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Cynthia - I did write about the same guy and his phone calls when they first started. There was a lull for a long time, until last week. No updates from then though.
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Ca88andra
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September 27, 2005
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ginnie it was/is scary and no there have been no updates. It's sort of weird really, but maybe he was just blowing hot air...
posted by
Ca88andra
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September 27, 2005
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Ca88, I second ginnieb on her comment.
I have tried to follow your writing and your life and this seemed like something that you might have written about again.
posted by
Cynthia
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September 25, 2005
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Good God Cass!
Bloody scary!! Any updates on this??
posted by
ginnieb
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September 24, 2005
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jacenta I have been thinking of moving in order to have a bigger place. I only have a two bedroom unit so when my three sons are all here its a bit cramped. I could get the number changed, but I don't know yet...
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Ca88andra
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September 19, 2005
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Ca88andra,
It would be great if you could, just move. Get the heck out of there! It is sad that you and your sons have to go through this ordeal. It must be so difficult to go about your daily business with this hanging over your head. Is there any way you can get his calls traced? Why can't the police do something? I wish I could do something to help. What an awful position to be in. I know you are perceptive and will stay alert. Take care of you and yours!
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jacenta
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September 19, 2005
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mystic, our gun laws are very strict and allow only a few people to buy guns. Of course if you are a criminal you can get your hands on just about anything!
posted by
Ca88andra
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September 19, 2005
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wordsmith, you would think that, but obviously not!
posted by
Ca88andra
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September 19, 2005
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Queen, I hope its sorted out too. Nothing has happened so far so I'm hoping he was just all talk.
posted by
Ca88andra
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September 19, 2005
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Joe, the phone company can block the number when they find it. I'm just not sure if I want to do that because I'd almost prefer knowing what he's up to.
posted by
Ca88andra
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September 19, 2005
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Temple - as in my comment to Pat - I thought I got a new number when I moved in, but obviously the phone company just gave me Michelle's number. It's been confirmed by my landlord. One of my neighbours thinks he remembers the guy who is calling. He thinks he is of Middle Eastern background, possibly Jewish. Apparently he travelled alot and visited Michelle when he was in Australia. No, I didn't keep the voicemails he left. I know I should have, but there you go. I have a phone that records the numbers calling, but his latest calls have a blocked number.
posted by
Ca88andra
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September 19, 2005
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Quirky - so far so good. Thank you!
posted by
Ca88andra
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September 19, 2005
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Cynthia, I have been thinking of moving, not because of this issue, but because my middle son will be coming down to live in a year and I need more room.
posted by
Ca88andra
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September 19, 2005
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Rabbit - I have been thinking of changing the number, but haven't thought it through yet. Some people are just warped I guess.
posted by
Ca88andra
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September 19, 2005
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Moondawg - good to hear you are recovering. We have strict gun laws here and, even if I could, there is no way I would buy a gun.
posted by
Ca88andra
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September 19, 2005
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Pat - Michelle definitely lived here. The neighbours remember her well. She lived here for 8 years and had a number of "boyfriends". My landlord has told me that I sound like her on the phone - great! I thought I had been given a new number when I moved in, but my landlord told me later that I had been given the same one as Michelle had.
posted by
Ca88andra
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September 19, 2005
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Ca88 - buy a shotgun!
You don't have to aim them precisely. Just shoot in the general direction and you'll take them out.
posted by
fwmystic
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September 18, 2005
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You would think after so long, he would give up and get a life!
posted by
word.smith
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September 18, 2005
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I think every
woman and mother can relate to the urgency of this blog. I do hope you discover who is calling and that the police handle this problem.
posted by
ALWAYSALOVER
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September 18, 2005
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Cassie, that's frightening.
Certainly, the phone company will be able to retrieve the number for you should you explain the situation. I don't know what I'd do after retrieving the number. I WOULD probably have my telephone number changed.
posted by
Joe_Love
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September 17, 2005
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See, I'm with Pat on this...
Didn't you get a new number when you moved in? Most likely he thinks he's calling another house, right? Also, I agree with Pat that we're both all wet if the number is attached to the house. Did you keep any of the messages? If they are voice mail, your phone company should be able to pull them onto a tape. We did that for cases all the time. You need them in case they find out who he is, because you can press charges. Most likely he's a drunk or a freak and won't show up. Otherwise, he would have been more insistant in the beginning, but you are doing all the right things. Just make sure to reinforce your windows, too. People forget those.
posted by
Temple
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September 17, 2005
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Ca88--
wow--that's freaky--I hope everything is okay!!
posted by
Julia.
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September 17, 2005
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Ca88, if you change your number
that will help. But I see what you mean, if they think there is something of theirs in the house...very scary. I'd almost consider moving if that was an option.
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Cynthia
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September 17, 2005
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>:-{ hate it for you... i had a similar experience years ago...
some guy was determined to press the dating issue and when refused became very rude. I quickly changed my phone number. That cost me more money than I wanted to spend at the time, but was well worth it. Let's hope nothing comes of this last call.
posted by
RabbitFromtheWoods
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September 17, 2005
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You must be careful
if the butt hole comes round and you shoot him, you can bet the police will be there johny on the spot to arrest you. Then they wonder why citizens feel like they have to take the law into their own hands and own guns. I was in the hospital for two and a half weeks. A colapsed lung led to lung reduction surgery. I've been back home for two weeks now and am making a good recovery.
posted by
Moondawg
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September 17, 2005
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something's odd...
about the whole thing... Do you have the same phone number Michelle had? What I'm kinda thinking is that if you got a new # when you moved into your new place, it may be that "her" number was connected to a different address and Mr. Scary doesn't actually know where you and your family are. If you moved in and kept the same # she had, then my theory's all wet.
It might be a good idea to talk to your next door neighbors about the trouble -- if the guy is known to them, they might be willing to keep an eye out for him and get hold of authorities if he shows up. Or, if they never heard of Michelle, etc., it might ease your mind a bit. Plus, which, if he's not just some sick prankster (which is possible) he may be a threat to them as well and they would appreciate the heads-up.
posted by
Pat_B
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September 17, 2005
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Tissi, I would have changed the number except what's the use? He knows the house cos he's been here before. Yes, I'm being very careful and I will call the police if anyone comes.
posted by
Ca88andra
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September 17, 2005
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yikes
I would have my number changed and if anyone unknown does show up at your house don't hesist to call the police for help
Tissi Blake 
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TissiBlake
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September 17, 2005
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