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Cypress, Amen!
The irony is that they'd lived in the house for several years, but amazingly had never used their fireplace. So I don't know if the original builder would be held accountable due to the length of time that had passed. But yes, I won't know the next chapter until I go in for another hair cut!!!
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 18, 2006 at 6:40 PM
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Justi I'm with ya, girlfriend. It floors me to think that people
would have the audacity -- let alone even THINK -- to do this. Good grief!
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 18, 2006 at 6:39 PM
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JANE
What a Low Life! I accuse both the builder and the sticky finger friend. I hope your story has a happy ending. I guess we will have to wait for your next hair appointment.
posted by
Cypress
on October 17, 2006 at 6:33 PM
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Jane's
There is a line below which humanity does no go. I don't know what sort of scum this is but it is not humane. I have never in all my life understood how any human being could loot in time of disaster. Just go in and take what does not belong to them because it is there. I don't care what you have or do not have if there is a shred of decency in you, you will not steal from the victims of disaster whatever kind. One might in a small town take out an ad in the paper thanking all the friends who came to help after this fire and ask all the friends of friends to bring back what they lifted because it was available. I doubt it would shame them. How can you shame a person who will do this?
posted by
Justi
on October 17, 2006 at 6:25 PM
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Amen, bel. And I'm in a cussin' mood to begin with tonight so
if the bozo who did this was present, he'd certainly be sorry!
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 16, 2006 at 7:33 PM
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WHAT A JERK!!!!!
I'll stop there because I feel way too much like cussing over this.
posted by
bel_1965
on October 16, 2006 at 7:23 PM
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Faholo, let's pray they're in the minority!
I don't wanna think of what would happen if there were more of these types around. And thanks for your compliments!!
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 15, 2006 at 7:16 PM
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Blanche, thanks for the correction. I must have been tongue tied!
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 15, 2006 at 7:16 PM
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Janes, you mean Azur's link to Patb's post, I saw it before I read this.
Amazing. Heartless and amazing. I hope there's an extra hot spot for people who prey on the disabled and those in distress. Grrrrr
posted by
Blanche.
on October 15, 2006 at 6:10 PM
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Holy smoke, Jane! That is terrible, cold and calculating!
It is hard not be cynical and say, nothing surprises me anymore, but I keep holding on to faith in people that folks like this man are still in the minority! Thanks for your comments on my last two entries, I truly appreciate you and enjoy your writing style immensely. Keep writing,
faholo
posted by
faholo
on October 15, 2006 at 5:36 PM
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Moxie, funny you should mention the Amish.
My mom just sent me a great article on them, speaking of forgiveness and love.
I think your idea of throwing a house party for the true friends is a great idea; however, imagine what could happen if they also invited the "friends of friends." Talk about a hard lesson in unconditional love, eh? Pouring heaping coals on your enemy? Giving your enemy a glass of cool water when it's not deserved? Hard to do, but it would be a good lesson for their kids.
Great comments, All. Thanks for stopping by!
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 15, 2006 at 8:53 AM
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TAPS, I am so with you on this. Which is why I swallowed a fair amount
of hair yesterday, with my mouth hanging open as she snipped away and related to me the details. I told her that, had I been one to go help clean up the rubble, the LAST thing on my mind would have been to steal from them. WTF were people thinking??? Pardon my swear words but nothing else will do.
PS -- my hair do turned out pretty good, in spite of the subject of our conversation as she cut my hair!!
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 15, 2006 at 8:50 AM
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Blanche, I agree with you. And if you haven't checked out Azur's link
below, you should. Talk about cold hearted and calculating. I am dumbfounded when I think about what humanity is capable of doing.
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 15, 2006 at 8:47 AM
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TAPS,
I just came to read this again, too. I think that if someone is so selfish and coveting to take something that isn't theirs to being with they would have no shame if they were caught. This is just really a disgraceful representation of humanity.
It's too bad more people don't behave in a generous peaceful fashion like the Amish, myself definately included. Because I really want to go over and yank up the neighbors yard.
Once they move into their new home they could always throw a sincere thank-you-house-warming party for the real friends, few as they might be, who did honestly assist them.
posted by
Moxie_Maven
on October 15, 2006 at 8:34 AM
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JanesOpinion, I had to come read this again today. I can't believe the audacity of some people when confronted with a wrong doing. I wouldn't take something that wasn't mine in the first place, but if I did, I would die of shame when caught at it.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 15, 2006 at 8:27 AM
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JanesOpinion, it's sad how someone could take advantage of someone's
misfortune that way, in such a cold and caldulating way, and not even bat an eye. It makes me wonder why some people have a conscience and others dont'. As well as how people lie to themselves. The guy who took them probably rationalized it in some way, in his own mind, that he was entitled and the other wasn't.
That's the sad part of human nature, the good part is when friends and neighbors rally to help someone in distress. It's a mixed bag, humanity
posted by
Blanche.
on October 15, 2006 at 8:21 AM
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Pat B, they're moving in to their re-built and more beautiful home
this week! Needless to say, they are extremely excited. And regarding the fireplace, she said that her husband had four different inspectors out to verify that the chimney had been installed correctly.
I hope, for their sakes, that all four inspectors are correct in their assessments.
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 15, 2006 at 8:18 AM
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Corbin, I think a gallon of roundup would certainly
teach a good lesson! But in this situation, perhaps they are trying to teach their kids that vengeance belongs to God . . . .
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 15, 2006 at 8:16 AM
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Nautikos, that's a good idea. I would probably have done what you suggest!
But I think my stylist friend and her husband have shown amazing restraint when they could have done so much more. This whole house burning experience has done wonders to their family, brought them closer together and closer to God. I think they are probably inclined to overlook some of the meanness of humanity and be grateful for getting perennial halves back.
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 15, 2006 at 8:14 AM
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I came to sympathize with the guy who lost his plants...
and to say yes, I would believe people will kick you when you're down. Then I saw Azur's link to my blog and sat there in shock! Wow! So now I have to say that folks on Blogit will also offer a helping hand and a kind and useful comment. I hope the family gets a new home quickly, one with a safe fireplace -- and that insurance will cover the losses. As my friend Sharon says, material things don't matter, as long as the family is safe. :)
posted by
Pat_B
on October 15, 2006 at 7:18 AM
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Hmmmmm......
I'd find out what charges I could file against the man...If that didn't work.....
I think about a gallon of "roundup" should settle the issue if they're not returned.....
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on October 15, 2006 at 6:28 AM
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Besides, Jane,
what this guy did was theft, plain and simple. The owner should go to the police or the JP and swear out a warrant for that guy's arrest!
posted by
Nautikos
on October 15, 2006 at 5:26 AM
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Jane,
even just reading about it, and about something that happened to a total stranger, I am LIVID! 
And I fully agree with Moxie!
Furthermore, I would distribute a pamphlet about that man's actions in his neighborhood!
posted by
Nautikos
on October 15, 2006 at 5:17 AM
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Jane, In all sincerity I can not believe the audacity of some people.
posted by
Moxie_Maven
on October 14, 2006 at 7:52 PM
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Thanks Moxie! Your suggestions may come in handy!!!
And your reaction is pretty much what mine was, although I was busy catching flies and hair clippings with my mouth agape.
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 14, 2006 at 7:41 PM
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Oh NO, they did NOT ?!?!?! How dare they.
What disgusting low-lifes. I would be SO furious, SO livid Ghengis Kahn could not hold me back. I would gather together my client-friends, or hire some worker-bees and march right over there in broad daylight and uproot every single one right from under my neighbors nose. If your stylist needs help and support you tell her to give Moxie a call!
posted by
Moxie_Maven
on October 14, 2006 at 7:16 PM
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Whacky, I like that idea!
I told my beautician friend that, had I been there to help out, the thought of taking items that did not belong to me was -- well let's say it would not have even crossed my mind. Ya know?
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 14, 2006 at 7:00 PM
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Hmmmmm, babe, I'd love a big garden like that so I could share
the wealth. I actually do have a large garden area but it's under humungous shade trees. . . . .
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 14, 2006 at 6:59 PM
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I'd get some of the real friends and transplant all of the
flowers back into my yard! Put up a camera and if the reappear in the friend of a friend's yard turn him in to the police.
posted by
Whacky
on October 14, 2006 at 6:55 PM
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Mostly produce but sometimes plants too. And anything left over from a meal if they were invited such as boiled potatoes, eggs, gravy.
posted by
babe_rocks
on October 14, 2006 at 6:54 PM
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babe, did they take all the plants? Or just the produce from the garden?
I'm all for sharing, but this just seemed to be a bit much, ya know?
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 14, 2006 at 6:49 PM
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Azur, after writing my post I think Pat B's was the next post I read
which then put everything my hairdresser friend experienced into perspective. I was appalled to read about that!
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 14, 2006 at 6:48 PM
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My grandparents were very easygoing. Relatives brought friends out from town to raid their garden. I guess they thought everything on the farm was free.
posted by
babe_rocks
on October 14, 2006 at 6:44 PM
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How awful.
posted by
Kasthu
on October 14, 2006 at 6:26 PM
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That is quite a tale. Your hairdresser should compare notes with....
the woman mentioned in the post listed below which I read a few minutes ago
Life in the fast lane--where's the on ramp? - 8 hours ago Old Friends - Gold and Silver... - Sharon came by yesterday. She's an old...
By
Pat_B -
posted by
Azur
on October 14, 2006 at 6:03 PM
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blackcat, that's a hoot!!! ROFL.
The lady who cuts my hair is an artist who is gifted with the ability to cut and talk at the same time and amazingly does a very nice job!
(The only problem then, is the next day when, left to my own devices, I have to make my hair fashionable . . . .)
posted by
JanesOpinion
on October 14, 2006 at 5:58 PM
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wow... that's cold.... but I also don't think I'd want to get my hair cut
by a person who was telling that story... they seem to cut more when upset. LOL
posted by
-blackcat
on October 14, 2006 at 5:52 PM
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