Speaking as someone who returned from college unannounced, I REALLY wish my neighbors did that. So do my folks. <img src="/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />

But they will call you, then the cops, if they only hear one or two gunshots, and if you don't answer, take a look themselves. (If they hear a lot, they figure the range is in use. :P ) And will call you and ask if you are busy because they spotted someone up in the woods at night with a flashlight. Or will come over with thier tractor and pull you car out of the drive way you you find out that donut tires really suck on ice and the drive is plowed four inches skinnier than your car is long...

And happily foist off extra zuchinni on you, and smile when I get back with squash.

Volunteer fire department, to. Very handy.

Yep, I miss it when I'm not at home.