My Dumb@$$ Friend - Page 2

legion · 04-17-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

If he used your SSN, I'd seriously look at getting his ass nailed for ID theft.

I don't have any evidence that he ever had or used my SSN--just that he gave my name/address to a collection agency. They did stop calling after I called them back.

scottmandue · 04-17-2008, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Superman

The integrity level of used car dealers is nowhere near as high as that of whores. Whole different ball game, so to speak.

My thoughts exactly... I demand a written apology to the whores!

I have a old high school druggie acquaintance that calls me every few years... and I haven't returned one of his calls in over twenty years.

gprsh924 · 04-17-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by legion

Where do you live Garrett? I grew up in Naperville.

Batavia

legion · 04-17-2008, 01:06 PM

I'm in West Chicago (where the in-laws live) frequently.

I hit the Gander Mountain in Geneva almost every time I am there.

legion · 04-17-2008, 01:09 PM

I apologize to the whores for lumping them in with used-car salesmen.

Whores are up-front and honest about screwing you for money.

gprsh924 · 04-17-2008, 01:11 PM

My grandparents live in West Chicago.

My friends and I wander around Gander Mountain all the time. If you are up here in the summer maybe we can grab a burger or something.

Porsche-O-Phile · Porsche-O-Phile's Garage

Also a whore is someone you WANT to lie to you. In fact, when you get right down to it, you're paying them to lie and tell you how good you are, how big your junk is and how you're the best they've ever had. . .

I don't think I want a used car dealer lying to me. I'm certainly not paying them for it. I especially don't want them commenting on how big my junk is.

mkaraoglan · 04-17-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by legion

So I have continued to refuse to take Bob's calls for the past two years because of this incident (and the fact that the check he wrote me as a wedding gift bounced).

I have all of his phone numbers in my caller ID, and if I see one, I don't answer the phone. I don't take any phone calls from unknown phone numbers in the 630 area code either--he has tried to call me from his work and from other people's phones.

He's left dozens of messages over the past two years. Mostly something like "Hey, haven't heard from you in a while, give me a call." The last message sounded a little more desperate. I think he's in trouble, again.

Now I don't return or answer his calls because that only encourages him. And every time he asks for a "favor" (and he only calls to ask for favors) it ends up costing me a significant amount of time and/or money--that is never paid back (despite repeated promises). It just leads to the expectation that he can ask for more next time.

Example...

Bob: "Chris, I need to borrow $400 to sign up for Chef School."

Me: "You want to be a chef now?"

Bob: "Yeah. And the class is $400. I've always liked cooking. I think I can make a career out of this."

Me: "How do you plan on paying me back?"

Bob: "Once I'm a rich chef, money shouldn't be a problem."

Me: "And what if you don't become a rich chef."

Bob: "Oh I will. I love cooking. This is going to be so much fun. I'll open an expensive restaurant. We go back a long way, Chris. We've been buddies for a long time. I just need $400 to realize my dream, and some money for fees and the textbook. And a ride twice a week to the cooking school."

Me: (Realizing that the expectation has now shifted from loaning $400 to financing his culinary education). "No. You never pay me back, and you never follow through on any of your dreams."

Bob: "Come on man, I really want to do this."

Me: "Then you can find another way to pay for it."

***

Anyway, the tone of his last call sounded desperate. I know he's probably calling about money (which I haven't loaned any to him since I was in college). I suspect that his marriage (I think he got married) is breaking up, or he lost his job (again), or he's in trouble with the law (again).

I was thinking, I never call him for anything. I can't depend on him for anything. I have no desire to get advice from him nor even discuss life issues with him. I don't value him as a friend. I view him more as a parasite. Feeding a parasite does not make it go away.

He knows that I'm avoiding his calls (after two years, he said so in his message). I didn't listen to the whole thing. I deleted it as soon as it turned into a guilt trip about how I should call him because he's my friend and we've been friends forever and how I should at least give him the chance to explain whatever he did to piss me off. (I almost feel like he is curious which things I know about.) The thing is, it's been a one-sided friendship forever. I never got anything out of it. I recall that the one time I really needed this guy in high school, he turned his back on me. I haven't depended on him since. On the other hand, I've bailed him out dozens of times--often at great personal sacrifice.

I kind of fear this guy showing up at my doorstep now that he's back in Illinois. I just want him out of my life--permanently. But he is far too persistent when he thinks there is an easy "mark". Thankfully I should be able to remain a heartless conservative in his presence.

Hugh R · 04-17-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mkaraoglan

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Checked it out, that's interesting. Your company?

mkaraoglan · 04-17-2008, 02:07 PM

well, it's a new startup. I'm the marketing director.

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Originally Posted by Hugh R

Checked it out, that's interesting. Your company?

Noah930 · Noah930's Garage

So here you are, marketing it on Pelican?

scottmandue · 04-17-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

I don't think I want a used car dealer lying to me. I'm certainly not paying them for it. I especially don't want them commenting on how big my junk is.

My vote for funniest line of the day!

Although you might be on to a new sales technique...

"So what is it going to take to get you into this car today... saaaaay couldn't help but notice what a large package you got there!"

mkaraoglan · 04-17-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Noah930

So here you are, marketing it on Pelican?

yes, it's the Porsche of voicemail...lol.

Tobra · Tobra's Garage

I guess my cousin was the only honest used car salesman in the country. Suppose that explains why he never made much money at it.

Dude, why are you worrying about this loser. Tell him to get lost if he shows up. Him owing you money never got rid of him, that is how I got those types of "friends" to stop calling.

legion · 06-03-2009, 09:03 AM

I got another call from a phone number marked "private" at 11:00 last night. I didn't answer and no message left. Today I got another call from the 708 area code. I didn't answer, no message left. I did a Google search on the phone number and it belongs to a fencing company based in Hillside, IL.

Bob's MO lately has been to call me from either where he is currently working or from a friend or family member's phone. I've been able to trace most of the phone calls to either Naperville or a member of his family.

Now these two phone calls could be isolated incidents, but I have a feeling that they are both from him, as his calls tend to come in a short period of time from different phone numbers. At least I have a good idea that where he works now.

Keep in mind, I haven't spoken to him in four years at this point. This shows his level of determination. Most people would stop calling if they didn't get called back in six months or a year.

red-beard · red-beard's Garage

When you go to Florida to get the coin collection (BTW how is that coming?), go to the local Home Depot and find the biggest looking illegals and hire them for a cash contract job.

legion · 06-03-2009, 09:58 AM

I'll be headed down to Florida next month.

But the dumbass is up here in Illinois last I heard.

cstreit · cstreit's Garage

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Originally Posted by legion

Bob's MO lately has been to call me from either where he is currently working or from a friend or family member's phone. I've been able to trace most of the phone calls to either Naperville or a member of his family.

Actually that was me Chris. You see I've decided to own an expensive restaurant because it'll make me rich. All I need is enough money to take the bus to class. Thing is the class is in Jamaica, and the bus ride is $2500 (it's an aquabus)

C'mon man, I'll pay you back as soon as I'm a famous chef, scout's honor!

gtc · gtc's Garage

Chris, would you mind if I give you a call tonight to discuss a business opportunity? You see, I just need to raise some capital to start an aquabus company. Get this - we'll charge $2500 per ride and go to places like Jamaica!

teenerted1 · 06-03-2009, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by legion

I got another call from a phone number marked "private" at 11:00 last night. I didn't answer and no message left. Today I got another call from the 708 area code. I didn't answer, no message left. I did a Google search on the phone number and it belongs to a fencing company based in Hillside, IL.

Bob's MO lately has been to call me from either where he is currently working or from a friend or family member's phone. I've been able to trace most of the phone calls to either Naperville or a member of his family.

Now these two phone calls could be isolated incidents, but I have a feeling that they are both from him, as his calls tend to come in a short period of time from different phone numbers. At least I have a good idea that where he works now.

Keep in mind, I haven't spoken to him in four years at this point. This shows his level of determination. Most people would stop calling if they didn't get called back in six months or a year.

maybe these guys are helping him
right at the bottom of this page on pelican
http://www.itellas.com/?gclid=CJ2Gyrue75oCFRo-awodQVZXCA