Well I guess he put on his thinking cap and figured out how to save the day. Dan just called a few minutes ago: "Just fyi, I am headed with the kids to coco keys (waterpark inside hotel) for the night.
I said, "OK sounds good." Then he just sat there, didn't say anything. Sheesh next time just text me don't hang on the phone! So I commented that it had been rainy here at the end of the yard sale, he said it poured last night and he took down the campsite literally at 2 am to take the kids to town for a motel. Then he said it is supposed to storm again tonight thus the hotel. I said, "OK have fun!" And again, he just hung on the phone? So I said, "Talk to you later, bye." And then he took the hint.
I don't know what his deal was. He didn't owe me an explanation for his time with the kids I was under the impression they were traveling all over western Iowa camping and visiting his two sisters so the kids could have Cousin Time. And he could/should have just texted. It was weird, I don't know why but I got the distinct impression he was wanting me to invite myself up to the waterpark. But, I didn't.
Oh and Teacher Guy just emailed. I have been wondering a bit about him as he is giving off "He's Just not That Into You" vibes. I haven't pursued, I reply when he emails but it's only about once a week. He had mentioned wanting to meet up once our schedules aligned. Well, I was busy with my class and conference. Then he took his high school business kids to Nashville. They got back last Saturday and I wondered why I hadn't heard from him this week. Just got an email and he is in Louisiana on Reserve Duty. So I thought it sweet that he emailed from there. I am sure he is busy enough as it is. I think we will meet up when he gets back. I didn't realize he was also a "man in uniform"
Too exhausted to post much. Out in the heat again from 7-3:30 today. Ugh!
1) I made right at $200 from the garage sale--yay! Plus I am donating $100 to the local storehouse...no more clutter/unused crap in my house!
2) Creeper emailed me again. I had blocked two email addresses on hotmail so he must have made a new address...it just said, "Wanted to say hi, hope you and the kids have fun in Chicago, stay safe."
3) Dan has been calling and texting right and left. Don't know what his deal is. My IC said he'd probably contact me whenever he was between ow's or bored. But still he is with the kids at a water park/resort. How could he possibly have time on his hands??
4) I am officially exhausted. Next year I skip the middle man and just donate everything for the tax write off. Although it will be nice to have cash to take on vacation. I know I can get $ from an ATM but this way it feels like 'free' money.
I may wash up and go out for a steak and margarita later. I am hot, tired, thirsty, and starving! We'll see if I get motivated enough...
Hi BobbiJo! Just getting caught up. I like your IC...wise! But he is missing you, obviously. He probably has that detachment detector that most WASs have!
OK I don't remember you mentioning TeacherGuy before but maybe I missed it. Before you write him off as "just not into you" consider the fact that he sounds pretty busy! Legitimately! So maybe once he gets back from his assignment (or whatever they call it), he may start be more available.
About the creepy stalker guy--now that you know his new email address, don't open his emails. Some accounts let us know if others have read our emails.
Wow, what a great feeling to be rid of the crap/clutter! Good for you!!!
DO GET the margarita/steak if it is not too late!
me,34 exH,34 S,16 months S:3/31/09-left for OW started DBing 10/09 d final: sometime 10/10 current: http://www.divorcebusting.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2022856&page=1 met in 2004
I missed it, but you did explicitly tell the stalker not to contact you anymore, right? I remember something about "How would your wife feel, this is inappropriate, etc." but I don't remember whether you ever simply said "Do not contact me again. Your persistence is beginning to seem threatening. I will not reply."
If you haven't, it really is a good idea. It's not that he shouldn't have taken the hint, it's just that he clearly hasn't, and if (God forbid) you ever reach a point where you have to refer the matter to the police, for instance, the first thing everyone will look for is the fact that you broke contact (which you've done perfectly) and told him to stop contacting you (which is the part I can't remember.)
I'm not an expert but I've dealt with unwanted attention from everyone from neo-Nazis to a retire state police trooper. (The technical term is "[censored] magnet.")
Dan just called a few minutes ago: "Just fyi, I am headed with the kids to coco keys (waterpark inside hotel) for the night.