I will shoot the burglars if they come back

1 p.m.

Took dogs to vet for shots, got back from town about 11:45 and found the front door kicked in. I went back to my pickup and drove to a position to watch the house and called 911. The deputy arrived and did a walk-around and then called another deputy. Both went inside and cleared the house. Nothing missing as far as I can tell. The bastards must have been looking for cash and jewelry, because they passed up about 20 long guns and 15 handguns. Door and facing completely buggered. Temporary repair probably this afternoon. Dogs and I (and a couple of shotguns and pistols) will be in the living room tonight. The bastards know about the guns; they’ll be back. Also ordering gun safe.

4 p.m.

My wife got home and we did another walk-through. Her iPad was stolen and a basket with about $50 in change. And a pillow case from our bed to put the stolen things in. The pillow looked strange, all white and uncovered on the bed.