What a shame. We have to be so careful who we deal with. JJ, I feel that it isn't the money as much as the disappointment and hurt. I'm so sorry this happened to you.

I have major trust issues and I'm getting a bit better at recognizing danger.

You are being more than generous, JJ.

Hannelore, have you contacted Beverly?

Saundra, I am wondering if you use your intuition to recognize danger?

JJ, I keep checking back, hoping you got the money..
I just got a call from the local bookstore and they want to return books to the publisher, but the publisher, who is going bankrupt, won't talk to them. Because they are local, I said I'd take them back. Another $200 out the door for this book...

Anno, yes I have contacted Beverly three times. Each time she apologizes, and says the voucher is on it's way. I have told her when it arrives, I'll let her know. Since I haven't confirmed anything, she knows I never received it.

This week the truth will come out for you, JJ. Hope it's good news.

Hannelore, what did you win?

A paid weekend in a hotel in one of 30 or 36 cities in the US, of my choice. I would have liked to have given it to my son and DIL, since they will be over there in June.
Oh well.

What's the update for you gals? Heard anything yet?

I did. Nothing. Then I sent her an email and informed her what I have planned to do and she wrote back and said she had mailed the check, but forgot to put the correct postage on it so it was returned to her.

She must think this is my first rodeo. She supposedly mailed it again and asked me to wait 4-5 days. Then she proceeded to tell me that I better be careful putting anything about her on the Internet, that the laws have changed.

Again, she realllllllly thinks I believe her. Give me a break. This woman has no business doing business. She can't even lie good.

Oh and she said she sent me 10.00 more by mistake but just to keep it in hopes that this would be over. What kind of a business woman doesn't even know what amount was paid for what?

Who wants to take bets that the check will bounce?

If you ever get it...

Amen sistah...amen.