The Train Station 8,680 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Lately I've been giving my house an overdue facelift, but with that comes the added but necessary upgrades to home security, because suddenly onlookers think you're rich. That means heavy duty doors, break-resistant screen doors, stronger windows, CCTV, tougher deadbolts, etc. Now, I'm not so naive to believe all that's an effective barrier to a committed burglar, since they always find a vulnerability and a way in. But I'm increasingly concerned about the government recklessly kicking people off their dole benefits (or at least quarantining their income through compulsory cashless welfare debit), which will likely lead to spikes in break-ins by under-skilled junkies looking for a few valuables to snatch, so I think a more robust home security system will at least make for a more effective psychological deterrent. Because I need to protect my CDs, laserdiscs, video tapes and tube TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bespinGPT 8,767 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Can you concentrate all of your obsessions into the already existing "Dark and disturbed" thread, mercy! Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,572 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Only elitists can afford to make their properties burglar proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,047 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Drax, get them before they get you! Can't you see? It's only a matter of time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Train Station 8,680 Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 17 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: Only elitists can afford to make their properties burglar proof. Maybe, but it doesn't hurt to make your home junkie proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,572 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Don't you have gated communities over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Train Station 8,680 Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Not in the regular suburbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,572 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 You could move to the city where burglars are less active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Train Station 8,680 Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Where are those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,572 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Cities are beneath you, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Train Station 8,680 Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 Cities are where all the artsy fartsy snobs are. And they're noisy and congested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,138 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I would say quite a few households have a security system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dutton 7,380 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Just get a gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 13,161 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Thekthithm said: Cities are where all the artsy fartsy snobs are. And they're noisy and congested. I don't know about this correlation between snobbery and congestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMc 2,675 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Gruesome Son of a Bitch said: Just get a gun. But in Australia, they do things by the book! Code 000. Destruct. 0. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I'm obsessed with the MCU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 13,161 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 4 hours ago, Thekthithm said: Maybe, but it doesn't hurt to make your home junkie proof. Junkie XL will find a way to get in anyway. Sunshine Reger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,260 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Anyone else thinking of traveling to Australia and robbing Drax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,047 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I was 'til this thread popped up! I'm a brittle spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dutton 7,380 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 There's security to consider! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,047 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Security? Who let Nick Parker into my refurbished house? I'm sitting there avoiding aural stimuli; I turn around, there he is. "Oh hi, Nick, come on in." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dutton 7,380 Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 I think I'll take the stairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Reger 3,609 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 . Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,138 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 18 hours ago, Dixon Hill said: Anyone else thinking of traveling to Australia and robbing Drax? I don’t like to fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 His audio gear is worth a lot of money! He lives alone..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 10,426 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 48 minutes ago, Mr. Manfrenjensenden said: I don’t like to fly. Swim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 1,138 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Too many great whites around Australia. 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: His audio gear is worth a lot of money! He lives alone..... I’m content with mine. No need for all the high end equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,047 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Stop being so selfish, Mark, you know about Drax's t--...troubles! You'd be doing him a favor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,572 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 23 hours ago, Thekthithm said: Cities are where all the artsy fartsy snobs are. Not in Belgium where cities are where the poor and underprivileged live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Drax is part of the rich Aussie elite, Alex. He probably doesn't go into the bad parts of town much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,047 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 He does talk about bogan women. At least here in America I've never lived in or been to a city without a noticeable homeless population. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 We have very few in my city. Because I live in a First World nation. Jurassic Shark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,572 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: Drax is part of the rich Aussie elite, Alex. He probably doesn't go into the bad parts of town much. He does seem to be a bit out of touch with reality. I suppose watching Fox News babes all day long can do that to a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dutton 7,380 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Nick Parker said: He does talk about bogan women. At least here in America I've never lived in or been to a city without a noticeable homeless population. You mean bums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,047 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 57 minutes ago, Gruesome Son of a Bitch said: You mean bums. Not always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dutton 7,380 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 But often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,047 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Where I live, yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dutton 7,380 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 4 hours ago, Stefancos said: Drax is part of the rich Aussie elite, Alex. He probably doesn't go into the bad parts of town much. He's never tasted desperate. He's Jerry Drax, the prince of Australia. You'd have to go a thousand miles to meet someone who didn't know his name. So, don't come down here with your anger trying to prove something to yourself. This is a world you'll never understand. And you always fear what you don't understand. Code 000. Destruct. 0. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Train Station 8,680 Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 14 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Not in Belgium where cities are where the poor and underprivileged live. That is so weird. If you live in the Sydney or Melbourne CBD or innercity, it's only because you're super wealthy enough to afford the exorbitant property values. Plus most of the work is in the CBD, so the closer you live there, the less you have to commute, which is highly coveted here. The further out west in Sydney, the more "undesirable" it is because that's generally where the working class and underprivileged live. I happen to live in Sydney's southwest suburbs, which historically has been regarded as a bit of a disadvantaged area, but it's become much more gentrified in the last few years as a result of urban renewal and more up-market 'burbs shooting up. The prices are still unaffordable, but I happen to own three of them in this area. 9 hours ago, Gruesome Son of a Bitch said: He's never tasted desperate. He's Jerry Drax, the prince of Australia. You'd have to go a thousand miles to meet someone who didn't know his name. So, don't come down here with your anger trying to prove something to yourself. This is a world you'll never understand. And you always fear what you don't understand. Nice coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code 000. Destruct. 0. 4,260 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 10 hours ago, Mr. Manfrenjensenden said: I don’t like to fly. I take trains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dutton 7,380 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I remodeled this house so I could retire to some tropical deck. Filled with...naked women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Train Station 8,680 Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 That's Jerry Drax. That's his vision! This other guy you're talking about, this "elite Aussie"? I never met him. Can't imagine I ever will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,415 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Money doesn't exist anymore in Australia. You've evolved to better yourself, and the rest of Oceania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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