This is a weekly blog post that I'm calling Apartment Hell Life. I've mentioned a few times some of the crazy things that go on in and around my apartment complex in the past 24 years that we've lived here and people keep telling me I should write a book. But instead of a book, I've decided to share the crazy things that have happened in and around my apartment complex in the last 24 years here in a weekly blog post.
Last week the guy that lived in the second apartment in from the end of the building, moved out. He had some of the druggies from drug dealer's apartment helping him move his boxes to the moving truck. And when he was done he either left the apartment open to the druggies who were squatting in the apartment or they broke in knowing he wasn't there anymore and they were there all weekend and into Monday. My daughter and I saw them coming in and out of the apartment. So when Monday came around the maintenance man went into that apartment and kicked out all of the squatters, changed the locks and screwed plywood over the door and windows so the squatters couldn't get into the apartment again. I watched him kick out at east 6 people from that apartment.
The only reason I didn't call the police is because I have before for situations like this and unless there's a manager on site or that they can get a hold of to verify that the people don't live there, the police won't make them leave. So there was no reason to call because the police won't do anything.
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Around 10pm one night I spotted a police car across the street. The cop sat in the car for about 2 hours. I don't know why but I didn't see anything else going on.
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The other day I was walking Falcor and he started barking at one of the tweakers from around here. He looked at Falcor and said, "You don't need to bark, your momma is safe. No one around here would mess with her"
Now I could take that two ways, either he thinks I'm such a badass (I'm not) that no one would mess with me (hahaha)...or, he thinks it's not such a bad neighborhood and I'm safe when I'm out at night walking the dog.
I know he didn't mean it this way but I'm going to be believe that he thinks I'm a badass (I'm not). lol
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I thought this week was going to be pretty uneventful until Friday night at 8PM came around. Then this happened. You have to wait a few seconds but then the police car drives by and you can see a light which is the police helicopter. You can hear the helicopter overhead and hear the police car siren for a second.
The police had my street blocked off at both ends and the police helicopter was flying directly overhead. If you turn the volume up you can hear the police helicopter, it was flying close and was loud. I don't know what happened but it was two courtyards away from me in my apartment complex. Whatever it was, looked intense. I didn't go outside since there were so many police around so I filmed this from my bedroom window.
The high this week was 75F/23C
The low this week was 45F/7C
So that's it for this week's Apartment Hell Life! Be sure to come back next week for more.
Wow. What you live through week after week would do my wimpy head in.
ReplyDeleteLove that Falcor protects you.
I think I've become desensitized about it all for the most part.
DeleteIt's not quite the same as being considered "badass", but some superstitious types might be a bit spooked by your elaborate Halloween displays. Lots of people literally believe in demons and curses and stuff like that, and might worry about a person they believe can use those things.
ReplyDeleteMore prosaically, most bad guys don't want to mess with a person who's with a dog, even a small dog.
One of my elderly neighbors said she liked our Halloween decorations but she doesn't celebrate the devil's holiday.
DeleteIncompetent manager! The door should have been locked immediately upon moving out of the tenant.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a manager on site. I don't think the guy moving out told the manager he was moving. So she didn't know until his rent came due and the maintenance man saw the tweakers coming and going from the apartment.
DeleteHi, Mary!
ReplyDeleteIt's a drag having to see all that plywood nailed across window openings and know the reason why it needed to be done. It is a sad reminder of a broken system.
You might not actually be badass, but as long as the transients think you are, they won't mess with you. Just put on your badass game face whenever you walk Falcor. :)
That video looks like a scene from a TV police drama. Seems like it has been a while since that many units responded to a disturbance at your complex, including a chopper. It would drive me crazy seeing all that commotion and never finding out what happened.
Have a safe and happy week, dear friend Mary!
I sometimes find out what happened from some of the neighbors but usually I never find out what all the commotion was about.
DeleteHey Badass! 🤣 it’s possible the cop that was sitting there was enjoying his 2 hour donut break. Good grief on the helicopter and spotlight.
ReplyDeleteHey, I wouldn't mind a 2 hour donut break either.
DeleteBadass!! But maybe he meant that you were one of the good ones and people would respect that. Yeah, in a perfect world!
ReplyDeleteThat would be nice.
DeleteI did tell you that having an axe in your window will prove useful.
ReplyDeletelmao, If it was in my window they would call me crazy, not badass.
DeleteGlad they don't bother you. You should walk the street juggling an axe. No one would ever bother you. :-)
ReplyDeleteThan I would just be another one of the crazies. lol
DeleteWow if he sat around for two hours it must have been serious. That's pretty funny with that ax by your window. Lately, I've been having dreams about stun guns-- think it must be my go to weapon because I abhor guns and think far too many people own them.
ReplyDeleteStun gun is my go to weapon as well.
Delete"He had some of the druggies from drug dealer's apartment helping him move his boxes to the moving truck."
ReplyDeleteI guess he traded it with a chance for them to stay at his old house for a couple of days...
Haha, you ARE a badass, with your taser and your fearless attitude. Also, Falcor is a real watchdog 😉.
The helicopter...just the icing on the cake. I wonder how you manage to sleep at night, with all the hustle.
I do think that he let them take over his apartment for helping him move the boxes.
DeleteFalcor is part Chihuahua so he is very barky. lol
When I hear the police helicopter, I know to look outside.
There's never a dull moment in your neck of the woods! The most excitement we've had this week is that our eccentric neighbor from two houses down suddenly packed everything up and put her house on the market!
ReplyDeleteWow, I wish my neighborhood was so quiet. lol
DeleteDefinitely go with the badass explanation, Mary!
ReplyDeleteI definitely will.
DeletePolice helicopters are scary and loud....when I lived in Dallas we had this scenario in my apartment complex and it was pretty intense. SO I feel you on this.
ReplyDeleteStay safe this week.
Yeah, when all these things are happening it is intense.
DeleteThat's a shame the police can't or won't do anything in that situation. I wish too you had an onsite manager maybe some things would be better if they were around. Or not maybe lol.
ReplyDeleteNever good when the helicopter's overhead I imagine...
I don't know if we'll ever have an onsite manager again. They seem to like it this way.
DeleteYes, you're a badass! I love it. What a good doggie Falcor is barking and keeping his person safe. This makes me smile. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. He's a good dog.
DeleteUy cuidate mucho y parece que Falcor se parece a mi perrita ella también ladra mucho cuando esta algo nerviosa. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteEnamorada de las letras
Thank you. Falcor looks like your dog? That's so cool. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteCrazy having them all in that apartment but at least it didn't last too long. I'm not sure I'd go out at night without someone else. At least you are having some rather nice weather.
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I don't have anyone else to walk with me at night since my daughter works until 10pm. But that's why I carry a taser with me.
DeleteDang, I don't think I'd get much sleep there, it's too crazy and I'm too nosey LOL!
ReplyDeleteI'm too nosey too, that's why I'm always taking pictures. lol
DeleteIt's too bad that calling the police won't help. It's good that the squatters are out but the plywood isn't attractive.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the plywood won't be up for long. These apartments seem to have a high turn over since they are still some of the cheapest that I could find.
DeleteSo glad you have falcor.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
I am too.
DeleteI say badass
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI don't know how you make it. I'd be a mess of nerves all the time.
ReplyDeleteI mostly just watch stuff happening around here. It would be different if anyone was messing with me but it doesn't happen often.
DeleteMy interpretation of that remark is that there's something about you that suggests you're not easily intimidated and you'll give as good as you get.
ReplyDeleteWell, I like that and you're right.
DeleteMy vote is for badass! I wouldn't mess with you!
ReplyDeletelol Thanks.
DeleteAt least you're having wonderful weather--I used to love going to Vegas in the winter when living in Cedar City, UT.
ReplyDeleteYes, the Winter's here are pretty mild. It would be nice to get a little snow though. My dad's family lived in Salt Lake, UT when I was a kid. We used to go to Utah all the time. Nice place.
DeleteStay safe when you're walking Falcor at night! 😯
ReplyDeleteI will try.
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