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post #1 of 42
2/2/05 at 11:41am
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Okay, so I am currently in suburban Virginia (just outside of Washington D.C.) where I will spend 4 days a week for the next 2-3 months on a consulting gig I am on...

Last night (around Midnight or so), I was watching the (crap) horror movie "The Grudge" on my laptop in my hotel room when I thought I heard sounds coming from the sliding glass door of the room, which is on ground level. I listened for a few more moments and then shrugged it off as another example of my over-active imagination and never paid it much mind again.

However, this morning as I was getting ready to head to work I slid opened the curtains on the door and discovered FOOTPRINTS IN THE SNOW(!) that lead from the walkway directly to my sliding glass door! Yes, it was locked... so apparently the prowler's attempts to invade my space (and steal the Death Star plans) were thwarted. But it's still pretty darn creepy, no?

Photographic evidence:



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post #2 of 42
2/2/05 at 11:46am
According to those tracks, you were visited by Kitty Pryde.
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post #3 of 42
2/2/05 at 11:48am
I'd say Nightcrawler would be more accurate.
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post #4 of 42
2/2/05 at 11:51am
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Yeah... you can't really see part of the footprints in the bottom photo (I guess because the snow is much deeper there), but rest assurd they led all the way from the walkway.
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post #5 of 42
2/2/05 at 11:52am
I can see the faint impression of one footprint. You do have to admit, it does kinda look like you got stalked by a space alien or X-Man.

Have you notified the police about this?
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post #6 of 42
2/2/05 at 11:53am
No no! Nightcrawler only has three toes! It had to have been a mostly humanoid individual capable of flight or hovering.
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post #7 of 42
2/2/05 at 11:54am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Agent Helix
I can see the faint impression of one footprint. You do have to admit, it does kinda look like you got stalked by a space alien or X-Man.

Have you notified the police about this?
Not yet.
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post #8 of 42
2/2/05 at 11:58am
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Originally Posted by Werbal_Kint
No no! Nightcrawler only has three toes! It had to have been a mostly humanoid individual capable of flight or hovering.
He could be wearing BOOTS. Did you ever think of THAT, Mr. Smart Guy?

Maybe it was Fitzroy, and he teleported into our timestream there, took a peek inside, and then decided to go hang out with Benjamin Franklin or Hitler.
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post #9 of 42
2/2/05 at 12:01pm
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This is great. I was almost visited by hatred and my fellow Chewers have turned it into an X-Men debate.

(Actually, I'm kidding... I quite like the digression).
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post #10 of 42
2/2/05 at 12:02pm
Wow, Carl, scary. Glad you're safe.
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post #11 of 42
2/2/05 at 12:03pm
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Originally Posted by Carl Cunningham
This is great. I was almost visited by hatred and my fellow Chewers have turned it into an X-Men debate.
Last week I was a on a symposium panel discussing the historical ramifications of Brown vs. Board of Education. I cited Storm's admission into the Xavier School for the Gifted as a significant advancement in mutant race relations.

I don't think they're going to have me back.
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post #12 of 42
2/2/05 at 12:04pm
I say leave the door unlocked tonight and set up a camera. You may then be the first to finally have definitive proof that the X-Men really are among us.


Or you'll be dead.
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post #13 of 42
2/2/05 at 12:07pm
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I was actually thinking about making up a "Warning" sign and taping it to the inside of the glass door.

Something like, "Prowlers Beware... Occupant is armed with Alone In The Dark 1-sheets and will not hesitate to use them".
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post #14 of 42
2/2/05 at 12:08pm
You should contact one Bolivar Trask. I'm sure he could whip up some kind of anti-mutant security device for you. It may end up being large and purple, though. Man fucking loves purple.
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post #15 of 42
2/2/05 at 12:25pm
Creepy. I would make sure to lock up your valuables before you go out, just to be safe.

A Hanzo sword would come in handy.
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post #16 of 42
2/2/05 at 12:29pm
Actually, Carl, I'm sorry. That was me and my little dog, Snuffy.


I have to say stuff like that is SPECIFICALLY why I live on the 7th floor. I can enjoy my e-z acess to the outside without the scariness of "The Night Visitors"
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post #17 of 42
2/2/05 at 12:32pm
Carl relaxes in his hotel room...
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post #18 of 42
2/2/05 at 12:53pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BobClark
Carl relaxes in his hotel room...
That's great!

NIGHTBREED references are always welcome in my presence, by the way.
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post #19 of 42
2/2/05 at 1:14pm
Ummm. . anyone else notice there are no tracks leading AWAY from the door?

You sure he didn't get in, Carl?

*I am assuming that the tracks leading away are just not shown in the picture. Otherwise, the calls are coming from inside the house!
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post #20 of 42
2/2/05 at 1:19pm
Carl's hoax is found out. THOSE ARE YOUR FEET.

Wait, that's the twist ending.
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post #21 of 42
2/2/05 at 1:31pm
Mystery solved.

It was only the devil.
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post #22 of 42
2/2/05 at 1:42pm
Carl, you'll find the popsicled postman approximately 223 feet, northwest from your house.
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post #23 of 42
2/2/05 at 1:45pm
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I am doubted!

Won't you all feel guilty when I vanish and all that is left is a copy of the "Red vs Blue" DVD in my hotel room.
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post #24 of 42
2/2/05 at 1:52pm
Well, think how the postman felt when all he wanted was to be out of the cold and have a warm cup of Jawa.
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post #25 of 42
2/2/05 at 2:12pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by MackDaKnife
Ummm. . anyone else notice there are no tracks leading AWAY from the door?

You sure he didn't get in, Carl?
![/b]
Which is exactly why I suspect Kitty Pryde, not Nightcrawler. Unless there was a smell of brimstone hanging in the room...
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post #26 of 42
2/2/05 at 2:13pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Cunningham
I am doubted!

Won't you all feel guilty when I vanish and all that is left is a copy of the "Red vs Blue" DVD in my hotel room.
Can I have the DVD?
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post #27 of 42
2/2/05 at 2:14pm
The call is coming from inside the house!
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post #28 of 42
2/2/05 at 2:16pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Werbal_Kint
Can I have the DVD?
You'll have to take that up with the inevitable CSI forensics team.
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post #29 of 42
2/2/05 at 2:17pm
(Insert Hollow Man joke here)
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post #30 of 42
2/2/05 at 2:21pm
With all this talk of the lame X-Men you guys are missing the obvious answer- SPIDER-MAN.

In all seriousness, Carl, it's good you didn't end up THROATTAPPED and SOULEXPIRED.
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post #31 of 42
2/2/05 at 2:22pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nordling
The call is coming from inside the house!
Heh, beat you to it.
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post #32 of 42
2/2/05 at 2:25pm
In all actuality, Carl, given Northern Virgina's penchat for going out during the week, I'd have to say it was probably another drunk business traveler thinking that your house was his house.
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post #33 of 42
2/2/05 at 2:45pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by prala is just for jk
In all actuality, Carl, given Northern Virgina's penchat for going out during the week, I'd have to say it was probably another drunk business traveler thinking that your house was his house.
I am actually thinking the same thing... since I may or may not have been guilty of that very thing once upon a time myself.

Still, I'd like to at least believe it was The Reaper attempting to come watch DVDs with me. I need the street cred.
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post #34 of 42
2/2/05 at 3:13pm
I hope there's a blog out there with an entry from this morning.

6:02am - Almost got into the room. Door was locked. Plus, my lower extremities disappeared for a while. Got a key made. Will investigate/rape the traveller tonight.
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post #35 of 42
2/2/05 at 3:18pm
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As long as the writer of said blog resembles Monica Belluci or Jessica Alba... not a problem.
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post #36 of 42
2/2/05 at 3:18pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Cunningham
I am actually thinking the same thing... since I may or may not have been guilty of that very thing once upon a time myself.
Well, Please note that by saying "Another Drunk Business Traveller," I was by NO means implying that you yourself are a drunk business traveller.****


****Except it is obvious you needed a drink, as you were watching The Grudge.
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post #37 of 42
2/2/05 at 3:36pm
If you meet Ted Raimi, or at least a vengeful ghost girl who wants to rip apart your lower jaw, I suggest doing it like Johnny Knoville in "The Ringer": pretend to be mentally handicapped.

Worked for the old woman.
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post #38 of 42
2/2/05 at 6:41pm
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Originally Posted by Carl Cunningham
I was actually thinking about making up a "Warning" sign and taping it to the inside of the glass door.

Something like, "Prowlers Beware... Occupant is armed with Alone In The Dark 1-sheets and will not hesitate to use them".
No no. You only need to put two words on that sign:

"I'm connected."

Then if the prowler was

a) a cable repairman working overtime
b) a sympathetic door-to-door nurse with a catheter, or
c) a guy who knows anything about the mob

he or she would know to leave you alone.
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post #39 of 42
2/2/05 at 7:10pm
Your wife must get lonely with you being away.
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post #40 of 42
2/2/05 at 7:12pm
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Oh, snap!

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post #41 of 42
2/3/05 at 5:26pm
Does Ty Willingham have a witness as to his whereabouts during that time?
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post #42 of 42
2/3/05 at 6:13pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirby Drummond
Your wife must get lonely with you being away.
No she doesn't.
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