Flanigan Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 For the third year running have had this, ah, "amorous" couple use my display as a kind of drive-in theater. As with every year, I know they can't see much of the show as the windows are fogged up. Fortunately, there haven't been any other vehicles stop by during their interludes, and they park halfway down the block - would hate for some kids to see that. So, what to do? Jack a mic into the transmitter and give 'em a talking to? Pipe in some Barry White? Shut it down until they leave (not that they would notice)? Call the Church Police? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckHutchings Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Put up a webcam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfischer Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 For the third year running have had this, ah, "amorous" couple use my display as a kind of drive-in theater. As with every year, I know they can't see much of the show as the windows are fogged up. Fortunately, there haven't been any other vehicles stop by during their interludes, and they park halfway down the block - would hate for some kids to see that. So, what to do? Jack a mic into the transmitter and give 'em a talking to? Pipe in some Barry White? Shut it down until they leave (not that they would notice)? Call the Church Police? If they're doing something illegal, then call the cops. If not, then there's not much you can do about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chartrand Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Don your coat and hat, grab a flashlight and simply walk by with the flashlight going at random. Make it look like your simply out for a walk, maybe take your dog if you have one. I think if you make a few passes and interrupt them a few times they will stop parking in your area. I don't think you will even need to say anything. You may however have to do it 2 or three times for it to sink in for them. -Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernie18 Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 i personally like the mic and barry white idea myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyman Rate Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Ahh love... nothing more beautiful than the sounds of christmas in the background and well... ok back to the world we live in. I think that if they aren't disturbing anyone, and no one is truly being affected or anyone can really see what they are "doing" then not much of a big deal... That being said, if you do have some traffic and many cars going by then I would politely take a stroll and do the flashlight. They will get the idea after a few rounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Pino Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Just put up a "wide-angle" web cam sign, that outa do it, especially if it says something about being broadcast live on the internet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckHutchings Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I fail to see the problem. Are they blocking someone's driveway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urthegman Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 The microphone hooked up would definitely do the trick! They would be so frightened they would never return!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indytycoon Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I fail to see the problem. Are they blocking someone's driveway? I agree, if you can't see what is going on, how do you know what is going on. I have a car that the windows fog up merely by sitting in it. Some cars just do that. If you have actually witnessed the act, call the cops, if they are blocking traffic or driveways, then do something about it. Otherwise, try walking by with a flashlight and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanigan Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 (edited) Was trying not be overly crass when describing the situation, but okay - the car is rocking - it doesn't take too much imagination to figure out that they aren't making martinis in there; and it certainly isn't in time to the music. Calling the "cops" is not an option - this is the county whose sheriff is now serving hard time for dealing drugs (Illinois - where our elected officials make our license plates), and haven't had a local PD for 15 years. So, this is hardly something the State Police would muster out for. Guess we'll do the flashlight bit on the next go round. Might just cam it for posterity. Edited November 28, 2010 by Flanigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indytycoon Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Well, that clears it up a bit. Get a real bright flashlight (1,000,000 candlepower should do it) and "accidentally" shine it in the car. They may get the hint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie Sansing Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Just be careful, you never know what kinds of crazies are in that car. If you shine that light in, be sure to stay well away from the car (I had a friend that was killed by a guy with a loaded gun, similar situation). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Singleton Jr. Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 I agree with chuck set up a webcam, a website and make some money off their crazy asses. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Lights Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 This may be the funniest problem I've heard on pc so far. Maybe you should just take it as a compliment, they really like your display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Herronen -RGS RR of NC Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Sequence Bolero? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfischer Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Sequence Bolero? Or maybe "she's having my baby"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzi Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Okay - I've been following this thread and have held my tounge but now I have to speak out. I need to know your show hours because I'm going to take my wife by to see if your display has the same effect on here. If you see a blue Saturn Vue with fogged up windows, stay away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckHutchings Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Sequence Bolero? I'm sorry nobody acknowledged this post. That was pretty funny there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckHutchings Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Okay - I've been following this thread and have held my tounge but now I have to speak out. I need to know your show hours because I'm going to take my wife by to see if your display has the same effect on here. If you see a blue Saturn Vue with fogged up windows, stay away. Thanks for the warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Use a laser pointer. They'll have a hard time seeing where it's coming from but will know that someone's watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flanigan Posted November 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 (edited) Well, they haven't returned since the original post, but there's still the weekend. It'll be my luck that they'll be there the same time the TV station shows up. Thats a kind of viral video I don't want circulating. Actually was thinking about doing a "Hot Chocolate" sequence. And I don't mean Polar Express, either! lol Maybe "Santa Claus is Watching You" with the spotlight pointed right at their car - triggered every time 'He's everywhere, he's everywhere!" comes up. Remember those "films" we had back in high-school health class? The jumping frames and chattering film gate to the strains of "Never My Love" while displaying all the graphic nastiness of "social diseases"? That may be the ticket.... Did snag a 1-bajillion candle power spotlight Monday, so we'll see what develops. Son wants to sneak around behind the car and give it a few hard shakes. Think he's been playing too much Call of Duty. Edited November 30, 2010 by Flanigan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfischer Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Son wants to sneak around behind the car and give it a few hard shakes. Think he's been playing too much Call of Duty. He wants to do what?? Oh, you meant the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred7469 Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 He wants to do what?? Oh, you meant the car... O boy did that bring a smile to my day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Lelinski Posted November 30, 2010 Report Share Posted November 30, 2010 Son wants to sneak around behind the car and give it a few hard shakes. Think he's been playing too much Call of Duty. Won't be too big a deal as long as they have a rear windshield wiper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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