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Tom Hannon 02-25-2013 06:02 AM

Forgot to cancel papers nightmare
 
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When my next door neighbor forgot to cancel the newspaper before they went on an extended vacation they came home to a nightmare. Hmmm. Maybe I should have called The Daily Sun and gave them a heads up nobody was home. But perhaps the guy delivering the paper could have suspected something.

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villages07 02-25-2013 07:00 AM

Yikes, is this for real? First, I am surprised neighbors didn't put them in the entry/overhang out of sight and second, that the Sun delivery person didn't flag the office after a few days and suggest suspension or for them to contact the owner. If this was a practical joke by other neighbors, well, never mind.

When snowbird neighbors get phone books, POA, etc in their driveways during the summer I either remove the item or put it near the front door for their "watch" person to deal with.

Cedwards38 02-25-2013 07:05 AM

Someone needs to call this guy and let him know that we have some "news" for him when he returns. :pepper2:

buggyone 02-25-2013 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by villages07 (Post 632289)
Yikes, is this for real? First, I am surprised neighbors didn't put them in the entry/overhang out of sight and second, that the Sun delivery person didn't flag the office after a few days and suggest suspension or for them to contact the owner. If this was a practical joke by other neighbors, well, never mind.

When snowbird neighbors get phone books, POA, etc in their driveways during the summer I either remove the item or put it near the front door for their "watch" person to deal with.

I am suspecting the OP is pulling our collective leg on this photo.

First, I have met the OP and he says it is his next door neighbor. The OP is not the kind of guy who would allow papers to pile up like that for a neighbor.

Secondly, even if the Daily Sun deliverer did not flag their front office, the Community Watch would have done so. Remember, folks, this is The Villages and people DO look out for neighbors.

It is a great picture and practical joke. :thumbup:

graciegirl 02-25-2013 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by buggyone (Post 632295)
I am suspecting the OP is pulling our collective leg on this photo.

First, I have met the OP and he says it is his next door neighbor. The OP is not the kind of guy who would allow papers to pile up like that for a neighbor.

Secondly, even if the Daily Sun deliverer did not flag their front office, the Community Watch would have done so. Remember, folks, this is The Villages and people DO look out for neighbors.

It is a great picture and practical joke. :thumbup:

My read too!

Tommy. Tommy. Tommy!:1rotfl:
You are a trouble maker!

Happinow 02-25-2013 07:43 AM

Can't fool me!
 
Also, if you look at the position of the newspapers, there are no papers under the car....just around it. If I fact the papers were thrown in the driveway at random when the delivery person delivered them, they would be scattered everywhere, not just around the car. If you notice there are no papers under the car. Good joke though.

Barefoot 02-25-2013 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Hannon (Post 632281)
When my next door neighbor forgot to cancel the newspaper before they went on an extended vacation they came home to a nightmare. Hmmm. Maybe I should have called The Daily Sun and gave them a heads up nobody was home. But perhaps the guy delivering the paper could have suspected something.
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Did you stage this at 6 AM this morning? :D My, you're a busy little bee. :mornincoffee:

redwitch 02-25-2013 08:04 AM

Is this the neighbor who complained about your outdoor decoration? Looks like suburban justice to me. rofl

Tom Hannon 02-25-2013 08:13 AM

Okay okay. It was a joke our neighborhood played on our neighbor. WE all saved editions of the newspaper and dumped them on their drive a few hours before their return. We do this type of thing each time one of us go away. One time we posted a "SOLD" sign on the lawn, another time pink flamingos. Being I am going away on a cruise next week, I'm almost afraid to leave...not knowing what I am going to return to.

Tom Hannon 02-25-2013 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Happinow (Post 632313)
Also, if you look at the position of the newspapers, there are no papers under the car....just around it. If I fact the papers were thrown in the driveway at random when the delivery person delivered them, they would be scattered everywhere, not just around the car. If you notice there are no papers under the car. Good joke though.

You should have been a detective.

gomoho 02-25-2013 08:47 AM

Great idea - and what a fun neighborhood!

Bill-n-Brillo 02-25-2013 08:49 AM

That was a good one, Tom!

Best of luck to you when you return from your cruise....... :shocked:

Bill :)

George Bieniaszek 02-25-2013 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Hannon (Post 632341)
Okay okay. It was a joke our neighborhood played on our neighbor. WE all saved editions of the newspaper and dumped them on their drive a few hours before their return. We do this type of thing each time one of us go away. One time we posted a "SOLD" sign on the lawn, another time pink flamingos. Being I am going away on a cruise next week, I'm almost afraid to leave...not knowing what I am going to return to.

Tom!! That was too funny :) Now these are the kind of people you want to have close to you, playing practical jokes on eachother and having fun!!

Too many posts here from complainers, whiners, cry babies and spoiled brats.

Have a great time on your cruise and by the way, what is your address again??? I have a bunch of newspapers that I want to recycle :D

Just Kidding :)

duffysmom 02-25-2013 11:52 AM

You are a bad bad boy, you had me fooled.:ohdear: I can't wait to see the picture of your house when you return from your cruise. Please post it.

Tom Hannon 02-25-2013 11:58 AM

After I took that picture, another neighbor put up a "For rent by neighbors" sign. And yes, George ...this is a fun group of people and we have more gatherings than most neighborhoods. Sometimes well drive to PeachWave via golf cart caravan. Nothing like having 12-15 golf carts pulling into a parking lot together

Skybo 02-25-2013 11:59 AM

That's hilarious! Sounds like a fun neighborhood.

vj1213 02-25-2013 04:29 PM

Tom forgot to mention that all the neighbors planted their chairs in the center of the cul-de-sac waiting for the shuttle to arrive with our neighbors at 8:30 last night. We do have a great neighborhood 16 homes on 2 cul-de-sacs. There is something always going on.
And yes Tom...you are a wise man to worry :D

Tom Hannon 02-25-2013 04:38 PM

We will only be gone for 5 days. The damage can't be too bad....Can it?

redwitch 02-25-2013 06:47 PM

Well, Tom, it doesn't take that long to paint a house purple or, even worse, lime green. Have fun on your cruise. I might stop by and help your neighbors come up with an idea or two. ;-)

skyguy79 02-25-2013 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Hannon (Post 632608)
We will only be gone for 5 days. The damage can't be too bad....Can it?


In awe of TV 02-25-2013 07:00 PM

That's a riot! What a fun bunch of loving neighbors!

Have a wonderful time on your cruise, enjoy.

:BigApplause:

George Bieniaszek 02-25-2013 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Hannon (Post 632608)
We will only be gone for 5 days. The damage can't be too bad....Can it?

Tom!! Word on the street has it that because of your short 5 day vacation, your neighbors are calling on the help of villagers from the surrounding villages of Pennecamp and Tamarand Grove to help with the "Welcome Home" decorations when you return!!!:highfive::thumbup::D:22yikes:

Tom Hannon 02-25-2013 07:47 PM

Maybe I should take the cruise around the world. This way the ornament police will have time to arrest everyone responsible for the unnecessary decorations before I arrive home.

Happinow 02-25-2013 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Hannon (Post 632342)
You should have been a detective.

I thank you for the next joke to play on my neighbors....tee heee! Our neighborhood just loves to play jokes on each other.

Jerseygirl08 02-25-2013 11:33 PM

Nice of you
 
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Originally Posted by villages07 (Post 632289)
Yikes, is this for real? First, I am surprised neighbors didn't put them in the entry/overhang out of sight and second, that the Sun delivery person didn't flag the office after a few days and suggest suspension or for them to contact the owner. If this was a practical joke by other neighbors, well, never mind.

When snowbird neighbors get phone books, POA, etc in their driveways during the summer I either remove the item or put it near the front door for their "watch" person to deal with.

Everybody needs neighbors like you 07. That picture is so upsetting!!

Tom Hannon 02-26-2013 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl08 (Post 632795)
Everybody needs neighbors like you 07. That picture is so upsetting!!

??????????????

graciegirl 02-26-2013 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by George Bieniaszek (Post 632699)
Tom!! Word on the street has it that because of your short 5 day vacation, your neighbors are calling on the help of villagers from the surrounding villages of Pennecamp and Tamarand Grove to help with the "Welcome Home" decorations when you return!!!:highfive::thumbup::D:22yikes:

I just got that email. It is being circulated south of 466a too. I am working on my addition in the garage now,it's coming along nicely.:1rotfl:

When are you getting back from your cruise?

Tom Hannon 02-26-2013 06:55 AM

:bigbow:It looks like I'm in bg trouble. Maybe I should hire an armed guard to watch the place while I'm gone.

Tom Hannon 02-26-2013 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 632827)
I just got that email. It is being circulated south of 466a too. I am working on my addition in the garage now,it's coming along nicely.:1rotfl:

When are you getting back from your cruise?

The cruise is only five days. I'm leaving this Saturday.

duffysmom 02-26-2013 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 632827)
I just got that email. It is being circulated south of 466a too. I am working on my addition in the garage now,it's coming along nicely.:1rotfl:

When are you getting back from your cruise?

Gracie I got the email as well and I'm in charge of the doggie poop depot.
Folks, I'll be emailing you the drop off address very soon. Tom, have a great trip and be sure to have boots on when you return.:evil6:

skyguy79 02-26-2013 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by duffysmom (Post 632957)
Gracie I got the email as well and I'm in charge of the doggie poop depot.
Folks, I'll be emailing you the drop off address very soon. Tom, have a great trip and be sure to have boots on when you return.:evil6:

If you can also use my kitties' lumps in their litter box, let me know.

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graciegirl 02-26-2013 12:15 PM

I have found a goodly number of pregnant pink flamingos.

skyguy79 02-26-2013 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 633041)
I have found a goodly number of pregnant pink flamingos.

You could add one of these too:

http://lipnews.com/site/wp-content/u...ornament-1.jpg

yankygrl 03-01-2013 03:14 PM

didn't forget
 
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Originally Posted by Tom Hannon (Post 632281)
When my next door neighbor forgot to cancel the newspaper before they went on an extended vacation they came home to a nightmare. Hmmm. Maybe I should have called The Daily Sun and gave them a heads up nobody was home. But perhaps the guy delivering the paper could have suspected something.

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love it...just remember what goes around COMES AROUND LOL:spoken:

graciegirl 03-08-2013 07:57 AM

What did you find in your yard, Tommy when you and Mrs. Hannon returned from your cruise?

And WELCOME HOME!

Tom Hannon 03-08-2013 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 638920)
What did you find in your yard, Tommy when you and Mrs. Hannon returned from your cruise?

And WELCOME HOME!

Damage wasn't too bad. A few pink flamingos, a bunch of birds and frogs and mini windmills. The mail box was covered with a flower wreath and a few other gizmo's. I will send along a picture later

skyguy79 03-08-2013 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Hannon (Post 638955)
Damage wasn't too bad. A few pink flamingos, a bunch of birds and frogs and mini windmills. The mail box was covered with a flower wreath and a few other gizmo's. I will send along a picture later

Somebody must have been nice and picked up the two foot dog pile I left on your lawn! :evil6:

Tom Hannon 03-08-2013 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by skyguy79 (Post 638964)
Somebody must have been nice and picked up the two foot dog pile I left on your lawn! :evil6:

Is that what it was. Good thing you told me. I thought it was a welcome back chocolate cake and I put it in fridge to have after dinner tonight. Guess I better toss it.

Bill-n-Brillo 03-08-2013 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Hannon (Post 638988)
Is that what it was. Good thing you told me. I thought it was a welcome back chocolate cake and I put it in fridge to have after dinner tonight. Guess I better toss it.

:shocked:

(note to self: Do not accept dinner invitations from Tom Hannon)

:1rotfl: :1rotfl: :1rotfl:

Bill :wave:

George Bieniaszek 03-08-2013 10:38 AM

Welcome back Tom!! I'm sure you had a great time!!!


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