be a deadly decision with our collection of rifles and shotguns. My brother's apartment on the other hand, would be like trying to steal a bag of chips from a military base. He has enough guns to start WWIII and uses them regularly.

BLK 6050

"One man's junk is another's man's treasure"
Only problem is that most who break into a house are looking for things to sell..for drug money. They really don't care about the real value of anything...just what few dollars they can get for "your" stiff...
RLSH700, you sound like you have the same type of library at your house as I do. I have almost every Mopar Magazine written from the 70s to present (I will be selling them off this year...need the room), plus most "how-to" books on Mopars. But the pride of my book collection is my assortment of over 100 "signed" autobiographies from World War Two Aviators, such as "Pappy" Boyington, Paul Tibbets and crew of the Enola Gay, Erich Hartmann (352 Kills), Robert Scott (God is My Co-Pilot), Gunther Rall (275 Kills), Robert Morgan (Memphis Belle), to name but a few. But even more than just having a book that's signed, I was able to meet most all of these individuals...Hero's all...that's what makes these books more than just pages of history. (most all "have gone west" now...an old aviation expression for having passed away)
It is the emotional ties of your stiff, that give them a value over and above any dollar value they actually have. To bad "the bad guys" will take something from you, and trade it for a few dollars and a quick high..............sad as they will soon forget...but you never will...

novawagonmaster

roswell,
Sorry to hear about the break-in. Glad to hear your wife is OK. Nothing more unsettling than having strangers in your house. I've had my garage broken into before, but never my house. Tough economy will only make thieves more common and more bold. I hate to imagine it getting any worse. I don't have any new advice over what has already been mentioned. Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and your family.

RoswellGrey

Thank you all for the kind comments. It's good to know I have so many friends, most of whom I've never even really seen. I hope that someday, we can all get together with our Challengers and actually meet.

fatcat

Rosewell I was shocked and really sorry to hear about your break in . But seriously glad that you and your family were ok. The stuff they took is material stuff that eventually be replaced but family can't, so god bless you all, and the devil to those scumbags that did it. Just remember its true that every dog has his day and those dirty dogs will get theirs. Take care and the best to you and yours!!! Fat Cat[sm=gears.gif]