There's Something In My House/i'm Freaking Out!

Topless In Texas · 03-12-2002, 04:32 AM

OMG!!!! i'VE BEEN SOUND ASLEEP FOR THE LAST 2 HOURS!!!! Me and Caitlin kept thinking we heard like a 'knocking' noise earlier, we blew it off. Well it just woke me up out of a dead sleep. It sounded like it was coming from my windows facing the street. I grabbed the phone and was waiting to call the police.
I peeked out all the blinds and didn't see anything. Then It sounded like its coming from my chimney, in between the windows... NOT birds either!!!! Its hard to tell. But the way the knocking was was just like someone banging on a window and if it has feet it sounds like its BIGGER than a bird!!!!!!! (ALOT BIGGER!!!)

I'm totally freaked out right now but dont want to make an *** out of myself. I WAS looking forward also to 6 hours sleep tonight! Its really windy outside, and i hear the 'activity' going on now and i'm upstairs on the other end of the house!! I'm scared to keep the dogs here tomorrow while i'm gone, if its a big critter, if it gets in, it might hurt them!
do I need to call a chimney sweep to come look or what? HELP! I guess I have to be here if I do? UUGGHH!!!!!

TOTALLY freaked out IN TEXAS **when will it end????**

03-12-2002, 05:20 AM

Topless

If you feel unsafe,it won't hurt having you call the police to come check things out

Hang in there gal,things will settle down,but at this point if you feel unsafe,call the cops to come check things out!

Her99GT · 03-12-2002, 08:04 AM

Hey, Topless--It could be raccoons or 'posums. They maybe in your attic scratching and thumping around. I know out here (North side of Houston) they are a lot of people that have been having trouble with them getting in their attics. Hope you find the culprits soon.

Beth

95mustanggt · 03-12-2002, 08:10 AM

odds are it is some little critter. But if you feel you are in danger, call the police. You should not feel like an a** for trying to be safe!

You and your families safety should be #1 priority!

mustangdani55 · 03-12-2002, 10:23 AM

Hope you are ok...could be bats...I'm npt tryin to scare you, but since you are on the far southside of houston, unless they have built up alot , there used to be alot of trees and stuff..

I had to call the police once to come get a bat out of my apartment. I felt like i was so stupid...

During the call to 911, this is how it went..
911..what is your emergency???
me.. I don't think you would consider this an emergency, but I have a bat in my apartment and I can't get it out.
911..Please hold mam
now, during this time while I was on hold, I thought ..man, i can see everyone rolling in the floor laughing hysterically ya know??
911..Ok mam, where is your location??
me.. I gave him my address
911..we have someone on the way mam..
me.. ok thank you..

So I went and sat on the stairwell and waited about 29 minutes, a jeep rolled up and the officer got out a huge net, started up the stairs and I said to him..ok no jikes about me having bats in my belfrey...He cracked up and lost it... I did too..He got the bat, and we put it in a pillowcase, and he took it outside. I said please take it off and let it go, cause I don't want it coming nack in my house.. he laughed and got in his Jeep and drove off.

Just a story I thought I'd share to try to make you laugh a little there Christine...

Dani

Crazy Horse GT · 03-12-2002, 12:10 PM

lordy christine you & that house just arent getting along well. your luck sounds like mine ,yeah i think you need to call someone
to check it out,just for safety reasons take care.

tireburner163 · 03-12-2002, 12:20 PM

Maybe it's some type of prehistoric monster

Mercury · 03-12-2002, 12:53 PM

Hey Topless. Some small "bugs" to work out of the new home hmmm.

I havent been totally following the saga of your move, so I might be asking some questions that may have been already covered.

Your house, how long of a period did it go without anyone occupying it before you moved in?

Knocking on the window. Are there any bushes or branches near the window that might sway and tap against it?

I'm not meaning to sound like a crazy (Even though we all know I am), I remain on skeptical on many things, and always look for natural solutions, but........maybe..........your sharing the house with another occupant, if you catch my drift.

Fox Body · 03-12-2002, 05:54 PM

Hey, you and your dog should go exploring like Scooby Doo! That'd be fun.

But seriously, like others suggested, it's alright to call the police in a situation like that. At that time of night, many of them just cruise around looking for something to do.

moc · 03-12-2002, 06:44 PM

I had a raccoon in the chimney last year ,had a neighbor see it crawling up the downspout .Took a look and shure enough there were little sooty paw prints going up the gutter .Called my township ,and they sent a guy out with a big caged trap ! took about a day and shure enough we had ourselves 1 dirty raccoon

srv1 · 03-12-2002, 07:00 PM

its the boogieman! go to bed! stop pestering people on this board! maybe you should get bigger dogs instead of those to puffy footballs you have!

better yet, get a shotgun! doesnt every Texan own a gun?

6T9PONY · 03-12-2002, 08:26 PM

It's a nest of rattlers.....

MustangKelly96 · 03-12-2002, 11:24 PM

probably just a poltergeist or two

j/k

I think I would get someone over there ASAP and find out what the problem is. Hope things settle down soon so you can get to enjoy your new house.

Old Guy with 87 GT · 03-12-2002, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by srv1
its the boogieman! go to bed! stop pestering people on this board! maybe you should get bigger dogs instead of those to puffy footballs you have! better yet, get a shotgun! doesnt every Texan own a gun?

he he he ,lmao........she's gonna kick your a*s for that one........... "puffy footballs"

Topless In Texas · 03-13-2002, 12:07 AM

SRV: YOU SIR, HAVE SUCH A WAY WITH WORDS.....Looks like it time to get that rusty, dusty Armadillo launcher out and haul a Critter or 2 your way!!!!!! (maybe thats whats in my chimney!!!)

Well, he/they came to life again tonight...Caitlin came up here. She didn't wanna stay downstairs w/ 'it'. My "puffy Footballs"

are in here too! Its making noise and its still freaking me out. I checked the damper, it had opened a bit so I reluctantly stuck my hand up there and shut it..hoping i would get it back w/ all my fingers attached!!!
I have the Chimney Sweep coming Friday. So, I have to live w/ this No Rent Paying PITA till Friday! Whatever it is.... I just HOPE that they dont kill it!!!!

I love animals...maybe i can adopt it? But It really does shound as big as a large dog in my chimney!

Hopefully it wont die before Friday and stink up my house, thats ALL I NEED.....

I'll keep you posted if it gets out and attacks us or anything!!!
TNT

6T9PONY · 03-13-2002, 12:09 AM

If we don't here for you for a few days we'll send someone over to check on you!

Mustangmom2k · 03-13-2002, 12:11 AM

Hey, now, I have a puffy football, too!!

Topless---I think you can launch away, which will make good use of whatever's in your house!

6T9PONY · 03-13-2002, 12:13 AM

Maybe it's a skunk!!! Do they have skunks down there?

Mustangmom2k · 03-13-2002, 12:24 AM

LMAO!!! Good one! Never thought of that!

Topless In Texas · 03-13-2002, 12:31 AM

AAACCCCKKK!!!! YA, we have skunks down here. Although, usually they are on the side of the road(dead) when I see them. Now, wouldn't that be wonderful!

YA< I've seen DANDY, Mom's dog...shes furrier than mine...and equally as cute!!!!!!! Poms are cuties!!! Good natured too! But I dont think thats whats up there...
YA'LL WOULD NOT BELIEVE THE NOISE ITS MAKING NOW....IT SOUNDS LIKE IT WIEGHS ABOUT 80 LBS!!! Throwing itself around in there. Its pretty frigin' creepy!! Evidently it definetely comes to life at night!!!!! (kinda like me!!!)

03-12-2002, 08:10 AM	#4
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	odds are it is some little critter. But if you feel you are in danger, call the police. You should not feel like an a** for trying to be safe! You and your families safety should be #1 priority! __________________ 1995 Mustang GT 20016 F150 Lariat Super Crew

03-12-2002, 10:23 AM	#5
mustangdani55 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana USA Posts: 334	Hope you are ok...could be bats...I'm npt tryin to scare you, but since you are on the far southside of houston, unless they have built up alot , there used to be alot of trees and stuff.. I had to call the police once to come get a bat out of my apartment. I felt like i was so stupid... During the call to 911, this is how it went.. 911..what is your emergency??? me.. I don't think you would consider this an emergency, but I have a bat in my apartment and I can't get it out. 911..Please hold mam now, during this time while I was on hold, I thought ..man, i can see everyone rolling in the floor laughing hysterically ya know?? 911..Ok mam, where is your location?? me.. I gave him my address 911..we have someone on the way mam.. me.. ok thank you.. So I went and sat on the stairwell and waited about 29 minutes, a jeep rolled up and the officer got out a huge net, started up the stairs and I said to him..ok no jikes about me having bats in my belfrey...He cracked up and lost it... I did too..He got the bat, and we put it in a pillowcase, and he took it outside. I said please take it off and let it go, cause I don't want it coming nack in my house.. he laughed and got in his Jeep and drove off. Just a story I thought I'd share to try to make you laugh a little there Christine... Dani __________________ It makes people wonder what you've been up to!

03-12-2002, 12:10 PM	#6
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	lordy christine you & that house just arent getting along well. your luck sounds like mine ,yeah i think you need to call someone to check it out,just for safety reasons take care. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

03-12-2002, 12:20 PM	#7
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Maybe it's some type of prehistoric monster __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

03-12-2002, 12:53 PM	#8
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	A few simple questions. Hey Topless. Some small "bugs" to work out of the new home hmmm. I havent been totally following the saga of your move, so I might be asking some questions that may have been already covered. Your house, how long of a period did it go without anyone occupying it before you moved in? Knocking on the window. Are there any bushes or branches near the window that might sway and tap against it? I'm not meaning to sound like a crazy (Even though we all know I am), I remain on skeptical on many things, and always look for natural solutions, but........maybe..........your sharing the house with another occupant, if you catch my drift.

03-12-2002, 04:32 AM	#1
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	There's Something In My House/i'm Freaking Out! OMG!!!! i'VE BEEN SOUND ASLEEP FOR THE LAST 2 HOURS!!!! Me and Caitlin kept thinking we heard like a 'knocking' noise earlier, we blew it off. Well it just woke me up out of a dead sleep. It sounded like it was coming from my windows facing the street. I grabbed the phone and was waiting to call the police. I peeked out all the blinds and didn't see anything. Then It sounded like its coming from my chimney, in between the windows... NOT birds either!!!! Its hard to tell. But the way the knocking was was just like someone banging on a window and if it has feet it sounds like its BIGGER than a bird!!!!!!! (ALOT BIGGER!!!) I'm totally freaked out right now but dont want to make an * out of myself. I WAS looking forward also to 6 hours sleep tonight! Its really windy outside, and i hear the 'activity' going on now and i'm upstairs on the other end of the house!! I'm scared to keep the dogs here tomorrow while i'm gone, if its a big critter, if it gets in, it might hurt them! do I need to call a chimney sweep to come look or what? HELP! I guess I have to be here if I do? UUGGHH!!!!! TOTALLY freaked out IN TEXAS when will it end????** __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

03-12-2002, 05:20 AM	#2
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Topless If you feel unsafe,it won't hurt having you call the police to come check things out Hang in there gal,things will settle down,but at this point if you feel unsafe,call the cops to come check things out!

03-12-2002, 08:04 AM	#3
Her99GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Houston, Texas USA Posts: 11	Hey, Topless--It could be raccoons or 'posums. They maybe in your attic scratching and thumping around. I know out here (North side of Houston) they are a lot of people that have been having trouble with them getting in their attics. Hope you find the culprits soon. Beth

03-12-2002, 05:54 PM	#9
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Hey, you and your dog should go exploring like Scooby Doo! That'd be fun. But seriously, like others suggested, it's alright to call the police in a situation like that. At that time of night, many of them just cruise around looking for something to do. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

03-12-2002, 06:44 PM	#10
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	raccoon I had a raccoon in the chimney last year ,had a neighbor see it crawling up the downspout .Took a look and shure enough there were little sooty paw prints going up the gutter .Called my township ,and they sent a guy out with a big caged trap ! took about a day and shure enough we had ourselves 1 dirty raccoon __________________ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 05/04/09 34,300mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 29,872 mi. 05/04/09 (Hangar Queen) SMOKEM UP

03-12-2002, 07:00 PM	#11
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	its the boogieman! go to bed! stop pestering people on this board! maybe you should get bigger dogs instead of those to puffy footballs you have! better yet, get a shotgun! doesnt every Texan own a gun? __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

03-12-2002, 08:26 PM	#12
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	It's a nest of rattlers.....

03-12-2002, 11:24 PM	#13
MustangKelly96 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Great State of Indiana Posts: 353	probably just a poltergeist or two j/k I think I would get someone over there ASAP and find out what the problem is. Hope things settle down soon so you can get to enjoy your new house.

03-13-2002, 12:07 AM	#15
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	ARE YOU MAKING FUN OF MY PUFFY FOOTBALLS??? SRV: YOU SIR, HAVE SUCH A WAY WITH WORDS.....Looks like it time to get that rusty, dusty Armadillo launcher out and haul a Critter or 2 your way!!!!!! (maybe thats whats in my chimney!!!) Well, he/they came to life again tonight...Caitlin came up here. She didn't wanna stay downstairs w/ 'it'. My "puffy Footballs" are in here too! Its making noise and its still freaking me out. I checked the damper, it had opened a bit so I reluctantly stuck my hand up there and shut it..hoping i would get it back w/ all my fingers attached!!! I have the Chimney Sweep coming Friday. So, I have to live w/ this No Rent Paying PITA till Friday! Whatever it is.... I just HOPE that they dont kill it!!!! I love animals...maybe i can adopt it? But It really does shound as big as a large dog in my chimney! Hopefully it wont die before Friday and stink up my house, thats ALL I NEED..... I'll keep you posted if it gets out and attacks us or anything!!! TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

03-13-2002, 12:09 AM	#16
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	If we don't here for you for a few days we'll send someone over to check on you!

03-13-2002, 12:11 AM	#17
Mustangmom2k Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 73	Hey, now, I have a puffy football, too!! Topless---I think you can launch away, which will make good use of whatever's in your house! __________________ "Back in the day"-Red '66 289 "Later"- Black '68 289 "Today"- White 2000 GT Auto "Pepe Le Pu" K&N in fenderwell, Flowmasters, 3.73s, Autologic chip, pulleys, custom subframes, Nitto DRs, Cobra brakes, Bilsteins, Steeda Sport springs, MM c/c plates. Best ET-13.587 @100.63 Best RT .500 (really!) ------ 234 RWHP 279 RWTQ GirlsCanToo Oct. Mare of the Month Son #1 - '87 GT 331 stroker and 03 Cobra Son #2 - '89 LX 5.0 stock notchback and 89 LX hatchback w/lots of goodies

03-13-2002, 12:13 AM	#18
6T9PONY All about the Windsor. Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 2,052	Maybe it's a skunk!!! Do they have skunks down there?

03-13-2002, 12:24 AM	#19
Mustangmom2k Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 73	LMAO!!! Good one! Never thought of that! __________________ "Back in the day"-Red '66 289 "Later"- Black '68 289 "Today"- White 2000 GT Auto "Pepe Le Pu" K&N in fenderwell, Flowmasters, 3.73s, Autologic chip, pulleys, custom subframes, Nitto DRs, Cobra brakes, Bilsteins, Steeda Sport springs, MM c/c plates. Best ET-13.587 @100.63 Best RT .500 (really!) ------ 234 RWHP 279 RWTQ GirlsCanToo Oct. Mare of the Month Son #1 - '87 GT 331 stroker and 03 Cobra Son #2 - '89 LX 5.0 stock notchback and 89 LX hatchback w/lots of goodies

03-13-2002, 12:31 AM	#20
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	PeeeeeYooo! AAACCCCKKK!!!! YA, we have skunks down here. Although, usually they are on the side of the road(dead) when I see them. Now, wouldn't that be wonderful! YA< I've seen DANDY, Mom's dog...shes furrier than mine...and equally as cute!!!!!!! Poms are cuties!!! Good natured too! But I dont think thats whats up there... YA'LL WOULD NOT BELIEVE THE NOISE ITS MAKING NOW....IT SOUNDS LIKE IT WIEGHS ABOUT 80 LBS!!! Throwing itself around in there. Its pretty frigin' creepy!! Evidently it definetely comes to life at night!!!!! (kinda like me!!!) __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

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