[cowgirlcutie]

That's another good idea. We've also thought about one of those cameras you put on your house. We are just SO fed up with this. After working as hard as we do all week, the idiot's antics don't make for a very relaxing weekend.

[uvular]

It may be costly, but consider fencing in entire yard, or at least place some big rocks around perimiter where kids are riding on your property.

Motion detecting lights by your doorways (if you do not already have some) can at least give ya some warning if they are getting too close to your home (and if attached to the house, hopefully they can't/won't try and break them).

Being out in the country, I, too, recommend you getting a good sized and well trained dog and the cam-corder is a good idea also.

Good luck, I know how miserable a lousy neighbor can make your life. We finally moved....

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

No big dog. If the kid gets bit you will be in more trouble then you can shake a stick at and you will feel awful.

You will likely win out over the legal trouble but that kind of thing can drag on and if the police are not on your side that makes it worse.

Getting together with your neighbors is a good idea. A united front makes it much easier for all concerned.

And the video camera is a wonderful idea