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You've Got to be kidding me
Dec 13, 2007 | 7:26 PM
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My vote for our most ridiculous story of the day goes to the contractor in Cleveland who discovered 182-thousand dollars stashed in the wall of a bathroom he was renovating. Actually, because the bills were printed in 1928 and '29, they are worth much more. Along with some other items found, the total stash may be worth half a million. So, the homeowner offered the guy a 10 per cent finder's fee and he turned it down. He wants 40 per cent.  Huh?

Like most disputes, this is heading to the courts. Now, here's the kicker. The contractor and the homeowner were high school classmates. I can't wait to hear about the next class reunion!

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leasheryn read my blog
Dec 14, 2007 | 6:51 PM

These two should go to the reunion wearing T-shirts that say:
SELFISH
and
I'm With Selfish

This has to be one of the most ridiculously selfish stories all year. I hope this case comes up in front of Judge Judy. She'll give him a piece of her mind and then some.
Brother_Bear
Dec 16, 2007 | 9:04 PM

Agreed, very ridiculous. I can't really see how this can end up in a court case. If someone finds something in my house, it's still mine. Whether I knew it was there or not, it's still my property. The contractor has no right to claim something he found on someone else's property. If the homeowner wants to be nice, he can offer him a reward, and he should accept whatever he gets. If he does not accept the reward, whatever it may be, we can say he is greedy. If the owner offers him nothing or a too small of a reward, we can call him selfish. But that is all relative, and we can look at this from all different perspectives. But, we live in a world where greed is rampant, and money controls our society. The money-god, (Mammon) rules this country with an iron fist. He destroys families and frienships every day. Our success in life is measured by our bank accounts, our nice houses, and the big shiny cars in the driveway. If we can all take a step back and try to see the more important things in life, maybe that will put the real meaning of Thanksgiving and Christmas back into our lives. Merry Chistmas everyone, and may 2008 be whatever you wish it to be...
FloydFreak read my blog view my photos
Dec 17, 2007 | 10:02 AM

Indeed, I hope that the homeowner prevails and the contractor ends up with NOTHING.
leasheryn read my blog
Dec 17, 2007 | 6:17 PM

A friend of mine used to always say Greedy doesn't get and that's the way it should be. If someone offers something then it's a kindness and should be generously accepted. If you have your hand out in expectation, you shouldn't get anything at all.

BB makes excellent points. Life isn't about the money or the big cars in the driveway or the big houses. Life is what you make of it and what is in your heart. We're too controlled by money when we should be looking to the good things that we have around us.
It is always possible to get more money but once time has slipped away, there is no going back and making up for what was lost along the way. We should be making the most of friends, family and good times rather than putting all our efforts into making money and having the biggest prizes.
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