tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post7073033077014864613..comments2023-12-31T11:28:31.953-05:00Comments on The Surly Writer: Day in - Day outMichelle H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-21769011864878134012010-06-01T09:47:29.616-04:002010-06-01T09:47:29.616-04:00i'm glad you're on record as having spoken...i'm glad you're on record as having spoken with the police and that you have deadbolts. i do worry for you.limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-21134543838403629922010-05-23T16:32:20.503-04:002010-05-23T16:32:20.503-04:00Angela and Janine: Thank you for your kind words. ...Angela and Janine: Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate them. Really, I've been thinking of all my options on this. I'm just taking care of things and keeping safe. Most anybody can do nowadays.Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-27914785014051218242010-05-21T23:37:55.963-04:002010-05-21T23:37:55.963-04:00Oh, Michelle...we all love and care about you so m...Oh, Michelle...we all love and care about you so much!!!I'm with everyone else here...there's just got to be something you can do...some action that can be taken...I'm so anxious for you...I'll keep praying. Love you, Janine XOSniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-20690511261790092062010-05-21T21:32:49.055-04:002010-05-21T21:32:49.055-04:00Michelle has a LOT of followers, like you and me, ...Michelle has a LOT of followers, like you and me, who read her blog and really love her, as blogger, as writer, as person. Does someone have a connection to a lawyer who knows the basics in Michelle's state (PA?) who can provide any insight? I know most of us believe with Shakespeare that we might want to kill all the lawyers before we do anything else, but seriously, this is crazy. This demented person could possibly harm the least surly person (sorry, Michelle, but I gotta be honest) any of us know. Thoughts?Angela Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00629271379912565894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-4486166552580573982010-05-21T20:15:12.998-04:002010-05-21T20:15:12.998-04:00Urban Cowboy: Unfortunately, I went directly to th...Urban Cowboy: Unfortunately, I went directly to the police station and told them everything in person. They said I can call them if he says stuff like that and they would have a talk with him, but otherwise nothing more. <br /><br />I asked for a CCR number, as a friend suggested, but that is only for taking an actual police report and they won't do that until a crime has been committed. To them, it's a "he said/she said" argument. As for using the tapes as evidence, see my response above to screwdestiny's comment.Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-26302617288043180702010-05-21T20:04:02.394-04:002010-05-21T20:04:02.394-04:00Based on what I've just read, you have enough ...Based on what I've just read, you have enough to press assault charges. When a person verbally says they want to or will hurt someone else physically is grounds for assault charges.The Urban Cowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01274811305312666931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-82708731776326938992010-05-21T20:00:50.991-04:002010-05-21T20:00:50.991-04:00Aubrie: Yeah, out of this whole situation, that pa...Aubrie: Yeah, out of this whole situation, that part definitely goes into the "WTF?" file. <br /><br />I remember one Saturday when I got up and flushed at 9 in the morning. The tenant went off about it, saying that if I had a job I would sleep in. Uhhh... no. I do have a job, and if my bladder tells me to get up and go, then I get up out of bed at whatever time it tells me.Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-17722860008330441702010-05-21T19:44:34.304-04:002010-05-21T19:44:34.304-04:00You don't seem to be very loud to me! What'...You don't seem to be very loud to me! What's wrong with them? You have to flush the toilet!Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-56181948627222000502010-05-21T13:51:17.566-04:002010-05-21T13:51:17.566-04:00Suldog: At this point in my life, I just want thin...Suldog: At this point in my life, I just want things to go back to when they weren't downstairs. I want to be able to listen to my radio without them complaining, or just walk through my apartment, or sit and type without them throwing out rude comments. I just want to feel safe and not look over my shoulder every five minutes worried someone is coming up behind me during the night or wonder if someone is standing on the other side of the door as I unlock it to leave for work.Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-28219345944760479412010-05-21T12:55:39.398-04:002010-05-21T12:55:39.398-04:00Truly hideous situation. You've heard my thoug...Truly hideous situation. You've heard my thoughts on the matter from previous comments.<br /><br />What if you dropped an anonymous dime on the a-hole for the barroom break in? If he did, indeed, do it, and they find anything at the apartment - or his fingerprints or whatnot at the barroom - it could solve the problem. Might be worth a shot.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-6443731233878283992010-05-21T12:41:45.381-04:002010-05-21T12:41:45.381-04:00Craig: I have one older brother, not living anywhe...Craig: I have one older brother, not living anywhere nearby and raising a family. We're not very close - he only calls to borrow money. Besides, this isn't something I want him involved in for his own safety and for his kids.Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-43282582082309422332010-05-21T12:23:23.176-04:002010-05-21T12:23:23.176-04:00Sorry, Michelle, I got nuthin'. . .
Unless. ....Sorry, Michelle, I got nuthin'. . .<br /><br />Unless. . . How many brothers you got? Three or four would be about perfect. . . ;)Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16389193386974951036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-34445215233775448472010-05-21T10:44:51.237-04:002010-05-21T10:44:51.237-04:00Daryl: It isn't any of their business what I d...Daryl: It isn't any of their business what I do for a living. It was just that, when signing the lease, the landlord wanted information about people's work to make sure they can pay the rent. I think, by them suggesting to the landlord that I don't have a job, that they hope he'll kick me out.<br /><br />I've been thinking about making this into a writing piece. I might as well turn a bad situation into a paying one.<br /><br />As for the relocation, atleast when it pertains to the teens and the family, the landlord was very good friends with the father (this is what the handyman told me). It's just a sad situation because the father is trying to raise the kids right but works so much. The landlord moved them into a house. If looking at it from that prospective, the landlord is still making money (probably more now) from the father to rent the house, while able to rent the old apartment to new tenants. He doesn't lose any funds in the deal.Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-12407037823576308832010-05-21T10:23:27.040-04:002010-05-21T10:23:27.040-04:00Tenants complain to Landlord, saying I don’t have ...Tenants complain to Landlord, saying I don’t have job to pay rent if I’m there during the days.??????????? WHY is this their concern/business?<br /><br />I am SO glad you recorded them, at least you have proof even if the police wont do anything til there is actually a crime committed..<br /><br />Wait, you know who/what you should do? Write a letter to the editor of your newspaper and relate this story along with the police response ... an op-ed piece .. the sort of thing that makes people react to how poorly you are being treated. <br /><br />And where do you live that a landlord relocates tenants, surely its not NYC ...Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-6783316918127110042010-05-21T10:09:46.805-04:002010-05-21T10:09:46.805-04:00Shrinky: I'm just sort of tired of the whole s...Shrinky: I'm just sort of tired of the whole situation. It's been two weeks dealing with this, and the fear has changed to a sort of... whatever. I hate to say that I've become emotionally detached, yet that is what it sure feels like.<br /><br />I moved in on Jan 15. So I'm only been here for 4 months. The bottom tenants moved out when they couldn't pay their rent (I believe - I never heard anything different). The landlord has never once come up to me with any noise complaints or anything else. <br /><br />I will mention something else, although it may be unrelated to the other tenant. About two days after the attempted break-in, a bar was broken into about a block away. They have a secondary room next to the bar where there is a stage for live rock venues, and some equipment was stolen: amps, soundboards, and the like. The police came and took a report.<br /><br />The following morning, the tenant got into a loud argument with his wife concerning putting gas into her car. He kept talking about just getting $1100 dollars for her and she's complaining about ten dollars worth of gas.<br /><br />I'm not saying he broke into the stage room, but...Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-7212875890313252612010-05-21T09:57:53.022-04:002010-05-21T09:57:53.022-04:00Mushy: Yeah, that's been suggested before. But...Mushy: Yeah, that's been suggested before. But I'm not sure if I want the handyman more nervous than he is right now when around me. Yes, I know how to use one (my father taught me as a kid) but I just don't know when it comes to firearms. I've heard too many accidents happen from misuse.Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-65234171840862854162010-05-21T05:58:51.668-04:002010-05-21T05:58:51.668-04:00My God Love, what a living nightmare, I can't ...My God Love, what a living nightmare, I can't imagine how you must be feeling right now (hugs). Everyone deserves their home to be their sanctuary. I'm guessing these morons cause mayhem at every place they live (perhaps why they have had to move from their last place?). How long have you been living in your apartment? I assume you have a track record of never having been caught up in any trouble with your neighbours before? Your landlord is an ass, he is leaving you vulnerable and exposed simply for a quiet life. I am glad you are keeping a record of thier intimadation. I so hope this guy breaks in somewhere else and gets caught in the act - he should be inside a cell, not free to harrass you like this. ((x))Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-23222671174762884412010-05-20T23:15:07.554-04:002010-05-20T23:15:07.554-04:00Suggestion: Gun permit "carry" class and...Suggestion: Gun permit "carry" class and new purchase. Remember, anyone coming inside is fair game.fuzzbert_1999@yahoo.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08523386203834736598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-75041730495710874282010-05-20T20:55:23.904-04:002010-05-20T20:55:23.904-04:00Bruce: Sadly, this story is NOT fiction. Oh, how I...Bruce: Sadly, this story is NOT fiction. Oh, how I wish it was...<br /><br />I seriously don't know what is with this tenant. I've never truly met him. And he can't move into my apartment because it is a one-bedroom, and he has a two-bedroom with his wife. Even if he did move upstairs, he's still going to have the same problems with hearing whoever moves into the lower apartment. There will remain the noise problems.<br /><br />If I had to speculate, he's not used to living in an apartment setting and he feels anything that encroaches upon his lifestyle is a personal affront to him, even if it is noisy water pipes in my bathroom.Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-19973135904609485552010-05-20T20:48:18.260-04:002010-05-20T20:48:18.260-04:00Screwdestiny: Technically, there's a Pennsylva...Screwdestiny: Technically, there's a Pennsylvania law which states that a person isn't allowed to audio tape someone else or use it against them as evidence in a court of law. But I'll be damned if I'm not going to tape what they are saying.Michelle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117937124348728578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-75661512100392126422010-05-20T18:26:39.195-04:002010-05-20T18:26:39.195-04:00I was hoping you were going to confess that this s...I was hoping you were going to confess that this story is fiction. Now that I know it's for real...<br /><br />Why does this guy have it in for you? Did you do something to provoke him, or is he trying to get you to move out so that he can have your apartment?Bruce Coltinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861316663245952372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9169129998329537448.post-22882559013405123352010-05-20T16:32:44.144-04:002010-05-20T16:32:44.144-04:00Good Lord! I feel so bad for you. What assholes....Good Lord! I feel so bad for you. What assholes. I'm glad you started taping them. Did you give those tapes to the police? Or is it the same where they don't care until they actually commit the crime? Who cares about crime prevention, right?screwdestinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00777895976599010393noreply@blogger.com