Ridiculous.

We once left for 6 months and left everything just as it was. Heating was particularly important, so as not to burst the pipes during the winter. We had a friend come in occasionally to water the plants and check the house.

Anonymous wrote:I always buy a half gallon of ultra pasteurized milk when we go on our three-week vacation in the summer so when we get back (usually late) there's milk in the house.

Was just about to add this, so we have milk for coffee and cereal until we have a chance to go to the store.