I live in the city. I take my trash out to the dumpster in the alley. We can pay to recycle but there are what I refer to as urban miners that mine the dumpsters for cans and any other objects they find useful.
Most who do this are homeless, but not all. Some do it to make a few bucks by taking the aluminum cans to a recyclers themselves.
The cops advise you do not talk to them. Generally they are harmless.
I go out at about 7:30 or 8 am to take out the trash.
Well, there was Larry with his shopping cart. I said to him, "would you like to make some money? I need my lawn mowed". He said yes and was eager to do it. I had to help him the first time. When he was done, I got him a wet towel to put behind his neck. I offered him some water. He said Mr. Sig, can I have a beer. It was 8:30 in the morning. I gave him one. I showed him that I was wearing a gun and told him not to come on my properly without being invited. Then I paid him.
He came and mowed again today. Again, I showed him that I was carrying.
Today, he said Mr. Sig I need to tell you something. I said what is it Larry? He said, "well Mr. Sig, the first time you had me mow, you over paid me and I feel guilty about it." I told him not to worry about it since it was my mistake. I said maybe you can do some extra trimming next time. Two bills were probably stuck together.
This was hapening while the cable guy was inside the house trying to fix my phones.
The dog got out and I thought oh no he is going to get eaten alive. I collered him. As I was holding the dog, Larry asked, what kind of a dog is that? I said he is a wolf. Actually he is a 140 lb. Alasken Malamute. Larry said he must to like to eat, what does he eat? I said mostly people he doesn't like.
Open opinion, am I doing right by putting this homeless fellow to work? Did I do right by explaining that I carry and he is only welcome on my property when I am home and while he is working for me?
