In London, UK, I have a neighbour who has a loose gravel drive. The gravel makes a mess everywhere. You sink into it.
I asked her, "Have you ever considered having a solid drive? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of loose gravel?"
She replied, "I know it makes a mess. But I can hear anybody walking up to the house or driving in. That makes me feel safer."
If you are indoors and expecting a delivery, in a safe neighbourhood, but afraid you might not hear the knock, what can you do? You can leave the door ajar, on the latch, a kind of u shape catch which stops anybody pushing the door, but enables you to hear them, and see them if you stand nearby.
Add a sign please knock loudly or shout. Or have your office in the front any window overlooking the drive. Work or watch tv on a laptop and as soon as a car or van stops outside, you dash out to meet them.
Add a sign please knock loudly or shout. Or have your office in the front any window overlooking the drive. Work or watch tv on a laptop and as soon as a car or van stops outside, you dash out to meet them.
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SCAM Failed delivery notices
https://www.ncconsumer.org/news-articles-eg/scammers-still-targeting-unsuspecting-consumers-with-fake-missed-package-delivery-notices.html
About the Author
Angela Lansbury, author of How to get out of the mess you're in.
