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Oren[_2_] October 1st 11 07:51 PM

Garden hose prevents home intruder
 
"...Brian Whitlock was using a garden hose to water his lawn on
Tuesday night around 11 p.m. That's when a man, dressed from head to
toe in black, scaled his back wall and claimed to be a police officer.

Police allege the criminal was hoping to rob Whitlock's home. However,
the Las Vegas homeowner had a different plan in mind.

A steady rush of water isn't exactly a proven defense mechanism. In
Whitlock's case, it worked to prevent the stranger from getting what
he wanted."

Video:

http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/130897378.html

HeyBub[_3_] October 2nd 11 01:56 AM

Garden hose prevents home intruder
 
Oren wrote:
"...Brian Whitlock was using a garden hose to water his lawn on
Tuesday night around 11 p.m. That's when a man, dressed from head to
toe in black, scaled his back wall and claimed to be a police officer.

Police allege the criminal was hoping to rob Whitlock's home. However,
the Las Vegas homeowner had a different plan in mind.

A steady rush of water isn't exactly a proven defense mechanism. In
Whitlock's case, it worked to prevent the stranger from getting what
he wanted."

Video:

http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/130897378.html


1. A house or other inanimate object cannot be "robbed." Only a human can be
robbed. A house can be burgled, or thefted.

2. Apparently some goblins don't like getting wet (cat burglars?). For most
situations a "water" gun is not the weapon of choice.



[email protected] October 2nd 11 02:16 AM

Garden hose prevents home intruder
 
On Sat, 1 Oct 2011 19:56:06 -0500, "HeyBub" wrote:

Oren wrote:
"...Brian Whitlock was using a garden hose to water his lawn on
Tuesday night around 11 p.m. That's when a man, dressed from head to
toe in black, scaled his back wall and claimed to be a police officer.

Police allege the criminal was hoping to rob Whitlock's home. However,
the Las Vegas homeowner had a different plan in mind.

A steady rush of water isn't exactly a proven defense mechanism. In
Whitlock's case, it worked to prevent the stranger from getting what
he wanted."

Video:

http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/130897378.html


1. A house or other inanimate object cannot be "robbed." Only a human can be
robbed. A house can be burgled, or thefted.

2. Apparently some goblins don't like getting wet (cat burglars?).


LOL!

For most situations a "water" gun is not the weapon of choice.


Perhaps not, but a water cannon is often an effective weapon.

Oren[_2_] October 2nd 11 02:57 AM

Garden hose prevents home intruder
 
On Sat, 1 Oct 2011 19:56:06 -0500, "HeyBub"
wrote:

Oren wrote:
"...Brian Whitlock was using a garden hose to water his lawn on
Tuesday night around 11 p.m. That's when a man, dressed from head to
toe in black, scaled his back wall and claimed to be a police officer.

Police allege the criminal was hoping to rob Whitlock's home. However,
the Las Vegas homeowner had a different plan in mind.

A steady rush of water isn't exactly a proven defense mechanism. In
Whitlock's case, it worked to prevent the stranger from getting what
he wanted."

Video:

http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/130897378.html


1. A house or other inanimate object cannot be "robbed." Only a human can be
robbed. A house can be burgled, or thefted.

2. Apparently some goblins don't like getting wet (cat burglars?). For most
situations a "water" gun is not the weapon of choice.


Right. Nevada is an open carry state. No reason not to be armed late
at night when the "goblins" come out.

I understand his late night watering policy with our drought of many
years.

I really think this kid was lucky; not shot, or hit with a pick-axe.

Harry K October 2nd 11 03:16 AM

Garden hose prevents home intruder
 
On Oct 1, 5:56*pm, "HeyBub" wrote:
Oren wrote:
"...Brian Whitlock was using a garden hose to water his lawn on
Tuesday night around 11 p.m. That's when a man, dressed from head to
toe in black, scaled his back wall and claimed to be a police officer.


Police allege the criminal was hoping to rob Whitlock's home. However,
the Las Vegas homeowner had a different plan in mind.


A steady rush of water isn't exactly a proven defense mechanism. In
Whitlock's case, it worked to prevent the stranger from getting what
he wanted."


Video:


http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/130897378.html


1. A house or other inanimate object cannot be "robbed." Only a human can be
robbed. A house can be burgled, or thefted.


snip

True. That was lesson #1 in my police dispatchers course.

Harry K

Stormin Mormon October 3rd 11 01:34 AM

Garden hose prevents home intruder
 
Riots in the deep south, fire hoses? As Pres. Oh Bomb Us
will remind folks.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


wrote in message
...
On Sat, 1 Oct 2011 19:56:06 -0500, "HeyBub"
wrote:


For most situations a "water" gun is not the weapon of
choice.


Perhaps not, but a water cannon is often an effective
weapon.



Stormin Mormon October 3rd 11 01:01 PM

Garden hose prevents home intruder
 
The article says he's 23 years old. And his parents
threatened to kick him out of the house if he didn't get a
job.

"Desperation can make an honest man a crook," added
Whitlock. "I hope to god, he's learned his lesson. I really
believe and hope he is a good person, who made a dumb dumb
decision."

My guess, is that the kid was looking for some income,
without getting a job. And that his criminal idea shows his
bad thought process, not his desperation.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
..


"Oren" wrote in message
...
"...Brian Whitlock was using a garden hose to water his lawn
on
Tuesday night around 11 p.m. That's when a man, dressed from
head to
toe in black, scaled his back wall and claimed to be a
police officer.

Police allege the criminal was hoping to rob Whitlock's
home. However,
the Las Vegas homeowner had a different plan in mind.

A steady rush of water isn't exactly a proven defense
mechanism. In
Whitlock's case, it worked to prevent the stranger from
getting what
he wanted."

Video:

http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/130897378.html



JIMMIE October 3rd 11 09:39 PM

Garden hose prevents home intruder
 
On Oct 1, 2:51*pm, Oren wrote:
"...Brian Whitlock was using a garden hose to water his lawn on
Tuesday night around 11 p.m. That's when a man, dressed from head to
toe in black, scaled his back wall and claimed to be a police officer.

Police allege the criminal was hoping to rob Whitlock's home. However,
the Las Vegas homeowner had a different plan in mind.

A steady rush of water isn't exactly a proven defense mechanism. In
Whitlock's case, it worked to prevent the stranger from getting what
he wanted."

Video:

http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/130897378.html


Surprised the home owner was not also cited for illegal watering.

Jimmie

Oren[_2_] October 3rd 11 11:13 PM

Garden hose prevents home intruder
 
On Mon, 3 Oct 2011 13:39:34 -0700 (PDT), JIMMIE
wrote:

On Oct 1, 2:51*pm, Oren wrote:
"...Brian Whitlock was using a garden hose to water his lawn on
Tuesday night around 11 p.m. That's when a man, dressed from head to
toe in black, scaled his back wall and claimed to be a police officer.

Police allege the criminal was hoping to rob Whitlock's home. However,
the Las Vegas homeowner had a different plan in mind.

A steady rush of water isn't exactly a proven defense mechanism. In
Whitlock's case, it worked to prevent the stranger from getting what
he wanted."

Video:

http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/130897378.html


Surprised the home owner was not also cited for illegal watering.

Jimmie


He is allowed, just as myself to water at night with a hose. Day time
sprinklers are limited by days and time by season in the desert.

At night - have at it!

The guy just used the wrong tool for the job.

A hickory stick is better than a water hose. Put knots on his head
faster than he can rub 'em off. Break an ankle or so he can't dance
trying to rub the knots off his head.

[email protected] October 5th 11 05:57 PM

Garden hose prevents home intruder
 
On Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:13:41 -0700, Oren wrote:

On Mon, 3 Oct 2011 13:39:34 -0700 (PDT), JIMMIE
wrote:

On Oct 1, 2:51*pm, Oren wrote:
"...Brian Whitlock was using a garden hose to water his lawn on
Tuesday night around 11 p.m. That's when a man, dressed from head to
toe in black, scaled his back wall and claimed to be a police officer.

Police allege the criminal was hoping to rob Whitlock's home. However,
the Las Vegas homeowner had a different plan in mind.

A steady rush of water isn't exactly a proven defense mechanism. In
Whitlock's case, it worked to prevent the stranger from getting what
he wanted."

Video:

http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/130897378.html


Surprised the home owner was not also cited for illegal watering.

Jimmie


He is allowed, just as myself to water at night with a hose. Day time
sprinklers are limited by days and time by season in the desert.

At night - have at it!

The guy just used the wrong tool for the job.

A hickory stick is better than a water hose. Put knots on his head
faster than he can rub 'em off. Break an ankle or so he can't dance
trying to rub the knots off his head.


A .357 does a better Darwin job.


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