December 30, 2004
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It gets worse.
I called my brother first thing this morning and told him what happened. He lives around the corner. So he says he’ll call his next-door neighbor, who is best friends with Doug’s mother. He says the guy’s a deadbeat, but that he’ll call me back with more details.
He was casing the joint, because he’s one of those meth/crack addicts. You people in Oregon, did you see those faces on the front page of the living section Tuesday? He doesn’t have sores on his face. Actually, he’s pretty good looking.
And I guess he’s not supposed to be drinking, either. He was fired from his last job, AT THE GAS STATION, for stealing money. He lives in a trailer near here and he must not have a car because this neighbor of my brother’s is going to drive him down to the beach house to be with his parents for New Years. I thought that was happening today, but I see his is still over there.
I can see him but he can’t see me. I am sitting here in the dark, with only the light of the screen. Well, maybe he can see me. I was gone most of the day and when I got back, just after dark, I turned all the lights off on the main floor. He’s in the garage, working on this truck that he’s fixing for someone. My brother told me he was doing that. I guess he’s supposed to be real smart and a whiz with cars. Great, he’s probably good with electrical stuff, like messing with my security system.
I never should have taken him in the living room, because from what’s in this part of the house, I don’t look like I have much. But he must have thought he hit the jackpot when he rounded the corner. I figure it’s just a matter of time. I just hope he does it while I’m gone.
And what about my girls? I’m worried about the youngest one’s car. For Christmas I bought her new tires for the play car. So her good car is parked in my driveway, just waiting for him to come get it.
I don’t want to move my computer because then I’ll have to tell my kids why, and they are already so resistant to driving over here. If I tell them I’m waiting for a meth addict to break in, I’ll never see them again.
So here’s the plan. My brother is having his neighbor say that I am all upset and that if he ever comes over here again, the mother’s going to have to hear about it. And he is dependent on her so he won’t mess with that. He’ll assume that I’ve been told about the drugs and the stealing. This is my brother’s plan, I don’t know how great it is.
It is just infuriating how much of a chicken-shit this puppy is. There was a noise outside and the older dog started barking like crazy. The puppy tried to crawl up my leg, shaking and whining. Besides, they love Doug. When he breaks in, he’ll probably bring them a treat.
Comments (9)
This is not a good situation at all.
i don’t like the sound of this at all…. what about the local police? can you ask them to keep an eye on the place for a few days?
Oh, no, this sounds truly awful. Bad, very very bad. Your brother knows all about this, right, so if someone DOES break in, there won’t be any law enforcement mystery about it???
What is a “play car,” by the way?? Your daughters live far from you? Good Lord, if I heard this story about my mom I’d drive straight over and pick her up and make her stay here.
Has the plan been put into action? Weird that this man would admit watching you, if he was planning to break in, although I guess if you’re a meth addict life doesn’t have to make sense.
Whew. You gotta some trouble. Perhaps. Sometimes these guys seem to threaten, but nothing ever happens. On the other hand, all your self-preservation instincts are on full alert. That’s got to mean something’s going on. Can you hang a curtain rod & curtain or just fabric over half the window to shield yourself? Can you do some type of alarm, even if it’s just something you buy at the hardware store, that he wouldn’t be expecting? Or bars on possible entry windows (but they’re expensive)? Can you get the police department over to tell you best how to protect your house from burglery and yourself in case there’s a break-in (and who he might see at your house)? Can you let this guy know, wherever he hangs out, by your body language that he’s not going to mess with you, period? My thoughts and prayers are with you, Pru. I don’t want anything to happen to you. xoxo
OMG! Call the police,..please, and keep safe! Will be praying for you! Sending you some ((((HUGS))))!
….Stanelle
I think ‘NOW’ is the time to talk to his mother instead of waiting for him to come again. Take care!
i think a phone call to the police, and explain the situation.(especially the part of him metioning how he has been stalkingwatching you. Then you can tell them how you checked him out and found out he was a petty theif and a meth user.
If they could come by your house, which often happens if you call, that would be great for Dougs eyes to see. Every time you phone, ask for the name of person whom you are speaking with. write it in your calendar. so if anything happens the police have been warned and will be familliar with your story and more apt to get rid of your problem. p.s. i think they have to document each time someone calls with a complaint.
As some of the above said, ring the police. It can’t hurt to have the stalking thing on an official record in case something further happens, in fact it will help you deal with him if it comes to that, in the future. Good luck with it all.
I shall have to agree that you could let the police know that you are uneasy and you need them to show up frequently please.
I never stopped thinking of this yesterday with a most uncomfy feeling.
You should never have to live in fear
((((HUGS))))
Happy New Year