What's the View Like From My New Place?

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The discussion revolves around the experiences and observations of a participant, Evo, after moving to a new place. Participants share their thoughts on the views from Evo's home, including wildlife sightings, particularly a hawk, and the surrounding environment. The conversation includes personal anecdotes, requests for more photos, and light-hearted exchanges about gardening and local wildlife.

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Main Points Raised

  • Evo shares photos from different viewpoints in their new home, expressing excitement about the scenery.
  • Some participants express interest in seeing more wildlife, particularly squirrels and the hawk that Evo has observed.
  • There is a humorous discussion about the identification of a large bird, referred to as "notagoshawk," with suggestions that it might be a red-tailed hawk.
  • Participants discuss gardening possibilities in Evo's new area, noting challenges due to shading from a stone arch.
  • Concerns are raised about the safety of the area, particularly regarding the ravine near Evo's home.
  • Some participants speculate about the diet of the hawk and its potential impact on local wildlife.
  • There is a light-hearted exchange about the aesthetics of a nearby structure referred to as the "Blue Atrocity," with differing opinions on its harmony with the surroundings.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the beauty of Evo's new home and the interest in local wildlife, but there are competing views regarding the identification of the hawk and the appropriateness of the nearby structure.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions involve assumptions about the identification of the hawk and the implications of its presence in a populated area. Additionally, there are unresolved questions about the specifics of the bird's appearance and behavior.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in wildlife observation, gardening in shaded areas, or personal experiences related to moving and settling into a new environment may find this discussion engaging.

  • #241
That's at work. But, I can't imagine them going after someone that can run up or down stairs or across the lawns, or even someone running down a sidewalk.
 
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  • #242
I guess in fairness I should point out the two primary purposes/responsibilities of Security Guards (as opposed to sworn law enforcement officers)...

-1- Deterrence -- by your presence, you should be a deterrent to criminals contemplating the property that you are guarding

-2- Observation & Recording -- if a crime is committed in your presence, you should be a good observer, and note all details of the criminals that could lead to their apprehension

(Yes, I'm paraphrasing from memory, and yes, I have a security guard certification).

But as for #1, I'm not so sure it would be a good deterrent to have a guard on a 5mph Segway guarding something valuable if I'm a criminal in a hoodie, and I can run 10mph for a long ways. Then again, most criminals can't run 10mph for very far...
 
  • #243
I don't think anyone fears these people. :-p

All a criminal would have to do is cut across the lawn and they'd lose him. The Segways can't go across the lawn and through hedges.

Of course now that they've placed a plastic sticky in the window next to the door with a gun in a red circle with a line across it, we have no fear of anyone bringing a gun inside. :rolleyes:
 
  • #244
As a deterrent, perhaps the bad guys would be laughing to hard to do any real harm.
 
  • #245
You know, it can be one of these Disabilities/Discrimination things. For example in UK if you have dyslexia you can be a nurse even if it is obvious that sooner or later you may misread dose of crucial medicine that you have to give to a patient. Perhaps that's the same situation - just because you are overweight and slow you can't be stopped from being a security guard, as that will mean discrimination.
 
  • #246
The guard behind the desk is an elderly handicapped gentleman that walks with a bad limp and appears to be in great pain. He wheezes and has trouble breathing. I'm always afraid he's going to keel over dead at his guard desk.
 

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