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Date Posted: 20:17:14 06/08/00 Thu
Author: Sandy
Subject: Re: Errie experience
In reply to: Carolla 's message, "Errie experience" on 13:02:56 06/08/00 Thu

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>
> I just came from a prospective clients home where I
> got the strangest vibes from this man. It was a
> coincidence that my husband was waiting for me in the
> car and I was so glad he came. This man was extremely
> friendly, almost to the point of terrifying but I
> imagine some people try not to intimidate and so they
> overcompensate. I am petite anyway so most tower over
> me anyway which is not the best thing anyway.
> He has 2 cats and want 2 daily visits and did not
> flinch at my fixed rate. He was on the phone as he
> let me in and pointed to the room where the cat was
> (his bedroom) I walked in as he remianed in the living
> room and nearly fainted when I saw a rifle laid across
> the bed. I walked out so fast and tired to remain
> calm.
> We started the interview which I felt very
> uncomfortable doing but knew of no other way to get
> out. He described his line of work when I asked his
> occupation and it had to do with sharp objects and
> I'll leave it at that.
> He claims he is an avid pet lover and is furious at
> the thought of anyone hurting pets then in the next
> sentence quite seriously described the time he himself
> had to kill his cat! AH! I wanted to die as he
> described buriying it, etc. I know he was not pulling
> my leg and all I thought was how to get out quick.
> Obviously I am fine but am wondering how I could have
> made a better exit. Wow, please everyone be careful!

I think you did the right thing by remaining calm and handling a bizarre situation with tact. If this guy was truly off his rocker your freaking out could have set him off. I don't recommend becoming a "packin'" pet sitter but perhaps you can be "booked" every time he needs a sitter from now on.

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Replies:

  • Re: Errie experience -- Rita, 06:47:30 06/09/00 Fri
  • Re:firearms -- Rita, 07:03:40 06/09/00 Fri
  • Rita -- Carolla, 12:05:54 06/09/00 Fri
  • Re: Errie experience (LONG) -- BS, 05:55:46 06/11/00 Sun
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