I have a problem with alarm systems as they currently exist.  I can't stand
them!  If it is designed to "scare the hell out of an intruder" then it will
also scare the hell out of the neighbors, bystanders, etc., every time it
accidentally goes off.  How many times have you heard a car alarm go off and
thought "burglar"?  No, you think "bozo should shut that damn thing off".
Right?  Aren't there some more creative ways to dissuade someone from
ganking your ride?

Years ago, when I couldn't stand being jolted out of bed by an alarm clock,
I found one that flashed a light instead of sounding an alarm.  How about an
alarm that flashed bright red and/or yellow lights?  Wouldn't bother the
neighbors, but might make a burglar run away?  Or an alarm that alerted you
wihout alerting everyone else within a two-mile radius?  Surely there are
some innovations out there?

Maggie
'85 Subaru Westy "Anne Bonney"
(sporting a new pair of shoes - Michelin LTX M/S - for all those at BBB who
insisted it was time!)

Date:    Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:27:49 -0800
From:    Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Bus story

While on this subject, anyone have a recommendations on alarm systems?
Criteria: Reasonable price, easy to install, scare the hell out of an
intruder.