ADT Disaster

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Lawman77

Reef sharks are deadly.

fun fact ...more people die in vending machine accidents every year than from sharks.

[bayerische]

Originally Posted by Lawman77

Reef sharks are deadly.

Landsharks are the ones to look out for.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by Lawman77

Reef sharks are deadly.

This information I did not need!!

[superdog]

Originally Posted by G8RDPM

Looks like you are having a great time. Hopefully nothing bad at the new house!
I can never keep up with your drinking status!

Ha. Me too.

But it’s the lady’s bday. So we are celebrating. Back off the sauce again when we go back home.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Great pics Seth. Looks like a blast. Enjoy your down time.

When you get home, ask around for the local security company that does all the pharmacies in your area. They usually provide top of the line equipment and service at an affordable price.

Going with a local, trustworthy company is the best way to go with home security

[Fat_ninja]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

fun fact ...more people die in vending machine accidents every year than from sharks.

Why so you know that? Dont tell me fhis was on shark week.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Why so you know that? Dont tell me fhis was on shark week.

found this:

Statistics from the Consumer Product Safety Commission for 1995 listed two people died as a result of being crushed by falling soda machines in the U.S., as compared to zero shark-related deaths in the same twelve-month period.

Moreover, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 37 known vending machine fatalities between 1978 and 1995, for an average of 2.18 deaths per year. Over the decade from 1994 to 2004 there was a total of six recorded shark attack fatalities in the U.S., for an average of 0.6 deaths per year. Ergo, the vending machines are indeed more deadly than sharks by a factor of almost four.

then you have this:

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by superdog

Pretty certain it was a reef shark.



I’m actually shockingly good with the drama. It’s been a good lesson if nothing else.



Great trip so far. The second snorkeling excursion netted multiple turtles, rays and a few yellow trees schools.



Chillin just now. Bout to enjoy a Baileys coffee and read a book.

Awesome! Love the Caribbean marine life. Turtles are such magnificent creatures.

[Etschell]

Originally Posted by superdog

This information I did not need!!

I've snorkled in turks. The reefs are great. Do not worry seth. I asked the boat captain if any sharks were in the water and he assured me all had left when the real estate bubble burst back in 2008. Just drink the rum punch eat, the conch and enjoy. The wild dogs on the islands are more dangerous.

[Burlington]

As stated above fatal shark attacks are few and far between. Humans don’t really feature on their menu. Most incidents are them taking a nibble before realising you’re not a fish, and during the day time they aren’t really feeding.

[AzPaul]

However, if figured on a 'fatalities vs percentage of encounters' basis, I'd wager the survival rate with vending machines is still a little better.

[brandrea]

Enjoy your trip brother, looks like an amazing time!

No advice for you on the alarm as we don’t bother with one. Our best line of defense is having two retired neighbors who know every last detail of who comes and goes

My advice on swimming with sharks (not that you asked for it) is don’t tempt fate. Seriouly, I’d panick if that were me. Good on you for keeping cool.

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by superdog

Police just called. Nothing is amiss.

I have to imagine this is an ADT glitch.

I hope anyway. Sheesh. Nothing is ever easy.

Good news!
We’ve had ADT for years, and worry/problem free for the most part.
Now have the ring doorbell (love it) and a few cameras with the ADT system. Use the ADT Pulse app daily. We’ve had good experiences with ADT throughout the years.
Glad everything is ok

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by AzPaul

However, if figured on a 'fatalities vs percentage of encounters' basis, I'd wager the survival rate with vending machines is still a little better.

Yes very true indeed

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Burlington

As stated above fatal shark attacks are few and far between. Humans don’t really feature on their menu. Most incidents are them taking a nibble before realising you’re not a fish, and during the day time they aren’t really feeding.

Depends on the shark. Oceanic White Tips are extremely aggressive. I had to fend them off in the Red Sea and felt lucky to get back on the boat. You are definitely on their menu.

The reef sharks that Seth is seeing routinely patrol a stretch of reef and will largely ignore snorkelers. And snorkeling is the best way to get pictures because scuba bubbles tend to make them steer clear of you. A clear case for the smartphone is great for these types of shots. Most resorts sell them for all the current models.

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Depends on the shark. Oceanic White Tips are extremely aggressive. I had to fend them off in the Red Sea and felt lucky to get back on the boat. You are definitely on their menu.

Wow - must have been quite an experience. I’ve just been fortunate enough for one scuba encounter with a nurse shark which I gather are about as docile as they come.

Glad you didn’t end up on the catch of the day menu !

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by AzPaul

However, if figured on a 'fatalities vs percentage of encounters' basis, I'd wager the survival rate with vending machines is still a little better.

of course i agree with that. Just saying getting overly concerned about a statistical improbability while still leaving your house and crossing the street with no problem which is far more dangerous.

Kind of like fear of flying. The most dangerous part of flying is the trip to the airport. Doesnt mean planes dont crash but it means the fear is focused on the lesser danger.

[Blansky]

I had ADT once.

When on vacation our pet sitter had the cops show up with guns drawn. Scared the hell out of her delicate self. I think her main confrontation previously was snarky cats.

I had her turn the alarm off from that point on.

[BisonHead]

We had a great local provider, fella wanted to retire and ADT bought him out for quite a few quid. Shame really as they provided top notch service and were a local firm.

[Dyim]

Originally Posted by 037

Looks fun!

Rolex should make a Boat-Master for those of us not quite at Yacht level.

Although, now that I think about it, Master-Boater would be a better name.

Hmmm, idk.

Sounds like someone who enjoys self-gratification.

[Brenngun]

Originally Posted by mailman

Going with a local, trustworthy company is the best way to go with home security

This is the way to go Seth. I switched from big deal company to small local independent half a dozen years ago and never looked back. They rock the monitoring/service side of the business.

Originally Posted by tyler1980

fun fact ...more people die in vending machine accidents every year than from sharks.

Originally Posted by AzPaul

However, if figured on a 'fatalities vs percentage of encounters' basis, I'd wager the survival rate with vending machines is still a little better.

Plus this statistic is skewed due to poor techniques by inexperienced vending machine users. When dislodging stuck candy experienced users know to never kick from the front. Always from the side. Always.

[037]

Originally Posted by Dyim

Hmmm, idk.

Sounds like someone who enjoys self-gratification.

That's the joke.

[gmh1013]

I used ADT for several years with no real complaints except the feeling you get when you buy a new car....that you just got ripped off....to me they are over priced for you get.
I started calling around and found, I hope, a better security outfit for a little less money ...but now i have to camera's one at front door and one on back patio that i can access from cell phone and this week im putting another camera in the living room. Not to advertise but they are better deals than ADT.
Im always worried to death over my cats when im out so the inside camera will let me check on them if im stuck in doctors office for 4 hours or more.

[datejustrms]

Enjoy your vacation Seth!

If you decide to dump ADT, I'd recommend a good independent who uses DSC equipment. Very reliable products.

[droptopman]

Looks like Paradise Seth. Enjoy your trip brother.

As for ADT, we have had lots of issues over the years. We dumped them and set up our our system which so far is useful and much more cost effective.

[superdog]

At the airport heading home.

Kind of excited to see the status of my home and it’s contents.

More excited to see the dogs. They’ve been all alone for 5 days. They must have to go to the bathroom something fierce.

[037]

Originally Posted by superdog

More excited to see the dogs. They’ve been all alone for 5 days. They must have to go to the bathroom something fierce.

[chieftd]

Originally Posted by superdog

At the airport heading home.

Kind of excited to see the status of my home and it’s contents.

More excited to see the dogs. They’ve been all alone for 5 days. They must have to go to the bathroom something fierce.

[superdog]

And just got in.

No break ins happened.

I will need to block off some time and call ADT to express my thoughts. I’ll likely record it for quality control purposes.

[Tools]

There are sharks everywhere..

Swimming With Sharks by Larry Draper, on Flickr