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Railmom's Very Own Thread; De-grinchers gather here, please!
Topic Started: Jan 9 2008, 11:06 PM (1,833 Views)
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Sannois
Jan 28 2008, 07:31 AM
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Jan 28 2008, 11:15 AM
FYI, the Grinch was a true grinch. Nasty b&^%h.  :pissed:

People like her make me want to chew up and spit nails. Into their soup.

Thanks to everyone who has risen to the occasion and made railmom's post-Christmas holiday period very bright. :yes:

I do have some ideas for next year. Unfortunately, it mostly involves cutting off people who are new or who have a low post count. I know that sounds totally unfair, but I have my reasons for thinking it's a good idea.

RR I agree! Totally. And since I started this whole thing I say My vote counts! LOL
I am sorry the person was a real bitch, WHY would someone sign up like that. I dont get people.
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You took the words right outta my mouth...why on earth would someone sign up for something like this if they did not want to participate or part way through changed their mind? There would have been enough time, I am sure for RR to come up with another person to participate.

I agree RR with your suggestion. I am sorry that you had to put up with such an evil grinch. with any luck, that person will vanish into the ether and we will not have to deal with them!

You still rock RR and did a fab job organizing this!
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Grrr... I feel the same way. How could someone do that deliberately?? I understand if there was an emergency of some kind, but this is deplorable. :angry: Railmom, I'm so glad to see that you are at least getting your Christmas now. :)
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They do it deliberately to get a free gift!

I'll even bet the grinch signed up for the $50+ gifts rather than the $25+ gifts.


just a selfish 'all about me' type swamp muck creature (swamp muck rates way way below pond scum)......... :pissed: :soapbox: :brickwall:
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Just a quiet request from a lurker who participated in the SS and is TRYING to participate in this one PLEEEEAAAASSSE don't vote us out on post count alone. It took a lot of guts for me to jump in (my fears fully unsupported by the present company, of course <3 ), and I'm still getting my feet wet!

My grandma used to tell me (repeatedly) "The road to hell is paved with good intentions". Railmom, my road to hell is paved in super-smooth high-speed concrete. :innocent: :innocent: I for one am simply trying to PROLONG the holiday spirit as long as I possibly can - do you buy that? I'll work on it this week!

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Railmom, I'm logging in to say
Your package has been sent and is finally on its way! :woot:
My friends at the post office made me understand
That in 2 or 3 days (guaranteed) it will be in your hands! :woot:

I'm glad there are many on TOC to rally in a pinch
If any of our members get picked by a nasty grinch.

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Happy Holidays!
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MissBri
Jan 28 2008, 08:07 AM
They do it deliberately to get a free gift!

I'll even bet the grinch signed up for the $50+ gifts rather than the $25+ gifts.

Exactly. She signed up on CoTH and here. And in both cases, got a nice gift without giving anything back. In the $50 category. Nice. :rolleyes:

The really interesting thing to me is that I have this person's real name and address. It does make me wonder ... I'll have to put on my thinking cap a bit on that one. Unfortunately, I just think that people like this have no shame, so it really doesn't matter what you say to them. They'll just laugh at you for being naive and enjoy the fact that they got "sumthin' fer nothin'." Makes my blood boil.

Twiceshy, it's an interesting problem. There's no way to predict the future, but in hindsight, there were signs that this particular person could be a bad apple. Specifically, they JUST signed up and had a low post count. I emailed them about it, and was assured that they were an active member of CoTH and that they would become an active member of this community. Unfortunately, I believed her. :no:

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This sounds like a job for super sluth RNB!!!! :yes:

They can run but they can't hide!!! Just remember RR, the last time I was grinched....my grinchers spent time behind bars!!! ;)
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RR I'm sorry that you're burdened with the knowledge. I hope anyway that it's the only mole amongst the freckles, so to speak. :bigwhoop:

I'm simultaneously saddened that someone felt it would be okay to take advantage of a nice group of people, but encouraged that this nice group exists. I choose to focus on all of the positives I see here. :cheer:

I feel the best way to handle this is not to "out" the grinch because it feels like we'd be lowering the bar here amongst what has been a compassionate, funny, loving group. To RR's point people like that just don't give a rat's a** about a group of people they have no interest in getting to know - they are lifelong takers.

Hugs and thanks to all. Railmom, you're at the top of my list this week!
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Twiceshy
Jan 28 2008, 09:24 PM

I feel the best way to handle this is not to "out" the grinch because it feels like we'd be lowering the bar here amongst what has been a compassionate, funny, loving group. To RR's point people like that just don't give a rat's a** about a group of people they have no interest in getting to know - they are lifelong takers.


Oh I so agree with this.......


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Rails mom I am not a grinching degrincher, I have been so behind in all sorts of stuff, and I hate driving in crappy weather, and well, I have to send out your little parcel out tomorrow!
ITs not alot but the heart is there, I have one more little added goodie to pick up and off it will go so fear not. Hope the degrinching is as good if not better than you expected.!
:one: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Sannois
Jan 30 2008, 08:05 PM
Rails mom I am not a grinching degrincher, I have been so behind in all sorts of stuff, and I hate driving in crappy weather, and well, I have to send out your little parcel out tomorrow!
ITs not alot but the heart is there, I have one more little added goodie to pick up and off it will go so fear not. Hope the degrinching is as good if not better than you expected.!
:one: :clap: :clap: :clap:

HOLY CRAP I posted under my real name, Ahhhh Well, I guess you know that I was Zbars elf, Shoot~ Sorry! Doufous! :brickwall: :unsure: :pissed: :mallet: :lonely:
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Ah Sanny - We LOVES you just the way you are!!!!! :hug:
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I spent the weekend in Lexington for the AHS convention (tons of fun) :clap: AND I came home to ANOTHER SS pressie :cloud9: Elf for a bleeding heart sent me a very cute horseshoe note pad w/ matching sticky notes, a pilates DVD and a Yoga for Equestrians book, VERY COOL :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: I can't wait to watch my DVD I soooo need it after eating and drinking my way thru Lexington :teehee: Thank you, Thank you what a great gift!!!
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Feb 5 2008, 10:17 AM
I spent the weekend in Lexington for the AHS convention (tons of fun) :clap: AND I came home to ANOTHER SS pressie :cloud9: Elf for a bleeding heart sent me a very cute horseshoe note pad w/ matching sticky notes, a pilates DVD and a Yoga for Equestrians book, VERY COOL :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: I can't wait to watch my DVD I soooo need it after eating and drinking my way thru Lexington :teehee: Thank you, Thank you what a great gift!!!

YAY! :woot: :woot:

I'm so glad you got it! Definitely let us know about the DVD - I know I could probably squeeze in another workout or two at the rate I'm going this week!

Happy Belated Holidays!!! :one: :one:
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Feb 5 2008, 11:17 AM
I spent the weekend in Lexington for the AHS convention (tons of fun) :clap: AND I came home to ANOTHER SS pressie :cloud9: Elf for a bleeding heart sent me a very cute horseshoe note pad w/ matching sticky notes, a pilates DVD and a Yoga for Equestrians book, VERY COOL :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: I can't wait to watch my DVD I soooo need it after eating and drinking my way thru Lexington :teehee: Thank you, Thank you what a great gift!!!

I'm sorry I cant remember MY ss Pass word anymore, BUT Look for another little package this week railsmom, Sorry I messed up and posted under me, but you knew I was Zbar's elf, Well Maybe not by, its the thought that counts! :P
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