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gillumhouse

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As is our usual practice, When I return from Chapel, I bring down the computer, lock up, and go to bed.
Last night, I locked the door as I went into the office to shut down for the night - it was 11:30. I was startled by the doorbell ringing with the thought, I hope it does not disturb the guests.
I did not notice anyone on the porch - they said they waved to me as I came up the street. They also said they had tapped on the window but I did not hear (ears are now plugged due to the epizoodic although coughing is less) as they wanted to invite me to join them. I had made a birthday cake for the lady with a birthday (different lady than last month) and they had taken the cake and a bottle of champagne onto the porch to enjoy. "It has been a long time since we could sit on the front porch in an evening," said one of the ladies as she apologized for ringing the bell. One of them heard me snap the lock button and realized I was locking up before going to bed.
So we chatted a bit, I took a piece of cake, and told them come in when you are ready - do not worry about the lock because the Police are just down the street.
Breakfast was at 9. We went over to the log house at 1:30 and I waved goodbye to them at 2:10. I think they enjoyed the visit.
 
I've shut all the lights off and heard a yelp! Sometimes I don't hear the yelp and the guests have to come in the other door. They tell me in the morning 'someone' locked them out. Sometimes they sit in the dark. I definitely don't see them then!
 
Too funny.
(We give our guests each a key to the front door.).
I have hidden the key to the front door so no one accidentally uses it - it LOCKS the door so only the key will open it. The button system locks the outside but inside can turn knob and get out. They were just going out on the porch nd did not take keys. Our guests also get the kitchen door key - but i hook the storm door at night because the latch broke. Odd size 1912 door is BIG $$$ to replace - hook only used if we are here.
 
:)
I used to flash the lights off / on pause off / on ... then call out ... Anyone out here? off / on Close door and wait for it ... footsteps coming across the porch or down the steps ... sitting on one of the outdoor upper decks.
So many times a single or couple would be sitting in the dark, out on the lawn, stargazing or whatever, maybe snuggling on the glider ... maybe snoozing ... without their keys or flashlight. That place is dark! I kept flashlights by the door. But the porch light stayed on all night as it was on a light sensor so at least they could see the door.
 
:)
I used to flash the lights off / on pause off / on ... then call out ... Anyone out here? off / on Close door and wait for it ... footsteps coming across the porch or down the steps ... sitting on one of the outdoor upper decks.
So many times a single or couple would be sitting in the dark, out on the lawn, stargazing or whatever, maybe snuggling on the glider ... maybe snoozing ... without their keys or flashlight. That place is dark! I kept flashlights by the door. But the porch light stayed on all night as it was on a light sensor so at least they could see the door..
seashanty said:
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I used to flash the lights off / on pause off / on ... then call out ... Anyone out here? off / on Close door and wait for it ... footsteps coming across the porch or down the steps ... sitting on one of the outdoor upper decks.
Had to smile at your method. This gave me memories of my Dad telling me it was time to come in after a date.
 
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