Posted by HisHughness on 4/1/05 12:03am
Msg #29046
I'm back
I have been off this board for a while. In returning, I’d like to make a few points.
1. As Brenda correctly surmised, I was Mass notary. Just my perverse streak manifesting itself. Sorry if it put a kink in anybody’s bowels.
2. Erna, I have no idea what got you started on your paranoid kick. Nobody in that series of posts complained about your grammar, least of all me. As someone who has spent his entire adult life trying to learn just one language other than his native tongue, I have immense admiration for anyone who speaks two or more languages. On the other hand, I have quite limited admiration for anyone who spent 12 years in public school studying his native language, uses it every day of his life, and still can neither speak it or write it correctly.
3. You’re apparently a nice lady who deserves plaudits for your linguistic ability, Erna, but you post too damned much. Of the first two screens of NotRot posts when I signed on, 36 per cent of the messages were from you. I don’t think anybody on this forum, myself included, has that much to say that’s of value.
4. I stopped signing into this forum because it no longer served either my desires or my needs. I’ve had several careers, ranging from lawyer to magazine publisher, and now signing agent. I don’t relate well on a professional forum to participants who ask such naïve questions as “Do I need to file an income tax return for my income as a signing agent?” I realize that there is nothing wrong with that question, but I have spent my time as a pedagogue in both college and public schools, and I have no interest in proctoring 18-year-olds still green behind the ears (as a friend of mine once noted in a delightfully mixed metaphor). When the volume of such inquiries became deafening, I quit checking in. I hope they have diminished, and I can continue to benefit from the experience and expertise of people who contribute so much here: Sylvia, Ernest, Paul, Jon, Ted, and others whom I am leaving out but who equally deserve commendation.
5. Korey Humphreys accelerated my departure. I am hardpressed to envision any circumstance in which I would voluntarily spend more than two minutes in his company. I suspect that even if he remained in total silence, his demeanor alone would be sufficient to telegraph what a completely clueless pissant he is. Even without the sock puppet alter egos he was insufferable. It doesn’t take a mature alpha male confident of his mid-life stature to recognize that wherever that fellow was at the moment, he had not left a void where he wasn’t. Anyone who paid attention to what he had to say probably needs to spend a little time soul-searching to see why they would be attuned to such a loser. Erna, that includes you.
I’m back, but not necessarily here to stay.
| Reply by Trini Cartet on 4/1/05 12:06am
Msg #29049
Good for you! Let's not create another gang bang! n/m
| Reply by Ernest_CT on 4/1/05 12:09am
Msg #29050
Your erudition and wit have been sorely missed!
And thank you for mentioning my name in such august company! (Tugging forelock) I'm not worthy! I'm not worthy!
Lurk, Hugh, and ignore what you can. It's difficult!
| Reply by Anonymous on 4/1/05 12:15am
Msg #29052
Mr. Hugh's:
I'm glad you feel so into yourself and your "sock puppet" friends here. This is not the place to be flaunting your old-aged expertise!
Just about every oldie today mentioned something about Korey Humphreys. Sadly, but true, Mr. Humphreys hasn't even made an appearance today. Why would you all keep mentioning him?
As far as your comment about Erna, I say, "let her speak". Being an attorney and all you should know the difference between private and public forums. But who knows, maybe in your era the right to speak didn't primarily exist.
You as the wannabe alpha male on this board is done and over with. This board is public. Your comments, as well as your "sock puppets", needs to stop. If you want the professional notary forum too come back, then we must start with your mouth, and those of your puppets.
I am remaining anonymous because I am an oldie and don't want to create a bashing thread against me. I've been using this board for about two years now and it's always the same few notaries who flaunt their garbage. It's time to stop and deploy the professionalism once again.
| Reply by ERNA_CA on 4/1/05 12:21am
Msg #29054
Re: Was I forbidden to speak. I missed that ??????
| Reply by John_NorCal on 4/1/05 12:26am
Msg #29056
Re: Was I forbidden to speak. I missed that ??????
Erna,
Please be careful when you consider who might or might not have your interests at heart. There is nothing in this thread from Hugh that is derogatory or mean to you. I think you should realize that a certain person, one who has many aliases, is playing you like a toy in his silly game.
Take care.
| Reply by ERNA_CA on 4/1/05 12:34am
Msg #29061
Re: To John
I am watching and I am aware of the games. They started even before I loged on today. And I gusse I was as good a toy as any untill bigger fish turned up.
shameful
| Reply by Trini Cartet on 4/1/05 12:43am
Msg #29063
Erna, my neighbor, don't even let them get too ya! n/m
| Reply by ERNA_CA on 4/1/05 12:51am
Msg #29068
Re: To John
Well after reading Hish post i must disagree. He was bouth rude and arrogant in his post about me.
| Reply by John_NorCal on 4/1/05 7:48am
Msg #29087
Re: To John
Erna,
You were the toy for only one person, not for any of the regulars or "oldbies" on this board. It is a shame that certain people have no respect for others and would choose to impede the intentions of this forum. Stay with it, I feel confident that things will change for the better.
| Reply by Anonymous on 4/1/05 12:30am
Msg #29059
Re: Was I forbidden to speak. I missed that ??????
He said that you speak way to god damn much and that 36 percent of the posts were from you. Don't ever let any one imply anything against you Erna!
| Reply by brooke/ca on 4/1/05 12:25am
Msg #29055
Hey Mr. Hughness-
Always delight in your posts-
Don't lurk much here but not real impressed by the general level of discussion...
just hope you had fun with Helga! Brenda's post had me in seizures!LOLOLO
| Reply by ERNA_CA on 4/1/05 12:45am
Msg #29065
I am usualy a quiet person. You say that you have not seen any complaints about my grammer well you should not have missed it as it was all posted in capitals. Then continued by popping up in normal conversations, then loged on this afternoon only to find my name was beiing dragged into the inuendoes about Korey, hens my posts to follow. If you think i have too many posts, maby yours are too lenghty. But I am too polite to make such comments. And if the only people you think are worth while in here are Silvia Ernest Paul and so on, you should only read their posts and ignore the rest of us. I have never spoken to you and I am too old to be repramanded.
| Reply by Anonymous on 4/1/05 12:48am
Msg #29066
Right on Erna!!! You go girl!!! LMAO n/m
| Reply by Trini Cartet on 4/1/05 12:52am
Msg #29069
Re: Right on Erna!!! You go girl!!! LMAO
Erna, I mean this with love and respect! You are FUNNY, SPUNKY, & TUFF!
You have a set of balls on you made of steal girl!!! I'm so glad we are neighbors. I hope I run into you one day while on an assignment!
Remember, when the other notaries awake, and log on, you know they are going to bash you like no day out of tomorrow!! Just giving you the heads up. Be prepared!!
Have a good night Erna. I'm logging off now.
| Reply by Gentle Correction on 4/1/05 2:05pm
Msg #29167
Re: Right on Erna!!! You go girl!!! LMAO
tough not tuff
steel not steal
| Reply by HisHughness on 4/1/05 1:00am
Msg #29070
Erna declares:
***I have never spoken to you and I am too old to be repramanded.***
Which is another way of saying that I am too old to learn, Erna. I read each of the posts attendant upon the Mass notary spoof I started; none was critical of you or your language.
The problem with the approach of "you should only read their posts and ignore the rest of us" is the natue of the board. If one signs on and starts going through the latest posts sequentially, every post is going to come up. Whether it is read or not, you have to go to the trouble to click it off. You are apparently easily offended; if that surmise is correct, you may wish to assume a lower profile in environments such as this.
You posted too frequently, in the view of one long-time participant here. Why don't you just take that as the view of one person, evaluate it, and if it has no merit, ignore it. If, on the other hand, you ascertain that it is meritorious -- as I suspect you will, when you get over being miffed -- then simply adjust your behavior and go on.
| Reply by ERNA_CA on 4/1/05 1:13am
Msg #29071
I have no need of adjusting my behavior. But on the other hand I have every right and even an obligation to stand up for my self. I am a paid member of this bord and therefore have the same right as you to post on here, If your wish is to eliminate all but your so called long standing members wich are the only ones worthy of your respect Then i sugest you have no place in an open forum as it seems to ofend you. I did not invade your space. I was invited to sign up on this forum. But noone warned me that the so called long standing members would object to my presence and even stoop so low as post dirogatory remarks towards me or treat me as you just did. If you dont want me to post too frequently perhaps it would be a good idea not to atack me or make arogant statements about me or others, as it ofends me to see such behaviour as much as it ofends you to have your personal space invaded ( personal space meaning this board) . I promis i wount make any comments about your lenthy posts if you dont mention my freqent posts. I was not handed a manual as to number of posts when i signed up on this forum.
| Reply by BrendaTX on 4/1/05 7:40am
Msg #29084
Re: I'm back ... a little bit OT
*If you think i have too many posts, maby yours are too lenghty.*
Erna: Unfortunately, Hugh has a skin like an elephant. You will have to do better than that!
Your ladylike insult and attempt to put Hugh in his place reminds me of my son's grandparents.
- - -
She was an adoring wife, a true southern lady of German descent who wore her blond hair long (and up) until she was 82. Her husband adored his purebred Brahma bull, oranges, her, and her hair which he platted every night before bed. They were a true love story.
She is a devout Presbyterian who hates drinking. He was a devout Presbyterian who got drunk every Christmas Eve when she threw a big Christmas party.
I will never forget the night she had finally had enough... around 25 years ago. At 72 she was still a very beautiful woman. (At 20 she was astounding.) Mr. Joe stumbled in and tried to kiss her. To this day she denies that she was so "hateful" to him, but I heard it.
She told him "I will NEVER, EVER peel your oranges at lunch again!"
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BTW, my great-grandmother was born in Sweden.
| Reply by Dogmonger, Ca on 4/1/05 8:33am
Msg #29097
One would have to assume
a. That the fish weren't biting
b. The liquor store lost it's license
c. The single malt scotch dried up
e Or that Helga ran off with a Saturn Salesman
Whatever the reason, Welcome back:-)
| Reply by CarolynCO on 4/1/05 9:07am
Msg #29105
Re: I'm back ... a little bit OT
Great story Brenda. Thanks for sharing.
| Reply by ERNA_CA on 4/1/05 1:33pm
Msg #29157
Re: I'm back ... a little bit OT. Brenda
" Erna: Unfortunately, Hugh has a skin like an elephant. You will have to do better than that!
Your ladylike insults and attempt to put Hugh in his place reminds me of my son's grandparents."
Brenda
Hug's post derected at me were bouth insulting and arogant.
My post was not ment to insult or put anyone in his or hers place, but a responce to such a post directed at me. I dont take plesure in insulting others. But i allso dont sit quietly while others insult me.
I would not peel an orange for Huge at lunch , after his postings yesterday, the job is yours!!!
| Reply by BrendaTx on 4/1/05 2:24pm
Msg #29174
Re: I'm back ... a little bit OT. Brenda
*I would not peel an orange for Huge at lunch ,
after his postings yesterday, the job is yours!!!*
=====
Thanks a lot, Erna.
I was hoping to find someone to peel MY oranges.
| Reply by BK_FL on 4/1/05 6:59am
Msg #29081
Welcome back Hugh! I myself have not been posting lately as it was of no value to the topics being posted.
I thought you had found a busty widow with a bass boat and were off fishing!! BK/FL
| Reply by kmnotary_CA on 4/1/05 9:22am
Msg #29108
I too am glad you are back. I love your humor, and have missed the healthy bantor back and forth in some of the posts.
| Reply by Gracie Miller on 4/1/05 9:30am
Msg #29111
Re: I'm back - me too, but not to post
I've only been lurking since my last discussion with you.
You contribute a lot, but you leave a lot of grief in your wake. Why can't you find a way to contribute without also doing that? That, I think, is a sign of true maturity.
Gracie
| Reply by HisHughness on 4/1/05 9:51am
Msg #29116
Re: I'm back - me too, but not to post
Gracie suggests:
***You contribute a lot, but you leave a lot of grief in your wake. Why can't you find a way to contribute without also doing that? That, I think, is a sign of true maturity.***
I'm sorry, I don't recall our last discussion. You have a better memory than I. In fact, you probably have a better many things that I -- body, checkbook, disposition, significant other, trust fund maybe?
I am at heart an editor. Editors don't accomplish what they need to accomplish if they sugar-coat their directives/suggestions. You point out the things that, if addressed, will get the job done. You don't say things that have no purpose and that sting, but you do say things that need to be said even if they do sting. I bring the same attitude and approach here. If that offends you, you appear to have several choices: Don't read my posts; read them and lash back; or read them, extract from them whatever you find valuable, and act upon it.
Conversely, as a writer I have had to learn to accept editorial guidance without taking it personally. That attitude is critical if you ever hope to reach your full potential.
If you ever find that I have said something that was offensive without any real purpose, please call my hand on it. It needs to be said, and I need to hear it. The same goes for posting something that needs to be said, but is said in an unnesscessarily offensive manner. I'll listen.
| Reply by ssnotary on 4/1/05 2:10pm
Msg #29170
Re: I'm back - me too, but not to post
All righty there!
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