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I grew up in an era when you lived in a neighborhood, not a house on a
street surrounded by anonymous neighbors...

Yeah. Same here. But I also grew up with neighbors that respected your
property.

I understand your point, but I still don't see why YOU have to buy tools so
your NEIGHBORS can "borrow" them. Maybe find what type of tools they really
want and give them to them as a gift???

OR

How about having a "check out tag" where they would fill in there name and
date and hang it on the peg board?

Oh. I still need to borrow your car....

;-]