Surveillance

[pdub]

Big Brother. Cameras.

There was an event in our neighborhood a few nights ago, somebody plowed over two mailboxes. One a few doors up from us, one closer to the mainstream road. Both on curves. Lots of speculation and conjecture and talk, but there's video, a screen capture from a neighbor's camera system. I don't think that particular screen shot shows that particular vehicle hitting that mailbox. I'm not convinced. But we all know which vehicle that is. The question is, go down there and look at the front of that vehicle, there's bound to be some damage. Nobody wants to, neighbors who don't know one another, another trait in today's world. I met and talked with the victim closest to our house, three doors up, while he was putting up a new mailbox. Nice guy, very young, but I interrupted him in the middle of a task - putting up a new mailbox. He now knows we're "here," but that's about all.

But cameras. I dunno, I'm hedging on the subject. They are mighty handy when the smoke clears, the way the world is going. The cops love them, it's a sealer on a deal, indisputable evidence if it's indisputable.

BUT, does having a camera system on your house amount to admitting that something bad is going to happen? Does that amount to paranoia, or should everybody have one? I dunno, kinda like a smart phone, I'll never have one of those either.

[DanStokes]

Luckily we have great neighbors and we look out for each other. Better than a camera but I realize that we're a fading breed.

Dan

[Russell]

I have thought about getting one of those door bell cameras. We buy a alot of stuff on line. We have had one box that wad said to be delivered but was not there when we got home. Wad it not delivered to us or did someone take it.

I knew all my neighbors in my old house we were all on top of each other .10 lots now they are 1.5-2 I really don't talk to any but my garage door neighbor.

Everyone is so busy and I don't want to be intrusive. It's not easy to meet them.

[pdub]

Everyone is so busy and I don't want to be intrusive. It's not easy to meet them.

I believe that's right. It must be.

Our neighbor on the right, I "know" him, the guy who put a fence on our property, the doctor. We'll never spend any time together. That house is for sale, maybe better or much worse when that deal closes

The guy on the left, they moved in and in an induced moment of hospitality I went and knocked on the door. My line was, "Welcome! We're your neighbors." That less than didn't work. I'll never do that again. So, lack of contact is more than encouraged.

Superman across the street? Luck, just luck we have neighbors and such great friends.

[pdub]

Okay, jet's take this thing to a jury. Does this video capture show a vehicle hitting a mailbox? I think it's about a foot and a half away from the curb. Maybe y'all will see it different, that's why it's up to a jury. I've got bad eyes.


Edit: That's our house in the upper left corner of the shot, Bubba parked in the driveway.

[Dan Barlow]

Not that I would do anything with the evidence, but I like to know . Yet the thing is I'll probably never have a camera system as I will probably keep putting disposable income in my car . Maybe a dash camera !

[pdub]

I will probably keep putting disposable income in my car .

There it is. Yep. The bigger truth in life.

[Damon23]

Cameras are no admission of anything. To some it's a deterrent but to some it is more peace of mind. It is what I do for a living and with the cameras around my house it has sealed the deal when things have gone down. I've had my mailbox hit three times, my sons skateboard stolen out of the garage, a car hit in the driveway by a out of control kid flying down the hill on his bike and they have captured images of people that where involved in burglaries in our neighborhood. I even got clean photos of a attempted burglary to my home. It is always nice to peak in when you are away or be able to review if something is not right. The sheriff's department knows who to call if anything goes down on this side of the subdivision as I am on a corner lot. They are getting cheaper and more DIY so it may not be a bad thing to invest in one or more as you never know when you need that video.

[pdub]

Damon....We've got a lot of activity in this neighborhood but it's not usually that "bad."

I'm being serious, one BS brother to another, not sarcastic at all, and no harm intended at all, I'm sure it may be taken wrong but I hope not, I SURE hope not....have you ever considered maybe moving to another neighborhood?

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

I put up cameras to discourage a neighbor's bad behavior.
It did stop most of his trafficking, but he started sneaking out LATE at night and starting up his semi and or blowing the horn.
Yeah, he thought he was outsmarting the system.... until his lawyer got copies of the video with AUDIO included.
He sold his house 6 months ago and its a quiet dead end once again!

[Damon23]

I took it as you asking a question. A lot of my customers feel the same as you but once something happens and they see it and have proof then all expenses are justified. People around here know what I do and can see the cameras. I tell them those are the ones I want them to see.

I'd love to move. The neighborhood once supposed to be jewel of Douglasville has become a haven for investors and undesireables getting a free ride from Uncle Sam. I've had it here but I don't want to walk away empty handed at closing. I want the $10k back I put into my basement. Once the values come up and I can sell all you'll see is the back of the moving van.

[pdub]

Damon, WhiteBoy, when are we going to get together? Cook and eat or just drink? We are in the same place on the map of the world.

[DirtyWhiteBoy]

Cleveland isn't too far for sure. The rare occasions that my wife and I have a day off at the same time are usually spent on the water or in the woods.....

I just get in trouble off by myself. Just this past Sunday a nice THP officer stopped me to let me know its illegal-VERY ILLEGAL to ride wheelies on public roads.

[pdub]

Cleveland isn't too far for sure. The rare occasions that my wife and I have a day off at the same time are usually spent on the water or in the woods.....

I just get in trouble off by myself. Just this past Sunday a nice THP officer stopped me to let me know its illegal-VERY ILLEGAL to ride wheelies on public roads.

That's a great excuse, but it's not a good one....

[Barry Donovan]

we got cameras going up in this building.
I am for it, I had to record the nut next door being bad.

I was recording floor shaking bass, and apologized for the microphone he blew...seemed wortless recording.
600 dollar dslr mic blown.
how loud could have he been?
another weird thing with gathering evidence.

I got mics piling up now, more for journalism.. but they can have other uses.