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Topic: A Phone Call From My Stepfather
whispertoascream Joined Fri 11/17/06 Posts: 22844	Sat 08/30/08 07:42 AM
So awhile ago I bought a train ticket to go up and see my parents. Just to have my stepfather tell me the day was no good. So here I sat with a usless piece of paper that held a value of $96. Was rather upset but got over and made other plans. Until I received a phone call from my stepfather. Here is how it went: Me: Hello Him: Hi Me: What can I do for you? (still bitter a bit) Him: Do you still have your train ticket? Me: Yes I still have the useless thing. Him: Why so rude? Me: Would you not be a bit bitter if you found out you wasted money like that? Him: I guess I understand, but you really did not give us much of a chance here Me: There is no sense brining up an old argument, not going to get us anywere. Him: Well do you want to know why I am calling? Me: Would be nice Him: What are you doing tomorrow? Me: Going to the beach Him: Would you like to go to the beach out here? Me: A little far to travel just to go to the beach alone, don't you think? Him: I am trying to tell you that we want to see you. Me: Thought you had plans? Him: Do you want to come up or not? Not going to sit here and argue with you. Me: Of course I want to come up, it was the whole reason I bought the ticket. Him: What time does the train come in? Me: 12:55pm Him: OK, see you then. GRRRRRRRR parents I tell you. So I guess now I have to re plan for my day trip. Oh well at least I am now not wasting money right?

lavos28 Joined Sat 10/27/07 Posts: 1196	Sat 08/30/08 07:42 AM
that sux

beachbum069 Joined Mon 04/07/08 Posts: 14325	Sat 08/30/08 07:47 AM
At least yours calls.

whispertoascream Joined Fri 11/17/06 Posts: 22844	Sat 08/30/08 07:48 AM
At least yours calls. He only called because he felt guilty. My stepfather is too proud of a man to admit when he is wrong.

BobbyJ Joined Fri 02/22/08 Posts: 1368	Sat 08/30/08 08:03 AM
At least yours calls. He only called because he felt guilty. My stepfather is too proud of a man to admit when he is wrong. It seems that he is not "too proud of a man to admit when he is wrong", rather, not big enough of a man to admit he was wrong.

Jules0565 Joined Fri 06/06/08 Posts: 4485	Sat 08/30/08 08:09 AM
I think he already admitted he was wrong..by calling you back. Go, have fun and put all the anomosity behind..they won't be around forever..make the best of the times that you do spend together.

1956deluxe Joined Thu 12/06/07 Posts: 8559	Sat 08/30/08 08:11 AM
Do you really need to make an appointment to see them? Why not just pop in?

s1owhand Joined Fri 05/18/07 Posts: 29437	Sat 08/30/08 08:15 AM
leave the baggage at the station. life's too short. ask them what they'd like to do for fun while your visiting...do some fun stuff and have a good time that will make everybody feel like getting together soon!!

whispertoascream Joined Fri 11/17/06 Posts: 22844	Sat 08/30/08 08:28 AM
Do you really need to make an appointment to see them? Why not just pop in? Sadly I do, as they are 4 hours away and I do not drive. I popped in once and he got really upset about it.

1956deluxe Joined Thu 12/06/07 Posts: 8559	Sat 08/30/08 10:20 AM
Do you really need to make an appointment to see them? Why not just pop in? Sadly I do, as they are 4 hours away and I do not drive. I popped in once and he got really upset about it. That's sad.

FearandLoathing Joined Fri 12/28/07 Posts: 30121	Sat 08/30/08 10:22 AM
At least you can call him father without getting that sick feeling in your stomach.

TxsGal3333 Joined Tue 09/05/06 Posts: 76392	Sat 08/30/08 10:24 AM
Do you really need to make an appointment to see them? Why not just pop in? Sadly I do, as they are 4 hours away and I do not drive. I popped in once and he got really upset about it. Sorry to hear that for it is sad. My kids pop in when ever I'm always happy to see them. For one never knows what tomorrow will bring and they may not be around to see. I do hope your trip goes well and you enjoy the day.