I need to replace this rusty thing with a latch with a lock on it

[Robin97396]

Get you paddle latches.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_p...price-asc-rank

[Brewerbob]

My storage bin latches have locks. Presumably the same key that locks the bi-fold door. I guess I should check that some day.

Originally Posted by Robin97396

That battery door hatch has got lots of life left in it. I've heard on a different thread that a shot of WD-40 will fix that right up.

That latch is a pretty common item. You could pick one up from any junk yard where ever you see a bus. If you've got a choice of latches, consider a replacement that locks. I put a latch and hasp on my battery door. You know, because batteries get up and walk away sometimes while you're gone on a hike or something. I also get remarkably better gas mileage since I put a latch and hasp on the fuel door.

Originally Posted by Robin97396

It's ok to buy your bus a little bling. I got a pair of hummingbird feeders that look like earrings hanging on the mirrors.

I need you to delete this post before my gf sees it. Luckily she's on the women's skoolie FB page more than here.

[Robin97396]

I'll send photos of the bus earrings specifically for your gf, so you can be sure and do the same thing.

I have a lot of trouble with thieving even way out here in the woods. Yeah I know, it's got to be my neighbors. I have motion detectors so I know when they're here. I'm not quite ready to spend the next 20 years in jail for defending my property.

[Brewerbob]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

I'll send photos of the bus earrings specifically for your gf, so you can be sure and do the same thing.

I have a lot of trouble with thieving even way out here in the woods. Yeah I know, it's got to be my neighbors. I have motion detectors so I know when they're here. I'm not quite ready to spend the next 20 years in jail for defending my property.

So OR is off the list for sure. I'm used to FL laws. "But Officer he was in my yard and needed shooting". In that case be careful of the surrounding houses, son. Happy hunting.

I don't know for sure but I'm fairly certain that the explosive dye packs can be bought on the internet. I would install those and a camera.

[Robin97396]

I've got a digital video surveilance system that I haven't used for a few years. I'll have to hook it up and get some proof to make the night time intrusions stop. The problem is the IR lights on security systems are detectable by practiced thieves.

I'm old enough that I wouldn't survive a jail sentence for shooting an intruder. I'd much rather spend these remaining years driving around the country having breakdowns and flats if I ever get this bus ready.

You know, the explosive dye packs would be an excellent choice for the top hatch breaches. I'd get sued for just about anything else.

[Stu & Filo. T]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

I've got a digital video surveilance system that I haven't used for a few years. I'll have to hook it up and get some proof to make the night time intrusions stop. The problem is the IR lights on security systems are detectable by practiced thieves.

I'm old enough that I wouldn't survive a jail sentence for shooting an intruder. I'd much rather spend these remaining years driving around the country having breakdowns and flats if I ever get this bus ready.

You know, the explosive dye packs would be an excellent choice for the top hatch breaches. I'd get sued for just about anything else.

The secret is don't call the police get rid of the body yourself.

[Robin97396]

That's no secret. It avoids a lot of paperwork.

[EastCoastCB]

I actually shoot skeet with one of these occasionally just to show off.

Always gets lots of looks and compliments.

[Stu & Filo. T]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

That's no secret. It avoids a lot of paperwork.

And have your community watch invest in a community wood chipper .

[ol trunt]

I'd even "chip" in for one of those!

[Robin97396]

Out here we have an old fashioned solution. You've seen trees blow down out in the woods leaving a rather large waste deep hole in the ground. When you cut through the log the stump springs back to its growing position. Anything you put in the hole under that stump is there to stay. It's a proper thief burial. The story is that some people are put in the stump hole live, then as they wake up the stump is released.

I tried to be a logger years ago. They said I didn't fit in. At least I didn't get a stump.

[Stu & Filo. T]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

Out here we have an old fashioned solution. You've seen trees blow down out in the woods leaving a rather large waste deep hole in the ground. When you cut through the log the stump springs back to its growing position. Anything you put in the hole under that stump is there to stay. It's a proper thief burial. The story is that some people are put in the stump hole live, then as they wake up the stump is released.

I tried to be a logger years ago. They said I didn't fit in. At least I didn't get a stump.

I like it only problem is there's never a downed tree when you need one.

[Robin97396]

Yeah, and they have to be pretty big trees too.

Note to self; only wack people immediately after a storm.

[Mark_In_MA]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

Yeah, and they have to be pretty big trees too.

Note to self; only wack people immediately after a storm.

Right before. Let the rain help clean things up!
You thought you heard what? Nah, that was just thunder......

[Robin97396]

So..... in other words every time it rains in Oregon I can take out an enemy. Cool. I'll have to start prioritizing my death list.

[Stu & Filo. T]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

So..... in other words every time it rains in Oregon I can take out an enemy. Cool. I'll have to start prioritizing my death list.

Enemy & Death list sounds so intolerant,, Lets called it "The Cull List"

[Iheartbus]

I love how a latch question turns into lumber and murder

[Robin97396]

It seems to be the natural progression of things. Damn those latches anyway.

[Stu & Filo. T]

Originally Posted by Iheartbus

I love how a latch question turns into lumber and murder

Murder is such a ugly term, It implies the action wasn't justified, Lets use Cull,

According to wikipedia

In biology, culling is the process of segregating organisms from a group according to desired or undesired characteristics. In animal breeding, culling is the process of removing or segregating animals from a breeding stock based on specific trait. This is done to exaggerate desirable characteristics, or to remove undesirable characteristics. For livestock and wildlife, culling often refers to the act of killing removed animals. In fruits and vegetables, culling is the sorting or segregation of fresh harvested produce into marketable lots, with the non-marketable lots being discarded or diverted into food processing or non-food processing activities. This usually happens at collection centres located at, or close to farms. Culling is sometimes used as a term to describe indiscriminate killing within one particular species which can be due to a range of reasons, for example, badger culling in the United Kingdom.

[Iheartbus]

Cull the weak? =)