We have a couple of large copper planters outside that have been in my roommate's family for many years. We've been lucky so far, but a lot of things made of copper are getting stolen and I want to weigh these down so they'll be nearly impossible to move. Where can we get a lot of lead (or something heavier) on the cheap? [more inside]
posted by amfea on Jun 1, 2008 - 21 answers

I bought a 750mL bottle of Vodka from Safeway. The cashier forgot to remove the black plastic security alarm topper from it. Boo! [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Jan 21, 2008 - 28 answers

I park on the street in an urbanish neighborhood. My car has gotten broken into twice now in a month. The little sh!ts got nothing either time, but I get to replace the window again. When I get out, I remove all interesting items and lock the doors. I reported it both times but the police aren't terribly encouraging that things will change on my street.

Other than moving to a house with a garage, what else should I be doing?
posted by pomegranate on Feb 6, 2005 - 30 answers