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Think I aged 10 years
HelenMac > 10-29-2020, 08:07 PM
Fell asleep lying in my chair reading my book on the computer. Woke up with a start look up to see the front door wide open. Leap out of my chair see a young chap standing behind my computer holding my prescription I yell shut the door he just looks dumb struck so I race past nearly falling and slam door shut. Then yell at him can't you read. Did you see any cats go out he just shrugs his shoulders so I'm racing round calling Shadow and Zimba. Found Shadow on spare bed in the office with hubby yell at hubby to find Zimba I'm bawling thinking he's got out. We both looking for him in the usual places in the bed bottom of the wardrob trolley beside my chair out in the enclosure in the kennel. Come back in the lounge I grab the food container shaking it no Zimba. Hubby goes outside to look calling Zimba I'm asking the chap did you see the cat go out I dunno he replies. Meanwhile my lovely neighbour came over she says to hubby I watched when saw the pharmacy car pull up and saw him leave the door open was about to come over and shut it when saw Helen shut it. Said none of the cats came out she was watching. So hubby comes in both looking and calling Zimba Pharmacy chap standing there not knowing whats going in I'm frantic bawling when all of a sudden he says is that the cat under there and points there's a tail sticking out from behind the couch sure enough there's zimba fast asleep. Phew. Never ever slept there before as such a tight place. Said to the guy can't you read sign on the door it says when entering shut the door so indoor cats don't escape.. Ohh sorry. Don't think he will forget in a hurry. How on earth I didn't hear him ring the bell and come in I don't know. All I know I've aged about 10 years. From now on the door remains locked at all times. Its the one thing I hate about being in the retirement village staff have access when necessary. I'm petrified of the boys getting out as I'm finding staff can't read signs or too lazy to follow them. The times we have come in from the garden and found front door open is not funny. Hence why the boys are locked away in our bedroom when we go out and when I'm in the garden but now it seems I need to keep the door locked even when in the house.
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RE: Think I aged 10 years
MUM_of_FLUFFY > 10-29-2020, 11:21 PM
What an absolutely terrifying experience for you - so glad both cats were found safely inside - and so glad you have such a lovely neighbour watching out for you - that delivery guy will NEVER make that mistake again!!! -
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Codysmom > 10-30-2020, 03:46 AM
What a terrifying scenario to wake up to Helen, for both you and your husband! I am just so thankful both boys were inside and safe.
I totally understand you wanting to lock the doors to make sure it doesn't happen again. And I agree, I doubt the delivery chap willl forget to close the door behind him again! -
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NatsFan78 > 10-31-2020, 06:54 AM
Oh my goodness I am so sorry! I know how awful and terrifying that is. I hope he will pay more attention in the future. -
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admin > 10-31-2020, 11:09 AM
Maybe a bigger sign is in order? -
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HelenMac > 10-31-2020, 02:27 PM
This is the signs
![[Image: 50551884351_f19e595431_w.jpg]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50551884351_f19e595431_w.jpg)
on the inside is same except says when exiting. Friday village manager come bursting in he has a master key as I accidently pressed my pendant. Comes in calling Helen are you alright leaving door wide open I yell yes but shut the door. Oh sorry I forgot.
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RE: Think I aged 10 years
admin > 10-31-2020, 02:33 PM
Those are pretty hard to miss. Maybe people don't get past the gorgeous pictures... -
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MUM_of_FLUFFY > 10-31-2020, 08:35 PM
How frustrating for you!!! Those signs are VERY clear...