I really hate door to door salesmen, so Im thinking about placing landmines all over my front yard, so I can watch them get blown to peices, the next time they try to hassle me. Is this a great idea or what?????????
2006-08-06 13:19:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
So long as you tutor your friends and family about how to avoid the landmines I don't really see a problem unless of course you don't like them either... iin which case you can sit on the verandah pipe in one hand, beer in the other and watch the show....
2006-08-06 13:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a secret weapon! I have a small short fat dog that lets them come all the way up the steps and knock before he goes ballistic on them, he gnarls and shows all of his teeth and barks uncontrollably until they run away. Actually my dog would just lick their faces but they don't know that and it's funnier than hell to see them run away in fear! although one time my dog actually broke the latch on the screen door as he jumped at the salesman, so the door popped open and the poor man turned white and fell off of my porch, I felt bad for a second.
2006-08-06 21:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by Rocky C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Normally, the ones who come to my house use the sidewalk, so landmines in the grass wouldn't really stop them. How about a "no soliciting" sign instead?
2006-08-06 20:24:14 · answer #3 · answered by J B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not a great idea, there is enough destruction in this world. Just make up a sign on printer paper that states, NO Handbills, NO Solicitations; NO SALESMEN ! in red ink & in large enough type to see it, and tape it on your door. I hope this helps, it works for me!
2006-08-06 20:25:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What i do is put on an act. Or something. Like just interrupt them wicked bad then just start telling jokes until they get sick of you. Then just be like ya my mom isnt home sorry! (Slam Door). But instead of land mines try sprinklers thats funny and yet not dangerous.
2006-08-06 20:24:40 · answer #5 · answered by Lindzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found that a big dog can keep them away. Also it's hard to get landmines.
2006-08-06 20:25:40 · answer #6 · answered by whataboutme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not try to sell them your garbage or lint? It's always funny when you try to sell salesman stuff. I've actually gotten a few to buy some old irons and clothespins I had.
2006-08-06 20:24:12 · answer #7 · answered by zetser 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOrks for me.. Been doing it for years.. The police pat me on the back..muahaha
The other thing is to answer the door butt naked!! Invite them in even!
2006-08-06 20:24:40 · answer #8 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a "No Soliciting" sign. It would be much less messy, unless you like cleaning up blood and guts.
2006-08-06 20:24:09 · answer #9 · answered by Mollywobbles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Land mines... that sounds like fun! I don't like them either.
Try hooking a battery up to your doorbell so when they buzz it they get electrocuted!!
2006-08-06 20:24:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋