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You've footed the bill for 12 months?? Tell em to shove it up their backside!
I sent them an email that said that but in a nice way cause it is written proof 
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I know the feeling having been through it myself recently (tis on my blog) I trust up until the point that they do something that too crap to be ignored and then they're out. I can't be friends with people I can't trust.
will have to read blog * totters off to read *Lowon - I've lived a lot of lessons & this is the first time I've allowed someone to get close. NEVER again
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I have been taken for a real mug over the last 18 months, but you know what really hurts these people, is you say nothing at all, its driving her up the wall
they have been ringing all hours of the day & night (time diff & general rudeness) & I haven't answered one of their calls. So they emailed me very very angry 
I had a friend from school who, when the children were younger used to call en-route home to my house for a coffee, (the children went to different schools). Trouble was, this coffee used to last all day - even if I had jobs planned or things to do she's never take the hint and suit herself; ok I like company but I always arrange things with people, the odd 'drop-in' is also fine, but the days I'd arrange to call to her after taking the children to school were so annoying. she knew I used to like to have my washing out and meals thought of in advance etc, so I'd plan all this and pack for the youngest the night before, turn up at her house at the arranged time and 'behold' she'd be out! she'd always catch me in! then she'd do my Times 2 crossword!
I learned to drift and finally 'escaped' her - never missed her despite being friends for over 30+ yrs. looking back I was used.
I learned to drift and finally 'escaped' her - never missed her despite being friends for over 30+ yrs. looking back I was used.
True friends do not "use" you.
Everything is mutual.
With a real friend you can think aloud. There is nothing you need be scared or embarrassed to say.
I would say true friendship happens perhaps only 2 or 3 times in a lifetime.
Everything is mutual.
With a real friend you can think aloud. There is nothing you need be scared or embarrassed to say.
I would say true friendship happens perhaps only 2 or 3 times in a lifetime.
Agree with brisket, if we are lucky we get one or two true friends in a lifetime that you can depend on.
My best friend has been the same since the age of 14 when we met at school, she is always there for me and I am her and even though we don't live close by each other anymore, we still send texts at least once a day, just to se how the other one is doing.
My best friend has been the same since the age of 14 when we met at school, she is always there for me and I am her and even though we don't live close by each other anymore, we still send texts at least once a day, just to se how the other one is doing.
I am reminded of the scene towards the end of that great film "It's a Wonderful Life."
James Stewart, wife and child open a book left for him by Clarence, the `angel`.
It is inscribed:
"No man is a failure who has friends."
James Stewart, wife and child open a book left for him by Clarence, the `angel`.
It is inscribed:
"No man is a failure who has friends."
Abo... these people - they aren't friends. I know you thought they were... we all make that mistake at some point ... usually more than once.
I tend to have a good clear out every decade or so.... but real friends... proper ones, that love you for what you are, are there for you when you need them... but you can go months and months without speaking to, with no pressures.... they make having to deal with lifes tossers worth it in the long run.
Don't let these no marks put you off the whole concept of friends. Just keep your barriers up for a long enough time to really know them, and know they really are a "friend". & cut loose those that take, take, take or emotionally leach off you!
I tend to have a good clear out every decade or so.... but real friends... proper ones, that love you for what you are, are there for you when you need them... but you can go months and months without speaking to, with no pressures.... they make having to deal with lifes tossers worth it in the long run.
Don't let these no marks put you off the whole concept of friends. Just keep your barriers up for a long enough time to really know them, and know they really are a "friend". & cut loose those that take, take, take or emotionally leach off you!
Friends rock, ones that are always there when you need them, you also have to be there to help if there is something wrong and support and the same applied to them the fun is the best bit and to show that you care
. Most of the friends I know are also friends with my brother also which is really good
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. Most of the friends I know are also friends with my brother also which is really good.
thanks GMA, Brisket, PB66 & DPGT
but I think I'll stick with my cyber buddies from on. Real people tend to bring out the worst in me
but I think I'll stick with my cyber buddies from on. Real people tend to bring out the worst in me
You can always counter-attack. I mean, it must cost a fair bit to store someone else's property for 12 months. 
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but I think I'll stick with my cyber buddies
Cyber friends are cool! I just think you should stop even thinking of these horrible people as friends. Mentally reclassify them as aquaintances! Or loons!
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You can always counter-attack. I mean, it must cost a fair bit to store someone else's property for 12 months.
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Cyber friends are cool! I just think you should stop even thinking of these horrible people as friends. Mentally reclassify them as aquaintances! Or loons!
I think of them at an alcoholic & a piece of scum cheating on his wife. They deserve each other. Well actually I think of them a puckwits but close enoughReference:
I think of them at an alcoholic & a piece of scum cheating on his wife. They deserve each other. Well actually I think of them a puckwits but close enough
From what you've said, I'd be tempted to use the ultimate c word for them.
thats my favourite word which I use quite a lot but its too good for them
but its too good for them
I agree with what Brisket said ...
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thats my favourite word which I use quite a lot but its too good for them
I secretly love it too! There are times when nothing less will do 
friends - never trust 'em
just to update this thread - as I was gonna start another but thought otherwise.
Anyhoo
they tried to have me arrested yesterday claiming I had forged their signature on the V5 registration certificate so that I could sell the car & recoup some of the money they owe me.
Now I have to wait to find out if I'm going to have a criminal record because of them.
Mind you he's back in the country for the week to sell his motorbike (eBay) & sign papers so that the house can be sold & there are so many things I could do to get some payback
Anyhoo
they tried to have me arrested yesterday claiming I had forged their signature on the V5 registration certificate so that I could sell the car & recoup some of the money they owe me.
Now I have to wait to find out if I'm going to have a criminal record because of them.
Mind you he's back in the country for the week to sell his motorbike (eBay) & sign papers so that the house can be sold & there are so many things I could do to get some payback
Wow, that's despicable, if I was you I would get revenge - and quickly.
"there are so many things I could do to get some payback "
If they can't trace it back to you I'd do it.
If they can't trace it back to you I'd do it.
thanks guys. I think I will & it will be all legal
How did you sell the car, Abo?
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they just find new & sadistic ways to use you
so ... don't allow them to do it to you anymore abo 
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they tried to have me arrested yesterday claiming I had forged their signature on the V5 registration certificate so that I could sell the car & recoup some of the money they owe me.
And did you? The Land Registry has deeds available online, including the signature. As you can get birth certicates fairly easily, and if you have the keys to the house, you could fairly easily sell their house and do a runner with the money. It's been done before!!
Afraid to say I do not consider anyone to be my friend I seem to meet people I like but I tend to get used too much..... I fall into the same trap over and over again so basically it is my fault! I am the fool! I do like my forum friends though!
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How did you sell the car, Abo?
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And did you?
The Land Registry has deeds available online, including the signature. As you can get birth certicates fairly easily, and if you have the keys to the house, you could fairly easily sell their house and do a runner with the money. It's been done before!!
no I didn't & I didn't know that about the land registry & stuff. And I handed the keys to the tennants last Oct (2008) & they have just moved out & given the keys to the estate agents that are trying to sell the house. The Land Registry has deeds available online, including the signature. As you can get birth certicates fairly easily, and if you have the keys to the house, you could fairly easily sell their house and do a runner with the money. It's been done before!!
For the past year that the tennants have been renting the property the owners haven't told the lenders (bank - whoever) that it was being rented out. And from what I now understand that is illegal?!
I hope it all works out well for you Abo
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I hope it all works out well for you Abo
Me too.Scotty
I would get some more legal advice Abo. They could say they didn't get any communication from you. Do you have proof? If it was me I'd have posted the keys to the house, the car and the storage to Australia with a note saying "not my problem anymore"
Good luck Abo
Friends huh
Friends huh
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For the past year that the tennants have been renting the property the owners haven't told the lenders (bank - whoever) that it was being rented out. And from what I now understand that is illegal?!
Probably breach of contract rather than a crime. The lender often charges 1% or so extra in those cases.