UNREAL

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SJ and Tree are getting married.  Freaking hilarious.

I know that means nothing to almost everyone on this list, but to those who do remember the days of when Tree, SJ, his wife Teri who is now gone, their friend JM, and all the others, decided to (a) attack me over my relationship with Nick and (b) accuse me of 'causing Teri untold grief' in her last days (because quite frankly I got tired of her whining, her blaming everyone but herself for her health problems and troubles, when day after day she failed to ever do anything to help herself), well... You gotta know how this has me rolling in hysteria on the floor.

Egads, these people all deserve each other.

Forgotten, apparently, are all the disparaging remarks SJ first made to me about his wife, and then about Tree, night after night in chat. Forgotten are all the snide comments and ridicule directed toward Tree for her weight, her wart, her mega-boobs, her cleaning habits, her spending habits, etc. etc. etc.  So much forgotten, except for their incorrectly-remembered conversations with me.  These people, egads, these people...  I am dying here.

Sj, Sj, what are you thinking?  I guess he truly has forgotten all the things he said to me (as he did his frustrations about his wife when I set my own foot down about it all).

I will forever be the enemy to these people--and frankly? I am glad.

Kevin--this is locked, none of them can see it--I wasn't sure who was able to see my comment on your post.  But yes, my dear friend, I am just one step from horrified. I do hope SJ is happy, but I cannot get over this one.  I am laughing too hard. 

Crazy.   And you know what? I think Teri would be horrified.  One of the last things she said to me was about Tree, and her fears that Tree would take SJ's life over.  We had many many conversations about this, about Tree attempting to seduce SJ, etc.  (They were all roommates) 

Well my dear former friend (and I do miss the early Teri--never mistake that)...

You were right to be afraid.

C, the one who walked away--and am damn glad I (finally) did

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[klgrem.livejournal.com]

I don't know either of them well, but all I can say is 'wow'.

How is the weather there? It's a 102 in the shade here. :P

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

LOL yeah--there was alot that I chose not to say about the whole situation, but it sure was unreal. Teri WOULD be horrified. I know she would, egads she even asked me to 'watch over SJ to keep Tree away.' Back then was before her health was really really bad but I told her 'you aren't going anywhere, and no way, no WAY would he do that.' I was wrong on both counts.

Not so hot here! Low 90's, breezy. Watching soccer. Portugal needs to score ONE MORE TIME for me to snag the points I need. LOL.

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

Poor things, I hope they can do all right.

[pir8fancier.livejournal.com]

The old what goes around, comes around thing.

Need roommate for Bouchercon. You interested?

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

I promise I am *usually* not one to jump on people but these... They were my friends, and quite frankly, after Kel died, and I started to find my way to a happier place than I ever was before, and needed and wanted to be around them less and less (because everything was always so GRIM!) I just couldn't take it anymore. Teri lost her battle with a bad heart and extreme obesity soon afterward, and for some reason, I became the scapegoat, the devil, accused of breaking her heart... I couldn't believe the emails I got. Like a bunch of evil teenagers. I refused to respond to them after that. And THAT drove them nuts, which brought on MORE emails. I refused to play the game (whatever it was) and eventually it stopped, thank heavens.

It was all very sad and bizarre.

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Yes it does.

And oh Pir8fancier, I would, but this is when Nicholas will be here for his internship, and just a couple weeks before he leaves. I will be broke (lol--though I don't think N will eat me out of house and home) and I don't want to go anywhere without him. :)

Otherwise, that would be awesome--I would LOVE to go to Baltimore AND to Bouchercon again. Sigh!!!

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

*nodding*

They sound like very broken people, and you did very, very well to get away from that. I just feel sad for their brokenness--I can do that because I never had to experience the frustration of their pettiness and malice. But there've been enough of that type in my own life for me to feel great waves of fellowfeel as well as sadness.

[pir8fancier.livejournal.com]

No worries! Knew it was a long shot.

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Sigh--it would be nice. Seriously would. I would love to go to Baltimore.

[sunhawk.livejournal.com]

Well I guess in the end, they really are suited for each other and deserve each other then. Sorry they gave you such shit, sweetheart *hugs*

[nocluvok.livejournal.com]

If I lock a post you are the only one who can see it, so no worries there. I thought your reaction was, shall we say, a little sedated. My jaw hit the floor and bounced three times.

Can't say I'm much of a Misfit anymore. Haven't actually posted there in months. Things are just not the same.

I remember when Teri died and JM tried to convince me you had lost your way. Never believed it for a minute and pretty much told her so. Not much for having folks tell me who I can or can't be friends with. Not likely to start any time soon.

Love ya, Snookums.

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

LOL no, if anything, I have found the way. It was off the beaten path, yeah, but... LOL. JM never knew me, anyway. She always rubbed me wrong--primarily because of listening to SJ lament so much about how JM was always taking Teri off on weekends to do things. Without him. I am glad you understood where I was coming from. And do. That's what I adore about my Kevin the Trucker! :)

Yeah I wasn't sure--and yes I was subdued on your post, just in case. LOL! Egads, Teri would freak, Kevin, just freak.

I have to think it is a marriage of convenience (was his green card in jeopardy?) and to stave off loneliness of being alone.

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Ah well, that was long ago. It is just a shock cuz believe me, these two getting together is a HUGE dumbfounder.

[nocluvok.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure of the why. Only thing I could think was insurance perhaps. Maybe Teri will bitch slap Teeny next time she does a reading.

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

LOL! I can't help but wonder what Teeny thinks about this--I've no doubt that Teri expressed her shudders and concerns about Tree.

I miss SJ. I really liked him, sympathized with him over his frustrations...and I guess that is another reason why I took on enemy role. I knew too much. He loved Teri--there is no question of that--but he knew as well as I did that she was on a very disastrous road. I like to think deep down he understood why I could not do it anymore, not having gone through something eerily similar with Kel.

Ah well! Here I sit in my living room in my house, a few regrets but not many, honestly.

You asked how Tiff is doing? She's left OU and is going to live at home and go to TCU. Not a problem with me. She's working at the Gap, she and the boyfriend are going strong (he is going to Auburn) and Kelly semi-survived his sophomore year. He has to go to summer school, but is going to have a better year next year, he swears. He got out of all the AP classes, except German, which he is doing great in. :)

As for me? You are right--haven't been writing much, though I sure am having a good time gathering research together. :)

[nocluvok.livejournal.com]

I'm sure Kelly will survive high school. I was a bit rebellious in those days. Didn't exactly fit in anywhere. Wasn't a brain and I wasn't a thug, but I had friends in both groups. Personally, I think my music teacher kept me from getting into more trouble than my parents did. I dunno, it seemed to hurt more if I disappointed her. Odd, I know. I think it was because when it came to making my own decisions, my teacher made me want to do the right thing without being demanding like parents can be at times. Nothing against parents here, but there's a difference between, "you should do this," and actually being asked in a non-judgmental tone, "what do you think you should do?" The end result might be the same, but I owned the decision. Hope that makes sense. Lord knows, I don't very often.

I guess Tiff isn't quite ready to leave the nest just yet. Her time will come. Speaks volumes about the love she has for you. Well placed, if you ask me.

Now hurry up and get to writing cause I need something decent to read.

It's Official

[nocluvok.livejournal.com]

I am no longer a Misfit. I let my thoughts be known and left the group. Didn't see much sense in waiting around for explainations as to why Tree and SJ are getting married, or getting blasted for saying how truly wrong it is.

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[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Awww Kevvie!!!! You aren't a Misfit, anyway. I think you fit quite well. :) You can park in my LJ anytime.

How long you home?

Ccccc giving you massive hugs

Re: It's Official

[nocluvok.livejournal.com]

Send one email and total oddness has ensued. I've heard from several Misfits who agree with me, but were afraid for various reasons to say anything. Not one bombshell in the bunch. I can only assume the plan is to ignore the obvious elephant in the room and tiptoe around it forever.

If I ever announce plans to do something utterly stupid and ridiculous, please feel free to wallop me over the head till I regain my senses.

Re: It's Official

[nocluvok.livejournal.com]

Not sure how long I'm home. Could be leaving tomorrow, but then again, maybe not. Just might wake up and decide to stay a bit longer.

Tried to get home earlier, but my dispatcher decided to strand me too far from home. I was in Memphis on Friday and returned the favor by driving home and refusing a load that would have paid him quite well. Not sure if I'm done being mad at him yet.

Re: It's Official

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Whoa.... NILLY! I KNEW IT! I KNEW there were some logical minds still in that group who have to be shocked! Oh man, oh man.

Hugs to you!

Same here. So far, though it is hard, lol, I have kept a logical head--and not made plans to kidnap Nick and keep him here illegally. LOL.

Re: It's Official

[paragraphs.livejournal.com]

Oops-- I was logged into that one's lj, forgot.

Anyway...

Oh wow, geesh. Stranded you! That is not cool. One would think they would treat you like gold--because you are such a hard worker, and so dependable.

Well, will enjoy you while I've got you here. I'm working on another post--and it is about writing. WOO!

(THERE!)

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[nocluvok.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it wasn't cool. I had stopped by home and told him I'd left most of my clothes here. I was supposed to be back in three days. I get there and he says there was no freight to anywhere but Minnisota. (The real reason was they had a hazmat load and I was the only one in the area who had the endorsment on my licence.) This idiot had the nerve to tell me later my going home was inconvenient. Well, I cost him about $2000 by driving away from a load in Memphis. I'm going to have yet another talk with his boss soon and demand another dispatcher. I make them too much money to put up with that kind of crap.

And sorry Snookums, writing about writing doesn't count. *VEG*