Visigoth wrote:
...i would have just as hard a time trusting a local "security guard" as i would a tica...
Having been in the top secret business at one time I, of course, agree.
I only trust you and me, and I'm watching you.
Anyway, I did something that equates to having saved his daughters life.
(No she is not a DR type working girl).
Since then his wife has become my maid/cook.
She is one hell of a cook and a very discrete maid.
They eat my food, and are living in the attached maids quarters of my 'apartment', (I would call it a town-house).
I saw where they lived before, and they have never had it so good.
Technically he does not work for me, but the association where I live.
(It is roughly comparable to what in the States would be a condominium association).
Sure he could betray me, but where is the percentage for him?
His wife would probably make him suffer even more than I would.
I do tip him generously, and have had him take care of a few problems requiring a lot of discretion.
So if my choice is extreme paranoia or trusting my instincts, I will stay with my assessment.