Found Home In Sowal For Sons, Now Needing Household Items!

excellent Mango. your mom sounds very grounded. it's okay to be giving and supportive of your children, but you must be able to let them live their own lives as well. and you can't be responsible for their decisions and mistakes.

some caring moms take it too far, which isn't helpful to their grown children as they intend. While I agree with SJ completely, I also feel that Diane needs to be able to deal with her family as she decides is best, without judgement.

i'm only sorry that sell30A felt compelled to use this board in the way in which he/she did.

Thanks Toots, my mother is very grounded, and close to the ground too since she is only 5" 2 :wub:

We all tower over her :lol:

sell30a has a right to post that after he/she was taken to the cleaners

sell30a has a right to post that after he/she was taken to the cleaners

:nono1: in very poor taste - just my opinion. this is a personal matter, and only serves to embarrass a well meaning mom.

further, this is a public forum for sharing information, learning about people and places in sowal and beyond, and having a little fun. shouldn't we take our personal conflicts outside?

Just to be fair - this is the email where I was informed that the work would not be done! (i did edit out personal information that I did not think was appropriate to mention here, if diane wants the entire message posted, she can post it)


Randy,

I'm really sorry, at how this situation has turned out! You may not believe it, but Russ is, too! He didn't want to believe that he couldn't handle it, but apparently, that was the case. He had to take a full time job and has had numerous issues, to deal with. Not the least of which, was the *****personal********. I won't bore you, with the details! I wasn't aware of the overall situation here, as he didn't want to concern me.

Russ is going to be leaving for the Arctic Circle soon, to work with my brother. There is a great opportunity for Russ there and I'm very hopeful for him! ****personal*****. Again, I'm hopeful that the Alaskan trip and time with my brother, will be of great benefit!

Russ will be returning items that he can and sending you a money order, for the balance. Please provide your mailing address and I'll forward it to him. Unfortunately, he felt that it would be best, if handled in this way. I hope and pray that you forgive and I know that Russ does, as well!

Sincerely,
Diane *******


(Needless to say the money order never came.....)

Personally, I would be more disappointed that Russ didn't write the letter/apologize himself than not getting the money.

:nono1: in very poor taste - just my opinion. this is a personal matter, and only serves to embarrass a well meaning mom.

Thanks, Tootsie and you're right, this is a horrible situation! I did encourage my son re:sell30a's land clearing, but was unaware of the outcome, untill recently. My son has had difficulties after being overseas, that are now being realized. Not an excuse, simply fact! I had faith that he would be able to complete it and am understanding, that HE did do some of the work! Unfortunately, this is a "he said, he said" case to be worked out, between Russ and sell30a.

It would've been preferred that sell30a contacted me, before this! Not that it's anyone's business, but I emailed him of Russ' inability in completing the work, since I put them in touch initially. The deposit was for chain saw, etc.., which were to be returned. If that hasn't happened, I will be in touch and do what I can. He has no intentions of keeping the items, he's procrastinating, bigtime! He is about to leave for work at the Arctic Circle, with my brother's company. I feel that he will greatly benefit with time with my brother, as he has always been a great influence! As for any money owed, he WILL be paying that, himself!

SJ, as noted, you ARE seemingly judgemental and very much uncalled for! Unless you are a perfect parent, never havng made ANY mistakes, keep your mouth out of it! It's one thing to offer "suggestions", but you went overboard! You fault me for posting re:helping my sons or anyone else, but I can assure you, that topic has more meaning than, "SO WHAT WOMEN WANT SMILING JOE?"! I didn't intend to stoop to your level, but seems you gave me no choice! In the future, you might want to hold your tongue, or in this case, your typing! Bottom line...Is it your business? NO Am I asking your advice? NO

Has anyone out there ever referred someone and things didn't work out?:idontno: We all have good intentions and faith in people, but unfortunately, things happen! I've never condonned this situation and never would!

Diane: you owe no explanation. there are always two sides. also, the blasting of our SJ is not necessary either. he meant well and always has his heart in the right place.

I suggest this thread is ended, it's just not going anywhere.:(

[quote="Tootsie, post: 141006"]Diane: you owe no explanation. there are always two sides. also, the blasting of our SJ is not necessary either. he meant well and always has his heart in the right place.

The "blasting" may not seem necessary to you, but he didn't attack you. Honestly, his heart hasn't seemed "in a good place", in any of this! He may have meant well, but came across otherwise! I agree, I want this thread ended, too!