Isolation and paranoia It didn’t take long, living out in an isolated spot before paranoia started to set in. Surrounded by quite, things seem to run though your mind. After all you are alone, no one will be coming to help. Sure the police could get out here, but it would take a four wheel drive and even then it would take at least an hour and a half if they could find the place at all. Nope, living out here I am on my own.
I put up a gate at the main entrance, with keep out signs
I haven’t had any problems with unwelcome visitors so far, but I still like to keep my security up, I think a little paranoia is a good thing as it keeps you on your toes and alert, and with para-commando meth freaks and hillbilly pot farmers hiding in the countryside plying their craft you never know what could happen. It seems most survivalist types are a little paranoid by nature.
Most of you I am sure have seen the Driveway alarms advertised in magazines such as backwoods home, that are intended to alert the property owner to anyone crossing a certain point in front of a motion sensor and transmitting an alarm to a receiver. A driveway sensor is perfect for monitoring areas around your property and works great in entrances and exits to your property.
With a driveway monitor you will be alerted to anyone who approaches your home by the driveway or you may use the driveway alarm as a method to monitor trespassers in other areas. I have one at the main entrance a short distance past the gate. The downside to this set up is that wild game can set off the alarm, sending one into a unneeded qui vive.
My dogs don’t care much for strangers. I don’t think they will bite, but they will bark and carry on if anyone approaches, giving advanced warning that something is afoot. Maybe after spending more time at the homestead kitty, the dogs will become more aggressive toward trespassers.
Some people suggest guinea hens to keep a watchful eye, but I think those giving such advice have never had to deal with this type of bird. They sound off, over just about anything and the little critters tend to spend most of their time out away from the house, where their services are most needed.
I only have one door leading into my travel trailer, which is manned by a magnetic door /window alarm
I’m sure most of you have other ideas and advice on inexpensive security measures that can be taken by those of use living off the pavement and off grid – feel free to add your own tips to the mix in comments below.
Keep surviving.
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