[bigbertha]

You are right, but I fear this guy will just shoot a dog and keep coming. We have two pit bulls who are no good as guard dogs, they would rather lick an attacker than bite them. And yes, absolutely, I am taking time off work to stay with my wife this week. Her parents actually drove down today and are with us as extra support.

NYState Troopers have my utmost respect. I have thanked them profusely for there excellent police work and will be sending them tokens of our appreciation. They were on the scene and investigating less than 10 minutes after my wife dialed the number.

Thanks for the shotgun suggestions.