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Missing TOCers...
Topic Started: Jan 4 2009, 08:32 PM (6,197 Views)
Riggs
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Shunnnnn the unbeliever. Shunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.
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jillintexas
Jan 8 2009, 02:00 PM
Okay okay okay...I must just take a moment to say, "...R I G G S Y!!!!!" :rose:

To lighten the mood I am so glad to hear from some folks who have been absent and MUCH missed!! :hug:

(Did Fred-o see her shout out from me on the previous page??...I would hate for her to feel like chopped liver) :nyah:

I myself have eaten an entire Lindt chocolate bar with hasslenuss. Nothing like a little chocolate therapy to ease the pain.
:rose: JILL!! :rose:

Everyone feels just awful about it. I feel terrible about even posting that post.
I hope that it can somehow be put to rest for everyone. But I guess that part is up to Mellie.

So far, 2009 really sucks the big one.

Edited by Riggs, Jan 8 2009, 03:32 PM.
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Kendall
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Question about USEF suspension. When someone is suspended like melliebay was, does that mean they cannot attend any USEF shows and/or events? I do not know the rules. TIA!
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cindeye
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Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back.
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from USEF website...
The following persons are under suspension and are not in good standing until further notice, unless otherwise specified. A suspended person is forbidden for the time specified in the sentence to hold or exercise office in the Federation or any Licensed Competition, from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition, and is excluded from all show grounds during Licensed Competitions, as an exhibitor, participant or spectator.

Excluded from all shows grounds...as a(n)...spectator.
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Kendall
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cindeye
Jan 8 2009, 09:50 PM
from USEF website...
The following persons are under suspension and are not in good standing until further notice, unless otherwise specified. A suspended person is forbidden for the time specified in the sentence to hold or exercise office in the Federation or any Licensed Competition, from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition, and is excluded from all show grounds during Licensed Competitions, as an exhibitor, participant or spectator.

Excluded from all shows grounds...as a(n)...spectator.
I had no idea that was the rule, but it makes perfect sense. Thank you!
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Reynard Ridge
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Drivin' The Short Bus
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:lonely:

So it seems there will be one person who will need to be de-grinched.

:no:

Details when I have minute. So, so sorry. Mellie was definitely on the "no way in the world would she grinch list." Just goes to show, you can never tell.
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MayaTy02
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wow - it just keeps getting worse. Unbelievable.
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Quinn
We're on a bridge, Chaaaaaaaaarlie!
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Please add me as a "happy to de-grinch" person. :yes:

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff
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justdandy
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I am so sorry for those who were "scammed." It's unbelievable. I totally understand those who are Mellie's friends wanting to defend her, but how can you honestly defend someone who stole money from others on this (and other) boards? IMO....when someone offers to be responsible for collecting funds to purchase a gift for another and then never purchases/sends the gift and doesn't return the money, it's considered stealing. If Mellie had a good reason for doing this, don't you think she would have given an explanation to those people by now? Or do you think it's acceptable that she has blown them off and contines to blow them off?

I understand being in dire straits. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt and wore it out. HOWEVER, I never once swindled anyone. I did borrow from people, but I paid them back (and I only borrowed from family members). I got out of it myself by giving up a whole helluva lot!!!! Maybe she should have started with finding homes for her horses (done free leases - how can one justify having 3 or more horses when they have no money?). Maybe she should have thought twice about going to Rolex (I'm sure that wasn't cheap). Instead, she chose to take money from others. The least she could have done was communicate with those people to give them a status update or something. Anything is better than dropping off the face of the earth and blowing everyone off. JMO.
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2bayboys
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Not as bad as you think I am.
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justdandy, where in this thread did anyone defend the actions (as stated by others) of melliebay? People have stated that they are shocked, saddened, enjoyed her company, liked her as a person. They have suggested that someone might have an unfortunate circumstance in their life that could lead them into this behavior, never has it been implied that the circumstances would excuse the behavior.
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justdandy
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2bayboys
Jan 9 2009, 07:48 AM
justdandy, where in this thread did anyone defend the actions (as stated by others) of melliebay? People have stated that they are shocked, saddened, enjoyed her company, liked her as a person. They have suggested that someone might have an unfortunate circumstance in their life that could lead them into this behavior, never has it been implied that the circumstances would excuse the behavior.
2bayboys, maybe "defend" wasn't the correct word. Maybe I should have typed, "I totally understand those who consider Mellie a friend not wanting to believe she'd do something like this."

My point basically was, there is NO EXCUSE whatsoever for Mellie's actions. How hard is it to contact those who sent her money, etc. to give them some sort of status update or to let them know she hasn't fallen off the face of the earth?
Edited by justdandy, Jan 9 2009, 08:01 AM.
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Quinn
We're on a bridge, Chaaaaaaaaarlie!
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Just my opinion, but I find it horribly sad. The downward spiral is a slippery slope and one I wouldn't want to be on. I will miss her witty responses and her loyalty. That sounds trite to some but I believe whatever it is having this much affect on Mellie must be huge.

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2bayboys
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Not as bad as you think I am.
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justdandy, I agree. The outrage expressed by those who trusted her and were cheated is perfectly understandable. But for those people who did NOT have those experiences, and who genuinely felt friendship for her, it must be very difficult to read this thread and the facebook expose.

I have great sympathy for those people.
Edited by 2bayboys, Jan 9 2009, 08:06 AM.
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cindeye
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Quinn...you're an amazing person. I'm proud to "know" you.

RR...add me to the list of de-Grinchers. Nobody grinches my Scotchie and lives to tell about it!
Edited by cindeye, Jan 9 2009, 08:18 AM.
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just_me
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We're on a bridge, Chaaaaaaaaarlie!
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Mellie grinched the person on another board for whom she was supposed to buy gifts.

And the person that was Mellie's SS (she had sent Mellie gifts) on the other board had to contact her to find out if she'd received her gifts. She had but hadn't contacted her SS to thank her or let her know she'd received it.
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jillincolorado
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JustDandy I'm not even going to go there. :( I think your post is WAY off base for those of us that you think are "defending" Mellie's actions.

Quinn/2bayboys well put!! :hug:

I guess I shouldn't be surprised that she grinched someone after everything that has been posted. What a drag. Let me know if I can help out. I'd be glad to de-grinch!!!!
Edited by jillincolorado, Jan 9 2009, 11:20 AM.
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