Last month the neighbour got burgled so I went out and bought two dogs. They are both big and boisterous breeds. This was covered in a previous post under the title 'Dog or Burglar Alarm'.
Today the security expert came and installed other security devices. I was left pondering on the ethics of having a security system capable of emitting potentially 20000 volts.
Driving has become problematic in this Brazilian city with the introduction of a draconian fine system. I don't object to it, only certain aspects of the way it was introduced. Perhaps the most unusual rule is the fact that behind some amber traffic lights there is a no-man's land. Actually, it makes perfect sense. The driver has to be able to clear this área after driving through an amber light without the light changing to red. It is the same principle as the box junction in the UK, a system designed to prevent congestion at junctions.
And to end, I bought some sporting materials today and I swear they came in a tic-tac container.
And here's a funny story, and something to be aware of. Although a certain instant free mobile texting service has really denigrated the quality of some of our lives, our street has launched a neighbourhood watch scheme by creating a group on the messenger service. And here's the thing. Be careful with car-locking electronic devices around electronic gates to private houses. Today somebody used such a device in my street and it opened my gate enough to allow na intruder to pass through. Never a dull moment.
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