G5052 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 When we went out tonight, four of them were full to the brim with beds, couches, boxes, clothes, etc. I'm guessing that she is losing the house and is already gone...? I saw her coming down the driveway Tuesday when I took the trash out, and she waved. You just never know I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Maybe a Hoarders episode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera33 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 My first thought would be to look for camera crews in case they're filming an episode of "Hoarders." But then i'm a bit obsessed with that particular program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Maybe a Hoarders episode? We rarely watch TV, so the thought didn't even cross my mind. Maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aspasia Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 So depressing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Meth lab? Mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 My first thought would be to look for camera crews in case they're filming an episode of "Hoarders." But then i'm a bit obsessed with that particular program. That was my first thought. They line up the trucks for a more dramatic look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniBlondes Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 That was my first thought. They line up the trucks for a more dramatic look. Mhmm. Have you ever suspected hoarding here? If it were mold or a meth lab, I would think there would be more HazMat looking materials. Although sometimes they have HazMat on Hoarders too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Let's try it from the bright side. Maybe she won the lottery and is replacing everything with what she really wants.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Maybe a Hoarders episode? I thought the same thing when I read the thread title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I vote for hoarders as well :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Thinking Hoarders here too. Just in case, maybe you should head over there with some cupcakes to find out. :D Don't worry. We'll wait. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 We just got back, and the trucks are gone and it is dark. One of my DC said there were a lot of cars over there yesterday. Mmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Witness Protection? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormbuy Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Bedbugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 She reads this forum and has discovered the beauty of purging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Let us know if you see furniture trucks drive up next. Maybe she was just ridding herself of everything old and yuck. I'll admit my first thought was hoarding. 6 trucks! She must not be embarrassed since she waved at you. Curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Six trucks? My neighbor's house had a large dumpster parked in front of it for a week while workers emptied it out. But this house had been abandoned (with all the furnishings) and unoccupied for about 3 years. It was emptied then gutted and fixed up. Now nice people live there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Bedbugs. Eeeeewwww! If I had bedbugs, I would definitely call for 6 trucks and pull out the carpets, too! Of course I exaggerate, I couldn't afford to do that, but I'd want to toss everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Witness Protection? OOH! I hope it's that one! It probably isn't, but it would give you the best stories to tell at parties for years to come. You can bring up the subject very casually... "Oh, my neighbor used to make the best deviled eggs and I was just about to get her secret recipe when she went into the Witness Protection Program and we never saw her again." And then of course, people are going to want details. Never mind that you don't actually have any. Just make stuff up. It's not like the woman is going to show up at the party and call you a liar, right? Make it FUN! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 OOH! I hope it's that one! It probably isn't, but it would give you the best stories to tell at parties for years to come. You can bring up the subject very casually... "Oh, my neighbor used to make the best deviled eggs and I was just about to get her secret recipe when she went into the Witness Protection Program and we never saw her again." And then of course, people are going to want details. Never mind that you don't actually have any. Just make stuff up. It's not like the woman is going to show up at the party and call you a liar, right? Make it FUN! :D ^^^That is awesome. Even if it's not true you can still say it is! Six junk trucks? How big is her house? I don't think we own even 2 junk trucks of stuff. My first thought, like many others, was Hoarders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 ^^^That is awesome. Even if it's not true you can still say it is! Exactly. It's not like anyone can prove you're lying. ("Well, if you don't believe me, just go on over to her house and you'll see that she's not there anymore," and then be sure to add, in a patronizing yet very hush-hush tone, "Because she's in the Witness Protection Program.") Be sure to roll your eyes for maximum effect. Like this: :rolleyes: It's something that most people wouldn't even think of making up, so there's a certain amount of instant credibility built in to the whole story. If you go with the Hoarders option, it just sounds like your neighbor was a slob and that your entire neighborhood is probably filled with rats and vermin. :ack2: I don't think that's nearly as cool as the Witness Protection Program thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 ^^^That is awesome. Even if it's not true you can still say it is! Six junk trucks? How big is her house? I don't think we own even 2 junk trucks of stuff. My first thought, like many others, was Hoarders. It was beds, bookcases, boxes of stuff, bags, etc. etc. Four bedroom house with finished basement and garage in a nicer area. It looked like a full house of stuff, maybe more. I counted four beds and two couches in the trucks. No one appears to be home now. I feel so bad for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 No one appears to be home now. I feel so bad for her. Well, of course you do. She's going to have to get used to a new name, a new house, and a whole new life in the Witness Protection Program. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Exactly. It's not like anyone can prove you're lying. ("Well, if you don't believe me, just go on over to her house and you'll see that she's not there anymore," and then be sure to add, in a patronizing yet very hush-hush tone, "Because she's in the Witness Protection Program.") Be sure to roll your eyes for maximum effect. Like this: :rolleyes: It's something that most people wouldn't even think of making up, so there's a certain amount of instant credibility built in to the whole story. If you go with the Hoarders option, it just sounds like your neighbor was a slob and that your entire neighborhood is probably filled with rats and vermin. :ack2: I don't think that's nearly as cool as the Witness Protection Program thing. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Maybe she hit the lottery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Let's try it from the bright side. Maybe she won the lottery and is replacing everything with what she really wants.:D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoVanGogh Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Well, of course you do. She's going to have to get used to a new name, a new house, and a whole new life in the Witness Protection Program. :tongue_smilie: :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I would feel bad for her too. I can't imagine having all of our personal things hauled away and dumped as garbage. :( It is very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 OOH! I hope it's that one! It probably isn't, but it would give you the best stories to tell at parties for years to come. You can bring up the subject very casually... "Oh, my neighbor used to make the best deviled eggs and I was just about to get her secret recipe when she went into the Witness Protection Program and we never saw her again." And then of course, people are going to want details. Never mind that you don't actually have any. Just make stuff up. It's not like the woman is going to show up at the party and call you a liar, right? Make it FUN! :D LOL. This reminds me of the time my husband was convinced that a new couple at our old church were spies (for the US). They were in our small group so we were getting to know them better and I remember there were some indications he might be right. He's not type to go all conspiracy theory on me either, but I kept brushing him off reminding him to mind his own business. Unfortunately, my husband isn't exactly known for being tactful :rolleyes: and I guess I couldn't stand it anymore so he asked them after church one Sunday :svengo: Surprisingly, we never saw them again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I would feel bad for her too. I can't imagine having all of our personal things hauled away and dumped as garbage. :( It is very sad. I agree -if it's not something she was doing on purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 LOL. This reminds me of the time my husband was convinced that a new couple at our old church were spies (for the US). They were in our small group so we were getting to know them better and I remember there were some indications he might be right. He's not type to go all conspiracy theory on me either, but I kept brushing him off reminding him to mind his own business. Unfortunately, my husband isn't exactly known for being tactful :rolleyes: and I guess I couldn't stand it anymore so he asked them after church one Sunday :svengo: Surprisingly, we never saw them again. Spies! I love that one!!! And your dh actually asked them about it -- that is PRICELESS!!! :hurray: Yeah, I wonder why you never saw them again, too... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Yeah, I wonder why you never saw them again, too... :D Obviously he blew their cover. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Obviously he blew their cover. :tongue_smilie: Well, it's not like they were very GOOD spies, if a guy at church figured them out :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Obviously he blew their cover. :tongue_smilie: Well, it's not like they were very GOOD spies, if a guy at church figured them out :tongue_smilie: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Well, it's not like they were very GOOD spies, if a guy at church figured them out :tongue_smilie: Perhaps. Or Princess Mommy's DH is really good at that kind of thing. Better yet, let's just say that PrincessMommy's DH is a spy himself. He figured it out, not because they weren't good spies, but because he's better than them. Really we must think of all the possibilities. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Well, it's not like they were very GOOD spies, if a guy at church figured them out :tongue_smilie: :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Perhaps. Or Princess Mommy's DH is really good at that kind of thing. Better yet, let's just say that PrincessMommy's DH is a spy himself. He figured it out, not because they weren't good spies, but because he's better than them. Really we must think of all the possibilities. :tongue_smilie: :lol: :lol: :lol: OK, now my head is spinning. Too. Many. Possibilities!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Perhaps. Or Princess Mommy's DH is really good at that kind of thing. Better yet, let's just say that PrincessMommy's DH is a spy himself. He figured it out, not because they weren't good spies, but because he's better than them. Really we must think of all the possibilities. :tongue_smilie: :lol: Yeah, you figured it out alright. I'm sure I can trust everyone to keep them quiet. ;);) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 :lol: Yeah, you figured it out alright. I'm sure I can trust everyone to keep them quiet. ;);) To my knowledge no one ever outed the celebrity WTMer so I think your secret is safe.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropymama Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Perhaps. Or Princess Mommy's DH is really good at that kind of thing. Better yet, let's just say that PrincessMommy's DH is a spy himself. He figured it out, not because they weren't good spies, but because he's better than them. Really we must think of all the possibilities. :tongue_smilie: Maybe the OP's neighbor was a spy! Her cover was blown so she had to extricate herself and get rid of all the evidences of her.. spyness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 OK. Call me crazy but seriously, if you're losing your house they junk all your stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 y'all are cracking me up. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceyobu Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 To my knowledge no one ever outed the celebrity WTMer so I think your secret is safe.;) I can't believe no one has ever outed this! I'm stii curious! OK. Call me crazy but seriously, if you're losing your house they junk all your stuff? Only if you don't get your carp out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdahoHomeschooler Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 OK. Call me crazy but seriously, if you're losing your house they junk all your stuff? I have never heard of that. I can see it happening if the stuff was abandoned in a foreclosure, but not just because the house was being foreclosed on. Even in a bankruptcy, you can still keep most of your stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Haven't we all had a day when we felt like just junking everything and starting over? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Perhaps. Or Princess Mommy's DH is really good at that kind of thing. Better yet, let's just say that PrincessMommy's DH is a spy himself. He figured it out, not because they weren't good spies, but because he's better than them. Really we must think of all the possibilities. :tongue_smilie: Uh oh now that we know about her DH Princess Mommy can't ever come back here. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I have heard of cases where people lost all their stuff because the landlord evicted them and locked them out. When I was a kid, I had a friend who refused to keep his basketball in his apartment because it was important to him and he didn't want to lose it while at school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I have heard of cases where people lost all their stuff because the landlord evicted them and locked them out. This is true, but OP says the neighbor smiled and waved at her when she saw her so probably not an eviction case. We had neighbors who were renting the house next door and they knew they were going to get evicted because they weren't paying their rent for a loooooooooong time. They skipped town in the night and the owner put all of their carp on the street that was left in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTaelon Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 OK. Call me crazy but seriously, if you're losing your house they junk all your stuff? If you leave it behind then yes, they call it doing a "trash out". There are companies who do this, a friend used to work for one. There's even a PBS special online you can watch http://www.pbs.org/pov/trashout/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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