How Much is That Doggie in the Window

Heading out of the complex this morning, spotting that dog in the window took me back to when I was around 10 years old, singing along with Doris Day … How much is that doggie in the window (arf, arf), The one with the waggly tail, How much is that doggie in the window (arf, arf), I do hope that doggie's for sale.

Also spotted, when heading out, were signs of management’s desperation.

The first being management has added balloons to the sign bring attention to the fact they now have units available.

AND there are now two huge vinyl banners attached to the brick walls on both sides of the entrance, facing the street, to bring further attention to that fact.

People used to line up to get a unit here. Feel like they'd won the lottery when they got in. Now management is begging, pandering on the streets.

I’m hoping some unhoused person(s) tear the banners down, use them to upgrade their shelters or turn into raincoats.

Seems to me that if management is desperate to fill vacant units, they would be better served by not being so greedy, lower the rent as an incentive to not only bring renters in, but to stem the exodus, keep current residents from moving out.

Arriving at the Pain Cave, I saw Camper Guy has moved across the street, away from the stop sign, away from blocking the view of those of us exiting/entering the driveway.

Trainer said he did not ask Camper Guy (CG) to move, he "did it on his own".

It may be that drivers yelled at CG for blocking them from safely entering/exiting but, at any rate, Trainer didn’t ask it of his "Security Guy", whom he also refers to as his "Mall Cop" because he offered CG the opportunity and "leaving it up to him to decide", if he wants to park on the lot at night with the caveat he move back to the streets by 6:00 in the morning.

At any rate, CG — who I’m told is an older guy, living alone except for a little dog, seems to have made himself at home. Even bringing out and parking his sweet looking HOG.

Trainer is showing no interest in steel shutters. Instead, he’s contracted with a company that provides something like a Ring Doorbell System for businesses.

A device is being place somewhere along the roofline by that window, which will contact Trainer’s phone when anyone stands near the window so he can yell them away.

He also upgraded his security system/camera to detect the sound of glass shattering, and additional detection for pets, as the upgrade supposedly will detect bad guys as humans crawling around on the floor trying to fool the camera.

Seems to me steel shutters are more the direct route ........ and no disrespect to male readers, but us ladies know how men don't like to be led, ask for or take directions, preferring instead to figure things out on their own, even if it means they end up taking the long way around.

I just hope it all works out and ends the break-ins.