The Vent - Part 2

[WalkonWildSide 0]

I agree call the police, way to freaky to have found you and at work at that.

No caller ID at work. HR at my company is beyond useless. We don't have security at my building. Although with all the death threats made against our CEO you think we would have some sort of security. It is super easy to find out what company I work for if you know my first and last name. I have a high profile job ~ lots of hits on google. Police answer is that unless they can prove he is in their jurisdiction AND commits a crime they won't do anything. It isn't illegal to call someone and say hello. No idea if he is on parole or not. Parole violation only applies if he left his state AND didn't tell his probation officer about it. However I am sure he doesn't care about breaking his parole.

My sister is an attorney and she is going to help look at things, made me feel better. The 1/2 bottle of vodka helped too!

[beans 7]

Remember my vent about USPS' tracking number not working. Well guess what kids I still haven't received Jeremy's tax docs and remaining packet 3 contents. I've decided we are cursed when it comes to this process and its frustrating. I'm mad.

[KristinL 0]

Remember my vent about USPS' tracking number not working. Well guess what kids I still haven't received Jeremy's tax docs and remaining packet 3 contents. I've decided we are cursed when it comes to this process and its frustrating. I'm mad.

aww, Beans, I'm so sorry :-( That stinks!!!!

[ashenflowers 5]

Remember my vent about USPS' tracking number not working. Well guess what kids I still haven't received Jeremy's tax docs and remaining packet 3 contents. I've decided we are cursed when it comes to this process and its frustrating. I'm mad.

aww, Beans, I'm so sorry :-( That stinks!!!!

I couldn't have said it any better.... hope they get things sorted out soon for you beans

[July09Bride 1]

I agree call the police, way to freaky to have found you and at work at that.

No caller ID at work. HR at my company is beyond useless. We don't have security at my building. Although with all the death threats made against our CEO you think we would have some sort of security. It is super easy to find out what company I work for if you know my first and last name. I have a high profile job ~ lots of hits on google. Police answer is that unless they can prove he is in their jurisdiction AND commits a crime they won't do anything. It isn't illegal to call someone and say hello. No idea if he is on parole or not. Parole violation only applies if he left his state AND didn't tell his probation officer about it. However I am sure he doesn't care about breaking his parole.

My sister is an attorney and she is going to help look at things, made me feel better. The 1/2 bottle of vodka helped too!

Here's an idea... prison records are public record. In fact, here in Michigan there is a website and you can search for ANY name and find out if the person is in prison, for how long, where, etc. Perhaps there is a website like that from your previous state. Start with the Department of Corrections (or whatever they call it there) and just do some searching.

You should be able to find out if he is in or out of prison at this time.

Good luck and stay safe!

[DeadPoolX 9]

Two things...

First Vent

My brother-in-law pisses me off.

My wife and I went to Victoria for a weekend getaway and to see her sister. Well, my wife's sister (my sister-in-law) is pretty cool. Granted, she's a little preoccupied with her three kids, but she has a good sense of humor and actually engages in a conversation with you.

My brother-in-law (my wife's sister's husband), on the other hand, is damn difficult to deal with. First of all, he doesn't have a conversation with you -- he lectures. He'll talk about in great detail whatever it is he knows or thinks he knows. When he's wrong (and he is fairly often), he'll refuse to admit it and keep talking. The worst part about all of this is he won't let you get a word in (he's too busy lecturing, remember?) and when he's finally finished, he won't pay attention to a word you say.

I remember one time he was telling me -- in great detail -- about how Houston is and what goes on there, since I'm from that city. Well, he's never been to the U.S., let alone Texas. That seems a little presumptuous to assume you know all about a place you've never visited.

Second Vent

While I was instructing an "Introduction to the Internet" class, one woman was making small talk. I forget how it was mentioned, but I must've told her I'm originally from Texas. She seemed surprised and said, "You must've been here a long time. You've lost your accent!"

I told her that most Texans -- especially those living in the major cities, like Houston -- don't have an accent anywhere near the Hollywood stereotype. I then added that assuming Texas is all desert, cowboys and saloons is like imagining Canada is completely frozen, polar bears walk down the street and people live in igloos.

She didn't want to listen and kept with: "But I've seen Texas on TV!"

[Emancipation 2]

My brother-in-law (my wife's sister's husband), on the other hand, is damn difficult to deal with. First of all, he doesn't have a conversation with you -- he lectures. He'll talk about in great detail whatever it is he knows or thinks he knows. When he's wrong (and he is fairly often), he'll refuse to admit it and keep talking. The worst part about all of this is he won't let you get a word in (he's too busy lecturing, remember?) and when he's finally finished, he won't pay attention to a word you say.

I have a step father like that.. I try to avoid conversations at all costs (cause they are never conversations anyway)..

[JillA 2]

Two things...

First Vent

My brother-in-law pisses me off.

My wife and I went to Victoria for a weekend getaway and to see her sister. Well, my wife's sister (my sister-in-law) is pretty cool. Granted, she's a little preoccupied with her three kids, but she has a good sense of humor and actually engages in a conversation with you.

My brother-in-law (my wife's sister's husband), on the other hand, is damn difficult to deal with. First of all, he doesn't have a conversation with you -- he lectures. He'll talk about in great detail whatever it is he knows or thinks he knows. When he's wrong (and he is fairly often), he'll refuse to admit it and keep talking. The worst part about all of this is he won't let you get a word in (he's too busy lecturing, remember?) and when he's finally finished, he won't pay attention to a word you say.

I remember one time he was telling me -- in great detail -- about how Houston is and what goes on there, since I'm from that city. Well, he's never been to the U.S., let alone Texas. That seems a little presumptuous to assume you know all about a place you've never visited.

Second Vent

While I was instructing an "Introduction to the Internet" class, one woman was making small talk. I forget how it was mentioned, but I must've told her I'm originally from Texas. She seemed surprised and said, "You must've been here a long time. You've lost your accent!"

I told her that most Texans -- especially those living in the major cities, like Houston -- don't have an accent anywhere near the Hollywood stereotype. I then added that assuming Texas is all desert, cowboys and saloons is like imagining Canada is completely frozen, polar bears walk down the street and people live in igloos.

She didn't want to listen and kept with: "But I've seen Texas on TV!"

Not to worry, Canadians in America deal with stereotypes all the time too! Someone asked me if we had grocery stores in Canada, or did we shoot moose/deer to survive. And they were SERIOUS! Ignorance is everywhere!

[Marilyn. 340]

my SIL keeps asking me about holidays.... she asks me all the time if Canadians celebrate Christmas, Mother's Day etc on the same day ...lol I told her most of the holidays are the same except Thanksgiving but she still asks me every year

Edited May 11, 2009 by *Marilyn*

[DeadPoolX 9]

My brother-in-law (my wife's sister's husband), on the other hand, is damn difficult to deal with. First of all, he doesn't have a conversation with you -- he lectures. He'll talk about in great detail whatever it is he knows or thinks he knows. When he's wrong (and he is fairly often), he'll refuse to admit it and keep talking. The worst part about all of this is he won't let you get a word in (he's too busy lecturing, remember?) and when he's finally finished, he won't pay attention to a word you say.

I have a step father like that.. I try to avoid conversations at all costs (cause they are never conversations anyway)..

That's also why I never get into political discussions with him. It's not really a discussion, he's very left-wing and he's fairly anti-American. By "left" I mean borderline socialist and he's made numerous insulting and nasty comments about the United States to my wife (who ends up defending the U.S.).

I don't expect him to love the U.S. or anything. He has his opinions and that's fine. But there's a difference between espousing those opinions and expressing seething hatred, especially when you've never been to the country you proclaim to despise!

[Emancipation 2]

My brother-in-law (my wife's sister's husband), on the other hand, is damn difficult to deal with. First of all, he doesn't have a conversation with you -- he lectures. He'll talk about in great detail whatever it is he knows or thinks he knows. When he's wrong (and he is fairly often), he'll refuse to admit it and keep talking. The worst part about all of this is he won't let you get a word in (he's too busy lecturing, remember?) and when he's finally finished, he won't pay attention to a word you say.

I have a step father like that.. I try to avoid conversations at all costs (cause they are never conversations anyway)..

That's also why I never get into political discussions with him. It's not really a discussion, he's very left-wing and he's fairly anti-American. By "left" I mean borderline socialist and he's made numerous insulting and nasty comments about the United States to my wife (who ends up defending the U.S.).

I don't expect him to love the U.S. or anything. He has his opinions and that's fine. But there's a difference between espousing those opinions and expressing seething hatred, especially when you've never been to the country you proclaim to despise!

Yeah.. my Step father swings the other way and is very vocal about his "tough love" approach to everything in life. He ends up looking bitter, angry and resentful of anything that even smells of change or a fresh idea. *sigh.. it's hard when they are in your family..

[The_Dude 1,142]

my SIL keeps asking me about holidays.... she asks me all the time if Canadians celebrate Christmas, Mother's Day etc on the same day ...lol I told her most of the holidays are the same except Thanksgiving but she still asks me every year

Well, maybe if you didn't have cooky holidays like "Family Day" you wouldn't get so many questions

[July09Bride 1]

my SIL keeps asking me about holidays.... she asks me all the time if Canadians celebrate Christmas, Mother's Day etc on the same day ...lol I told her most of the holidays are the same except Thanksgiving but she still asks me every year

Well, maybe if you didn't have cooky holidays like "Family Day" you wouldn't get so many questions

[thetreble 19]

Excuse moi but Family Day is important. I'd put it right up there with President's Day

[The_Dude 1,142]

Excuse moi but Family Day is important. I'd put it right up there with President's Day

Not even close

President's Day is in celebration of the births of two of the most influential figures in this nations formation and history, although, I'd argue that Jefferson was the most important Family Day is like Kwanzaa..... arbitrarily made up