You have to be 100% aware when riding. I've had too many cars pull out in front of me and too many people on cell phones cut me off on the interstate to ever think about riding when I'm not 100%... no alcohol, lack of sleep, pissed off, or similar distractions
With out reading every post... what ever dog you decide on getting read Cesar's Way and watch the dog whisper. He doesn't teach you how to train your dog to do "tricks" but after following what he says your dog will do anything to make you happy. Within a few weeks of picking up my dog that was...
Layered security is the best idea. Why wouldn't you want things like motion detectors, locks, and dogs. None of which cost you any time before confronting intruder with firearm.
The thing is that UPS is such a big company that the chances of having idiots working for them and not following policies is quite high. Having worked for them, they will fix the problem if you talk to corporate. And no they won't fire this guy, even if he does something like this again they...
I've been several times this year and had good experiences. Lanes are full on the weekends but most people will share lanes. I have only met nice people there so far. Take a cardboard box with you to sit on the ground and attach your targets to ;)