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A Storm is Brewing.....

Wow, This guy has to have balls of solid brass. I just wonder if he is purposely trying to take advantage of the situation or if he really doesn't know better.
 
See Nanci..that's the thing. He has no memory at all. He can't remember ANYTHING. He had surgery for a brain tumor when we were in the old store, and we moved to the new store in 1990...so it had to be 1988 or 1989. Gosh, I thought we only knew him 18 years...I guess it was longer. When he was good about paying his bill, he would call at least 4 times and ask what his balance was"so he could put it in the book".

The ONLY reason we put up with him at all, is because of his brain injury. I can't stand him, but alot of it is not his fault (well the lying and the non paying is, but we remember when he didn't lie and always paid his bills)...I think he is deteriorating.

I WANTED to lay it alll out for him the day he dropped off the bike. But Rick wouldn't let me. Rick wants to do it this way because he thinks that is the only way we will get paid for all the work we did on his bike last year. He thinks it is the only way to make him understand...

Well, the third is a week from tomorrow morning...eep....
 
We're there with you, Beth. You know, I almost wish I really was there. Confrontation without seeming to confront being my job...LOL.
Which I am pretty good at.
How does he live, I wonder, does he look like he neglects himself...and out of forgetfulness or lack of means.

I would be laying all the letters out, for him to read the words, metaphorically speaking (and, yes, much easier said than done, I know),
and put the ball in his court for a projected short-term solution (if you choose) or long term solution (if you choose).
Probably with at least two copies of a contract he can refresh his memory with every time things get foggy.
Force him to connect the dots, and him to propose a satisfactory solution.
Such that it will be his plan, if/when he cannot live up to it.
 
vetusvates said:
We're there with you, Beth. You know, I almost wish I really was there. Confrontation without seeming to confront being my job...LOL.
Which I am pretty good at.
How does he live, I wonder, does he look like he neglects himself...and out of forgetfulness or lack of means.

I would be laying all the letters out, for him to read the words, metaphorically speaking (and, yes, much easier said than done, I know),
and put the ball in his court for a projected short-term solution (if you choose) or long term solution (if you choose).
Probably with at least two copies of a contract he can refresh his memory with every time things get foggy.
Force him to connect the dots, and him to propose a satisfactory solution.
Such that it will be his plan, if/when he cannot live up to it.
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I will settle the old bill first. Bring up the bike from the basement, and that is when things will get ugly. He will want to know why the new tires and bags and seat cushion are not on it. We will explain that his shifter is replaced, and everything wrong with the bike was fixed. We will remind him that he said he was bringing $300 with him, and his old bill was $230.70, and we did $70 worth of work.
That is when he will get upset. He wants what he wants when he wants it and it has to be just so....
it doesn't matter that his old tires are fine, that he does not need a new bag, that his seat cushion is serviceable with a teeny tiny hole...he wants all new..right this minute!!!
One time his headlight got a scratch on it. He wanted us to put a new one on (and pay for it the next month, but this was when he started not paying, ....so Rick had to drop what he was doing, he was working on someone elses bike, and take black tape and cover over the scratches so the headlight looked like new again.....and no other customer mattered, no repair mattered, until Bob was happy...he just stood there!!!
And we will explain that he can either pay the $70 and take his bike....or leave it with us. He can leave it with us and we can put on the other parts he wants and he can pay for it the following month, but no way is he taking his bike out while owing us any more money. That's it.

Wednesday is going to be fun fun fun.....
 
Beth... I just want you to know that you and your hubby are in my heart and thoughts as tomorrow comes around - I would not and could not forget this. I'm sincerely hoping for the very best and least confrontational resolution, but also know that you've got a sound plan that I also hope works out for you both.

Do take care!
 
Thank you so much Fred! I will let you know how it turns out. I went to the police station yesterday to give them the heads up and the on duty officer at the desk told me that "Bob" has been a "knucklehead" from way back, and is arrested almost every weekend....

Gee, I just can't wait til tomorrow morning.....NOT!!!!!
 
starsevol said:
Thank you so much Fred! I will let you know how it turns out. I went to the police station yesterday to give them the heads up and the on duty officer at the desk told me that "Bob" has been a "knucklehead" from way back, and is arrested almost every weekend....

Gee, I just can't wait til tomorrow morning.....NOT!!!!!
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Now that is a good post and good to know. Hmmmm.....arrested almost every weekend....for what, I wonder.....
I wish I could say the police say the same about my nutjob.

:D I guess you know I'm waiting,...in your corner, Beth.
 
Thank you Eric!
The officer even wrote down the time we open because Bob is expected to be there when we get to work..so in case I call a car will be really closeby.
 
I really hope this ends peacefully and this guy has some sibilance of sense to keep composed. Please take care of your self! I'm nervous for ya!

Wayne
 
Serious note first...Hope all goes well for you guys tomorrow, I can tell by your text that you are really stressed about this and you shouldn't have to be.

Now, this is what I would do if it were me...collect the money he owes, give his A$$ a childs tricycle with one of those orange flags and a milk crate attached, a happy meal and tell him to get the hell out of there and never come back. If he freaks out, start blowing one of those old school bicycle honk horns directly in his face over and over every time he tries to speak while your husband runs in circles in rally tight shorts clapping his hands and screaming "I LIKE ICE CREAM" to the top of his lungs. Maybe you will confuse and scare his crazy A$$ enoguh that he leaves:shrugs:

Just a thought, I have more ideas if you want!

dc
 
medusacoils said:
I really hope this ends peacefully and this guy has some sibilance of sense to keep composed. Please take care of your self! I'm nervous for ya!

Wayne
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WHAT!!!!
I'm nervous for HIM!!
I pity the fool that messes with Beth.:smash:

:rofl:
 
What a nightmare for you and your husband. I wish you the best tomorrow! Hang in there!

Camby said:
Now, this is what I would do if it were me...collect the money he owes, give his A$$ a childs tricycle with one of those orange flags and a milk crate attached, a happy meal and tell him to get the hell out of there and never come back. If he freaks out, start blowing one of those old school bicycle honk horns directly in his face over and over every time he tries to speak while your husband runs in circles in rally tight shorts clapping his hands and screaming "I LIKE ICE CREAM" to the top of his lungs. Maybe you will confuse and scare his crazy A$$ enoguh that he leaves:shrugs:dc
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Sorry -- I just have to say OMG that is fricken hilarious.
 
I LIKE ICECREAM.... :roflmao:

I wish you the best of luck beth!!!!! I would hate to be in that spot.. But still, you have a right to get your money back. No backing down!!!! :madeuce:
 
Cornsnake124 said:
I wish you the best of luck beth!!!!! I would hate to be in that spot.. But still, you have a right to get your money back. No backing down!!!!
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LOL. Have you read what's under her "Starsevol" name?

"Won't be bullied..."

Nobody has to tell me twice not to mess with Beth!
 
Camby said:
Serious note first...Hope all goes well for you guys tomorrow, I can tell by your text that you are really stressed about this and you shouldn't have to be.

Now, this is what I would do if it were me...collect the money he owes, give his A$$ a childs tricycle with one of those orange flags and a milk crate attached, a happy meal and tell him to get the hell out of there and never come back. If he freaks out, start blowing one of those old school bicycle honk horns directly in his face over and over every time he tries to speak while your husband runs in circles in rally tight shorts clapping his hands and screaming "I LIKE ICE CREAM" to the top of his lungs. Maybe you will confuse and scare his crazy A$$ enoguh that he leaves:shrugs:

Just a thought, I have more ideas if you want!

dc
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"Hello? Yes, officer, we have a padded room available. Straight jacket? Yeah, that, too. We'll be right there."

"Alright boys, we've got a crazazy one corned and tangled up in a pile of bicycles on Main Street. Crank the van. And don't forget your tasers."

I'm sorry, Beth, but Camby started it.
 
But seriously, though, 10:00am there is 9:00am here. He doesn't have any idea what he's up against. We'll be waiting to here you're alright.
 
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