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Post by petrossian on Feb 6, 2016 19:54:59 GMT -5
I know this sounds silly, but I'm going away for vacation for two weeks and I have this dreadful fear that there will be some tiype of an emergency where they'll have to get into my apartment and when they see the mess, I'd be in trouble for it. Any advice?
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Post by papermoon on Feb 6, 2016 20:07:14 GMT -5
I've had that fear. It's not silly, it's really quite distressing. I just had to go on my trip with fingers crossed. Nothing happened, whew!
But if I could've thought of it in time, I would've liked to have thrown some tarps over everything and set up a ladder with a paint can, brush, roller & pan, etc, as camouflage.
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Post by immaculata on Feb 6, 2016 20:51:09 GMT -5
I know this sounds silly, but I'm going away for vacation for two weeks and I have this dreadful fear that there will be some tiype of an emergency where they'll have to get into my apartment and when they see the mess, I'd be in trouble for it. Any advice? Your place will be fine, in all likelihood. In the unlikely event that there's an emergency and consequently someone sees inside your place, you could quote Erma Bombeck (I think) and say "Who could have done this? We have no enemies."  |
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Post by Unswamping on Feb 6, 2016 21:39:21 GMT -5
I have that fear too. I love papermoon suggestion about the painting setup. immaculata ive heard that quote too, i love it. Your apartment will most likely be fine. Is there anything you can do before you leave that might help you feel better? I know for me, washing the dishes and taking out any trash helps. |
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Post by dayeanu on Feb 7, 2016 0:49:54 GMT -5
I know this sounds silly, but I'm going away for vacation for two weeks and I have this dreadful fear that there will be some tiype of an emergency where they'll have to get into my apartment and when they see the mess, I'd be in trouble for it. Any advice? I do the same thing! |
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Post by mynicehome on Feb 7, 2016 8:06:43 GMT -5
Hi petrossian. Your fear isn't silly, but like the other posters I don't think it's likely that an emergency will happen. In any case, how different would it be if you were home and they needed to get into your apartment? You would still have to face possible judgement. If the emergency were big enough the state of your apartment would not likely be the first thing they think of.
But let's say they did need to get in. Think about what could possibly create an emergency in your building - water leak, gas leak, etc. - and have whatever they may need to access cleared. Having that done could very well be the difference between a harsh judgement and perhaps just a warning letter. Try to have all your dishes done and garbage out.
You could also leave a big note "I can explain!" where they will see it. And laugh at yourself when you crumple it up and toss it when you arrive at your intact home after one very relaxing holiday.
Please enjoy yourself! Nothing will happen. |
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Post by Arid on Feb 7, 2016 14:51:11 GMT -5
My DH **always** is very, very anxious that something *bad* will happen to our house and/or property when we are away from home! So far as I know, it has nothing to do with the state of the house. (After all, I live under the illusion of "it's not **THAT** bad!  !!) He's just a "worrywart;" he always sees the possible "problems" in any situation! Of course, it doesn't help that we *have* had water leaks, etc., occur while we were home, and we were able to take care of the problem immediately since we were there. The ramifications would have been serious, had we not been home to turn off the water supply immediately; so, his concerns aren't completely without merit! Arid |
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Post by ohblondie on Feb 8, 2016 8:31:23 GMT -5
Hubby and I recently have started leaving the kids alone when we travel. (Our "kids" are 21, 23, 25, 27). I leave with the knowledge and assurance that they will not host a keg party when we are gone as the house is too messy!
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Post by mynicehome on Feb 8, 2016 11:25:00 GMT -5
ohblondie...you may have found a silver lining there! You must have been a busy young mother with four children so close in age!
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Post by ohblondie on Feb 8, 2016 11:26:25 GMT -5
mynicehome. there were those days....then there were the days when I would not have traded my life with anyone!
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Post by mynicehome on Feb 8, 2016 11:30:26 GMT -5
I raised two sons, 14 months apart ohblondie. I hear you. |
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Post by ohblondie on Feb 8, 2016 11:58:12 GMT -5
My girls were 16 months apart. And the oldest was the tiny one so it was almost like twins. THey alternated between loving and hating each other. they were one grade apart so the older one never got a break.
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Post by def6 on Feb 8, 2016 16:03:41 GMT -5
Hello Petrossian,
I've done this myself! If you have the time before your trip I would encourage you to try to get the basics done like dishes, laundry, all trash out, swish and swipe on the bathroom….Then you can enjoy your trip and come home …then you'll have the basics cleaned up and you'll be able to rest up from your trip. The odds are nothing will go wrong while you are away , where someone will have to come in.
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Post by italianlady on Feb 8, 2016 19:10:05 GMT -5
Nothing will probably happen but what would make you feel better is to have a story put together in your head for it if need be. Think of some good excuses and decide which one you would use. I'd use the lending my place to friends for a couple weeks excuse. You could blame it on them.
That way you are prepared for it if need be and you can put it out of your mind until the time you might need it, even though you probably won't.
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Post by ohblondie on Feb 9, 2016 11:01:45 GMT -5
I agree with everyone to not let it get in your head and distract you while you are gone. To make yourself feel better - you can prepare a story in your head. I also suggest doing a few things prior to leaving. Wash the dishes, take anything smelly out of the fridge and take out the trash. Doing these three things will help the place look better AND when you come home you won't have a smelly mess waiting or you.
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