I like the lattice and vines idea - I'll have to head over to Lowe's and check the prices out. If anyone asks, I could just say we are trying to make the yard look nicer for putting it on the market in a few years. (more like tomorrow if I could)
Frankly... I don't trust anyone in this park at all. I know there are a lot worse parks out there, but there has been a fair share of problems involving police here. We have a nice shed, but we keep most of the tools and things in here because I know what would happen.
I do have assorted "in plain sight" weapons in every room plus a few odd other toys. It's just the husband and I here, no family close, so when he is at work I am all alone except for the dogs - who are too cute and cuddly. The cats are better at intruders and letting me know if they hear something. (No big dogs allowed, or I'd have one)
And... it was pretty creepy, because I thought the large bush in the front yard blocked their view from our house. I have always tried to hide any preps we were bringing in, using boxes or bags or waiting until dark, but now I worry. They are not the first people to make observant comments, either. Another neigbor made a comment about our receiving a lot of mail and packages last year, and another one commented about a family member who had been visiting. It makes me wonder who else is watching us.