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I am really ticked!
As Polite as I can be without getting Art’s Grammaw to wash my mouth out with soap.
Trust me, a little bit ago, I was “firmâ€, and didn’t mince “wordsâ€.
Refresher for those that don’t know, but even though there are folks with the same last name as myself, In reality the only “family†I have is my Mom, whom I keep tabs on, do things for, and do the right thing as far as what a eldest son , such as myself , is to do.
Let’s just say the “other†folks, sibs and whatnot, made a decision, which does not include me or Mom. That is their right, their choice.
Involves “the gummit is gonna take care of usâ€, “guns are badâ€, “we need more regulations and lawsâ€â€¦.etc. I bet you can guess which thinking Mom and I subscribe to and which the other bunch is on. Hint: Mom is trying to figure what happened to my 3 younger sibs. Because those that are ‘posing’ as being them – ain’t.
Mom knows that I CCW, she respects this, and honestly appreciates this. After all she did “raise me rightâ€. She knows and therefore does NOT go places, or put herself in situations where, as a 74 y/o woman could be a victim. She does pretty well in this respect. She will wait, and ask me to run an errand for her, or wait when I can take her.
She does not like to be in an uncomfortable or unsafe place.
Repeat - She does not like to be in an uncomfortable or unsafe place
Our plan was for her and me to do our Mother’s Day Thing. Go out to eat, and all this “stuff†we wanted to do this afternoon. Not have the Sunday crowd, but quiet just her and I. NONE of her other kids have called, sent a card, made arrangements for Mother’s Day.
Mom still works 40 hrs a week, The weekend is her time do kick back, do domestic stuff, run errands, get her hair fixed. Sunday is Church, take a nap and get up on Monday and do the workweek.
The daughter (or what poses to be) comes in unannounced. This person has really caused problems and hurt mom. With a new hubby she eloped with 3wks ago. [That went over well]. Seeing the grandkids was good. I restrained myself, visited with my niece who had some really good questions about school and all.
So far so good; though I am breathing through clenched teeth a lot. “We want to see the old house and neighborhood we grew up in†– the niece and nephews mom says.
I replied “No you don’t and no you won’t. That neighbor is unsafe, downright dangerous.†Mom reiterated and agreed- no! Mom stated facts about drugs, gangs, shootings, and other crime.
I needed to leave. I was assured they would go show the kids and their mom /stepfella some areas being developed. Nicer safer areas. Hit a new ice cream place. Okay sounded safe and fun to me. The new hubby, I ain’t comfortable with. My gut instinct I listen to and my gut told me to be real leery of this fella.
Folks – Trust your gut. Always.
So I’m studying for finals. I am reviewing on-line reading, notes and labs. Well my connection is dropped and my phone rings. Uh oh. It is Mom on her cell-phone. She NEVER uses the thing unless there is an emergency. Well my heart sank when I saw the number on Caller ID. She is on her way over to my place.
Against my warning and that of Mom; and being dark…they went to the old neighborhood. Got scared with what happened , put all in danger, kids and my mom not to mention the “idjits†that made this brilliant decision.
Mom – in the backseat of van with the 3 grandkids, had the good sense to call 911 and tell the “idjit†driver to back up and run-over how ever many it took…just get out of here now!
“Take me to Steve’s NOW!†She calmed the kids, told the two “idjits†to go to her house, get their stuff together, and be ready to leave when She, the grandkids and I arrive.
I borrow a neighbor’s car since I have a truck. I get the kids calmed down, get mom calmed down. She keeps them in the car when they arrive and two “idjits†heard a “come to Jesus “meeting they will never ever forget.
There is a real world out there. Bad things happen to good folks. It is wise to avoid trouble, and one of the best ways is “not go thereâ€. One does not endanger kids and moms – or involve them in their stupidity.
No one for sure that has a last name like mine really knows if I CCW; except Mom.
She wanted a hug…I noticed she “felt for the gunâ€, when they arrived. “Kids- Steve will see that we make it back to grandmas safe".
I sent my last Eddie Eagle VCR tape, “Innocents Betrayed†CD, and Tom Given’s “Fighting Smarter†back with my 13 y/o niece. She is sharp and will learn from it. She understands there is a real world out there and has been taking some kind of self defense class at school her lady basketball coach teaches. “Really stresses us girls know how to defend ourselves and we use color codesâ€. [Boy that was great to hear].
“Uncle Steve, my mom and new step dad are flat stupid and put us in dangerâ€. Well at least one set of brains in the van for the 4 hr trip home, even if she is only 13 y/o. Her younger brothers are not of age yet…supposed to be provided for and protected.
Mom had one interesting comment. “Well Steve, you were the firstborn, later I birthed 2 boys and 1 girl. I’m sorry you have no family except me- stuck with me it seems- your old mom. As a Mom I have grandkids…and one eldest son it seems. Sorry it worked out that way, but you have a responsibility to yourself, I taught you that.
I helped teach you to shoot and supported your shooting. Funny how the one kid that drove me nuts getting him to ranges, drove my brother (my uncle) crazy with guns, ammo and hunting turned out right. The one kid we gave a gun to at birth...Heck you toted that thing as kid, to keep me and the sibs safe...
The one kid that had bushel baskets of shotgun hulls, shot in all weather, competed, taught folks to shoot and helped others with CCW...etc.
The rest of them sibs…yeah, you have a right to be busy if they wake up dead . Besides I know how you hate to dress up."
Granted she was not happy...I know when she is sincere. She meant it!
Thank for letting me vent.
Trust your gut - Always!
Best way to avoid trouble - don't be there!
As Polite as I can be without getting Art’s Grammaw to wash my mouth out with soap.
Trust me, a little bit ago, I was “firmâ€, and didn’t mince “wordsâ€.
Refresher for those that don’t know, but even though there are folks with the same last name as myself, In reality the only “family†I have is my Mom, whom I keep tabs on, do things for, and do the right thing as far as what a eldest son , such as myself , is to do.
Let’s just say the “other†folks, sibs and whatnot, made a decision, which does not include me or Mom. That is their right, their choice.
Involves “the gummit is gonna take care of usâ€, “guns are badâ€, “we need more regulations and lawsâ€â€¦.etc. I bet you can guess which thinking Mom and I subscribe to and which the other bunch is on. Hint: Mom is trying to figure what happened to my 3 younger sibs. Because those that are ‘posing’ as being them – ain’t.
Mom knows that I CCW, she respects this, and honestly appreciates this. After all she did “raise me rightâ€. She knows and therefore does NOT go places, or put herself in situations where, as a 74 y/o woman could be a victim. She does pretty well in this respect. She will wait, and ask me to run an errand for her, or wait when I can take her.
She does not like to be in an uncomfortable or unsafe place.
Repeat - She does not like to be in an uncomfortable or unsafe place
Our plan was for her and me to do our Mother’s Day Thing. Go out to eat, and all this “stuff†we wanted to do this afternoon. Not have the Sunday crowd, but quiet just her and I. NONE of her other kids have called, sent a card, made arrangements for Mother’s Day.
Mom still works 40 hrs a week, The weekend is her time do kick back, do domestic stuff, run errands, get her hair fixed. Sunday is Church, take a nap and get up on Monday and do the workweek.
The daughter (or what poses to be) comes in unannounced. This person has really caused problems and hurt mom. With a new hubby she eloped with 3wks ago. [That went over well]. Seeing the grandkids was good. I restrained myself, visited with my niece who had some really good questions about school and all.
So far so good; though I am breathing through clenched teeth a lot. “We want to see the old house and neighborhood we grew up in†– the niece and nephews mom says.
I replied “No you don’t and no you won’t. That neighbor is unsafe, downright dangerous.†Mom reiterated and agreed- no! Mom stated facts about drugs, gangs, shootings, and other crime.
I needed to leave. I was assured they would go show the kids and their mom /stepfella some areas being developed. Nicer safer areas. Hit a new ice cream place. Okay sounded safe and fun to me. The new hubby, I ain’t comfortable with. My gut instinct I listen to and my gut told me to be real leery of this fella.
Folks – Trust your gut. Always.
So I’m studying for finals. I am reviewing on-line reading, notes and labs. Well my connection is dropped and my phone rings. Uh oh. It is Mom on her cell-phone. She NEVER uses the thing unless there is an emergency. Well my heart sank when I saw the number on Caller ID. She is on her way over to my place.
Against my warning and that of Mom; and being dark…they went to the old neighborhood. Got scared with what happened , put all in danger, kids and my mom not to mention the “idjits†that made this brilliant decision.
Mom – in the backseat of van with the 3 grandkids, had the good sense to call 911 and tell the “idjit†driver to back up and run-over how ever many it took…just get out of here now!
“Take me to Steve’s NOW!†She calmed the kids, told the two “idjits†to go to her house, get their stuff together, and be ready to leave when She, the grandkids and I arrive.
I borrow a neighbor’s car since I have a truck. I get the kids calmed down, get mom calmed down. She keeps them in the car when they arrive and two “idjits†heard a “come to Jesus “meeting they will never ever forget.
There is a real world out there. Bad things happen to good folks. It is wise to avoid trouble, and one of the best ways is “not go thereâ€. One does not endanger kids and moms – or involve them in their stupidity.
No one for sure that has a last name like mine really knows if I CCW; except Mom.
She wanted a hug…I noticed she “felt for the gunâ€, when they arrived. “Kids- Steve will see that we make it back to grandmas safe".
I sent my last Eddie Eagle VCR tape, “Innocents Betrayed†CD, and Tom Given’s “Fighting Smarter†back with my 13 y/o niece. She is sharp and will learn from it. She understands there is a real world out there and has been taking some kind of self defense class at school her lady basketball coach teaches. “Really stresses us girls know how to defend ourselves and we use color codesâ€. [Boy that was great to hear].
“Uncle Steve, my mom and new step dad are flat stupid and put us in dangerâ€. Well at least one set of brains in the van for the 4 hr trip home, even if she is only 13 y/o. Her younger brothers are not of age yet…supposed to be provided for and protected.
Mom had one interesting comment. “Well Steve, you were the firstborn, later I birthed 2 boys and 1 girl. I’m sorry you have no family except me- stuck with me it seems- your old mom. As a Mom I have grandkids…and one eldest son it seems. Sorry it worked out that way, but you have a responsibility to yourself, I taught you that.
I helped teach you to shoot and supported your shooting. Funny how the one kid that drove me nuts getting him to ranges, drove my brother (my uncle) crazy with guns, ammo and hunting turned out right. The one kid we gave a gun to at birth...Heck you toted that thing as kid, to keep me and the sibs safe...
The one kid that had bushel baskets of shotgun hulls, shot in all weather, competed, taught folks to shoot and helped others with CCW...etc.
The rest of them sibs…yeah, you have a right to be busy if they wake up dead . Besides I know how you hate to dress up."
Granted she was not happy...I know when she is sincere. She meant it!
Thank for letting me vent.
Trust your gut - Always!
Best way to avoid trouble - don't be there!
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