Rolling a thought around and looking for alternative ideas/views

[Highlander]

I understand where you are coming from now, .....but for those who either have large families or even visitors in the house at the time some thoughts do have to be put into what would you do if Aunty May and uncle dick were visiting at the time, so make use of them

If it is just you and your wife then it might be a good idea to try it out now, ...pick your spot, .....think how it would be in foul weather?, ....can you get to that spot without being seen?, ....where would your back door be if you were spotted? you would not only have to find your spot, but also know your way out.......do you have food stashed at that spot?, because you would not want to move once you were there, movement equals being seen,..and if your family is large, where would the rest of them hunker down?

How far away will you be from your house? the distance would depend on the power of your binos, you would need to see clearly but far enough away not to be heard or smelt,... the intruders may have dogs

Much of what an intruder will get up to may well be at night, you will need to be able to see in the dark,.. how will you do that?

For those with a gun, dont forget to step out the range,