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Those Uneasy Situations
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11/20/06 12:16 PM
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The Italian Stallionette
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How do you handle difficult people? We've all experienced those uncomfortable situations. My latest experience was just last week. I have just moved into a nice condo in a nice area (boy, I'm tired). Every owner is given a carport. The first day I moved in I walked to my car and find a nasty note asking me to "not park in my parking space, it's mine and I paid for it." I went in my house and checked all my paperwork and everything said I had that spot. I called the homeowners association and the escrow company and both agreed that "IS" my spot. I left a polite note on their car saying that all my paperwork and Homeowners association say it is my spot and asked them to please contact me (I left my name and unit #. Didn't hear from them. The person who wrote the note, didn't sign a name and/or unit number, so I had no idea who wrote it. Their car remained parked in my spot for the next two days(I interpreted it as defiance). As soon as it was free, and knowing I was within my rights, I parked there, only to get yet another note on my window saying, "if you don't comply, I'll be forced to have you towed. Don't make me take this to the next level" This time he/she put a unit number on their note. After verifying again that I was in my rights, I decided to go see this person/s. Keep in mind, I sort of worried because I had absolutey no idea who I'd be dealing with. I even thought of the possibility of my car getting keyed if I continued toparked there. I simply didn't know. I finally went to see this person/s. It was a young couple. The man was halfway cordial, the woman seemed pissed. I kept my cool. I had my paperwork with me and told them that I surely didn't want to move in and be the bitch of the neighborhood or make waves. Instead of accusing them of anything, I asked them if they'd check their paperwork, because maybe we were both accidently assigned the same space. They did, and sure enough they were assigned the same space. The problem arose when their spot was changed and they were not looking at the correct papers. They too thought they were in their rights as well. Anyway, I'm happy to say that I've had no more problems with carports. As much as I was going back and forth to my car unloading, it was a pain in the ass having to park in the guest parking, not to mention unloading groceries. I'm not as young as I use to be. Thanks for letting me tell my story. It's been a drama for me for the last week!!! How do you guys handle these situations? TIS
Last edited by The Italian Stallionette; 11/20/06 12:38 PM.
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Re: Those Uneasy Situations
[Re: olivant]
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11/20/06 12:38 PM
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I would have left a puddle of warm, yellow urine instead of my car and in place of theirs. No I wouldn't have. But you, I think, TIS, did just fine. If the paperwork adds up, and you were right to check it, then it's somebody who's probably pissed that their nice little find has been taken, and are wanting to muscle you out of the spot with blatant lies. The nerve of some people, eh? Drop me a PM some time. Always nice to hear from you.
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Re: Those Uneasy Situations
[Re: Capo de La Cosa Nostra]
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11/20/06 12:43 PM
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I really worry about these things, and didn't know if the door would open and someone would be ready to kick my ass or what. The guy answered and I didn't know quite how to phrase it, so I just said, "are you the guys in carport 92?" The guy was halfway cordial, but the woman immediately (and sarcastically says, "Let me see those papers". She looked and then not peep. I gave them the escrow people's number and they called immediately. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Those Uneasy Situations
[Re: The Italian Stallionette]
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11/20/06 07:52 PM
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I think that you handled the whole situation perfectly. Only next time something like this happens, you make sure to tell them that you are the GODMOTHER of the GangsterBB family! So you finally moved, huh? That's why I haven't heard from you. TIS, I wish you the best in your new home and I hope that you find much happiness there. So do you have my room set up yet? Good luck my lady! Don Cardi
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Re: Those Uneasy Situations
[Re: Don Cardi]
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11/20/06 07:59 PM
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Thanks everyone! For me, this IS special not only because I am closer to my daughters, but it's a move I've been contemplating, and everything is brand new, and most of all I did it by myself (with CA home prices the way they are, I'm very lucky). DC, my place is not big, but I would find room for you anytime you decide to venture out West. You're always welcome. Zia, I am right on the border of OC. My place sets right by the Cleveland National Forest (if you know where that is). Anyway, off the 91 I'd be the Serface Club/Auto Center exit, just one exit before Green River (I'm off Green River actually), if you know where that is. I believe either Yorba Linda or Anaheim Hills is the next city over (both in OC). I'm still exploring finding my way around. I do plan to go to OC more though. I need to go to Claro Italian Deli to get my "Italian" fix. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Those Uneasy Situations
[Re: The Italian Stallionette]
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11/20/06 09:48 PM
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So that's why you haven't been on the Boards much lately - I was afraid you had gone on strike! Congratulations on finally getting yourself moved! It's interesting to compare the way situations are handled by men and women. While you were looking to discuss matters face to face, you were not looking for a "confrontation". You also had your paperwork with you, rather than a baseball bat. Many men, in the same situation, would have turned it into a case of (as Judge Milian says on The People's Court) "Quien es mas macho??" and an already uncomfortable situation would have gone rapidly downhill from there. Now, I realize I am generalizing somewhat, but I think you get the picture. I probably would have sent them a dead fish... But, I've never been accused of being the brightest bulb in the circuit. Signor V.
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Re: Those Uneasy Situations
[Re: Turi Giuliano]
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11/22/06 07:42 AM
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Uneasy situations? How about your gran calling your missus by your ex's name? Mine does that with my aunt, her daughter. Regarding the gazelle, it isn't so bad the second time round.
...dot com bold typeface rhetoric. You go clickety click and get your head split. 'The hell you look like on a message board Discussing whether or not the Brother is hardcore?
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Re: Those Uneasy Situations
[Re: Capo de La Cosa Nostra]
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11/22/06 12:48 PM
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TIS, I had a similar experience a few years ago over a parking space. Turned out the other guy was technically in the right. However I asked him to swap spaces and offered him £500 for the priviledge. He refused. The next day I went to see him again only this time with Luca Brasi. Within the hour he agreed to let me use his parking space in return for a certified cheque for £10........
Last edited by Senza Mama; 11/22/06 12:49 PM.
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