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[AlexWyattMommy]

She Hung Up On Me!!!

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I called, the phone connected & she disconnected.

Didn't even give me a chance to say hello!!


I'll try again in a few minutes and see if she lets it go to voicemail.

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I got the voicemail this time.
I left a message that B&MB will be at her place at 1:00pm and if that wasn't a good time for her that she should email or PM B&MB with said information.

Who's next?

 

[nicurn]

ooooohhhhhh!!!! I'd be pretty ticked about that. she's ignoring my text message as well (if that makes ya feel any better ) maggie

 

[PrincessNancy96]

She Hung Up On Me!!!

I'm so sorry...

ooooohhhhhh!!!! I'd be pretty ticked about that. she's ignoring my text message as well (if that makes ya feel any better ) maggie

At least we tried.. Now, I guess chalk it up to a lesson learned!

 

[Faerie]

Okay, I deleted the PM by accident, if someone wants to send me the #, I'll call her

 

[Downrivermama]

You know that Caitsmama who was also in the swap is Maria's friend. Haven't seen her on this board lately, but she is posting on the cruise board. I think they live around the corner from each other. Wonder if she would be any help?

This is just getting ridiculous! Just send the stuff already.

 

[YodasMom]

I got the voicemail this time.
I left a message that B&MB will be at her place at 1:00pm and if that wasn't a good time for her that she should email or PM B&MB with said information.

Who's next?

This is ridiculous. If she were busy when you called, she should have had her phone turned off or on vibrate and then called back. That's what I do, but never hang up on anyone!!!

No, Catismama isn't a good one to get in touch with her.

Wow, I never would have thought Maria would do this. I knew she's be at least a month late, but I didn't think she would steal.

It should be a mail fraud case for all of us. She's got our postage money, too.

She still doesn't answer any e-mails.

Well, I have to go back to Chicago for my second appointment of the day. It will be awhile till I'm back.

Good luck with whatever anyone does today!

 

[Caitsmama]

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No, Catismama isn't a good one to get in touch with her.

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Um.... Not sure why you would say this comment.. Since you don't know me personally..
I mean, yes, i made a mistake on a swap or two.. but have explained and APOLOGIZED.. and i am at a much better place now - physically and emotionally.

As for Maria --- well... i don't know what to tell you all, we use to be very close, and saw each other all the time, however, now she is living with her boyfriend (at her house), and has his son 2xs a week -- and we have lost touch. However, she did come into my store last weekend, so i can vouch that she is alive and well.. and didn't seem to be going thru any crisis.. of any sort.. I told her i pm'd her about a month ago about this swap -- which i did.. and she just said she hasn't been on the DIS in "forever". But, that was it.. and i didn't know you were all looking for her.. so i didn't say anything else about it . I didn't talk much more to her.. as i was busy at the moment that she came in..

So, see that.. you never know who to ask. I wasn't able to shed too much light on the subject, but at least you know she is alive and well, and able to come on if she wanted. I really don't know what else to tell you all. We don't talk much anymore.. So, i am not comfortable calling her to pursue this.. but, i would suggest that anyone with lots of time/money invested in this swap -- keep calling her.

Now, a bit OT but here none the less:

As i said, people make mistakes, and yes, i made a few -- mainly in the circle journal swap - but when it comes down to it, emotionally, i was going thru a very very tough time, and swapping had to be put last.. and i tried to come back and apologize, and if you never heard it from me, then i am extremely sorry. This DIS board is like a second home for me, and i have met lots of wonderful talented ladies here-- i am not asking to be fogiven, or that anyone would want to swap with me in the future anytime soon, and i totally understand and accept that.. which is why i have stayed away.
However, to those that have forgiven me, thank you. And i hope to see you around the DIS ..

Thank you.

 

[AlexWyattMommy]

I don't think YodasMom meant any disrespect. I read it as that you two are (were after reading your post) friends and that it would not be fair of us to put you in the middle and jeporadize said friendship.
Now, asking you to ask her where your group of books are and hey, while your getting my group give me everyone elses to send out to. Well, maybe. Just teasing.
I didn't know about the drama of the CJs. I didn't do any last year.
And if I did know about any swaps being delayed, it can't have been that big of deal because I don't remember it.
I'm not hostessing anymore swaps this year, but next year, please feel free to join in any of mine.
What good is accepting an apology if you aren't willing to show you mean it?

 

[Caitsmama]

AWM - THANK YOU. And, to go back to YM's comment, i shouldn't have jumped to conclusions - and i apologize if she didn't mean anything by it..

I did as you see mention the swap to her, and didn't get much of a response.. And, i only had one group, which i believe was with only one other participant.. so, it's not a huge pressing issue for me personally..
However, i truly feel bad for all you who are missing items, and i wish i knew what to say.. but keep trying her.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Um.... Not sure why you would say this comment.. Since you don't know me personally..
I mean, yes, i made a mistake on a swap or two.. but have explained and APOLOGIZED.. and i am at a much better place now - physically and emotionally.

As for Maria --- well... i don't know what to tell you all, we use to be very close, and saw each other all the time, however, now she is living with her boyfriend (at her house), and has his son 2xs a week -- and we have lost touch. However, she did come into my store last weekend, so i can vouch that she is alive and well.. and didn't seem to be going thru any crisis.. of any sort.. I told her i pm'd her about a month ago about this swap -- which i did.. and she just said she hasn't been on the DIS in "forever". But, that was it.. and i didn't know you were all looking for her.. so i didn't say anything else about it . I didn't talk much more to her.. as i was busy at the moment that she came in..

So, see that.. you never know who to ask. I wasn't able to shed too much light on the subject, but at least you know she is alive and well, and able to come on if she wanted. I really don't know what else to tell you all. We don't talk much anymore.. So, i am not comfortable calling her to pursue this.. but, i would suggest that anyone with lots of time/money invested in this swap -- keep calling her.

Now, a bit OT but here none the less:

As i said, people make mistakes, and yes, i made a few -- mainly in the circle journal swap - but when it comes down to it, emotionally, i was going thru a very very tough time, and swapping had to be put last.. and i tried to come back and apologize, and if you never heard it from me, then i am extremely sorry. This DIS board is like a second home for me, and i have met lots of wonderful talented ladies here-- i am not asking to be fogiven, or that anyone would want to swap with me in the future anytime soon, and i totally understand and accept that.. which is why i have stayed away.
However, to those that have forgiven me, thank you. And i hope to see you around the DIS ..

Thank you.

none of this is directed at you hon!!! I want you to know that. I am extremely happy that you are doing better, I was quite worried about you for a long time but I saw on another thread you were online so I figured all is well.

I just don't understand why Maria won't allow me to come get the stuff. I offered her an out, no explanation needed, no judgment. People just want their stuff, ya know.

I hope all is well with the store!!! Send me a PM with your info and if I get over there to get the books maybe DH and I will stop in.

 

[Caitsmama]

Buffy -- thanks!! I am doing better now -- the store is somewhat slow now that the "summer locals" have gone home, so i am dealing with that -- which is tough emotionally after coming off 2 great months..LOL but i know there are the holidays coming, so it will pick up.. right now, i am here on my new laptop - and getting into more digi scrapping (for the cost and portablitity) and love it.. (even though i haven't done it in a couple months.. no real motivation -- another issue..-- but now we will be going to WDW in 8 weeks, so there will be lots of pics to scrap!!)
I will pm you my store addy -- and i would love to have you stop in one day! I am probably about 6-7 miles down the road from my house/ maria's house.. but there is lots of cute shops to visit and a winery 2 miles down the road.

As for maria --- i honestly don't know what to tell you guys. As i have said, i really haven't spoken to her in quite sometime, so i don't know why she wouldn't let you get them.. It really doesn't make sense. I will offer though -- i think i have her work email, i can try to drop her a line there -- maybe she would feel better about dropping off the books at my house/store, and you could get them there. I honestly don't have time to go thru and sort out everything, but i would be willing to be a mediator spot for a pickup.. i will try that and see if i get any response.

 

[Caitsmama]

Hi everyone, I just dropped an email to Maria at work (assuming it is the same email from before), and here is what i wrote:

Hi, I was on the DIS, and saw your bag swap thread, and they are pretty upset -- and wondering where their books are.. I have offered to be a pick up location for Buffy to come down.. if you are not comfortable dealing with it.. ( which is ok ) So, if you want, you can drop it all off to me this weekend - and don't worry if it's not sorted out, i am sure the girls can do it.. but Buffy really wants to come down and do it.. And she just wants you to drop it off to me (or her) no questions asked..
Let me know if you want to do this.. i am sure they would appreicate it!
I am off tomorrow, and will be home.. or at the store on sunday.
Talk to you soon
Stacy


I will keep you all posted as to the response!

 

[nicurn]

Buffy -- thanks!! I am doing better now -- the store is somewhat slow now that the "summer locals" have gone home, so i am dealing with that -- which is tough emotionally after coming off 2 great months..LOL but i know there are the holidays coming, so it will pick up.. right now, i am here on my new laptop - and getting into more digi scrapping (for the cost and portablitity) and love it.. (even though i haven't done it in a couple months.. no real motivation -- another issue..-- but now we will be going to WDW in 8 weeks, so there will be lots of pics to scrap!!)
I will pm you my store addy -- and i would love to have you stop in one day! I am probably about 6-7 miles down the road from my house/ maria's house.. but there is lots of cute shops to visit and a winery 2 miles down the road.

As for maria --- i honestly don't know what to tell you guys. As i have said, i really haven't spoken to her in quite sometime, so i don't know why she wouldn't let you get them.. It really doesn't make sense. I will offer though -- i think i have her work email, i can try to drop her a line there -- maybe she would feel better about dropping off the books at my house/store, and you could get them there. I honestly don't have time to go thru and sort out everything, but i would be willing to be a mediator spot for a pickup.. i will try that and see if i get any response.

glad to hear that you are doing well. thanks for offering to help. maggie

 

[PrincessNancy96]

Thanks Caitsmama for sending that email out.

I do agree w/ what everyone else has posted.. I don't believe YM meant anything more than she didn't want to toss you into the middle of this, especially because some of us haven't seen you in a while and if you weren't feeling well we didn't want to add anything to your plate...
I'm sorry to hear things are so crazy that you all have lost contact with Maria..but life goes that way sometimes.. unfortunately!

Glad to hear you are doing better. I hope that continues and your DD is doing well!

As Buffy said, no one is blaming you.. WE are just all concerned as to why we have had no communication from Maria. Life happens but communication is key!

Thank you again for taking the time to help try to resolve this situation.

 

[Faerie]

Thanks for offering to help Caitsmama. I appreciate it.

I think the annoying thing with this swap is that it wasn't an easy one. I only did two groups but there was a lot of time, effort and expense that went into the albums and I know it's the same for the others.

 

[Caitsmama]

Thanks for offering to help Caitsmama. I appreciate it.

I think the annoying thing with this swap is that it wasn't an easy one. I only did two groups but there was a lot of time, effort and expense that went into the albums and I know it's the same for the others.

I agree completely - paper bag albums are time consuming and expensive, especially when doing lots.. which is why i didn't sign up for more in this swap -- i didn't feel i was in the right place to overextend myself..
I just hope you get this resolved..

 

[Caitsmama]

Faeirie -- i just saw you are doing CKU orlando -- have fun!! I did CKU-R a couple years ago in Nashville, and it was one of the best expieriences i have ever had!!!

 

[Faerie]

Thanks! I'm really excited and stressed all at the same time. I have a lot to do before I go, but I'm really looking forward to it