Dude just came up to my door, rang the doorbell three times AND pounded on the door, then walked down the driveway, got into a white SUV, and they tooled off. I suppose they saw the brush pile in the side yard and were looking for work. (Although as I think about it, I don't know how they would have seen the brush pile if they hadn't actually walked back there; there's a big evergreen in the way.)
I guess "NO SOLICITING" is meaningless these days.
I may have to change to sign to "SURE, RING THAT DOORBELL. GO AHEAD. MAKE MY DAY."
Might still be too subtle. Maybe just "LEAVE ME THE FUCK ALONE" would take care of it.
Of course my all-time favorite was Chris Hodapp's doormat: "DO YOU HAVE A WARRANT?"
You know, you could have answered the door with cell phone and video cam in hand, ask the dude, on tape, his name and purpose, explain the posted sign of No Soliciting means that he is invading your privacy and trespassing. Also explain that you are both filing charges for trespass and suing for invasion of privacy. And call 911, for real. Get a good shot of dude's face and license plate.
At least one dude will learn to read, or at least have his lawyer read stuff to him.
Jesus, what a great idea :)
Or I could have simply opened the door with the Winchester Model 24 cradled at my hip.