Burglary In Austin, TX

Thanks, Nathan. I appreciate the wishes. And your pooch (pit bull?) is quite the looker. That's pretty much what the cop told me that took my report. "you need a dog". :)

I'm really sorry for your loss CelticKnot. In this day and age there is no such thing as too much protection. I share the same tactics as NathanASE. My house is surrounded by my pitbull, boxer and catahoula. They really hate visitors when I'm not home....

I'm sorry to hear this. I hope they catch them. It really hits home when something bad happens to one of our own.

Celticknot, thank you, ya her colors are unique, we actually rescued her from a kill shelter when she was about a year old and she's like our baby now.. Actually she's like our actual babies nanny now...lol.
She's a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, so ya, I guess basically a "Pittbull" although Pittbull is a generic name produced by the media for many "bully" breeds... Technically any dog whether bully or chihuahua put in a "bull ring" (thankfully not anymore) is a "Pittbull"...
The media generalizes American Staffordshire terriers (am staffs), Staffordshire bull terriers, American pitbull terriers (APBT's) and bull terriers all into one breed but their are differences and the only one with Pittbull in the name is the APBT. Anyone who says they have a "red nose or blue" pitbull doesn't know what they have, those are not breeds, but.. nevermind I won't even get into that subject..
They get a bad name from the media but more people are bitten by golden retrievers each year, and many more than that even by small dogs, (chihuahua's etc, but they obviously don't do much damage) and from a media standpoint who want's to watch the news about that right? Doesn't have the same "ring" as a bite from a bully.. The media feeds of negativity.. I can't stand the news..
All bullies are known for their devotion to there owners, and are one of the best breeds with children, better than labs even (& my family used to breed labs, in fact we had a lab when out home was broken into) actually the old nickname for Staffordshire bull terriers was the nanny dog due to their good nature with children.. The #1 DEA drug dog is "Popsicle" an APBT rescued from a fighting ring, left to die in a freezer... Hence the name.. The #1 rescue team in Hati after the earthquake was a woman and her 2 staffies.. And the list just goes on and on... If your bored some day google "pitbull saving owner" and see how many of these breeds have saved their owner than bite people...
I'm sorry for the rant... I just get fired up and carried away every time I talk about these beautiful, faithful dogs because they get such a bad rap... I figured if I could let a few people know then maybe one more of these dogs will get rescued from a shelter and become a loving member of your family...and protector of your coins, lol.
Edit* the reason I get fired up is there are places in the US that "pittbulls" are illegal... And even if your dog is a pure bred lab, mutt or anything they deem a pitbull, animal control (etc) can say its a pitbull & they will confiscate your dog and put it down... It's horrible..
O ya... & I'm in no way saying anyone's wrong by referring to their dog as a Pittbull, I call my dog a Pittbull, it's easier than the explanation I just wrote and completely acceptable.. I was merely giving a technical explanation..

Whoever fixed the typos in this post should fix the typos in the 86 days post...only fair...just sayín...

By the way, love the safe. I thought it might be a PITA to keep opening (with combo) and locking up, but it's not that bad. I can zip through the combo in about 5 seconds now and I'm trying to ingrain locking that bad boy up every time I leave the room into my thick skull like taking vitamins daily and making my bed.

Should only be another 7 years before it's second nature.

A WORD OF CAUTION

The insurance industry has a vendetta going against 'dangerous' dogs.

Check with your insurer before getting a dog for protection. Yes, the name of the breed determines whether it is 'dangerous'. Some won't insure you if you have certain dogs, others will raise your rates.

If you rent, please check with your landlord. CL is full of 8-9 month old bullies being given away. When it's moving or keeping the dog whatcha gonna do?

Thanks, ninamason. I appreciate the sentiment and advice. I live in an area where there are dozens of pawn shops (and not like Pawn Stars, of course) so it's hard to frequent them all, but I shall try.

It would kill me to know that a guitar I've played for 20 years (not particularly valuable - yet still my favorite) is being sold to another owner, but that's very likely what happened. Well, I'll just imagine that it got purchased by someone who wants and will play a nice guitar with silky action and a big, mellow sound. Takes a guitar a few years to come into its own, right?

Financially I'm upset about the Larrivee bubinga dreadnaught that I had bought myself for my bday. Bleah. Oh well. Life happens, right?

First world problems.... serenity now.....



Dog-wise, I'll take the Rott into consideration. I frequent a beer joint that caters to folks with canine companions and I see quite a number of Rotts there. One has to be about 140 pounds and looks like a barrel with legs and a head. And is the nicest carbon-based life form in the place. Great suggestion.