"The Watchmen"

[Highlander]

I am fairly certain there are more than a few of us here who have had to `stand to` and then stood watch until the next `stand to`.

Even a couple who are surviving on their own would have to take turns at this,.. including children if old enough, no one person can stay awake and be safe doing it,.. he may think he is alert, but he would easily be got past by a careful foe

The mind wanders, try sitting in a car park for an hour or two watching Tescos front door, and then you will understand, add darkness, silence, hot summer nights, freezing feet, to that, then think about the possibility of doing it every night,... you and your family would not be safe,.. if you have the need to be on guard, then you must feel there is a threat,.. dont try and guard them alone

Two hours on watch is the best format, you can stay alert for that long, then swap over, it would be great if there was three of you, because 2 hours on four off is about right,.. but if not then at least you are getting rest every two hours