Posted by EzkHarTX on 8/22/06 12:54pm
Msg #139924

need a mentor

hi I just received my signing agent certification and have not done my first signing. I would like to know if anyone knows where I can find a mentor to give me some hands on training in Houston Texas.
you can email me @
[e-mail address]
thanks

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/22/06 1:15pm
Msg #139932

Look in my profile. See the last line of it. Read what is there at that link. That will be a starting place for you. (To find my profile, click on my name.)

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/22/06 5:47pm
Msg #139989

If you are certified then you should be knowledgable in loan signings.
I could never figure out how someone can be certified when they have no experience.

This is not directed at you personally EzjkHar, it is just puzzling. Companies will call certified signing agents because as they are certified they are believed to be knowledgable, and know what they are doing.

This is one of the reasons I disregard the certification when I am looking for a signing agent. It means nothing.

I suspect that the Houston area of Texas is saturated with certified signing agents. I also believe there are some loans a signing agent in Texas is not allowed to do (Brenda????)
So make sure of what you can or can't do.

Reply by EzkHarTX on 8/22/06 6:43pm
Msg #139999

Brenda,
thank you for the encouragement.
I took the exam and passed it.
i am nervous about doing one on my own.

and for you Missy (Sylvia FL)....Let's not forget where you came from!
you were not born being a signing agent and unless you are super woman you too must have been nervous your first time out.
a VP once told me this....
"Don' turn your nose up or treat people mean on the way up because those are the same people you will meet on YOUR way down"

Reply by SueW/Tn on 8/22/06 6:49pm
Msg #140000

whew....you must be VERY new n/m

Reply by Ndwa on 8/22/06 7:13pm
Msg #140002

Re: need a mentor-OMG

Let me be the one to tell you, Sylvia may not be super woman, but she is a SUPER NOTARY. Better take your million dollars certified certificate somewhere b/c your attitude really suck for a newbie, especially toward someone (whom you don't know) to be the most respected person in notary universe.

Reply by SueW/Tn on 8/22/06 7:19pm
Msg #140004

Andy, you said that so much better than I could n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/22/06 7:38pm
Msg #140008

Re: need a mentor - Slow down a minute, EzkHarTx

Sylvia said: **If you are certified then you should be knowledgable in loan signings.
I could never figure out how someone can be certified when they have no experience.
>>>>This is not directed at you personally EzjkHar, it is just puzzling. <<<<<Companies will call certified signing agents because as they are certified they are believed to be knowledgable, and know what they are doing. This is one of the reasons I disregard the certification when I am looking for a signing agent. It means nothing. I suspect that the Houston area of Texas is saturated with certified signing agents. I also believe there are some loans a signing agent in Texas is not allowed to do (Brenda????) So make sure of what you can or can't do.**
====================

Ezkhartx: Get a tougher skin or you'll be out of business after your first signing. Sylvia DID NOT direct that at you.

Did I do it (get certified) 'round three years ago? Yes. Have I gotten more business as a result? ONE (1) call asked me in nearly three years.

Can it hurt? No.

As far as my book which I directed you to read, follow the instructions and do research like it says to get an idea on how many there are already doing what you do before you get too deep into it. I don't know how Houston's saturation is. Dallas/Fort Worth is pretty flooded. I think Austin is, as well.

We will never, ever be able to earn like Florida and California. We are not allowed to do HELOCs in the borrower's homes. Some home improvement loans are off limits to us.

Here's another little tiny bulletin to think of. I am probably one of the busiest Tx Notaries there are. Yet, I have time to write all this stuff. Think about that. Read this board and see how often I am here. I am THE most prolific poster on this board. Wonder why? Because I am not busy all the time!

And, because there's a new guy who will travel to my area for $50 out of Sugarland because he does not have enough business. I am seldom asked to go back toward Houston because people will come out of Houston, go to Hempstead and Magnolia, even Navasota for next to nothing just to get work. Admittedly, I pretty much cover Brenham regularly for some reason....not sure why.

I covered 280 miles yesterday from Brazos County to Bastrop County to Robertson County because I will cover a huge rural territory back the other side of College Station from you which is literally IN THE STICKS. I have been doing this long enough to get good fees, and to be requested by the lenders. When one of my regulars call, I go like a bullet, but it's taken me forever to get to the place where I can get the right kind of fees to make these trips pay.

One more thing, when people have such a good business that they write about it to tell the secret of how they do so well, or when they start a consulting business to teach people how to compete with them, it's because they do NOT have such a great huge business. It's a scam. I don't lie and tell people they will make thousands of dollars a month doing this. I tell them the truth. The average amount of signings last month in Texas polling 20 signers who have been doing this for over two years was 11-14.

So, if you are starting a business where you can earn $xx.xx per signing, and if you can get 1/2 (say 6 to 7) of what established signers are getting while new, how will that work for your budget? Will that be enough?

These are the facts and something people never want to find out before they start this adventure. I am not telling you it CANNOT be done, or that I don't want you to do it; in my book I tell you (1) go find out how much mortgage work there is and how to find out who it is so you can target them (2) see how many notaries are in your area to see if there will be any work you can get a foothold into.

These are things to think on before you get started spending on this business. Approach it cautiously and with a clear head and with the knowledge one needs to start a good business. That was why I wrote the information up that I did. It's just wrong what those who are making money hand over fist on people are not telling students HOW to build a business from day one.

Finally, please reconsider before you dismiss Sylvia as "missy." She never, ever deserves that kind of response. In fact, Sylvia is the most helpful and kindest signing agent on this board.

This forum is like a community. You move in, you unpack, look around, get to know people, people get to know you...you'll make friends. Never take anything personal.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 8/22/06 8:11pm
Msg #140021

Re: need a mentor - EzkHarTx

"and for you Missy (Sylvia FL)....Let's not forget where you came from!
you were not born being a signing agent and unless you are super woman you too must have been nervous your first time out.
a VP once told me this....
"Don' turn your nose up or treat people mean on the way up because those are the same people you will meet on YOUR way down"


My very first time out I was too upset to be nervous! My father, in England, passed away that morning! I went out to do the signing as I was scheduled to do trying hard not to cry all the way through it. But I got through it. I identified each document to the borrowers and notarized the ones that needed notarizing. But, I had also studied a Signing Agent training guide for a couple of months before I put my name out there as a signing agent. So I was prepared.
No, I wasn't born a signing agent. I was a notary long before I became a signing agent. I knew my notary laws which is the most important thing. There was only one other signing agent in my county, and mentors in this business were unheard of.
Mentors only started being requested after the NNA got into the signing agent business and started certifying signing agents left, right and center. Turning out signing agents who had no idea what they were doing and asking for experienced signing agents to hold their hands.

What other profession certifies someone who has no experience?

Reply by g/ca on 8/22/06 8:41pm
Msg #140029

EzkHarTx

I cannot believe what I just read. It's very seldom that I post but I couldn't contain myself. You came on this board asking for help and Sylvia, which you disrepectfully referred to as "Missy" tryed to give you some great advice as she always does with everyone and you lash out at her. That was absolutely uncalled for, espcecially when you are coming on here asking for a mentor. You need to get a grip. I am not a name caller but all I can say is, you are certainly an ingrate. How dare!

Reply by bestcal on 8/22/06 10:28pm
Msg #140094

Re: need a mentor - EzkHarTx-Sylvia n/m

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/22/06 10:30pm
Msg #140097

Getting to be a struggle Erin? Hit the pillow. n/m

Reply by bestcal on 8/22/06 10:33pm
Msg #140106

Re: Getting struggle Erin? How much cocaine tonight?Titlegal n/m

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/22/06 10:36pm
Msg #140111

Re: Getting struggle Erin?

Sweetie, it was "Getting to be a struggle" not "Getting struggle". Get some rest.

Reply by Becca_FL on 8/22/06 8:46pm
Msg #140033

You, EzkHarTX have NO clue...

who you are talking to. How dare you insult Sylvia! You really should just move on now, because you have pizzed off 99% of the members with that comment.

Nice attitude, indeed.

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/22/06 9:39pm
Msg #140055

I'll echo Becca "EzkHar"

Here's what you said to (literally) the Queen of many notary forums - as well as the owner of a Signing Service (are you getting the experience level yet?)

***you were not born being a signing agent and unless you are super woman you too must have been nervous your first time out.***

First, I do think she was born being a signing agent. So, Strike One.

Second, most seasoned notaries in this community believe that she IS a super woman. So, Strike Two.

Third, after you're rude and uncalled for response (as a newbie for heaven's sake) Sylvia had the graciousness to answer you that she was indeed nervous on a day that she should have taken off due to a death in the family. Strike Three.

And....you're OUT ExkHar. Before you jump into a community of helpful and knowledgeable experts do your homework before you insult the best.

Idiot. Better change your name.

Reply by bestcal on 8/22/06 10:00pm
Msg #140067

Re: I'll echo Becca "EzkHar"Titlegal

Ezkhar,Do'nt concern yourself with Titlegals insult.She drinks chardonnay and takes a gram of cocaine so she probably is not coherent.

Reply by Becca_FL on 8/22/06 10:20pm
Msg #140081

Can you say Liable?

Erin, go to bed before you get yourself into some serious trouble.

Reply by bestcal on 8/22/06 10:24pm
Msg #140087

Re: Can you say Liable?Trouble?Ha-Ha

She said she takes cocaine.

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/22/06 10:08pm
Msg #140074

Need a mentor? No, you need an attitude adjustment you twit

If you'd bothered reading any notary forum for five minutes before begging for someone to lead you to pay dirt, you'd know that there's no one kinder and more helpful in the industry. Freaking amazing how you little sh!tz come to a forum begging for help and immediately cop an attitude when someone doesn't say, "Here honey, here you go. Wrapped in bow." Sylvia's advice was spot on, and there was absolutely nothing negative about it. Shove your snippy little attitude in the closet, shut your freaking pie hole, and be grateful that anyone helps you at all. We owe you squat, and I'm tired of the handout mentality you "certified" newbies display. YOU want OUR help?? How about showing you deserve it? How dare you come here and lecture anyone on this board who's trying to help you. You wouldn't last a week in a corporate environment with that approach, and you clearly didn't plan or prepare very well as an entrepreneur.

Sylvia is way too sweet to tell you what an ingrate you are, but I'm not. And I'm not worried about seeing you on the way down, because you will NEVER be on the way up.

Now, what's your next course of action? You've pissed off 99.9% of the people who come here. Are you going to (a) apologize for being a complete wench and try to start again, or are you going to (b) come back with another chip on your shoulder? Here's a hint: if the answer is (b), you can forget ever getting help from any of the knowledgeable, experienced people in this industry.

Reply by bestcal on 8/22/06 10:17pm
Msg #140078

Re: Need a mentor? No, you need an attitude-AL

99.9% of the population are considered the masses and think alike.You are one of them.The rest are individuals who do not think like the masses.Guess who are the idiots?

Reply by Becca_FL on 8/22/06 10:22pm
Msg #140083

I know, I know! Pick me!

You ARE the IDIOT!

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/22/06 10:24pm
Msg #140088

Erin, you should be in bed.

Doesn't the Betty Ford Clinic have lights out at 8 p.m.? Don't make them strap you down again, you know how much your third personality hates that. Or is it the fourth? Wait, which one is the Sk8r Skank?

Reply by bestcal on 8/22/06 10:26pm
Msg #140091

Re: Erin, you should be in bed.AL

You are getting boring.Cannot face the fact that you are part of the masses?Thinks and talks like everyone else?

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/22/06 10:39pm
Msg #140115

Re: Erin, you should be in bed

If by "everyone else," you mean Earthlings, then yeah I do. Why, what do they think about on your astral plane of existence?

Shush now little darling. Tell the voices in your head to go to sleep.

Reply by bestcal on 8/22/06 10:42pm
Msg #140119

Re: Erin, should be bed-Al thats funny-Send title to bed! n/m

Reply by Becca_FL on 8/22/06 10:43pm
Msg #140121

Nut Case...no doubt. n/m

Reply by bestcal on 8/22/06 11:07pm
Msg #140135

Re: Nut Case...no doubt. -Titlegal is on cocaine-not me n/m

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/22/06 10:43pm
Msg #140120

Al - just gotta say thanks for the smiles/laughs.

Almost as fun as Bunko. Don't forget that Booby prize.

Reply by bestcal on 8/22/06 10:49pm
Msg #140128

Re: Erin, you should be in bed-AL

Not earthlings-It simply means that you are unable to think for yourself. Thats what being part of the masses means.When I read the forums I only see a very few individuals able to stand tall,and speak their minds.Everyone is defending Sylvia who apparently is a very successfull signing agent and even runs her own service but could not even take care of her own financial obligations irrespective of illness.That in itself proved that some people claims to be somebody and at the end of the day nobody is anbody!And I am not part of the masses like everyone else!

Reply by Jahari Davis on 8/22/06 11:34pm
Msg #140139

Bestcal, let go for now. Catch up with me soon. n/m

Reply by ReneeK_MI on 8/23/06 6:19am
Msg #140169

Re: Erin - let me waste a little breath here ...

You tell yourself that because you don’t belong to Club A or Club B, you are The Only Individual on the planet. What you do not let yourself see is that you belong to Club C. You behave as they do, you believe as they do, you speak, dress, and participate in things as they do. You do this because you are (I believe) a human being, and it is human nature to commune, like with like.

As much as we’re all different, we’re all the same. You’re definitely different – and you’re also not by any means any different than anyone else.

What you’re doing is grouping. You’re grouping yourself to your chosen group, and grouping everyone else in another group. I find it so amusing when the rebels form a belief that because they’re rebelling against grouping – they’re immune. Yet, all the rebels form their own particular rebel groups. Just another Us against Them paradigm.

Reply by VickiWA on 8/22/06 10:18pm
Msg #140079

Re: Need a mentor? No, you need an attitude adjustment you twit

"I'm tired of the handout mentality you "certified" newbies display"

Please do not lump all newbies in with this person. I know you are mad and so am I but please don't think all of us newbies are like this person. I am sure this wasn't meant to sound that way I just wanted to clear this up.

Reply by TitleGalCA on 8/22/06 10:29pm
Msg #140095

Vicki - no one lumps all newbies together, believe me

but when someone comes to this board and says such things about one that give so much to the community? You better bet things will be said. Relax - everyone was a newbie at one time....but most professionals weren't ARROGANT newbies.

Reply by VickiWA on 8/22/06 11:35pm
Msg #140140

Thank you and very well said/posted.

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/22/06 10:32pm
Msg #140104

No, it's not meant for all newbies.

If it was, I wouldn't be assisting people for the last three years like I have. But this kind of attitude is just way to prevelant, and she picked the wrong person.

Reply by Jahari Davis on 8/22/06 11:20pm
Msg #140137

Geez, all she was looking for was someone to go to on their first job. A lifeline. Since everyone is more interested in giving her crap and shooting her down, I'll step up.

EzkHarTX, follow the link to my profile, give me a shout if you have a question. I dont live in Texas but I should be able to help you with some things. Hit me up anytime.

Everyone else...give it a rest. She's certified and anxious. Not experienced. Think about a soldier, a cop, a fire fighter, an ER doctor, an EMT all on their first night. People with lots of book knowledge and training but inexperienced in a sea of experienced people. They all had mentors or someone to show them how the real world works. EzkHarTX is no different. Capable, just inexperienced.

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/23/06 12:21am
Msg #140142

You never cease to completely miss the point

This has nothing to do with new or inexperienced. It has to do with the kind of attitude you should have when you're new and looking for help. You don't tell your co-workers, boss, captain, or whatever else that you'll see them on their way down on your first day (in this case, she hasn't even had her first day, yet). Would a first day intern lecture and smart off to a seasoned surgeon, one of the best and most experienced in their field? Do you really think that someone who comes here as a newbie looking for help should get sassy, insulting, cocky, and snippy after getting excellent advice? Never mind, I forgot who I was talking to.

And I speak for the mindless masses when I say we're all sick of you telling us to back off, stand down, easy up, give it a rest, and any other orders. You slay me. You piss everyone off for six months straight and now you're trying to be Mr. Helpful on every thread in the last 48 hours. You might want to consider that people looking for good advice generally want to get it from someone who's actually had long term success, not someone who's talked about getting out because of how slow it is. But please, take this girl under your wings. She sounds like she'll be really grateful (until she's gotten everything she wants). Share your experience from the tens of signings you've done. Teach her how to make a positive impression, just like you have. And make sure she wears jeans and a Motown shirt to important business transactions, especially in front of loan officers and title companies.

Reply by Jahari Davis on 8/23/06 2:13am
Msg #140153

Not really but whatever...

Al, I think a person coming here as a newbie should be respectful, and be respected in return. But I also think people have a right to defend themselves when they are attacked and talked down to which she was. I'd be glad to help her with whatever questions she may have. I'm sure she'd be very grateful to hear from someone that actually gives a damn about uplifting other people.

You can speak for the "masses" all you like. What you fail to understand is, I dont give damn about you, your opinion or what the "masses" think of me. People will think what they want to think and I can't concern myself about what every person thinks. Some will respect me, some wont but at the end of the day I'm real. Take me or leave me, love me or hate me, I can at least say I'm real. So if you're sick of me, by all means puke up a lung.

I am trying very hard not to get sucked back into this bull$@#! you and many others that dominate this board try to pull me back into day in and day out. I am posting to inform and help. I read many of the "masses" posts and my initial reaction is to respond but I choose not to. Because I'm not going there. Not anymore. I refuse to. So you can talk all the yang you want to with the "JJ" and the "Jihad Jahari" name calling, the number of closings I've had, all that. I dont care. It shows your thinking about me more than you should be (Something you wanna come out...and tell me Al?). Please, knock yourself out. Go Iron Mike on yourself. I'm going to be the adult here.

Reply by CaliNotary on 8/23/06 3:26am
Msg #140158

Re: Not really but whatever...

"It shows your thinking about me more than you should be (Something you wanna come out...and tell me Al?)"

You know, for someone so supposedly evolved, you sure are stuck in the dark ages with your sensibility about gay people. How many times have you insinuated this to Al?

If you think this kind of insult is ok, then you won't mind if we start calling people "nigger lovers", right? I'm failing to see much difference between the two other than the bluntness involved. The dark ages thought is the same.

Get with the times JJ. Or at the very least start punctuating your posts with "Dy-No-Mite!" so we know what times you seem to be stuck in.

Reply by Jahari Davis on 8/23/06 8:56am
Msg #140195

Re: Not really but whatever...

You used the word "gay" Cali. I didnt. Do a word search of all my posts and you will find I've NEVER used the word "gay" until this post in response to yours. I joke and I kidd about how much he thinks of me in his posts but I've never come out directly and said "Dude you're gay." I know what that does to a person especially with regard to that. I really dont care if he is or not. He'll still be the same Alex he was yesterday. And for you to even use that and the n-word so openly here on this forum to score on me, speaks volumes more than it ever has and I dont need to comment anymore on it.

Reply by CaliNotary on 8/23/06 2:49pm
Msg #140298

Re: Not really but whatever...

I knew you'd post some wimpy backpedalling answer about how that's not really what you meant. Just because you've never used the word "gay" doesn't mean you aren't using "dude, you're so gay" as a taunt. Because you are and you damn well know you are.

It's amazing that somebody can be PC to the point of parody and homophobic at the same time. My hat's off to you for that one JJ.

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/23/06 7:40am
Msg #140180

Re: Not really but whatever...

"I dont give damn about you, your opinion or what the "masses" think of me."

You keep saying that, but your posts drip with the desperation of a virgin on prom night. I've never seen anyone try so hard to impress, and spend so much energy justifying themselves. Your actions speak volumes louder than all your false chest pounding. But I admit it Juicy Jahari, it makes me hot for you when you respond to say you're not responding, and claim your above name calling and insults while you name call and insult. I wish you weren't taken, but I wish you and Erin/Bestcal/Sk8r all the love and happiness in the world. She's the perfect woman for you, highly medicated.

Reply by Jahari Davis on 8/23/06 8:57am
Msg #140196

Re: Not really but whatever...

That was funny Al. I actually laughed at that one.

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/23/06 9:06am
Msg #140198

What's funny about this thread...and other things...

It's been hours and hours since the person posted and we are arguing like crazy over it. That's funny.

After reading all the input:

About respect - Being respectful does not mean giving people what they want to hear. Being respectful means first assuming that the receiving person is an enlightened adult who wants the truth as best as I can give it. If I disagree with their pretense, I am not being disrespectful. And, no, I did not take Jahari's post about respect personally, just giving my input.

About being part of the masses - bestcal is doing just as Renee' described. bestcal attempts to create a "mass" of his/her own. That's fine, too...as long as (in bestcal's best interest) bestcal is tuned into reality and realizes it.

Whether bestcal and Erin are one and the same remains to be seen. I am not so sure about that. bestcal is fixated on Sylvia and that lends credibility to the bestcal=erin philosophy. However, bestcal has a style that I did not observe in Erin. A little bit more on the intellectual side. That's not a slam against Erin, but like comparing less intellectual me with more intellectual Winston/TN.

On JJ - Coming out / taking the blame - And, as far as the JJ name, it is my disappointment in myself to say that I am the one who named Jahari as such. The buck stops here. I see it has turned into a massive way to jerk him around.

It was some time ago and late in a chat room on NR and I posted that the political rabble-rousing (my opinion) was lending itself to being called Jihad Jahari. This is where the JJ started. My apologies Jahari. My comment at the time was that you were becoming a NR War Jarhari for unceasing posts on politics which were causing problems. (Everything is not confrontational. Especially not in a notary forum.) This was before I wrote you via email. Mea Culpa. I take the blame.

Jahari - Some things are just my opinion vs. yours. Your opinion is respected in my world, but I hope for you to respect that I think I am just as right as you are.

So, here it is, folks, I am not Lilly White, I am a person who makes errors in judgment and the JJ part is my fault. I'd like to kick my own a$$ for it.

Most everyone has probably forgotten that that is where the JJ originated. It's a source of embarrassment for me...so, here it is, months later....it's gigging me at the same time it gigs Jahari. I never thought it would stick, but it has. I never thought anything, actually...but this is not the first time my wisecracking has caused a problem for someone else. You'd think I'd learn. I apologize to Jahari for coining something in a moment of stupidity that has remained a source of irritation to you. It's a source of pain for me to realize this was my fault.

Reply by Becca_FL on 8/23/06 10:33am
Msg #140213

Re: What's funny about this thread...and other things...Bren

>>>Whether bestcal and Erin are one and the same remains to be seen. I am not so sure about that. bestcal is fixated on Sylvia and that lends credibility to the bestcal=erin philosophy. However, bestcal has a style that I did not observe in Erin. A little bit more on the intellectual side. That's not a slam against Erin, but like comparing less intellectual me with more intellectual Winston/TN.<<<

The fact that bestcal does not protest to being called Erin, along with the following comments leads me to believe that bestcal is just another one of Erin's personalities.

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IP addresses

All one needs to do is unplug one's modem for at least 5 minutes, then plug it back in, boot up, and instant new ip address. Ez to be the same culprit, mobile, on another network via wireless card (laptop in a car parked behind a dirty bookstore). Hence different addresses/seemingly differerent servers....hubby has a degree in Computer Networking so that makes me an expert. LOL!!! Who cares? The person has been away, we are far to stupid for her to waste her time with us, so let us give thanks. HAHA!!! Sorry bout the dirty bookstore part, I just saw one in Vero and it cracked me up. If it were colder I suppose I'd look for the dude in the trenchcoat in his van down by the river. Sorry.
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Erin, my dear...Posted by Harry [NR] of IA on 6/30/06 12:39am Msg #129857 ...you'd be surprised at what I can control.

For example, with the press of a button I could reveal the true author of 47 posts by:

Anonymous
Anonymous from xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
rbkafair
seufzer
erin
Signature Services

It would seem that a single individual has created no less than 6 accounts in our system for the purpose of posting to this forum, going so far as to register their last name as "Anonymous" in order to avoid the display of an IP address. Would you like to see? It will only take me a second...

Harry
Notary Rotary, Inc.

Reply by BrendaTx on 8/23/06 10:44am
Msg #140214

Re: What's funny about this thread...and other things...Bren

Becca - I see your point.

Here are my points:

I just cannot believe that Harry would continue to let bestcal run rampant spewing garbage on this board if it's Erin.

I have the impression from previous IPs, posting styles, etc. that bestcal is posting out of California.

To the other side:
Erin called you at home at midnight spouting her semi-threatening crap. As you know, I heard this with my own ears. You were very kind to her. I would not be. I will immediately report her to the local police and they WILL call her and tell her to cut the crap. Especially after midnight.

In the final analysis...it really doesn't matter. However, Detective Tex does have an idea on how to satisfy my own mind about this.

"Catch you later," 6ecc4.

Reply by bestcal on 8/23/06 11:13am
Msg #140224

Re: What's funny about this thread...Becca fl

After reading Brendatx explanation of the Erin thing I finally understand your obsession with Erin.Honestly speaking Becca, you do not interest me at all!As a matter of fact I do not even bother reading any of your responses or comments. Sorry if you feelings are hurt,but there is nothing interesting about you.

Reply by MichiganAl on 8/23/06 11:42am
Msg #140234

Oh dearest Brenda

This reminds me of when I was in 7th grade. We had a pizza party at the end of the school year. We were supposed to bring $3 each. I didn't bring my money, but a friend snuck me into the party. No one knew, but I felt horrible about it. It's all I thought about my entire summer vacation. The first day of the next school year, I went to the teacher that ran the party and handed her three dollars, almost in tears over my guilt and shame. Of course, she had no idea why in the world I was giving her $3. But I felt better.

Jahari will forgive you. It's me he wanted to blame, not you.