Just about a year ago, my upstairs neighbor accidentally started a fire in his unit a couple of floors above me. That set off the sprinklers, and the consequent torrent pretty much destroyed my apartment. I ended up relocating three times before settling down at pad #3, where I currently abide.
And recently, one of my new neighbors apparently thought he was possessed, and did the old "exorcism by fire" routine. Luckily, my damages are minimal -- a busted door (firefighters, when evacuating a building, apparently follow the "knock once with a hand, then knock with an axe" philosophy, and I really can't say I blame them) and, somehow, a really, really battered internet connection.
I was on my way to a business meeting at the time, so I wasn't there to answer the first knock. And Mr. Duckie was firmly ensconced in his rolling home, secured to my dashboard, so he was never in any danger.
I have no idea how they're connected, or even if they are, but that's how things stand here in West Nowhere, New Hampshire...
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File for TARP funds, can't ... (Below threshold)1. Posted by mpw280 | September 30, 2009 9:47 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
File for TARP funds, can't hurt and may help. mpw
1. Posted by mpw280 | September 30, 2009 9:47 AM |
Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Posted on September 30, 2009 09:47
2. Posted by GarandFan | September 30, 2009 10:17 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
JT, you've got to start screening your neighbors better!
2. Posted by GarandFan | September 30, 2009 10:17 AM |
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Posted on September 30, 2009 10:17
3. Posted by Grace | September 30, 2009 11:03 AM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
If I were you, I'd be sure I always had at least two functioning smoke detectors in my home!
3. Posted by Grace | September 30, 2009 11:03 AM |
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Posted on September 30, 2009 11:03
4. Posted by Frazetta_girl
| September 30, 2009 11:08 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Now I think I've lived an interesting life so far, but I admit I cannot say that my apartment was damaged after my neighbor attempted exorcism by fire.
4. Posted by Frazetta_girl
| September 30, 2009 11:08 AM |
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Posted on September 30, 2009 11:08
5. Posted by Mac Lorry | September 30, 2009 11:29 AM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Jay, it's time for you to take control of your life. Given low home prices, low interest rates, and government incentives there may never be a better time to buy a single family home. It's always a stretch getting into your first home, but if you can afford it you'll likely never regret it. At least look into it.
5. Posted by Mac Lorry | September 30, 2009 11:29 AM |
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Posted on September 30, 2009 11:29
6. Posted by Falze | September 30, 2009 12:07 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
I'm thinking we all need to chip in and buy Jay a beanie with a propeller. My guess is he's the type with a little raincloud that follows him around all the time, hovering just over his head.
6. Posted by Falze | September 30, 2009 12:07 PM |
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Posted on September 30, 2009 12:07
7. Posted by Bruce | September 30, 2009 12:16 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
+1 for the superb, albeit somewhat obscure to those outside the area, pop culture reference.
7. Posted by Bruce | September 30, 2009 12:16 PM |
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Posted on September 30, 2009 12:16
8. Posted by Gmac | September 30, 2009 5:43 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Same advice as Mac Lorry...
Get the hell out of apartment dwelling hell and either buy a house or start renting one where you no longer have menaces living in the same structure.
8. Posted by Gmac | September 30, 2009 5:43 PM |
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Posted on September 30, 2009 17:43