So apparently Grandma Nugget has been hiding cash.

[starlily]

I have no doubt that we'll have to check the house for hidden cash when my mom passes. In her earlier stages of dementia she latched onto having cash (or the lack thereof), but would misplace any money she had.

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This reminds me of the movie Soul Food where Big Mama had all this money stashed away in a TV.

[cjeanette]

Anyone want to place bets on how long it take Nugget Sister to decide this is a sign from God that the money should pay for her wedding?

[miniroller]

I feel like I should confess that sometimes, when I happen upon an extra $20 bill or 2, I stick it in one of my fancy (formal/ rarely used) purses. It's kinda nice when I'm @ a wedding & happen upon $80 that I'd forgotten-ish about, & therefore, can blow. I formerly felt like kind've a genius but you guys have made me feel like a dementia-ridden hoarder who's scared of another depression.

[angelaa73]

Jesus Christ I wish my grandpa had that problem. But noooo. That old geezer hid spoons! Spoons! He was diabetic and was always hobbling into the kitchen to sneak ice cream. Then he'd ditch the spoon.

I miss him

[sassycat]

My granny did the same thing, she hid money in brown paper bags EVERYWHERE. WE had to look in every nook and cranny. My theory is because of the Depression they didn't trust banks, and figured if they had their money close they wouldn't worry. But then if they didn't tell family members before they passed it will be gone.

I say this because an old neighbour of mine lived in the same house for over 50 years, his wife passed, and he lived in literally one room of the house, and hoarded everything. I went to see him one day and found out he passed and the owners told me they found thousands of dollars in 20's in the door bell that was on the door, they were folded up into miniscule pieces. Lucky them.

[kayakjenn]

My great Aunt had a drawer in her kitchen that was nothing but dishtowels. She hid a $20 bill between each fold, it was amazing how precisely she had placed each bill. I know my mom found more money stashed throughout the house but I don't remember where.