Unusual Finds in Clients' Homes: Stories from a Home Service Professional
Are there truly strange and unusual things that you might find in someone else's home? For one home service professional, the answer is an undeniable yes. The stories detailed below highlight some fascinating and slightly bizarre incidents that occurred during the course of their work.
1. The Aqueerium
The weirdest thing that happened during a house repair job was not a house but a club for gay people. While repairing TV sets in the homes of several gay individuals from the early 1980s, the professional stumbled upon an exceptionally unique feature in the lobby. Tucked away here was a terrarium affectionately called the 'aqueerium.' Inside were several action figures, including Spiderman, arranged in various interesting poses. Despite the unusual decor, everyone at the club was exceptionally nice and made for great customers. This experience highlights just how diverse and wonderful the world can be, even within a seemingly familiar setting.
2. An Extensive Fossil Collection
Working in a woman's home, the home service professional came across an awe-inspiring fossil collection. The collection was so extensive and intricate that it left a lasting impression. This discovery added to the intrigue of the professional's work experience, emphasizing the unexpected wonders one might encounter in the homes they service.
3. Unexplained Noises and shape-shifters?
During a rehabilitation project for a basement, two professionals worked without venturing into the living areas of the home. All day long, they heard unexplainable noises—nails clicking on the tiles above. Upon leaving, when asked about the source of the sound, the elderly couple responded that they did not have any pets. The team could only conclude, after a day full of unexplained sounds, that the strange noises were somehow coming from shape-shifters. Such an encounter evokes a sense of mystery and wonder, making one question the ordinary and extraordinary aspects of the world.
4. An Abandoned Farmhouse with a Strange History
While grading farm properties for county tax assessment, the professional came across an anomaly. On an aerial photo, several buildings were visible that did not appear on the property card. This unrecorded presence of buildings suggested that no taxes had been assessed for them. Using the aerial photo as a guide, the professional followed a path through the woods, eventually reaching an old farmhouse, barn, and a few lean-tos in a small meadow. Despite the building's excellent condition, there was no current use for farming or residency. The high grass and lack of visible infrastructure suggested an abandonment, possibly from the Depression era if not earlier.
Upon closer inspection, the structures appeared to be from the late 1800s and were in excellent condition. Meeting the property owner, the professional learned that the structures were there when the owner's parents purchased the land, but were seemingly abandoned and left untouched. The experience left the professional feeling uncomfortable, and they decided to leave the structures untouched, adhering to the owner's wishes and their personal unease.
The stories shared here offer a glimpse into the unexpected and sometimes bizarre encounters that can occur in the daily lives of home service professionals, showcasing the unpredictability and richness of normalcy that we often overlook.