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Post by Swimmy on Jan 31, 2008 13:14:27 GMT -5
GD in computer language means General Delivery or General Dynamics.... I'm not aware of such an abbreviation. Though it's been awhile since I used my programming skills. The closest I would have thought was "Garbage Dump" from the good ol' days. |
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Post by thelma on Jan 31, 2008 19:11:21 GMT -5
LOL, why do I hear Cindy Lauper singing in my head? I'm tickled your GD has stopped being attracted to the bad boy. If you want Uncle Frank to have "the talk" with the new beau, send him my way. It usually starts out something like "Did I mention I am a Vietnam vet? And a member of the NRA? And I hear these voices?" They always seem a little distracted by the camouflage paint on my face and the bowie knife in my pony-tail. But they get the message. |
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Post by thelma on Jan 31, 2008 19:18:13 GMT -5
Maybe every teenager gets attracted to the "bad boy" type once in their life. I'm just glad she got this one out of her system at an early age; learned from it; and realized "bad boys" are way below her level.
He hit her across the face about a month ago - she had him arrested for Harassment - he was given a 6 month conditional discharge based on his compliance with the Order of Protection she was given by the Judge.
He now has violated this order TWICE!!!!!! Tonight, she went to the UPD and swore out an warrant for Violation of this Oder which is a Class E Felony and carries up to a 7 year sentence. A FEMALE Officer (with a male backup) arrested him about 15 minutes ago!!!!!
Maybe now he will learn he can't threaten to shoot her and her new boyfriend or come over to where we live and "pop" all my tires!
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Post by frankcor on Jan 31, 2008 20:42:33 GMT -5
losjibaros, I never had any kids so I never had to wonder what I'd do if a smart ass smacked my daughter in the mouth. However, my response to the smart ass in your scenario: Are you willing to die to find out if I am?
Actually, that's not true. It may have been when I was agile, mobile and hostile. Today there would be no threat or warning.
See, I was a smart-ass once too. And I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that there's one thing that a smart-ass can never ever comprehend until it's way too late: old-age, cunning and deceit will prevail over youth, exuberance and strength every time. No exceptions.
I know it's difficult to spot humor in a text-based forum such as this so I understand you couldn't perceive that I was joking when I offered to take Thelma's nuisance for a ride in the country.
I agree with you though: ignore the smart-ass and stop trying to convince the girl he's trash and the problem will likely go away. The parent's dilemma, however, is knowing whether that will happen before or after permanent damage is done.
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Post by frankcor on Jan 31, 2008 20:47:36 GMT -5
Thelma, somehow there's a delicious irony in the fact that it was a female officer who put the cuffs on Mr. Wrong. I guess his momma never taught him to never hit a woman. She probably missed a couple of other lessons along the way, too.
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Post by Swimmy on Jan 31, 2008 22:14:55 GMT -5
Thelma,
I know we rarely see eye-to-eye, if ever. But that's horrible news. I'm so sorry your granddaughter has to experience that. I can't believe you let her date him after he struck her. But wow. And i thought my ex was bad by messaging all my friends on myspace. I hope the matter is quickly resolved so that you and your granddaughter can make this a distant memory.
Just remind her not all guys are assholes. The nice ones are right in front of her nose.
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Post by thelma on Feb 1, 2008 11:37:47 GMT -5
Thelma, I know we rarely see eye-to-eye, if ever. But that's horrible news. I'm so sorry your granddaughter has to experience that. I can't believe you let her date him after he struck her. But wow. And i thought my ex was bad by messaging all my friends on myspace. I hope the matter is quickly resolved so that you and your granddaughter can make this a distant memory. Just remind her not all guys are assholes. The nice ones are right in front of her nose. |
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Post by thelma on Feb 1, 2008 11:44:09 GMT -5
She was NOT allowed to date him! The only "mistake" I made was letting her bring him a small Christmas gift while his Mom, Step Dad and brother were present. She was picked up by me an hour later. When this slapping occurred, it was after Christmas and they officially had broken up and she was returning the cheap necklace he had given her for Christmas.
He started calling her names - she called him a few back and got slapped across the face for doing so!
She HAS found a "new" boyfriend about 3 weeks ago and you are right - there are more "nice" mannered boys than the hoods of this City. Thankfully, she realizes the importance of NOT settling for the crumbs of this world.
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Post by thelma on Feb 1, 2008 11:49:25 GMT -5
Thelma, somehow there's a delicious irony in the fact that it was a female officer who put the cuffs on Mr. Wrong. I guess his momma never taught him to never hit a woman. She probably missed a couple of other lessons along the way, too. How right you are! IMO - she failed to take the time to teach him ANY manners, respect, or family values. He literally brought himself up without any guidance from his "Mother" and it showed. Thank God, this experience is now behind her and she realizes the "bad boys" are not worth the trouble they create. She now has a "new" boyfriend that treats her like the Queen she deserves to be treated. |
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Post by Swimmy on Feb 1, 2008 12:06:26 GMT -5
queen or princess?
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Post by thelma on Feb 2, 2008 13:37:52 GMT -5
Spoken like a true lawyer - LOL. Since she is only 17 years old and never married, I stand corrected. She is treated as a Princess by the new boyfriend - as she deserves to be.
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Post by Swimmy on Feb 2, 2008 21:27:06 GMT -5
Don't jinx me like my ex and her family did. I'm not a lawyer, yet. lol.
I was just making sure, because you can't have two queens in the same house. :-P
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Post by frankcor on Feb 2, 2008 22:47:38 GMT -5
Good one, swimmy.
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Post by thelma on Feb 3, 2008 13:51:02 GMT -5
Don't jinx me like my ex and her family did. I'm not a lawyer, yet. lol. I was just making sure, because you can't have two queens in the same house. :-P Thanks for the compliment, swimmy. Now I know how much you really care! |
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Post by Swimmy on Feb 3, 2008 14:15:57 GMT -5
If you did, you'd have a lot of conflicts of laws between the two rulers. And a civil war might erupt leading to one queen's exile. I wouldn't want that to happen.
But seriously, it is good to hear that your granddaughter has found a better boy who treats her with respect and courtesy.
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