All Secure
| Well, my house is finally "All Secure." I had my alarm installed in the house yesterday. The alarm company spent all day here. They had no problem installing the hardware, it was uploading the software that became the issue. After several hours, nine to be exact, it was finally completed. The alarm is absolutely awesome. All my windows, doors and the garage is all wired. I also got a keyfob. That thing is awesome. It looks like a car alarm, but is actually a remote for the alarm with a panic button. It will now sit next to my bed at night. I even had them program every entry point to chirp when it is open when the alarm is disengaged. When the Sales Associate initially came out to give me an estimate, he ended up staying almost an hour extra talking to my aunt (her son, my cousin, is currently serving in the Army in Germany, an OIF Vet and getting ready to deploy for a second round) and I about the military. He was in the Army, a nephew that is a Corpsman (just returned from Iraq) and another nephew that is a Marine (currently playing in the litterbox). When I called him back to let him know what happened on Monday and said it was a "go" he remembered me and asked about Sniper. He told me to tell Sniper Thank You and he will make sure I am safe and sound here at home. The other alarm companies I called suck..... I called ADT and not only are they expensive, the sales associate had no idea what a military clause was. They would get back to me, they never did. Strike One. Brinks, wants a three year contract. Not with Sniper coming home in the future, I guarantee I won't be here that long. Strike Two. Another one, I can't remember the name, never returned any of my calls. Strike Three. Your All Out of Luck. I believe in customer service. When I can actually call and speak to someone right away. It makes a difference. Besides, the company I went with had an appointment scheduled within 48 hours of me telling them it was a "go." They even called me today to make sure I was comfortable with the system and if I had any questions. That's customer service. I had all this installed for the low price of $1200, plus the county permit of $50. I think about all the clothes I could have bought, the care packages I could have sent Sniper or a partial payment for a cruise when Sniper comes home for us. Nope, not now. Instead we have are safety and Sniper can relax knowing the house is "Secure." Now I have to start saving for that cruise....I plan on taking Sniper on a nice long cruise when he comes home. dyzgoneby |
posted by dyzgoneby at 2/18/2006 12:03:00 AM
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post a commenthey there dyzgoneby!!!
glad to see you got the security system in - i was JUST getting on here to ask you ;)
and for now, i am sure Sniper will be more relaxed in his head and heart knowing ya'll are safe and sound while he is away than looking forward to a cruise... plus ya got plenty of time to still save!
btw, i was in tears with you, when i heard Sniper was hurt - but i kept telling 'myself' - at least HE called. HE called her. its good HE called.
i cant imagine if he was MY loved one... i woulda been a mess too. just know Sniper is in our prayers here...
much love,
A Marine at Heart
(connie)
I got really weird about security when hubby was in Iraq, for some reason. We lived in an absolutely safe neighborhood that had security patrols and everything, but I think it might have been related to the danger hubby was in.
We ended up getting a dog.
I wanted a dog (American Bull Dog) as well. However, Sniper made me promise I would wait until he comes home. That way he could do the training because I am a big pushover. hahaha
My last one didn't know she was a dog.
An alarm is in, but I'd become familiar with something that is 40 calbre or larger.
Welcome back to the world, Girl. Glad yer doin' well. Been thinking obout the security thing. Was a small company that did the job wasn't it? What is the $50.oo permit for? Ya gotta have permission to be safe? Another left Coast thing? Clue me in. E-mail would be nice.
nuf sed
Glad you got yourself squared away and secure for the long haul. It's important for Sniper to feel like you're safe while he's gone. Seth doesn't have to worry about Katie while he's gone since she moved in with us for the duration. I've enjoyed all the time we've been able to spend together and I've come to realize just how much she loves my son. That's a real gift...... :)
good deal there lady. I am glad you made it back to the blogworld safe and secure. I am sure you are going to be happy with your investment. It could only help with the sale of your house.
Will blog later on. I have had a ton going on around here. Got two military men living in my house and 2 kids. (Tell me I am not crazy now)
See ya.
1200 isnt bad for the system if every entry point is alarmed. And I just KNOW you didnt let them rope you into any long term contracts :)
It doesnt surprise me that ADT and Brinks couldnt help you...that is the way it has become in the industry...if it involves anything more than a quick sale, they dont want to have anything do with you...kind of indicative of the customer service you would receive too.
Make sure to test your alarm once a week and make sure whoever is on your call list has a key for your house and a code for the alarm :)
If you live in Sac County...plan on a long response time for the sherriff to get there, I worked for Bay Alarm at one time and the average response time was 45 mins. . . better to think about getting a couple of friends to help you (smith & Wesson)
Good luck!