The old man across the road died- this isn't a lighthearted topic, but I didn't know where to put it [View all]

[luvMIdog]

For years before he died things were falling apart over there. He was very old and had let things go. His dogs were breeding and breeding and at one time I swear he must have had 21 dogs over there. They were even beginning to chase his two old horses around and nip at them which was really pissing me off & I made calls all to no avail. His house was being eaten up by the trees and landscape that was just overtaking it and all you could see was the roof and top window on the second story ( at least I think that is a second story unless that is an attic window. Anyway, no one ever came to check on him EVER. I knew he died when I noticed he was never checking his mailbox anymore.
Now he's dead and guess what? His family has found time to come to his house at last. They are clearing the overgrowth and hauling stuff off so they can sell it. Yep they finally made time to visit his house.

edited to add: After reading posts below I realize I've been judgmental. I just always thought they should at least help him clean the yard around his house a little bit and check on him, but as some have pointed out I didn't ever hear his family's side of the story. True.