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SARGE · 02-24-2002, 11:39 PM

As some here know, I've got something(s) in both of my attics. Both have walk-in doors and separated by a hallway upstairs. Whatever it is either takes or consumes rat bait every night, and I mean all of it. I've put out as much as 10 baits at one time - next morning they're gone. Being big attics with floors, we store items, including some old end tables, lamps, etc. At times we've heard the items being moved slightly, which is why I hate a quiet house at night (too quiet).

I have a bud with access to night vision equipment. He said I could borrow the equipment and sit in the attic at night to see what prowls. Now, I've done about everything (most I wished I hadn't), but ain't NO WAY I'm sitting in the dark with goggles waiting for IT do go stirring around. The "fear of the unknown" factor, dontcha see?

So he offers to do it for $100 and a 12-pack of his favorite adult beverage, payable upfront, and stay all night. I balk, advising a bad idea to drink while scared and sitting in the dark. I also offer that the doors will be locked behind him. He says no problem. I have visions of him beating on the door in the middle of the night, screaming to get out. I just don't know, and wifey thinks we're "both nuts".

Would you pay the $$ or not?

02-24-2002, 11:39 PM	#1
SARGE The Preacher Man Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Dallas Posts: 4,828	Would YOU do this?? As some here know, I've got something(s) in both of my attics. Both have walk-in doors and separated by a hallway upstairs. Whatever it is either takes or consumes rat bait every night, and I mean all of it. I've put out as much as 10 baits at one time - next morning they're gone. Being big attics with floors, we store items, including some old end tables, lamps, etc. At times we've heard the items being moved slightly, which is why I hate a quiet house at night (too quiet). I have a bud with access to night vision equipment. He said I could borrow the equipment and sit in the attic at night to see what prowls. Now, I've done about everything (most I wished I hadn't), but ain't NO WAY I'm sitting in the dark with goggles waiting for IT do go stirring around. The "fear of the unknown" factor, dontcha see? So he offers to do it for $100 and a 12-pack of his favorite adult beverage, payable upfront, and stay all night. I balk, advising a bad idea to drink while scared and sitting in the dark. I also offer that the doors will be locked behind him. He says no problem. I have visions of him beating on the door in the middle of the night, screaming to get out. I just don't know, and wifey thinks we're "both nuts". Would you pay the $$ or not? __________________ "Don't be so open-minded that your brains fall out."