2) I Found a Chain Buried Under My Mailbox – Here’s What Happened

One hit, and the vandals got the message—bent bumpers, broken parts, and a bruised ego. When I uncovered that buried anchor, I had to admire the ingenuity. Whoever installed it meant business. I tugged on the chain, but it didn’t budge—still cemented in place and rock-solid after all these years.

I decided to leave it right where it was. These days, we’ve got cameras and motion detectors, but in remote areas with weak signals and long driveways, heavy-duty reinforcements still work best. I’m not saying you should build a trap—that’s illegal—but reinforcing your mailbox post is a smart, affordable, and legal way to protect it. That rusted chain reminded me how rural folks used to solve problems—with grit, creativity, and just enough spite to get the job done. It’s not just a chain—it’s a piece of rural justice, still standing guard.

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