Life is interesting...

[imbecamiel]

 Hmm, so, at the moment I'm locked out of the house. Mom doesn't have a key. Eric doesn't have a key. Garage door opener isn't working. The spare key... got locked in the pole barn. Every window and door to the house is locked. Every window is triple-pane and not only hard to break but super, super expensive to replace. Waiting for dad to get home? Well, he doesn't have a house key with him either, because he always comes in through the garage. And if Eric's correct about what's wrong... chances are his garage door opener's not going to be working any more than ours is. Oh yeah, and the neighbors who had keys while we were on vacation - just gave them back. 

The local police (who are wonderful and nice) gave us the number for a nearby locksmith, but... the locksmith says all of our locks are impossible to pick, and the tools he'd need to get in aren't even available yet. Well. Um. Good to know our house wouldn't be easy to break into? 

LOL, and here Nef and I were just talking last night about writing yourself into a corner, and all the complications involved in such "impossible" situations. I think we've just kinda done the real life equivalent. XD

Aha! Just got a call. Apparently the locksmith has a buddy who had an idea - or something. Any rate, we're back in. 

Not a bad way to spend an afternoon, sitting on the back porch getting chirped at by hummingbirds. (I had never heard that before. I mean, I suppose they would make some sounds, but - o.O SO cute.) At least it's nicer outside than it has been, and not too humid. Fortunate for me that I happened to bring my laptop along, so I was able to get some editing and stuff done while I waited. *g* 

And thus ends my random little drama. Except, of course, that now we need to fix that lock. Hmm.

Spare keys: I need 'em.

Comments

[cairistiona7.livejournal.com]

Sounds like the perfect storm, all the keys going missing *and* the garage door opener failing (usually you can rely on that as a last resort). I'm glad you were able to have a nice peaceful time while you were waiting, at least.

[imbecamiel.livejournal.com]

LOL, yeah, I couldn't believe that we actually managed to get in a situation where we so thoroughly had no way to get into our own house. *g* It was quite a nice time to be stuck outside enjoying nature, though!

[silivren-tinu.livejournal.com]

LOL, now that's one of those crazy situations oly life can come up with! :D We had a similar problem shortly after we moved into our new apartment - unfortunately, the entire lock had to be taken out and replaced because someone had left the key hanging inside. *looks very innocent* I'm glad you're back inside now! It's always kind of mean to be locked out of one's own house/apartment!

Aww, hummingbirds! I so wish we had them around here! They seem so cute (not to mention beautiful).

[imbecamiel.livejournal.com]

LOL! Yeah, it somehow seems terribly ridiculous to actually be unable to get into your own home, doesn't it? *g*

The hummingbirds are so adorable. We have several different kinds around here, and they've become quite bold. They're so tiny - it's fun to see them perched on a branch on a cool day, all fluffed up... *wants to pet one* :D