On Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:17:27 -0000, Mark Lloyd wrote:

On 02/15/2017 02:43 PM, James Wilkinson Sword wrote:
On Wed, 15 Feb 2017 03:27:22 -0000, Mark Lloyd wrote:


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I've nearly tripped over packages left right in front of my front door
and almost ran over one near the garage.

I've been home when packages are delivered. The mail carrier here
usually doesn't ring the doorbell unless something requires a signature.

Ok if your porch is sheltered from the rain.


It it well enough except when there's too much wind. Also there's a
hedge so the package isn't visible from the street.

I may want to set up some kind of switch that turns on a light if anyone
steps on the porch. Preferably one that can tell the difference between
delivery people and cats.

For some reason most people who fit those leave them on the default settings, which means they detect anything within half a mile, including on the road, and stay on for only 5 seconds. So if you stand at the door, they go on and off repeatedly.

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