JennyC wrote:
"La Puce" wrote
But plants such as hawthorns, holy, pyran and roses are surrounding my
house at every angles. Perhaps that is the real protection - along with
two fearce looking dogs. I have also learn to tell myself that my
possessions are only things and that they can be replaced.

In principle I agree, but still wish I had my old teddy with the beetroot
stain on his ear...........

Did it look menacing enough to scare the burglars?!! ;o)