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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman PHOEBEANDHERUNICORN DanaSimpson ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»Wehavea vacation home where we go on the weekends. Our neighbors seem to view our place as a public kids' camp. More than any other place, we seem to be a magnet for their unsupervised kids! We regularly end up with other kids in our water, playing with our toys, even asking us for re- freshments or running through our house. I'll admit it is a little flatter- ing to be viewed as fun, but we really need some boundaries. One time a parent asked if her child could play with ours. When we responded "of course" and assumed she would stay, she proceeded to leave her child while she went out for the afternoon! But often it's just the kids who run over to our place on their own. We don't know if their parents know where they are. Honestly we don't understand the attraction because we offer noth- ing more than what they already have at their own place, except perhaps parental supervision! We've even tried to say, "we need some family time now," only to have them sit on the edge of the property and stare and wait to rejoin us. With the increased volume, the focused attention required with kids around water and the extra clean up, by the end of the day it's all so exhausting! How do we put a stop to being viewed as free daycare and free entertainment while not straining those relationships? —ExhaustedFrom "Relaxing" DEAR EXHAUSTED » Because these parents seem so neglectful — or trusting — you will have to define your boundaries very clearly. You — and the children who show up at your house — are vul- nerable. You don't even seem to know the names of these children (and they seem quite young). And will they show up even if you're not home? Introduce yourself to each parent, give them your phone number and tell them that unless you personally respond to a call or text with permis- sion, you will send their children home if they show up. Some people use a flag system to notify chil- dren that the surf is up. If you want to welcome the thundering herds at specific times, train them very firmly that they must wait for the flag to fly. DEAR AMY » I have a thought for "Grossed Out," whose husband of 30 years comes home drunk and "highly sexed." She should videotape him in action, beginning with his entrance through the door after work, and his demands and rages. Videotape him again in the morning when he stumbles out the door, hung over. Let him watch this when he is in a sober state. — Turned off in Alaska DEAR TURNED OFF » Sever- al readers have suggested that recording this par- ticular reality show might help to change him. I'm not so sure. Motherisheadcounselorof children at Camp Run Amok You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribune.com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Virgo(Aug.23-Sept.22)— Take command and make the changes that will improve your life. Don't expect things to fall into place without effort. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Gambling, lending money or impulse buying must be avoided. Take stock of your situation and deal with financial issues. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Speak up and be noticed. Take advantage of whatever situation arises. Let everyone know how gifted you are. Ro- mantic prospects look positive. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Don't make any life-al- tering decisions right now. Take your time and do your research until you are fully aware of any pitfalls that may develop. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Family members will be upset if you make choices without their input. Consider the needs of others before you act, or you'll risk causing a rift in an important relationship. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Shake things up a little. Make refreshing changes to your living environment. You will find that more comforting surroundings will inspire you to make personal changes as well. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — Stress and frustration will result if you are unwilling to accept the changes going on around you. Consider the options presented to you as a chance to add excitement. Aries (March 21-April 19) — You have the versatility and knowledge necessary to turn a venture into a personal benefit. As your status grows, a leader- ship opportunity will become available. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Consider a change in direc- tion. Don't waste valuable time waiting for others to catch up to you. Set your own pace and keep moving forward. Be re- sponsible for your own success. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Clearing up old debts will take a load off your mind. Make beneficial changes to your living quarters, but be sure the people you live with are in agreement before you start. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Honesty and open dialogue will help you keep the peace at home. Someone from your past will create a problem if he or she tempts you to revisit an old lifestyle. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — You don't need to spend a lot of money to make positive changes in your life. With the right contacts and timing, you can move forward in any direction you choose. Horoscope By Eugenia Last SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 | YOURDAILYBREAK | REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 4 B