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    I did not know him, but I saw him several times in his yard and around the property while the house was being built. They have only been in the house about 4 months. Occasionally, I would see a mom with kids playing in the driveway and an older woman (grandmother, perhaps?) outside as well. There were even times when other moms were over for play dates. He is the owner of the house (dh and his boss did some digging at work today and found that through county records). All is quiet around here now... PS - I love the "inspector Jen" tag on this thread! :lol:
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    YES!!! :iagree::iagree::iagree: In crazy bright yellow with bold black lettering, of course!
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    That is scary! Thankful that he is on the mend! Sending up prayers for you both during this time. :grouphug:
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    :lol: I'm only talking about what's happening down the street :lol:
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    Ahh... that explains some things! Thank you!
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    Which division of DHS is green and which is blue? Can you share that?
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    I was just outside, and another neighbor who does not have kids, was just coming back from a walk down to the area where one of the news guys said there may be links to the Russian MOB. Yikes. That explains Moldova, I guess.
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    :lol::lol::lol::lol: I'm glad I can oblige! :D
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    Thanks! I just registered. The map is not showing anything. I think maybe because it's a federal investigation.
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    WHAT DOES THIS MEAN??? It's happening just down the street... PM me, lady, please! eta: That may have come across not very nice... Sorry, Chucki! It's more of a whiny, panic-filled, help-me kind of plea :)
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    I'm so sorry you learned through FB! I'm glad everyone is okay though! :grouphug:
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    Green... why??? Light greenish to be exact.
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    ICE for sure, and there is a Homeland Security and Border Customs truck.
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    Here's what I've learned from the news so far... not much more than I've already told you, but here are some pictures. http://www.wcnc.com/news/crime/Federal-agents-search-home-in-Indian-Trail--166427556.html
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    These people have only been here for 4-6 months. The lot was vacant for a year or so; then suddenly (and quickly) a large, all-brick home was built on it. They walled in their entire garage except for an area in which to walk to the door from the garage to the house. The blinds were always drawn on that side of the house. The people who live there are a white couple, early-mid 30s with 2 young children. A wooden play set sits in the back yard. A Honda minivan is usually in the driveway. Nothing at all seemed abnormal aside from the garage area. But, I know several people who have turned their garages into rooms for extra space (not in a brand new house though). It's all so interesting... You just never know.
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    :lol::lol::lol: Y'all are too funny! Ok, so the media helicopters have been hovering, and there are local news outlets on the ground. No, I did not make the call! :D Nothing is showing up on the websites yet, and of course, we don't have TV!!! My direct neighbor to my right said there hasn't been anything on yet. One of the stations is the 24 hr cable station. Another neighbor went for a walk and she did ask someone what was happening. All she was told was a warrant was given to search the house. ICE and k9 are also there now. This must be huge. Another neighbor said this has been going on since he first noticed at 6:30 AM. His house faces that way. As soon as I find other information, I will let you all know! But, I won't have time to make cupcakes since I have to keep abreast of all this. :lol:
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    I'm incredibly curious too! However, I'm too nervous to go ask because I would have to go with my boys, and it's scary enough driving past the house with them in the car. Neighbors are talking about it all over Facebook so I'm hoping to find out more from there. One of the women runs the Neighborhood Watch program, but she doesn't have any info yet. We're all kind of waiting on her right now. All my doors and windows are locked, and the boys are not allowed to play outside today (which stinks because it's a beautiful day). Just spoke to dh, and he said there were 2 men entering the house around 8ish (when he left for work) with flattened boxes wrapped in plastic. No writing on their backs, and there were a few cars in the yard at that time, but nothing crazy going on. He said it looked like people were just getting organized for moving out of a house, nothing like what is really happening. They must have already arrested the occupants? Or the occupants fled during the night? I wish I knew more!
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    I'd pick Tampa so that I could be near water. Omaha would feel too land-locked for me. Plus, the winters would kill me. I'm from NH and don't want to go back to that kind of climate again.
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    Get some sleep, Mariann! You need it! :D
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    There's a house that sits at the corner of 2 major streets in my neighborhood. I have to pass it to get to my home. Right now, and for the past 2 hours, there have been ATF agents, state police, and Homeland Security agents raiding the home. There are dozens of unmarked cars around the home, a homeland security and border customs truck, and now a federal truck in which they are loading boxes of evidence. There are probably 100 boxes of evidence lined up in the driveway and along the sidewalk, and they are pulling more from the home. I live in a suburban neighborhood considered "in the country" to many around here. You just never know who your neighbors are... Scary. The saddest part is 2 young children (under 5) live at this home... I hope they are okay.
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    I'm not a fan now that I've gone further into my walk with Christ. In the beginning, I read one of his books and it was helpful. Now, I prefer nitty-gritty, thought-provoking approaches to theology and a deeper walk. He's too fluffy for me now.
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    Covering you and the baby with prayer. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:
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    So glad he's back!!!!!!! What a relief!
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    Seeing as your older son is going to be headed to camp, and it would be a big emotional burden to carry that around without being able to say anything to his brother, I would call camp. That way both of your sons can be together with this knowledge and ds3 can lean on ds2 if necessary while still away (if that is feasible?). I am so sorry... losing a pet really hurts. :grouphug:
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    We love the Drury Inn and Suites if that is an option for you. They offer dinner in the evenings and breakfast in the mornings, all as part of the room price. As for the rest of the chains mentioned, as others have said, it's really touch & go and often they are in tougher parts of town if near a city. We usually try for Hampton Inns or Courtyard Marriotts to stay budget conscious (if a Drury is not around). Holiday Inn Express hotels are usually nice too. I am also an avid Tripadvisor user before we go anywhere. We also book through Priceline most often, being conscientious as to what part of a city we want when naming our own price since they let you choose areas. We have stayed at some very nice hotels that are not usually in our budget for as much as 60% off using Priceline. I like the idea of bringing a crockpot... I've never thought of that, but what a great way to save $ and still enjoy your vacation! Have fun!
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