How would you feel if you woke up penniless and given orders to vacate within 6 hours?

[Katelivewire]

Well for one thing no one’s life is guaranteed to survive a total natural catastrophe but a land take over grabbing? Is it possible? Can anybody or anyone really take your land or house? What could you really do? If lawyers won’t help you or you become an example of being ignored and given rules to obey your neighborhood hood and share all your property as one big family and you do not know the people surrounding you? Scarey to imagine?

 

[Katelivewire]

Well for one thing no one’s life is guaranteed to survive a total natural catastrophe but a land take over grabbing? Is it possible? Can anybody or anyone really take your land or house? What could you really do? If lawyers won’t help you or you become an example of being ignored and given rules to obey your neighborhood hood and share all your property as one big family and you do not know the people surrounding you? Scarey to imagine?

CHIT happens least when you expect it!

 

[oldaunt]

Been there. Lived in my Blazer for a year. Worked my way out and paid for a home, so it won't happen again.

 

[ElCastor]

Since I was likely penniless when I went to bed, I would shrug and start packing.

 

[Judycat]

Well I guess I'd go out and walk in front of a log truck going downhill.

 

[Muskrat]

In a bizarre sort of way I might feel excited for the challenge. But that is because I have not been broke for many years now…

 

[Remy]

I'm always worried for the worst to happen. I guess it would not be that big of a shock. What I'd do, I don't know.

 

[Katelivewire]

I'm always worried for the worst to happen. I guess it would not be that big of a shock. What I'd do, I don't know.

And life goes on

 

[mrstime]

I'm too old to start over, so the logging truck solution seems best.

 

[Katelivewire]

I'm too old to start over, so the logging truck solution seems best.

Ian to old to start over too and a cold tent would not suit me either

 

[Alligatorob]

Closest I've come to that is having my house seriously damaged in a hurricane. It happened very quickly, and with little warning. Could not move back in for about 3 months. But I found a place to live and life went on. Used it as an opportunity to do the remodeling we'd been putting off...

 

[Judycat]

I grew up near penniless but we always had a roof over our heads. At my age I am tired, and going through the crap that goes with being that poor isn't worth the struggle of staying alive. Anyway, life goes on whether I'm here or not. If you think otherwise, you are only kidding yourself.

 

[Sippican]

"the sheep pretend the wolf will never come, but the sheepdog lives for that day"
Bring it, Preppers are ready.

 

[Lewkat]

I have no idea how I'd react. Don't even want to think about it.

 

[StarSong]

Closest I've come to that is having my house seriously damaged in a hurricane. It happened very quickly, and with little warning. Could not move back in for about 3 months. But I found a place to live and life went on. Used it as an opportunity to do the remodeling we'd been putting off...

Likewise for me with a big earthquake that damaged our house and many possessions. Had to move into a tent on the lawn for several days before DH could shore up one bedroom and bathroom so it was safe for the entire family to inhabit while we gradually sorted out the rest of the house.

Short of the country being conquered by an invading force, I can't imagine the scenario of being housed and secure with savings one day, then stripped of a home and assets the next - with no legal recourse.

If that did happen, DH & I would surely be invited to move in with one of our kids until we figured things out. Our family is close and supportive of one another, particularly during times of crisis.

 

[Gary O']

How would you feel if you woke up penniless and given orders to vacate within 6 hours?​

Been there

Learned long ago, I don't really own the things in my care
I just tend to 'em

All that I have can be taken away
This is the truth
Never say nay

Disasters and wars
can get in the way
Never say nay

What I had last night
can be gone today

No
Never say nay
Never say nay

 

[katlupe]

I guess I would feel sad, but challenged, considering the shape I am in. Somehow I would get myself motivated to plan how to move on. I would not give up.

 

[StarSong]

How would you feel if you woke up penniless and given orders to vacate within 6 hours?​

Been there

Learned long ago, I don't really own the things in my care
I just tend to 'em

Disasters and wars
can get in the way
Never say nay

Absolutely with you on this. Disasters and wars upend lives without a moment's notice. But those aren't the scenarios the OP is asking about.

Well for one thing no one’s life is guaranteed to survive a total natural catastrophe but a land take over grabbing? Is it possible? Can anybody or anyone really take your land or house? What could you really do? If lawyers won’t help you or you become an example of being ignored and given rules to obey your neighborhood hood and share all your property as one big family and you do not know the people surrounding you? Scarey to imagine?

 

[fuzzybuddy]

Having been broke, and almost homeless, I did what I had to do. I sold my possessions at flea markets for cash, so I could eat. I don't think that was heroic, or somehow fighting the good fight. If a car is speeding at you, you get out of the way. You do what you have to do. When a disaster happens, you either cope, or die.

 

[Remy]

I grew up near penniless but we always had a roof over our heads. At my age I am tired, and going through the crap that goes with being that poor isn't worth the struggle of staying alive. Anyway, life goes on whether I'm here or not. If you think otherwise, you are only kidding yourself.

I hear you Judycat. And I don't ask for too much I don't think. I just hope it will play out OK. I've given up on good, I can only hope for the best.

 

[Knight]

Not a problem! Move in with one of our 3 sons until a new residence could be had. As for penniless, that would mean the entire financial structure of America had collapsed & everyone would be on the same level.

 

[Alligatorob]

for me with a big earthquake that damaged our house and many possessions. Had to move into a tent on the lawn for several days before DH could shore up one bedroom and bathroom so it was safe for the entire family to inhabit while we gradually sorted out the rest of the house.

That must have been an experience. Was your house ok, after the sorting out?

Reminds me a little of our experience. The road to our place was washed out so it was a few weeks before we could even drive to the house, only got there by boat. Registered with FEMA and they said we qualified for one of their trailers. They were going to set it up in the yard and could live there until the house was done. So we went on a FEMA waiting list.

Then about time it was feasible to get the trailer in Katrina hit, FEMA disappeared... So far as I know we are still on that waiting list for a trailer...
That and a case of bottled water was about all FEMA did for us.

 

[Murrmurr]

I have places to go where I'm welcome and would be made comfortable, so no problem there, but I'd sure be scratching my head over where all my riches went.

In the USA, the gov't can seize private property for a number of reasons. Owing the IRS a boatload is probably #1. National security is another reason. I've never heard of that actually happening....maybe during the civil war or sometime way back. It'd be interesting to look that up. And when you buy property with easement, there's always the threat that the gov't will make use of it at some point. I've known that to happen.

 

[StarSong]

That must have been an experience. Was your house ok, after the sorting out?

Reminds me a little of our experience. The road to our place was washed out so it was a few weeks before we could even drive to the house, only got there by boat. Registered with FEMA and they said we qualified for one of their trailers. They were going to set it up in the yard and could live there until the house was done. So we went on a FEMA waiting list.

Then about time it was feasible to get the trailer in Katrina hit, FEMA disappeared... So far as I know we are still on that waiting list for a trailer...
That and a case of bottled water was about all FEMA did for us.

$125K in damage - and that was 30 years ago! We were quite close to the epicenter of the Northridge EQ.

Fortunately we had EQ insurance (most didn't). Most was covered but the deductible was somewhere between $20K-$30K, I forget the exact number. We didn't bother with FEMA.

Yes, we got it all sorted out and strengthened everything - tying the house more firmly to the foundation using shear walls, for instance. It could have been a lot worse... we were all safe and uninjured. Used our BBQ, camping stove, propane, sleeping bags and a tent. Also had plenty of stored water, food and batteries for ourselves and to share with neighbors until grocery stores were back up, running and restocked on basics.

This was my kitchen after we closed some upper cabinets, closed the fridge and did a little cleaning. Constant aftershocks were very unsettling, literally and figuratively. The rest of the house and garage were in similar condition. Furniture overturned, fish tanks smashed, contents of drawers, cabinets and shelves hurled everywhere.

We got through it though and came out the stronger for the experience. Our kids were 10, 8 and 8 at the time and remember it all quite clearly.

 

[Katelivewire]

I hear you Judycat. And I don't ask for too much I don't think. I just hope it will play out OK. I've given up on good, I can only hope for the best.

$125K in damage - and that was 30 years ago! We were quite close to the epicenter of the Northridge EQ.

Fortunately we had EQ insurance (most didn't). Most was covered but the deductible was somewhere between $20K-$30K, I forget the exact number. We didn't bother with FEMA.

Yes, we got it all sorted out and strengthened everything - tying the house more firmly to the foundation using shear walls, for instance. It could have been a lot worse... we were all safe and uninjured. Used our BBQ, camping stove, propane, sleeping bags and a tent. Also had plenty of stored water, food and batteries for ourselves and to share with neighbors until grocery stores were back up, running and restocked on basics.

This was my kitchen after we closed some upper cabinets, closed the fridge and did a little cleaning. Constant aftershocks were very unsettling, literally and figuratively. The rest of the house and garage were in similar condition. Furniture overturned, fish tanks smashed, contents of drawers, cabinets and shelves hurled everywhere.

We got through it though and came out the stronger for the experience. Our kids were 10, 8 and 8 at the time and remember it all quite clearly.