Alec Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Packrat Buried Two Days Under Books December 31, 2003 09:03 AM EST NEW YORK, Dec 31, 2003 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- A New York man is recovering Wednesday from being buried for two days under hundreds of pounds of books and magazines he hoarded in his apartment. The New York Daily News said 42-year-old Patrice Lamumba Moore screamed for help repeatedly when the ceiling-high wall of books fell on him Saturday, but no one responded to his calls until Monday afternoon. Neighbors explained the delay by saying Moore was always screaming and talking to himself. The former book and magazine peddler said he has sworn off collecting. "It nearly killed me," he said. "But I've retired from the books. I was a rapper once. I'll do that again." Once fire officials rescued him, they ordered the building vacated, citing numerous safety code violations, in effect evicting Moore. He is upset that when the debris was removed to the dump, all of his clothing and other possessions were thrown out, too. He is already a recipient of public assistance, and Moore said he hoped the social services department would help him get his books in order. Just substitute CDs (or Lps) for Books! but I love the line: Neighbors explained the delay by saying Moore was always screaming and talking to himself. Happy New Year! --Claypone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BERIGAN Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 His collection! I like these lines as well....The former book and magazine peddler said he has sworn off collecting. "It nearly killed me," he said. "But I've retired from the books. I was a rapper once. I'll do that again." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris olivarez Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 I guess he forgot about Tupac and Biggie Smalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjazz Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 I know a collector whose apt is filled with CDs/LPs all over the place. His kitchen even has CDs in the cabinets. (who needs food) I think he spends most of his time at his girlfriend's place. He has a pretty good memory, so he knows where most of items are placed. Getting to them is another story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 I saw this. My sister saw this and forwarded the article to me. There is no way I have this kind of clutter. I KNOW people who have this kind of clutter. No naming of names....I was just thinking about this when I was there on XMas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzmoose Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 No naming of names....I was just thinking about this when I was there on XMas. You think you're so damned clever! We could tell someone had been in here while we were gone! My Grachan Moncur CDs were mixed up with the Thelonious Monk CDs! Uh...did you see any keys while you were here..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 No naming of names....I was just thinking about this when I was there on XMas. You think you're so damned clever! We could tell someone had been in here while we were gone! My Grachan Moncur CDs were mixed up with the Thelonious Monk CDs! Uh...did you see any keys while you were here..? I'm thinking of someone local to NYC. Shelves reaching to the celling and not attached to the walls! He's not on this list. Ain't you Moose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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