| Have you ever had a vacation where you did not | | | | answering machine as it is. Say you are too busy to |
| feel like you were having one because you keep | | | | answer the phone and you might call them after a |
| imagining that somebody was in your home and are | | | | few hours. |
| slowly stealing away all that you have worked for? | | | | 3. Phone your news paper company four weeks |
| Worried that a criminal is figuring out a way to unlock | | | | before your departure and ask them to cease their |
| your windows or doors? Terrified of the thought | | | | deliveries to you just until you get back from your |
| that somebody is sneaking into your home and | | | | trip. Having too much news papers on your front |
| looking through your priceless possessions? Say | | | | porch would definitely give thieves the idea that you |
| goodbye to these illusions. Send those imaginations | | | | are not home. If you forgot to do this, you may ask |
| packing as you, yourself pack your bags preparing | | | | your trusted neighbour to bring in your paper to your |
| for the best and worry-free vacation you will ever | | | | own home. You may add to your favour your hungry |
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| quick tips: | | | | neighbour of yours is a very trusted one, because |
| 1. Not everyone you know should learn that you are | | | | you will have to give him your spare key inside that |
| leaving; rather, everyone you TRUST must know | | | | flower pot for him to do the above mentioned |
| you are leaving. Telling everyone you know is a bad | | | | favours. If you do not trust him, just ask him if he |
| idea because word travels. You will never know, | | | | can bring your papers to his house and you will get it |
| word might reach the struggling thief in your town | | | | off his worries first thing when you get back. Still, do |
| and he might stir up a very bad situation while you | | | | not leave that spare key on the pot. Bring it, or give |
| are off to relax. Do not let him ruin your vacation. | | | | it to someone you trust. However the dog; find |
| When you are in the process of telling your trusted | | | | someone else to take care of it. |
| friend, neighbour, and/or relative keep your voice on | | | | 4. Purchase alarms for your windows and door locks. |
| the normal range. In this way, bystanders will not | | | | In this way, the police will be notified when these |
| hear about your trip. Remember, if you cannot trust | | | | locks are breached. This will help them to respond |
| everyone you know, how much more a bystander, | | | | faster, even before the thief can get inside your |
| right? Better yet, inform a trusted police officer that | | | | home. |
| you will be off for a few days. They will help you out | | | | Lastly, you may want those security cameras that |
| by intentionally patrolling on your block looking out for | | | | can be installed on every room of your home. You |
| your home every once in a while. | | | | can monitor the happenings inside your home through |
| 2. Do not change the recorded message on your | | | | the internet. You, yourself can call the police if |
| answering machine to "I cannot answer your call right | | | | someone tried to go inside. Well, that is it! Your home |
| now because I am having the best 1-month vacation | | | | is safe and sound even while you are away. The |
| at the Bahamas". That is like saying to the thieves | | | | best thing is, this time you had THE vacation of a |
| that you left your front door open. Just leave your | | | | lifetime, worry-free. |