In case of attack by Cardinal Richelieu's guards, break glass

I've had family dinners like that, too.

Howdy, neighbor!

You might not get to know them, but your neighbors will certainly get to know you...

knock knock knock

Somehow I missed this in the Preparedness Plan house. I think it works well with the theme, though. You never know when you'll need to flee the house -- or when you'll need to rush in from the yard.

Fine, if you have a helicopter

"What's wrong with this photo?" you ask. "It looks like a perfectly nice house to me." Well, I agree. There's nothing wrong with the photo. I'm cheating. It's just that... well, you see the driveway? I can't help but wonder what it's connected to, as the listing makes one thing very clear: "THERE IS NO LEGAL ACCESS TO THIS PROPERTY IT IS LAND LOCKED."

(via #mefi.)

Preparedness plan

Heather found this under-the-weather listing. Get well soon! And please please please, aim for the bucket...

A soft landing for Santa

A subtle clue tells me that this is not a working fireplace.

Uh... hi, guys. What's up?

Oh, hi, Chairs. Ruth told me she'd seen you guys waiting here. Yeah, I've been mentioning you a few times in my blog lately... we're cool, though, right? You know it's out of affection, right? This is a welcoming party, not a threatening gang, right? Because you're looking a little thuggish standing there all together...

please don't hurt me