[elky] Re: Autotrader Scam

Thanks. When I visited some friends in Florida, strangely  enough, when out 
partying, saying I was from NYC made me very popular with the  girls. The 
question they all asked me was do we all carry hand guns. They all  thought 
it's a rough area, and like the wild west.  I guess they thought I  was 
something special because I was a survivor of a tough city.  LOL
  aahhh......................... I rolled with  it.  
 
-Staten Island Frank-


In a message dated 9/2/2009 11:57:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
printces@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

Well, here's my country wisdom (for  what that is worth).  You are coming 
from The City.  The locals  think you are an easy mark.  They will give you 
that, 'we all help each  other out here' speech as they try to pick your 
pocket.  Listen for the  phrase 'that's how we do things here" and be wary.  
Most are good people,  but there are a few (just like in the city) who will 
take what you have if  you're dumb enough to let them.  
 
On the plus side, they are scared  silly of lawyers and will run for cover. 
 
And get a big dog.   

Mary

Like you said, I like to give people the benefit of the  doubt. I like to 
assume the best in people first. I don't assume anyone is a  thief, until 
they steal from me.
    On the other hand, this theory could be  flawed, because by that time 
the damage could be great. 
    So .......... do I welcome strangers  into my home with open arms, or 
do I greet them on the porch with a shotgun  in my hands. A true dilemma. 
    When I move  south I suppose I will be subconsciously   bringing my NY 
suspicious mind. We will know no one, and how will I  know if my new 
neighbor that knocks on my door has come to welcome us  or case my home? 
        Well, I think I  will have to reason out some happy middle ground.  
Trust is earned  in my book.
 
 
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