Posted on 10/06/2004 8:06:19 AM PDT by Viet-Boat-Rider
Back in my machine shop days we had a product called "Prussion Blue".
It's a deep blue gel used to stain metal for various imprinting purposes of machined parts. We also used it on the underside of each others toolbox draw handles when we were feuding, as it DOES NOT wash off. It wears off.
It's available at most industrial supply places in mini tubes as 1 dab goes a long long way.
Usually takes 2 to 3 days to wear off even after you wash your hand with a toxic cleaner.
"Prussion Blue" metal stain. If there is a tool supply house nearby it will be near the 'Dycom layout fluid'.
I'd hate for him to miss your post. Suggest you copy it to private if you don't get a reply.
I suspect that this was most exactly what he wanted. Paired with the sticky stuff it should solve a lot of problems for the other folks suffering the same problem.
It's his thread. I'm sure he'll see it. :-)
Its fun to contemplate zinging your neighbor but lawsuits today make that kind of thing risky.
Now, my neighor's dog is another matter. The dog likes to sniff around my mail box then cock his leg. Two pounds of ground red pepper bought at the asian market and scattered about the mailbox area has cured the hound of wanting to sniff around the mailbox.
Buckshot
Or get some of the dye packs that the bank use.
Or get one of those Halloween witches that cackle when someone approaches.
Tanglefoot: single-strand barbed wire strung between stakes in the ground in a meshwork pattern. The wire should be at about ankle height. A barrier designed to make it difficult to cross the obstructed area by foot. Usually placed around permanent defensive positions.(sharpen the tops of the stakes for effect)
I like your way of thinking! :)
Coomassie-Blue is a good stain for proteins; Sprinkled onto the signs will permanently stain his hands a bright blue/purple when the powder is dissolved by water.
I saw those alarms at Walgreens. Yours probably has them.
Thak you all again for all of your input. As far as liability goes, ehh, we'll deal with that.
Liquid flypaper, REALLY sticky stuff, Black Axel grease, the kind that stains your hands if you get it on you, and some Ink (Bush blue) from a pen. It is on both sides of the top of the sign.
MMUUUAAAAHHHHHHHHHH he he he
The only down side is that he will probably wipe his hands on my white car that sets next to the sign.
I am also keeping an eye on the sign tonight, but don't expect to catch him. It will be fun if I do though.
Ok, now you'll have to post an update...I've been sucked into this dilemma/drama and will have to read the conclusion. : )
LOL
Have you caught him yet? We're all dying to know.
Two nights in a row the sign was mangled, but last night the sign was untouched.
I have a spare sign and will change it out during the day so no one sees the gooey substance on it, and put the prepared sign back up at night.
I will let you know how it goes
One thing has happened though. Since I have put my sign up, many, many neighbors have also put up Bush signs. I am surrounded by them now. It could be that the vandalizing liberal feels that there are too many conservative eyes watching now.
I will post again tomorrow morning with an update.
Ping for conclusion!
PEOPLE - WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?
I'm surprised that NO ONE has considered UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES.
For example: Suppose some neighborhood kids are playing football or soccer in nearby yards and one of them goes out for a pass or to retrieve an errant ball and trips and falls against the sign with fishhooks resulting in the kid losing an eye or worse. What an absolute disaster. This is just one of many possible scenarios. The reason for booby trap laws is mainly to prevent unintended consequences.
I can relate to wanting to pound the thief, but you have to think through your actions.
I do like some of the ideas that do not cause injury. the webcam, motion sensor activated flood lights, and alarms are are good, safe, and can result in catching and prosecuting the thief. Also, the non-toxic, non-allergenic, ink stain and glue ideas are funny and harmless. Visual warnings are also good. I like the idea of placing the sign near a driveway or sidewalk with a chalk outline of a body on the concrete and dipping some red paint inside the outline (worked for James Garner as Sheriff when his jail did not have bars). The firecracker idea and motion sensor activated tape recorder with barking dogs are both funny and might be highly effective. Or from another thread, sprinkle baby powder all over the sign and tape a note to it warning not to be CONTAMINATED by this powder - happened to one perp who was apprehended by police at the nearby hospital - no harm done, but really scared the perp.
One last thought: If you booby trap your sign - how are you going to remove it after the election? With great difficulty I imagine. If you decide to booby trap your sign, I suggest you put a law firm on retainer. You can do this for a low monthly fee ( $16 - $50 depending on your needs). I have this kind of plan and have used it several times to call for advice on various subjects. I got mine here: http://www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/read
JMHO
This is so funny.
Thanks for the update!
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