Little Miss Clumsy Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 How long before someone would find you? Last year or the year before there was this old man across the street who had died and no-one knew. His next-door neighbours called the police when they started to notice a smell coming from his house. Apparently he had had a heart attack whilst sitting in his chair watching the telly. I think he had been dead for a week or a month or something - I don't know the exact length but somewhere around there. I just think it's so sad that someone can die and not have anyone know for all that time. So, I'm curious - if you died soon (today, tomorrow, this week etc) how long do you think it would be before someone realised? Sorry for such a gloomy topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMagpie Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 My sister would find me in about 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 my mom would find me in about 1 second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyblueeyes Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Probably a day--my friend would become concerned if I didn't answer the phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackchickintheback Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Well, if I died right now [hopefully not] my family would find me tomorrow. It's night here and everyone's asleep, and my dad has to wake me up early tomorrow for field hockey so he'd find me then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniep_93 Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 How long before someone would find you? Last year or the year before there was this old man across the street who had died and no-one knew. His next-door neighbours called the police when they started to notice a smell coming from his house. Apparently he had had a heart attack whilst sitting in his chair watching the telly. I think he had been dead for a week or a month or something - I don't know the exact length but somewhere around there. I just think it's so sad that someone can die and not have anyone know for all that time. So, I'm curious - if you died soon (today, tomorrow, this week etc) how long do you think it would be before someone realised? Sorry for such a gloomy topic. I think I heard about that on the news, unless it was just a similar story. I think I'd be found by my mum in a couple hours or maybe a day. Depends on where I died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julissofine Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Annie's right. It depends on where I died, haha.. But right now I'm at the office, so if I died my friends at work who sit right in front of me would find me in less than 1 second. Unless I could manage to die in sleeping position, than it would take longer for them to find me die as they would think that I just fall asleep. :laugh3: Sorry for the jokes. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck kottke Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 That's a good one Juli!:laugh3: Wayy to serious a topic for this board. Hmm.. lets see, if I died in the woods, a bear might find me in a few minutes...and burp a bit afterwards!:) Of course then the crows would find me, and then the little red ants, and the porcupines like to chew on the bones, and so forth.. Eventually someone would stumble upon whatever grisly morsels are left...:P I would have to say anywhere from 10 seconds to several years, depending on the circumstances and the species.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Miss Clumsy Posted June 14, 2007 Author Share Posted June 14, 2007 ^ lol. At least you'd be contributing to the circle of life. I think I heard about that on the news, unless it was just a similar story. I think I'd be found by my mum in a couple hours or maybe a day. Depends on where I died. I think it's just a similar story... As far as I know there wasn't any media coverage of the man across the street. Wherever I was I think I would be found (or someone would get suspicious) within 24 hours. I still live at home so if I don't come home one day someone will be concerned, I would hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeoir Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Yeah, we've had the same kind of cases here in finland too..it's sad really. It wouldn't be that nice to notice my neighbour is dead 'cause it smells so bad. Well actually the person should be REALLY dead because the nearest house is about 30m from our house. erm, what am i talking about :lol: Oh well, let's answer the question now..So yeah, i'd be found in 3 hours..well, if my dogs didn't come to see what's happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petit Prince Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 if i died at home either my mother or mother would find me after a few hours. my dog would find me first obviously and he'd probably start barking but i doubt anyone would react if nobodys home. if it didnt happen at home my family and friends would start looking for me. they'd be worried but i guess they'd think i've just left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 Did you know that if you died in a pig-sty the pigs would eat you?:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdMike Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 ^yes that's true! I already heard about this Mark. Well, if I'd die, I guess my brother would find me first, since my mum isn't here during the week. And maybe few friends would be a bit worried that I don't answer to a call... But I guess they wouldn't care much more... until they see my pic in the newspapers, with the date and the hour of the funeral... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogieJ Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 If I died I think I'd be found quickly either by Jessy, or housemates or by workmates...tho there is a story about how a guy crashed late at night off the A3 in Guildford into the woods by the side of the road. No-one saw it and it wasn't until a year later when another crash occured around there that they even found the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellynelly Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 right now, then straight away as I am in the public library! I live with various family members, so I guess it would be a few hours as they know I like my down time and not to be disturbed in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 If I died I think I'd be found quickly either by Jessy, or housemates or by workmates...tho there is a story about how a guy crashed late at night off the A3 in Guildford into the woods by the side of the road. No-one saw it and it wasn't until a year later when another crash occured around there that they even found the car. Wow! Another blast from the past has returned!! Where have you been hiding all this time??:stunned: Well at least we now know you haven't kicked the bucket, I suppose!!:P However, perhaps you can now enlighten us as to the whereabouts of "Hicksy"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Miss Clumsy Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 If I died I think I'd be found quickly either by Jessy, or housemates or by workmates...tho there is a story about how a guy crashed late at night off the A3 in Guildford into the woods by the side of the road. No-one saw it and it wasn't until a year later when another crash occured around there that they even found the car. A year is such a long time to be dead without anyone looking for you. I live in Guildford, too, but my Guildford isn't as big as the English G'ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackchickintheback Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 My best friend would find me in like ten seconds. I know this because I kept my phone off for a day and she went beserk. Left me 5 messages and each were like a minute apart. :dozey: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 My best friend would find me in like ten seconds. I know this because I kept my phone off for a day and she went beserk. Left me 5 messages and each were like a minute apart. :dozey: Is she a stalker?:stunned: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Miss Clumsy Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 Sounds plausible. Maybe she's just easily worried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Depends where I die (omg this is so morbid xD). If I die at home, prolly mum or dad (or sister). If I die anywhere else, well someone will eventually find me; and it wouldn't take too long :P (I hope xD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImInMyPlace23 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 depends on what time I die, my dad would find out once he got home at 5:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybeeburns Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 However, perhaps you can now enlighten us as to the whereabouts of "Hicksy"!!He logged in tonight! :shocked2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK8 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 This thread seems in bad taste,even for me..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_squared Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 He logged in tonight! :shocked2: :shocked2::stunned::o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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