fool 0 #1 November 8, 2003 OK, so, here's the deal. Rent was due on the first of the month as always. What usually happens is, I give the landlady a cheque, and my room mate gives me his half soon after. This month, he asked if it was ok if he waited until his next cheque to give me the money... I looked at my situation, and figured that I could make it... It would require being super broke for a while, but that's ok... Last night, he goes out to the bar to get drunk with friends while I sit here at home because I'm broke... Today is absolutely beautiful out, and I would like nothing more than to go do a jump or two, but alas... fucking broke... I bet the money he spent at teh bar last night coulda easily paid for a couple jumps today.... S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #2 November 8, 2003 Sucks but you agreed to it. Tell him from now on he's gotta pay his share by the time the rent is due, period. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #3 November 8, 2003 Yeah, I know I agreed to it... just venting... I got it in my head that he was broke, and really couldn't afford to give rent... I suppose I should'nt have done that... ah well.. S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #4 November 8, 2003 You really should confront him about it, just to be sure that it doesn't happen again. That's total bullshit that he stiffed you, presumably because he didn't have money, and then went out to the bar to spend money. Total bullshit. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #5 November 8, 2003 I've known people like that. Luckily I never got screwed. But I knew a guy that lived paycheck by paycheck and when he needed some extra money he'd have to borrow it until he got paid again. But the second he'd get his hands on some money, he'd go buy junk, like an expensive pair of sunglasses. And of course he'd do that before paying his friends back. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #6 November 8, 2003 SUCKER!!! __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #7 November 8, 2003 You shoulda said "FOOL" edited to add: On the greater scale it's a pretty cheap lesson to learn.Keith Don't Fuck with me Keith - J. Mandeville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #8 November 8, 2003 Charge him a jump worth of extra rent for his ass-hattedness. That's what? 4, maybe 5 drinks at the bar? Better yet, give him the option of paying you a month in advance At least YOU have 30 days to sort him out the "next time" it happens. If he doesn't like it...?... DOOR! I know what it's like to be grounded for $'s and it's bad enough when it's your OWN cash flow that sucks. Being grounded for someone else's bar binge? Not on, bro. Good luck. Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #9 November 8, 2003 I used to have a really roomie who drove me to hell and back. I eventually had to get tough with him and tell him if he didn't pay up then he was getting out. After realizing that he was going to get the boot he shaped up pretty fast. Being tough on your buddies may get them upset at you in the short term, but in the long run you are doing yourself a favor by laying down the law. "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #10 November 8, 2003 Well, to be honest, he's a decent room mate, and I'm hoping this is a one time thing... it wil probably save me money for a few weeks anyhow... I was just whining more than anything else... first decent weather we've had since the snow came, but I suppose that shoulda been expected. S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #11 November 8, 2003 Good room mates are precious and few. Have a talk with your buddy and let him know how you feel. I'm sure every thing will be fine after that. Blues. "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #12 November 9, 2003 Get a nwe roommate, NOW!!!The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fool 0 #13 November 9, 2003 hehehe... don't really have a choice... long story, but we're going to the same school because our mutual employer is sending us there... well, I suppose I could, but it would just complicate things too much for anything productive to come of it... I'm sure things will sort themselves out in the next few weeks. S.E.X. party #1 "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "f*#k, what a ride". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
