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Don’t you hate being watched while you work?

     Well normally, except for the buyer, no one usually watches me work while I am doing Home Here I am----up here on the roofInspections in Seattle----or anywhere else for that matter. 

     On a recent inspection I had the pleasure of being under the watchful gaze of three nefarious characters that likely only rival Nutsy in intellectual capacity (times three).

     They had a clear view of me while I walked around their side of the house and they had a great view of me while I was on the roof.  Being in a rather permanent “vegetative state” I doubt they would have been much use to me if I had fallen----unless I was lucky enough to shoot all the way across the street and land on them. 

     I am sure they are supposed to be likenesses of famous TV stars but have likely morphed over time into identities all their own.  If they had even a hint of femininity I would call them the Hedgettes, but I think they are perhaps a bit closer to the Grumpsters.

 

 

 

 

 

The Grumpsters

     They kind of remind me of this other creature I found in a vegetative state (with a little help of photo-shopping) while I was traversing a roof.

Why is Oscar the Grouch on my roof? 

     This is Oscar the Grouch----and I did a post about him a while back. 

 Charles Buell

 

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39 commentsCharles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector • February 28 2010 10:13AM

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Wow! I thought the only people that watch you while you worked were title salespeople who wander around the office.

Posted by Geoff ONeill (John L. Scott Medford) almost 2 years ago

Now there's a homeowner with a great sense of humor...and possibly just a little too much time on their hands.

Posted by Jim Palmer - Washington County, Florida (ERA Chipola Realty - Chipley Office (850) 638-2777) almost 2 years ago

Creative landscaping- I wonder what the neighbors think?

Posted by Home Trek Realty almost 2 years ago

Gepff, well maybe at your office:)

Jim, if you are going to trim them dang things I guess you might as well have fun at it.

Home Trek, it would be interesting to know.

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 2 years ago

That homeowner took the mundane chore of trimming the hedges and turned it into what appears to be a fun activity!

 

Posted by Craig Rutman Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Realtor (Helping people in transition) almost 2 years ago

Charles - While I find their artwork interesting, I can't imagine the time required to keep them in shape.

Posted by John Mulkey, Housing Guru (TheHousingGuru.com) almost 2 years ago

LOL Charles! Someone has a great sense of humor, wouldn't you say?

Debi

Posted by Debi Boucher - "Realtor Showcase" Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours ( Real Estate Showcase Photography) almost 2 years ago

That looks like me without caffine.  I am totally useless.

Posted by Gene Riemenschneider East Contra Costa Home Sales 01492725 (Home Point Real Estate) almost 2 years ago

I love those!  Where are they?  I saw some in Lake City years ago, but not quite like those:)

Posted by Courtney Cooper 206-850-8841 (Seattle Real Estate: Cooper Jacobs Real Estate LLC) almost 2 years ago

Maybe you were their only excitement for the day --- good thing you did not land on them ! All the best.

Posted by Benjamin Realty LLC almost 2 years ago

vegetative state, indeed.

Posted by Alan May, Coldwell Banker Realtor® Evanston, Illinois Homes for Sale (Evanston Condos & Evanston Single Family Homes) almost 2 years ago

Craig, that is my take on it too---certainly something you or I would do:)

John, but at least it would be fun

Debi---would be my guess LOL

Gene---can you photoshop yourself in there?

Courtney, Freemont---where else :)  Between Francis and Dayton on N 43rd

Bob & Carolyn---maybe so---probably so

Alan, well it IS true :)

 

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 2 years ago

Their likenesses seem somehow familiar, but I can put a face to the hedge.

Posted by James Quarello - Connecticut Home Inspector (JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC) almost 2 years ago

James, I am thinking muppets?

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 2 years ago

I'm just wondering if they blinked at you. That would have definitely creeped me out.

Posted by Robert L. Brown~Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Michigan (www.mrbrownsellsgr.com) almost 2 years ago

Robert, nope the wind was not blowing at all :)

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 2 years ago

Charles that is awesome.  How do you find all this stuff?  You set the standard for blogging for home inspectors.  I am glad you are not in my market here in Charlotte NC (I am a home inspector also)

Preston Sandlin

Home Inspection Carolina

Ask the Charlotte Inspector

Posted by Preston Sandlin (Home Inspection Carolina) almost 2 years ago

Preston, in this case I just got lucky----they were across the street from my inspection.

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 2 years ago

What creative people live in that neighborhood.  Wonder what it looks like at Christmas and Holloween.

Posted by Diane Osowiecki Greater Nashville Real Estate (Diane O and Friends - Benchmark Realty) almost 2 years ago

Diane, it is a little hard to see in the picture but there is a ball of lights in each of the eyes----must be kind of fun at night :)

grumpster eyes

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 2 years ago

They look like something that belongs on that old movie "Never Ending Story". People really do come up with some funny stuff.

Posted by Nathan Tutas (Tutas Towne Realty, Inc.) almost 2 years ago

Nathan, I loved those movies----and sure miss my kids at that age----even though they are even better now:)

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 2 years ago

Those things are adorable.  I'll bet you had a hard time concentrating on the job.

Posted by Barbara S. Duncan, CRS, GRI, e-PRO Searcy AR (RE/MAX Advantage) almost 2 years ago

Barbara, they are kind of cute----for grumpy old men:)

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 2 years ago

Nice photo Charles. Must have given you a good laugh when you got up on that roof and realized you had an audience.

Posted by Troy Pappas - Virginia Beach Home Inspector (Safe House Property Inspections) almost 2 years ago

For a moment there Charles, I though you had landed on an Easter Island look alike location, say in Greenland.

Posted by Frank Kliewer almost 2 years ago

Troy it was pretty funny

Frank, maybe so---and a place where the inhabitants have no teeth----these three guys look like they are going to gum someone to death when they pass by

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 2 years ago

Those hedges don't look too grumpy to me!  Nor the chimney monster. 

But I am happy to see the Shadow is back...

Posted by Jay Markanich - Northern VA Home Inspector (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC) almost 2 years ago

I wasn't thinking "Neverending Story" but rather "Edward Sissor Hands". LOL Love the picture Charles!

Posted by Janice MacMillan, ABR, SFR, CDPE~Military Relo. (ERA Joyner Realty) almost 2 years ago

Jay, of course the shadow has your back :)

Janice, I can't believe I am making this public----but I never saw Edward Sissor Hands.

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 2 years ago

Charlie - Did you tell those watching to "make like a tree and leaf me alone"?

Posted by Carol Culkin, Dutchess County (Century 21 Alliance Realty Group ) almost 2 years ago

Carol, I kind of enjoyed being watched----they didn't have very many questions though----so it was pretty easy.

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 2 years ago

Mr Charles,

I am very used to people admiring my style and my body.

Nutsy

Posted by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection, Inc) almost 2 years ago

I was just going to say that!

About me...  but, Go Nutsy!  Go Nutsy!

 

Very kindly,

 

Croakster

Posted by Jay Markanich - Northern VA Home Inspector (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC) almost 2 years ago

Nutsy, just proof there is no accounting for different tastes----you need sause in my opinion

Croakster, I am willing to bet that you would taste better than Nutsy.

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 2 years ago

I'll bet Davy Crockett and his kind didn't think so!

 

Very kindly,

 

Croakster

Posted by Jay Markanich - Northern VA Home Inspector (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC) almost 2 years ago

You think Davy wouldn't have eaten those plump juicy legs of yours?

Posted by Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector (Charles Buell Inspections.com) almost 2 years ago

NOPE...

Now squirrel meat was a different matter altogether.

 

Very kindly,

 

Croakster

Posted by Jay Markanich - Northern VA Home Inspector (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC) almost 2 years ago

OK, now THAT must have taken some time to trim out.  Did you have a chance to ask why they decided to sculpt the trees that way?

Posted by Joe Colón, Jr. (Shaffer Realty, LLC) almost 2 years ago

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