One time when I was about 12 yrs old, my twin sisters who were about 18 and I were at home overnight, alone. We and our dog heard someone out in the yard. We lived out in the country had all of the windows open as it was summer. We very loudly spoke of calling the police, which we did, then we lined up behind the dog and crept down the stairs. I think each of them had an old rifle, and I brought up the rear with dad's old six string guitar. We were gonna do some damage if we caught anyone, even though I am sure the guns were unloaded and we were all really scared. The police showed up couldn't find anyone. When dad and mom came home the next day they found all of the gas had been siphoned out of dad's welding rig. I am glad I had that guitar ready to smash over someone's head!

kat