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Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD

Don't tell my DH, but I love Kenny. <g>

I can't believe after everything, HIM asked you to trust him. What a laugh!!! You were so cool about it all. I don't think I could have nearly been as nice. Your DH sounds like such a great person. I think the way you handled it though, made HIM feel even more foolish about the way he treated y'all. I'm really suprised he would want to show his face around.

 

Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains

Did he write you a check? You would think the least he could do was give back some of the money he stole from you way too nice and trusting DH... I can see why you had to prove to DH that HIM was stealing the money - no one wants to believe someone they thought was a true friend would be like that!!

 

Originally Posted By MerryMouseWife

Wow, quite the story, MM. I can't believe he actually asked you to trust him again. Yes, trust needs to be earned. I tell that to my teenagers all the time. Don't break my trust and they will never have to earn it back.

 

Originally Posted By mickeynewe

You know, Villians is 100% correct-- if he was truly repentent, he would have offered to write you a check. Words are easy-- its one's deeds that show your true character.

Kenny does sound like a pretty fun guy to hang around with-- maybe DH needs more time around him, and less time around the other guy!

 

Originally Posted By mickeynewe

You know, Villians is 100% correct-- if he was truly repentent, he would have offered to write you a check. Words are easy-- its one's deeds that show your true character.

Kenny does sound like a pretty fun guy to hang around with-- maybe DH needs more time around him, and less time around the other guy!

 

Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains

WOW a double post - I must have really been right - either that or my computer is sharing mudslides with Mickey's....

 

Originally Posted By travellerandquilter

Well handled! I think that was heaps more effective than yelling and punching. I am also impresses that you had the temperement to bide your time. To do it in front of the other guys would also have made hime feel small and have no 'walnuts'.
I agree with the others-trust and respect is earned not commanded.
Off to 'stitch and b*tch'-my sewing group today. Well DH calls it 'stitch and ...' as he says we stitch and talk!!

 

Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM

Mark is quite the piece of work. He ripped off our friend, Danny, too.

Get this...Danny makes mention that he wants to buy a fishing boat. Mark says his brother has one for sale. Mark calls his brother and gets the particulars. Mark tells Danny that his brother wants $2500 for the boat. Danny agrees to buy it and asks Mark if he will go get it because he has to leave for Seattle for work and won't be back to town for 2 weeks. Danny then gives Mark $2500.

A week or so after Danny gets back from Seattle he's at the store and runs into Mark's brother. They get to talking about the boat and Mark's brother says to Danny, "I know I could have gotten more than $2,000 for it, but Mark said that it was Danny that was interested, so since you are a friend of Mark's I figured I'd cut you a deal."

So, Mark's brother wanted $2000 for the boat, Mark has Danny give him $2500 and pockets the other $500.

So, villains...what's HER name and number. It would be fun to hook HER and Mark up and watch them devour each other.

We DO hang around Kenny more than Mark. Kenny works here at the dealership as a mechanic and we see him every day. He is one funny guy, but his mouth has gotten him into trouble more times than I can remember. When his son Justin began talking, one of the first phrases out of his mouth was, "Shut up, Kenny"...probably because he had heard us say it so many times. Kenny and DH have been friends for almost 20 years now.

I'm just glad to be done with the whole thing.

Ok...who else has a story to share? villains and I can't be the ONLY ones that hang out with low-life.

 

Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD

Mark even screwed his own brother. HE is definitely a piece of work. Wow!

 

Originally Posted By mickeynewe

I have a story, but not quite up to sharing it. After four years, its still too raw.

Its one thing to be betrayed by friends, but to be betrayed by your own sister, over money--- well, thats beyond pathetic. I haven't spoken to my sister since, and if I can help it, I never will again. My family tried to warn me, but I never thought my sister capable of the things she did-- so at least I don't have to worry about running into her on family gatherings....no one in my family will have anything to do with her!

So trust me, you aren't the only ones that have been through this--- I'm sure all of us have learned a lesson at some point in our lives about trusting the wrong people.

 

Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD

Mickey - I am sorry to hear about your sister betraying you. I am sorry that happened to you! I just don't understand some people.

 

Originally Posted By MOLLYSMOM

I'm sending hugs, too, mickey.

I agree that being burnt by a family member is especially hurtful.

Eventually, villains and I will get great belly laughs over HIM and HER. That doesn't happen when the issue is with a family member.

Maybe someday you will tell us...maybe you won't. Either way, we love ya, mickey.

 

Originally Posted By travellerandquilter

Hugs from Australia as well. You do not expect family to betray you and it hurts so much more when it is. Look on the bright side that you have friends who care about you by choice not because they are family. Keep your head up!

 

Originally Posted By mickeynewe

Aw thanks everyone. I'm fine with it, most of the time, because I just don't think about it much anymore-- or her. I have too many blessings in my life to let her impact me so I don't dwell on it.

But, I really appreciate your kind words,thoughts and hugs!

Hugs and prayers in return!!

 

Originally Posted By rtjl72

mickeynew- i send hugs,too. my stock answer is that families can be very complicated. i no longer allow my sister or mother to mentally,emotionally or physically abuse me.(my father has passed on now or you could include him in that group,too) sometimes it is hard to say this but it's much easier as time goes on. you're going to think i'm an icky, but please don't- i haven't talked to my immediate family for probably 20 years now. the last time i talked to my sister was on a christmas eve. my famly stopped by her house to deliver christmas presents. my dh and dd stayed outside and were talked to my bil. my son and i went in and dropped off the presents. my sister started throwing a fit! she thought we should wait until her family got home from church and meet at 9pm at our parents house for presents. my family had church that night too. our services were at 9pm. we live about 15 miles away and go to the church where my dh and i were married. 9pm just wasn't going to work. anyway, my sister went bonkers. (not new to me, but nobody else ever believes me). she hit me and threw me up against the wall. right there in front of my son who was only 6 at the time. talk about mommy bears and getting the fur up. her own girls were there, too. i just left. i didn't mention it to any other of the family when we visited other places that afternoon. of course, that night my family was well talked about and the consensus was i was in the wrong and forced my sister into that behavior. hmmmmmm. this had been the way of it my whole life. i was the scapegoat for all family troubles and the one my dad always physically abused. guess what- i grew up and figured that i could't make those folks happy. that the stress of trying to maintain a relationship with them was effecting my own family's life and that my primary responsibility was to my own little family under my own little roof. and, that was it. no more. i guess i just don't have the right coping mechanisms to be around them. to let their jabs and cuts to roll off and not make me feel good about myself was no longer something i wanted to try to make happen. i had tried my whole life and i was just too sensitive to the things they said and did to me. i felt inferior and sad after being around them. so better not to be around such negativity. i can't say my life has lacked in anyway since then. my parents made my brother choose their side or my side. what does that tell you? he told me that he depended on them to help out with his kids too much so he would have to be on their side. what ever! i don't think it was a side thing, it' just their desire to be in control. anyway, enough of that. if you were to meet me - honest injun( there's a little joke there) you would really probably like me. i really am not a lunatic. and i do not believe in hitting and physical aggression. and in front of my son-sorry no more chances after thay. you can never get those images out of a young persons mind. so mickeynewe i understand completely and wish you only the best. family dose mean a lot, but as i said before it is not a free ticket to dole about abuse that can come in many forms physical, mental and emotional. and one part of this that always borught a little humor to it wasthat my sister was on her way to church.

 

Originally Posted By mater4

MM HIM is a scumbag. I am glad you told HIM how it is. He must love living on other peoples money.
Mickey I understand your hurt of getting burned by family. I am currently not speaking to my dad and their are other family issues that are going on. I will elaborate at another time.
Alrighty I have been busy. All of my xmas lights are up and indoor decorations too. My tree is up and ornaments go on tomorrow. Let me guess no one else has any of this done.HeHe!
I need help from you ladies. I am in charge of purchasing the cheer coaches gift for the year end party on friday. Any ideas on what I can get? She loves DL and disney and scrapbooking. I have a budget of $25 but can add a few more need be. I have to have something by friday. The original person in charge of this had some things happen for her to dump it on me today.

 

Originally Posted By mickeynewe

rt-- I don't think you a horrible person at all, and I am sure I would like you! AND, I understand more than you might think! There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking care of yourself first, so that you can take care of YOUR family. In a perfect world, we would be able to do it all-- unfortunately, we do not live in a perfect world, so we do the best we can. *big, huge, hugs*

Mater, that is just sick! lol Okay, even I don't put up the tree until after Thanksgiving (normally) but I did tell my husband I might put it up a little earlier this year since we aren't going to DL and I may need something to keep me occupied. The look he gave me was, "oh joy". *sarcasm*

I have a cute idea, but it wouldn't be done in time-- however you could put a message in a card. I assume you have lots of photos collected from cheer season? How about going on Costco.com and making a photo book? I have made several as gifts in the past--- perfect gift for my parents. They are really good quality and they are a truly unique gift. The girls could also write a personal message on the inside of the covers (think old high school yearbooks) to personalize it further.

Just a thought~~

 

Originally Posted By rtjl72

mater- my son-the high school baseball coach likes the pictures that he gets at the end of the season. the collages that some of the parents have put together are pretty neat! also gift certificates for any of the local eat places. of course, sonic is a favorite because the coaches make a run there after they get the field ready and before game time to get huge-gigantic cold drinks. in iowa, we have summer b.b. for the high schools. we are 1 of only 2 states in the nation. everybody else has spring ball.
AND what about that tree? you beat me! i am putting my downstairs tree up next week. i can't put the upstairs one up yet because of the painting getting done the monday and tuesday before thanksgiving. but wait all you other girls--- don't think i always put my tree up this early. it's just that i have all of next week off of w**k ,so i need to get some stuff done. i usually have the week of thanksgiving off. have i already told you that story about not getting that time off? well, if you have worked somewhere for 34 years, you should get a little more choice time off than the newbies i think, but it's not to be. anyway, next week will have to do. so- 3 more days and then i can read these wonderful little notes in a more timely manner than having to wait all day to get home and dinner done,etc. gotta go for now- nighty night!

 

Originally Posted By rtjl72

oops- 1 more thing- villians- what job did your son take?

 

Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains

Okay so far DS18 has the Kohls job - orientation on Friday - the GF arrives here on Saturday for the weekend - DS18 is riding the couch for the weekend...I think DD9 is sharing DS18 bed with the GF - not that I don't trust them - but she is only 17!!! DD's bed is a built in loft and even though DS is quite fit I think it might be a bit tight for my 6ft son!!!
He will go in to Starbucks for an interview on Monday at 2. Walmart was a big pain in the behind...First no days off (except tues/thurs) for school until after Christmas. Then after all the drug tests and multiple interviews they finally called on thursday to tell him they asked him if he could go to orientation on Friday and Saturday - which he couldn't because of a big Spanish project for school that he only had Friday to work on (do to prior obligations). The lady then asked him to put it off until later - when he said no that was the only day he could do it (had a partner and such) she told him he had to change his plans and he better be there friday and plan for saturday too for that job then she hung up!! Needless to say school comes first and he worked all day on the project while the rest of us went to the zoo and Black Angus.