Topic: SPACKLING A HOLE (Read 14078 times)

bk · « **Reply #270 on:** March 13, 2014, 06:31:07 PM »

Dan M, for whatever it's worth, I will put this entire story in the notes - we get ten million visitors to my blog a year - tell the bank that unless they do the right thing, you will go public - here, on TV (local news stations love this sort of thing) and everywhere else.

Dan M · « **Reply #271 on:** March 13, 2014, 06:31:54 PM »

TOD:

When I was younger, I enjoyed the horror comics like EERIE, CREEPY and WEIRD TALES. These were (now obvious to me) homages/rip-offs of the earlier VAULT OF HORROR and TALES FROM THE CRYPT. I also enjoyed HEAVY METAL. Throughout my life, I've been a big fan of classic MAD. I stopped reading the newer editions since the mid-1980s as I feel the magazine changed too much. Knowing a bit about the original publisher William Gaines, after he passed away, the magazine became far too corporate, which I think he would have abhorred. The magazine also changed over to slick, color pages. Gaines always preferred newsprint, and once Harvey Kurtzman left EC, color left for the most part.

Dan M · « **Reply #272 on:** March 13, 2014, 06:36:20 PM »

Quote from: bk on March 13, 2014, 06:31:07 PM

Dan M, for whatever it's worth, I will put this entire story in the notes - we get ten million visitors to my blog a year - tell the bank that unless they do the right thing, you will go public - here, on TV (local news stations love this sort of thing) and everywhere else.

Thank you Bruce, and everyone for your supportive and kind words and vibes. I will gather my thoughts together and make a case to the bank. I think I need to present it as logically and chronologically as possible to emphasize the gap.

In late 2013, there was one charity that did not send any money, but agreed to sponsor a website for me to generate funds. I didn't answer one way or the other. Maybe I should revisit that offer as well.

Dan M · « **Reply #273 on:** March 13, 2014, 06:45:39 PM »

As much as I have been through last year, cancer diagnosis and treatments, not knowing if I would make it through, the robbery and loss of many prized items and family mementos, and now the loss of this money, I am very grateful to be here with you, Bruce, and all of the DRs that are now a part of my everyday life. Bruce, you truly are a mensch, as we used to say back in NY, and you have attracted some really great folks here. I'm very humbled to be included with you.

Jane · « **Reply #274 on:** March 13, 2014, 06:57:04 PM »

DR Dan it has been a pleasure getting to know you and the more I learn the more respect I have for you. Maybe life continue to improve for you.

Dan M · « **Reply #275 on:** March 13, 2014, 07:13:59 PM »

Quote from: Jane on March 13, 2014, 06:57:04 PM

DR Dan it has been a pleasure getting to know you and the more I learn the more respect I have for you. Maybe life continue to improve for you.

Thank you so much DR Jane! You are most kind.

singdaw · « **Reply #276 on:** March 13, 2014, 07:34:17 PM »

Quote from: John G. on March 13, 2014, 02:47:04 PM

What gives

The gift that keeps on giving. That's what gives!

Jennifer · « **Reply #277 on:** March 13, 2014, 07:38:52 PM »

DR Dan M, even though your friend is at fault I can totally understand your not wanting to press charges against him.

However, I think the bank is also at fault. You revoked the POA and they endorsed your check. They should be held responsible for that. I would not let that go.

John G. · « **Reply #278 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:01:11 PM »

DR Dan, it has been a pleasure getting to know you, as DR Jane said. Vibes that this situation gets cleared up quickly and without additional stress at a time when you don't need it.

John G. · « **Reply #279 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:01:27 PM »

I'm off to bed. Good night, all.

FJL · « **Reply #280 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:13:23 PM »

Congrats to Elan!

FJL · « **Reply #281 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:17:03 PM »

Retroactive congrats to BK on 75000 posts

FJL · « **Reply #282 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:18:16 PM »

Dan, is there danger that if the bank is held up to ridicule, THEY might pursue action against your roommate?

vixmom · « **Reply #283 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:39:28 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on March 13, 2014, 08:32:36 AM

Not to be confused with babushka:

my prom photo!!

Dan M · « **Reply #284 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:49:38 PM »

I was so busy with my situation that I forgot what today was:

NEIL SEDAKA's 75th birthday!

Happy Birthday, Mr. Sedaka!

singdaw · « **Reply #285 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:53:10 PM »

DR Dan M - you know we are all here for you. Let us know what you need, and we will do it.

singdaw · « **Reply #286 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:53:54 PM »

Love that dress, DR Ginny. You will look fabulous in it.

Dan M · « **Reply #287 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:55:28 PM »

. . . . and Happy Birthday to one of my all-time favorite cartoonists from the classic years of MAD Magazine:

AL JAFFEE
Born on this date in 1921!

(Cartoon in honor of DR elmore's recent travails with the Postal Service):

singdaw · « **Reply #288 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:55:33 PM »

Adjusting to a new eyeglass prescription. The frames will also need to be adjusted - they keep sliding down my nose! Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln...

vixmom · « **Reply #289 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:56:24 PM »

Quote from: John G. on March 13, 2014, 05:13:19 PM

Tonight's grilled cheese sandwiches include one with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and manchego and another with swiss and aged cheddar. This madness has to stop.

but what kind of bread?

Dan M · « **Reply #290 on:** March 13, 2014, 08:58:02 PM »

Quote from: singdaw on March 13, 2014, 08:53:10 PM

DR Dan M - you know we are all here for you. Let us know what you need, and we will do it.

Thank you DR singdaw! I aspire to be as clever and witty as you!

vixmom · « **Reply #291 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:05:03 PM »

Dan , I am very sorry to hear about your travails. is your friend /roommate still your roommate?
And is it possible with his addiction problem, that he was responsible your robbery as well as for the check theft?

I understand your reluctance to pursue a once trusted friend, and I believe FJL has a good point, the bank may wish to take action against the person who cashed the check

singdaw · « **Reply #292 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:16:06 PM »

Why thank you, DR Dan M. My mother will be so proud!

singdaw · « **Reply #293 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:16:55 PM »

Too tired to read the Rocky reviews now, but they will make interesting reading in the morning.

singdaw · « **Reply #294 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:31:49 PM »

Sorry, I'm afraid I just don't have the energy to take us to page 11.

vixmom · « **Reply #295 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:34:19 PM »

Ginny that dress is beautiful I look forward to seeing your photo!

vixmom · « **Reply #296 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:35:03 PM »

I am falling asleep over the keyboard so I must take me off tgobed

vibes dfor all

bk · « **Reply #297 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:49:05 PM »

Finished with my viewing and am now trying to choose the last of the songs.

George · « **Reply #298 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:54:12 PM »

HHW can be a source of comfort and camaraderie in the otherwise impersonal world of the Interwebs.

George · « **Reply #299 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:54:56 PM »

Can't just stop here...

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