Any Vegas experts out there?

[CDMA ENG]

CDMA ENG…

I grew up there and one learn thing about being in Vegas: You can only trust a very small percentage of the people you meet there. Remember, this was a town where people with little or no education could make a lot of money. That kind of place attracts a lot of people but mostly those of a bad sort. Sounds like your friend is learning this the hard way but being a vetern of the town I would have thought she knew by now. Some people are just naturally trusting and they make easy marks in Vegas.

Every repairman my mother has ever hired has tried to rip her off and she always calls me after an estimate to see if things sound legit. They usually are not.

Take care,

CDMA

[dharmagirl]

She has lived in Vegas for at least 10 years. However, her parents – who are very religious – also live there. This realtor goes to their church, therefore my friend thought he was “trustworthy” and a “good Christian.”

Big mistake IMO. I’d like to think she has learned her lesson but I really dont think she has. My friend is a bit neurotic and fairly panicky. I think she is anxious to find someone to just take responsibility for her, hold her hand and tell her it will all be OK. Ugh.

I’ve tried to tell her in every, freakin’ way that I can, that you simply cant give up your own ‘personal power’ like that….that it’s important to maintain some control, be educated about what you’re doing, the process, etc.

However, whenever the conversation gets to that point she says, “so, did I tell you that my son got a gold star in art class today?”

And, yes, she has been taken by a number of people she thought she could trust. She entrusted her son to a babysitter (whom she thought was a good friend). It turns out that the woman’s teen age son was molesting her 3 year old son. Her kid’s father is a jerk who only dates strippers, and she’s been burned by other people. The only thing that keeps her in Lost Wages is her parents.

CDMA, your mom is lucky that have you! I cant imagine living in Vegas and being forced to be suspicious of everyone and anyone.

[dharmagirl]

She has lived in Vegas for at least 10 years. However, her parents – who are very religious – also live there. This realtor goes to their church, therefore my friend thought he was “trustworthy” and a “good Christian.”

Big mistake IMO. I’d like to think she has learned her lesson but I really dont think she has. My friend is a bit neurotic and fairly panicky. I think she is anxious to find someone to just take responsibility for her, hold her hand and tell her it will all be OK. Ugh.

I’ve tried to tell her in every, freakin’ way that I can, that you simply cant give up your own ‘personal power’ like that….that it’s important to maintain some control, be educated about what you’re doing, the process, etc.

However, whenever the conversation gets to that point she says, “so, did I tell you that my son got a gold star in art class today?”

And, yes, she has been taken by a number of people she thought she could trust. She entrusted her son to a babysitter (whom she thought was a good friend). It turns out that the woman’s teen age son was molesting her 3 year old son. Her kid’s father is a jerk who only dates strippers, and she’s been burned by other people. The only thing that keeps her in Lost Wages is her parents.

CDMA, your mom is lucky that have you! I cant imagine living in Vegas and being forced to be suspicious of everyone and anyone.

[dharmagirl]

She has lived in Vegas for at least 10 years. However, her parents – who are very religious – also live there. This realtor goes to their church, therefore my friend thought he was “trustworthy” and a “good Christian.”

Big mistake IMO. I’d like to think she has learned her lesson but I really dont think she has. My friend is a bit neurotic and fairly panicky. I think she is anxious to find someone to just take responsibility for her, hold her hand and tell her it will all be OK. Ugh.

I’ve tried to tell her in every, freakin’ way that I can, that you simply cant give up your own ‘personal power’ like that….that it’s important to maintain some control, be educated about what you’re doing, the process, etc.

However, whenever the conversation gets to that point she says, “so, did I tell you that my son got a gold star in art class today?”

And, yes, she has been taken by a number of people she thought she could trust. She entrusted her son to a babysitter (whom she thought was a good friend). It turns out that the woman’s teen age son was molesting her 3 year old son. Her kid’s father is a jerk who only dates strippers, and she’s been burned by other people. The only thing that keeps her in Lost Wages is her parents.

CDMA, your mom is lucky that have you! I cant imagine living in Vegas and being forced to be suspicious of everyone and anyone.

[dharmagirl]

She has lived in Vegas for at least 10 years. However, her parents – who are very religious – also live there. This realtor goes to their church, therefore my friend thought he was “trustworthy” and a “good Christian.”

Big mistake IMO. I’d like to think she has learned her lesson but I really dont think she has. My friend is a bit neurotic and fairly panicky. I think she is anxious to find someone to just take responsibility for her, hold her hand and tell her it will all be OK. Ugh.

I’ve tried to tell her in every, freakin’ way that I can, that you simply cant give up your own ‘personal power’ like that….that it’s important to maintain some control, be educated about what you’re doing, the process, etc.

However, whenever the conversation gets to that point she says, “so, did I tell you that my son got a gold star in art class today?”

And, yes, she has been taken by a number of people she thought she could trust. She entrusted her son to a babysitter (whom she thought was a good friend). It turns out that the woman’s teen age son was molesting her 3 year old son. Her kid’s father is a jerk who only dates strippers, and she’s been burned by other people. The only thing that keeps her in Lost Wages is her parents.

CDMA, your mom is lucky that have you! I cant imagine living in Vegas and being forced to be suspicious of everyone and anyone.

[dharmagirl]

She has lived in Vegas for at least 10 years. However, her parents – who are very religious – also live there. This realtor goes to their church, therefore my friend thought he was “trustworthy” and a “good Christian.”

Big mistake IMO. I’d like to think she has learned her lesson but I really dont think she has. My friend is a bit neurotic and fairly panicky. I think she is anxious to find someone to just take responsibility for her, hold her hand and tell her it will all be OK. Ugh.

I’ve tried to tell her in every, freakin’ way that I can, that you simply cant give up your own ‘personal power’ like that….that it’s important to maintain some control, be educated about what you’re doing, the process, etc.

However, whenever the conversation gets to that point she says, “so, did I tell you that my son got a gold star in art class today?”

And, yes, she has been taken by a number of people she thought she could trust. She entrusted her son to a babysitter (whom she thought was a good friend). It turns out that the woman’s teen age son was molesting her 3 year old son. Her kid’s father is a jerk who only dates strippers, and she’s been burned by other people. The only thing that keeps her in Lost Wages is her parents.

CDMA, your mom is lucky that have you! I cant imagine living in Vegas and being forced to be suspicious of everyone and anyone.

[CDMA ENG]

CDMA ENG…

My Mother was LDS, yes there are mormons in Vegas like you wouldn’t believe. After all they settled damn near everything in the area! Anyway she was brought up the same way as your friend. Christian… turn the other cheeck… Well my dad was something of the same sort as your friends ex. Liked fast woman… the whole vegas scene. he was and exec at a casino so it was “there” all the time. Dad though, was a good dad in that he did send the support checks and we same him regularyly. Mom didnt want to live in LV either but she didnt want to take us from out dad either. My mother made a lot of sacrifices for us kids and was a easy target for sharks. It took her some time but she is no ones victim anymore. The only thing is that being around so many other moral-less ppl (I am flawed person and know but never have taken advantage of someone) it made her bitter and tired. People who have lived thier awhile forget that peoples attitudes are different in other places. PPL in Vegas think that all cities are like that after awhile. I hear ppl complain about this place but it is heaven here compared to there. I hope she gets some benefit out of this blog. Because if she reads it she will mark my words in 10 years.

PS All the kids I grew up with have drug habits except for a very few. Not that it isnt everywhere but it is abundent there.

I will never raise my child there…

Good Luck,

CDMA

[CDMA ENG]

CDMA ENG…

My Mother was LDS, yes there are mormons in Vegas like you wouldn’t believe. After all they settled damn near everything in the area! Anyway she was brought up the same way as your friend. Christian… turn the other cheeck… Well my dad was something of the same sort as your friends ex. Liked fast woman… the whole vegas scene. he was and exec at a casino so it was “there” all the time. Dad though, was a good dad in that he did send the support checks and we same him regularyly. Mom didnt want to live in LV either but she didnt want to take us from out dad either. My mother made a lot of sacrifices for us kids and was a easy target for sharks. It took her some time but she is no ones victim anymore. The only thing is that being around so many other moral-less ppl (I am flawed person and know but never have taken advantage of someone) it made her bitter and tired. People who have lived thier awhile forget that peoples attitudes are different in other places. PPL in Vegas think that all cities are like that after awhile. I hear ppl complain about this place but it is heaven here compared to there. I hope she gets some benefit out of this blog. Because if she reads it she will mark my words in 10 years.

PS All the kids I grew up with have drug habits except for a very few. Not that it isnt everywhere but it is abundent there.

I will never raise my child there…

Good Luck,

CDMA

[CDMA ENG]

CDMA ENG…

My Mother was LDS, yes there are mormons in Vegas like you wouldn’t believe. After all they settled damn near everything in the area! Anyway she was brought up the same way as your friend. Christian… turn the other cheeck… Well my dad was something of the same sort as your friends ex. Liked fast woman… the whole vegas scene. he was and exec at a casino so it was “there” all the time. Dad though, was a good dad in that he did send the support checks and we same him regularyly. Mom didnt want to live in LV either but she didnt want to take us from out dad either. My mother made a lot of sacrifices for us kids and was a easy target for sharks. It took her some time but she is no ones victim anymore. The only thing is that being around so many other moral-less ppl (I am flawed person and know but never have taken advantage of someone) it made her bitter and tired. People who have lived thier awhile forget that peoples attitudes are different in other places. PPL in Vegas think that all cities are like that after awhile. I hear ppl complain about this place but it is heaven here compared to there. I hope she gets some benefit out of this blog. Because if she reads it she will mark my words in 10 years.

PS All the kids I grew up with have drug habits except for a very few. Not that it isnt everywhere but it is abundent there.

I will never raise my child there…

Good Luck,

CDMA

[CDMA ENG]

CDMA ENG…

My Mother was LDS, yes there are mormons in Vegas like you wouldn’t believe. After all they settled damn near everything in the area! Anyway she was brought up the same way as your friend. Christian… turn the other cheeck… Well my dad was something of the same sort as your friends ex. Liked fast woman… the whole vegas scene. he was and exec at a casino so it was “there” all the time. Dad though, was a good dad in that he did send the support checks and we same him regularyly. Mom didnt want to live in LV either but she didnt want to take us from out dad either. My mother made a lot of sacrifices for us kids and was a easy target for sharks. It took her some time but she is no ones victim anymore. The only thing is that being around so many other moral-less ppl (I am flawed person and know but never have taken advantage of someone) it made her bitter and tired. People who have lived thier awhile forget that peoples attitudes are different in other places. PPL in Vegas think that all cities are like that after awhile. I hear ppl complain about this place but it is heaven here compared to there. I hope she gets some benefit out of this blog. Because if she reads it she will mark my words in 10 years.

PS All the kids I grew up with have drug habits except for a very few. Not that it isnt everywhere but it is abundent there.

I will never raise my child there…

Good Luck,

CDMA

[CDMA ENG]

CDMA ENG…

My Mother was LDS, yes there are mormons in Vegas like you wouldn’t believe. After all they settled damn near everything in the area! Anyway she was brought up the same way as your friend. Christian… turn the other cheeck… Well my dad was something of the same sort as your friends ex. Liked fast woman… the whole vegas scene. he was and exec at a casino so it was “there” all the time. Dad though, was a good dad in that he did send the support checks and we same him regularyly. Mom didnt want to live in LV either but she didnt want to take us from out dad either. My mother made a lot of sacrifices for us kids and was a easy target for sharks. It took her some time but she is no ones victim anymore. The only thing is that being around so many other moral-less ppl (I am flawed person and know but never have taken advantage of someone) it made her bitter and tired. People who have lived thier awhile forget that peoples attitudes are different in other places. PPL in Vegas think that all cities are like that after awhile. I hear ppl complain about this place but it is heaven here compared to there. I hope she gets some benefit out of this blog. Because if she reads it she will mark my words in 10 years.

PS All the kids I grew up with have drug habits except for a very few. Not that it isnt everywhere but it is abundent there.

I will never raise my child there…

Good Luck,

CDMA

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