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This is SO strange

pommom — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:04:44 GMT

Last night in preparation for the cold front that was forecasted to hit overnight, I gathered my warmest clothing so that all I had to do was slip it on to walk the dog.

Everything was in order and when I went to the closet to gather my winter boots, they were not there. I have my shoes organized according to seasons and they were not in with the winter shoes. A week ago they were. I have two pair of rain boots which I store next to each other and use the least liked to navigate mud, puddles, and rain. The pair I was looking for is left for running errands and cold, clear weather. They're Bare Traps and so warm and comfy.

I live alone and would like to think I'm organized so I know where everything is. No one other than I go in my closet. I looked and looked for them for about 45 minutes. Finally, I started at one end of the closet and took everything down and out - examining every bag, box, storage bag; however, why would I store them where they aren't in clear view for convenience sake? Plus they WERE there a few days ago!

Spent hours looking for them. Never found them. I can understand a small article of clothing being misplaced or covered up with something else, but boots? The imprint was still there where I had placed them in the shoe bag.

Baffled.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:13:06 GMT

A Poltergeist has your boots.

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circles — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:15:53 GMT

Do you have a pet...that could have walked them away...

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Kachina624 — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:15:59 GMT

They'll turn up someplace stupid like by the back door.

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wildlifewitch — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:17:38 GMT

Do you drink, seriously? Even being tired or taking medication can cause folks to put things in strange places.

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dex — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:18:18 GMT

Did you decide to donate them?Maybe a burgler needed boots...ah the barefoot bandit!

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pommom — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:20:43 GMT

@wildlifewitch

I do not drink alone at home - or for that matter hardly ever. Last adult beverage was a week ago at a party and one in June at my friend's b/d party. Not on meds, either.

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Snowpuppy — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:21:35 GMT

Know how you feel!

I was replacing hardware pulls, counted out the new ones, placed them in order making sure I had all fasteners & screws. I left it for the weekend, just the guest bedroom. When I started the project I couldn't find 3 pulls! I counted, emptied the trash, checked the shipping box! Nothing!

Wound up ordering replacements. UGH!!!!!!

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SilleeMee — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:21:56 GMT

In your car? I put a pair of winter boots in my car just in case.

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cherry — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:22:17 GMT

Try not to worry, they will turn up, unless you accidently threw them away

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Vivian — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:22:32 GMT

It is strange, but look on the bright side. Now you have an excuse to buy a new pair of boots!

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pommom — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:23:29 GMT

@dex

I told my DD that whoever has them should wear them in good health. But, no, honestly, they were there a few days ago when we got a few days' rain and I took the other boots out instead.

Last bag of donations was made in July. Boots weren't even in the equation.

(((sigh)))

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on the bay — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:23:39 GMT

I hate it when that happens!

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chickenbutt — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:24:08 GMT

Maybe you have a house ghost. I think I do. I've had things disappear and never turn up. Things I knew were right near me one second and gone the next. Thankfully, my house ghost doesn't do anything any more serious than that.

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bri20 — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:24:54 GMT

There is a vortex where things that mysteriously disappear are. Lol

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pommom — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:25:11 GMT

@Vivian

Actually, I did go online and bought a pair of Bare Traps almost identical to the mystery pair. On sale, even.

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pommom — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:29:03 GMT

@circles

I have an American Cocker (smaller breed Cocker Spaniel), but she can't reach them. She's a mature gal and is satisfied with sleeping in the closet, but not much else.

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:31:06 GMT

This happens to me every season. I must think I have found a really clever place to put things at tha end of each season. Hah ! I too am missing boots and my tree skirt. They will show up, and I will feel foolish.

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game-on — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:36:01 GMT

(((hugs))) @pommom .... i have done this same thing.... and it is so frustrating..... hope you enjoy your new pair.

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Susan in California — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:40:23 GMT

@pommom

Keep us posted! I agree with the posters who said they'll turn up where you least expect them. But, yes, frustrating.