I Am Angry Today Because . . .

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morgan

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My mom's birthday is tomorrow and one of her friends of MANY years invited her to lunch. They made these plans months ago. I would like to point out that this friend is a multi-millionaire. They actually met 25+ years ago because my mom was their housekeeper. Anyway...this "friend" at first tells my mom to pick where she'd like to go (they have socialized and gone to restaurants together dozens of times in the past - most of the time my mom pays her own way). Today, when it came to the final decision on where they should go, this "friend" decided they should just go to her place and eat leftovers!! On my mom's birthday! How tacky is THAT?!

My mom is so gracious, she isn't even offended by this - I am steaming mad. Selfish, greedy and tacky people (especially those who have so much to give) are despicable to me. I will be taking my mom to a nice restaurant for dinner and showering her with gifts I cannot afford (thank you, Visa). Sorry for the rant, I am just so floored by the lack of class.
 

danie

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My mom's birthday is tomorrow and one of her friends of MANY years invited her to lunch. They made these plans months ago. I would like to point out that this friend is a multi-millionaire. They actually met 25+ years ago because my mom was their housekeeper. Anyway...this "friend" at first tells my mom to pick where she'd like to go (they have socialized and gone to restaurants together dozens of times in the past - most of the time my mom pays her own way). Today, when it came to the final decision on where they should go, this "friend" decided they should just go to her place and eat leftovers!! On my mom's birthday! How tacky is THAT?!

My mom is so gracious, she isn't even offended by this - I am steaming mad. Selfish, greedy and tacky people (especially those who have so much to give) are despicable to me. I will be taking my mom to a nice restaurant for dinner and showering her with gifts I cannot afford (thank you, Visa). Sorry for the rant, I am just so floored by the lack of class.
Wow, leftovers.
smh
 

not_nadine

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My mom's birthday is tomorrow and one of her friends of MANY years invited her to lunch. They made these plans months ago. I would like to point out that this friend is a multi-millionaire. They actually met 25+ years ago because my mom was their housekeeper. Anyway...this "friend" at first tells my mom to pick where she'd like to go (they have socialized and gone to restaurants together dozens of times in the past - most of the time my mom pays her own way). Today, when it came to the final decision on where they should go, this "friend" decided they should just go to her place and eat leftovers!! On my mom's birthday! How tacky is THAT?!

My mom is so gracious, she isn't even offended by this - I am steaming mad. Selfish, greedy and tacky people (especially those who have so much to give) are despicable to me. I will be taking my mom to a nice restaurant for dinner and showering her with gifts I cannot afford (thank you, Visa). Sorry for the rant, I am just so floored by the lack of class.

I am sure your mom will just be happy with your presence. That is love and a gift itself.
 

mcpon14

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My mom's birthday is tomorrow and one of her friends of MANY years invited her to lunch. They made these plans months ago. I would like to point out that this friend is a multi-millionaire. They actually met 25+ years ago because my mom was their housekeeper. Anyway...this "friend" at first tells my mom to pick where she'd like to go (they have socialized and gone to restaurants together dozens of times in the past - most of the time my mom pays her own way). Today, when it came to the final decision on where they should go, this "friend" decided they should just go to her place and eat leftovers!! On my mom's birthday! How tacky is THAT?!

My mom is so gracious, she isn't even offended by this - I am steaming mad. Selfish, greedy and tacky people (especially those who have so much to give) are despicable to me. I will be taking my mom to a nice restaurant for dinner and showering her with gifts I cannot afford (thank you, Visa). Sorry for the rant, I am just so floored by the lack of class.

I'm sorry that your mom has to put up with that. I hope she enjoys herself regardless. I hope her birthday goes well. I hope you and her have a good time at the nice restaurant.
 

mcpon14

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The person that I complained about before on here (the person that kept on accusing me of things) did it again. He barged into my room today and called me a "nut case" even though he's the one that hears voices. What has got me mad is that the administrator won't do anything about it even though I've complained to her about him about 6 times. (She won't grant the room change, either because he hasn't done anything physical to me. She won't let me get a bolt lock on the bathroom door.) He's done this around 8 times (saying things to me out of the blue in an aggressive way). Now I'm afraid to be in my room because I'm afraid that he'll come in and say something to me. I'm also scared to use the bathroom because I don't want to run into him in there either. I'm just at a loss as to what to do.
 

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The person that I complained about before on here (the person that kept on accusing me of things) did it again. He barged into my room today and called me a "nut case" even though he's the one that hears voices. What has got me mad is that the administrator won't do anything about it even though I've complained to her about him about 6 times. (She won't grant the room change, either because he hasn't done anything physical to me. She won't let me get a bolt lock on the bathroom door.) He's done this around 8 times (saying things to me out of the blue in an aggressive way). Now I'm afraid to be in my room because I'm afraid that he'll come in and say something to me. I'm also scared to use the bathroom because I don't want to run into him in there either. I'm just at a loss as to what to do.
Police... protection order?

I would probably be hitting the administrator head on too... how comfortable would they be with having to potentially be dealing with the law if something goes wrong and they hadn't taken reasonable steps to protect their client?
 

not_nadine

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Not angry, more 'turbed I guess.

Had a voicemail from my sister. "call me" sounding very upset.

Now, I have not seen my sisters or spoke much to them in the 7 years since our mom passed. Shame, because she wanted us to stay close. Another story. but.

So I quick call back, thinking - Oh no. Who died? You Ok? loveyouandmissyou

She picks up and says, "Sorry, everything is fine, I hit your number by mistake"

Everybody dance.

We are Famm illlly.
 
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mcpon14

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Police... protection order?

I would probably be hitting the administrator head on too... how comfortable would they be with having to potentially be dealing with the law if something goes wrong and they hadn't taken reasonable steps to protect their client?

I already called the police about it after the sixth time he did it and they told me that there's nothing they could do about it.
 

FlakeNoir

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Not angry, more 'turbed I guess.

Had a voicemail from my sister. "call me" sounding very upset.

Now, I have not seen my sisters or spoke much to them in the 7 years since our mom passed. Shame, because she wanted us to stay close. Another story. but.

So I quick call back, thinking - Oh no. Who died? You Ok? loveyouandmissyou

She picks up and says, "Sorry, everything is fine, I hit your number by mistake"

Everybody dance.

We are Famm illlly.
Oh... that's sad. :(
 

FlakeNoir

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I already called the police about it after the sixth time he did it and they told me that there's nothing they could do about it.
He is trespassing, he doesn't have permission to be there and he is threatening when he is there.... what, the hell?
Either the super or the cops should be doing something about that.

Speak louder, write letters... don't put up with having no action taken, this is bullshyt... and if he hurts you, heads will roll and big dollars will be spent. I can't believe it is impossible to get someone to listen to you. Maddening.
 

mcpon14

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He is trespassing, he doesn't have permission to be there and he is threatening when he is there.... what, the hell?
Either the super or the cops should be doing something about that.

Speak louder, write letters... don't put up with having no action taken, this is bullshyt... and if he hurts you, heads will roll and big dollars will be spent. I can't believe it is impossible to get someone to listen to you. Maddening.

I hear you. I'll have to try harder. I'll probably just move out.
 

CoriSCapnSkip

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Okay, once again I find myself right in the middle of a sucky situation and in need of help. I can't post this on Facebook as people will know who I am talking about, but am appealing for opinions on message boards, by private message, or whatever occurs to me.
Since my wonderful friend Darrell who could make or repair anything passed away over a year ago, I have good news and bad news. The good news is, I found electricians (not in this county, but next one over) who sent an actual human being to the house who was honest, pleasant, and seemed quite competent. I talked on the phone to a plumber who seems to be pleasant and sane but have not actually set eyes on him. The carpentry work seems to be well in control of a good trustworthy person. Any metal work, however, is so far a total bust. Everyone is too busy, senile, dead, crazy, crocked, or crooked.

I am looking to modify or fabricate a few small yard sculptures and the like--not custom build a car for crying out loud! There is one local guy very talented, I was told by a number of people, "when he's sober." I asked what his vehicle looked like so I could know if he was home. Seems he either couldn't afford a vehicle, or didn't qualify for a driver's license, or both...yeah, really great signs...and rides an antique bicycle. I was so desperate I was getting in the car to go see him when a guy stopped me and said, "You don't want him, you don't want him," and recommended this other guy whose family I sort of know.

By "sort of know," his uncle lived next to me. He seemed normal and pleasant, but his wife was a raving psycho b!t¢h and some of the stuff she pulled, well he had to have aided and abetted, which makes me wonder about him and the whole situation. I could tell you stories but this is not about that. This uncle has two brothers, one I don't know at all and the other runs this business employing the son of the brother I don't know, the son (nephew of my ex-neighbor and his brother) being the person this guy recommended to me.

So I brought him one small job, he completed beautifully, charged reasonably, and delivered it personally in acceptable time. I did not have the exact amount in cash so I gave him $5.00 over and said that was towards future work. I have been by the business several times, never caught him there, but figured he was just out working. His uncle gave me a phone number with no area code. I texted using the local area code and got some girl who never heard of him. So I tried looking him up online. The stuff hit the fan when I found an article from earlier this year saying he "has been charged with five counts of first-degree child rape, a Class A felony." Every instance took place after he turned 18, but before he graduated. (I knew he was young, but did not realize he is only 18 and just graduated this past summer.)

So, not a case of an 18-year-old boy skinny dipping with an 11-year-old boy, but five instances of a serious nature with someone under the age of 12, but the article did not say boy or girl or whether all five counts were with the same victim.

His first court appearance was last summer. According to the latest information I could find, the original date for his trial has passed, but I can find no record of it and all I know is the last trial held here was delayed by at least three months. If he was tried and convicted, I should be able to find a record of it, and of course if incarcerated there is no question of having him do any work. If not convicted, or if given a suspended sentence, I'd still feel creepy about hiring him. The guy who built my shed is already in prison for child pornography which is bad enough. I don't read newspapers and if it weren't for the internet I wouldn't know all this stuff! Right now I'll doubtless write off the extra $5.00 as a loss but am starting to be at wits' end where to find someone to do these jobs! I have tried the hardware store to no avail so may start contacting shop teachers or something!
 

Spideyman

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Okay, once again I find myself right in the middle of a sucky situation and in need of help. I can't post this on Facebook as people will know who I am talking about, but am appealing for opinions on message boards, by private message, or whatever occurs to me.
Since my wonderful friend Darrell who could make or repair anything passed away over a year ago, I have good news and bad news. The good news is, I found electricians (not in this county, but next one over) who sent an actual human being to the house who was honest, pleasant, and seemed quite competent. I talked on the phone to a plumber who seems to be pleasant and sane but have not actually set eyes on him. The carpentry work seems to be well in control of a good trustworthy person. Any metal work, however, is so far a total bust. Everyone is too busy, senile, dead, crazy, crocked, or crooked.

I am looking to modify or fabricate a few small yard sculptures and the like--not custom build a car for crying out loud! There is one local guy very talented, I was told by a number of people, "when he's sober." I asked what his vehicle looked like so I could know if he was home. Seems he either couldn't afford a vehicle, or didn't qualify for a driver's license, or both...yeah, really great signs...and rides an antique bicycle. I was so desperate I was getting in the car to go see him when a guy stopped me and said, "You don't want him, you don't want him," and recommended this other guy whose family I sort of know.

By "sort of know," his uncle lived next to me. He seemed normal and pleasant, but his wife was a raving psycho b!t¢h and some of the stuff she pulled, well he had to have aided and abetted, which makes me wonder about him and the whole situation. I could tell you stories but this is not about that. This uncle has two brothers, one I don't know at all and the other runs this business employing the son of the brother I don't know, the son (nephew of my ex-neighbor and his brother) being the person this guy recommended to me.

So I brought him one small job, he completed beautifully, charged reasonably, and delivered it personally in acceptable time. I did not have the exact amount in cash so I gave him $5.00 over and said that was towards future work. I have been by the business several times, never caught him there, but figured he was just out working. His uncle gave me a phone number with no area code. I texted using the local area code and got some girl who never heard of him. So I tried looking him up online. The stuff hit the fan when I found an article from earlier this year saying he "has been charged with five counts of first-degree child rape, a Class A felony." Every instance took place after he turned 18, but before he graduated. (I knew he was young, but did not realize he is only 18 and just graduated this past summer.)

So, not a case of an 18-year-old boy skinny dipping with an 11-year-old boy, but five instances of a serious nature with someone under the age of 12, but the article did not say boy or girl or whether all five counts were with the same victim.

His first court appearance was last summer. According to the latest information I could find, the original date for his trial has passed, but I can find no record of it and all I know is the last trial held here was delayed by at least three months. If he was tried and convicted, I should be able to find a record of it, and of course if incarcerated there is no question of having him do any work. If not convicted, or if given a suspended sentence, I'd still feel creepy about hiring him. The guy who built my shed is already in prison for child pornography which is bad enough. I don't read newspapers and if it weren't for the internet I wouldn't know all this stuff! Right now I'll doubtless write off the extra $5.00 as a loss but am starting to be at wits' end where to find someone to do these jobs! I have tried the hardware store to no avail so may start contacting shop teachers or something!
Reliable handyman are difficult to find, and word of mouth from satisfied customs appears to be the only way to find them.

Do you have a trade school/college in your area? Are art, crafting classes offered? That might be a possible source, as students always desire work. I know many technical schools in auto repair are eager to have student do outside work-- just an example).

Have you googled: Metal sculpture repair, to see what might be available in your area?
National Ornamental Metal Museum
374 Metal Museum Drive
Memphis, Tennessee 38106
United States
Phone: 901-774-6380 or 1-877-881-2326 (toll free)
Maybe they could give you a lead?
 

CoriSCapnSkip

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Reliable handyman are difficult to find, and word of mouth from satisfied customs appears to be the only way to find them.

Do you have a trade school/college in your area? Are art, crafting classes offered? That might be a possible source, as students always desire work. I know many technical schools in auto repair are eager to have student do outside work-- just an example).

Have you googled: Metal sculpture repair, to see what might be available in your area?
National Ornamental Metal Museum
374 Metal Museum Drive
Memphis, Tennessee 38106
United States
Phone: 901-774-6380 or 1-877-881-2326 (toll free)
Maybe they could give you a lead?

Well, I was just about to contact a retired teacher in town who would know many former students when a friend said she knew someone and I could call her for a name and number. I did, and the guy flat told me that if I had not used the name of his near neighbor (who I've known since second grade) he would not have talked to me. (He is retired, moved to this area a few years ago, and lives far enough out that you basically have to know somebody to be told of him--not a well-known local character.) Also, he can't even look at my jobs for at least two weeks. I'm fine with that, as long as he's not senile, dead, crocked, crooked, or crazy! My friend very much likes and relies on him. And yes, if the high school teacher had not worked, there is a community college in the next town which teaches welding, auto body work and many other trades, which I would have contacted next. Thanks.
 

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My mom's birthday is tomorrow and one of her friends of MANY years invited her to lunch. They made these plans months ago. I would like to point out that this friend is a multi-millionaire. They actually met 25+ years ago because my mom was their housekeeper. Anyway...this "friend" at first tells my mom to pick where she'd like to go (they have socialized and gone to restaurants together dozens of times in the past - most of the time my mom pays her own way). Today, when it came to the final decision on where they should go, this "friend" decided they should just go to her place and eat leftovers!! On my mom's birthday! How tacky is THAT?!

My mom is so gracious, she isn't even offended by this - I am steaming mad. Selfish, greedy and tacky people (especially those who have so much to give) are despicable to me. I will be taking my mom to a nice restaurant for dinner and showering her with gifts I cannot afford (thank you, Visa). Sorry for the rant, I am just so floored by the lack of class.
Oh honey, that litterly sucks. I am glad you are making her day special. Send her big hugs and wish her a Happy birthday for me. Sorry iam late.