I can't believe this happened. You know those Croton watches in the MB's awhile back.
I was so excited when I got one .. I knew exactly who was getting it, my step dad.
I never have enough money around his birthday so, I was prepared. I called and told my mom, who was very grateful of the gift. All I had to do was keep it safe until the end of July.

In the mean time I help someone out by letting them stay here while they got a job and settled. Everything seemed like clockwork until he disappeared. Hasn't been around. Unsual since he knows no one here.


All day I've noticed little things gone.... gut feeling led me to my drawer. OMG the watch is gone! I'm so depressed. My step dad deserved that watch. I can't stop crying.. mad at myself for helping the freeloader/thief. I don't know what's worse... stealing from me, violating my personal space
or the fact that I had planned on surprising my step dad.

My step dad has given me more chances and help than I deserve. He finds the good in all... and my reward to him.... is just gone. I'm sick to my stomach over this.


The one time I open up and help... this happens.

Ok folks...what can we do to help out? I'm willing to pony up some trade stuff to get Fhener a watch for her step dad, perhaps we can find someone who doesn't really want their watch and would like to trade. We pull together and I think we can help out. Greek

I'm so sorry to hear that fhener! I'd be more than happy to put up some of my things for trade if anyone wants to trade a watch for fhener.

You guys ...I'm at a loss for words.

Let me fill you in on my step dad....

He is a man of faith... goes once a year to Guatemala to build huts for the poor families.
instead of enjoying his weekends off from work, he spent the last 2 weeks rescuing and helping the families with their things. He had no boat so he walked through the 4 ft waters to the ones in need. He offered his truck to load the items pulled from the homes to his garage to hold until they could find storage. He also volunteers for Vacation Bible School, and Sunday school. (Even the nursery) Geesh when i look at that typed ... I think he needs a weekend away! Anyone work for a hotel chain? lol.
There's so much more he does but, it would take all day!

I appreciate all the kindness, and support. It's hard when someone violates your space, it's even harder when it's someone you know. I'm very grateful to you all for letting me vent. I stayed up until 6am distraught. I know it's silly because it was in an MB but, it was a really great item..ya know.


Thanks all


Milky.. his bday is July 26.

This makes me so mad!! To take advantage of someone trying to help!! What an ass!!

I'll do what ever you need to help out. Just let me know!!

If someone has a watch, I would contribute anything on my trade list to the cause.

Where do you live fhener? We got some massive flooding where I am too, although thankfully my house was not affected.

And if all else fails and you don't get the watch, at least you can have a long list of random trade things to give him instead!!!!

I'm in Indiana. Most the homes are now out of water... but, are a total loss because they didn't have flood insurance. Reason being... they don't live in flood plains. Homes and lives destroyed. It breaks my heart when I drive down around those areas and a Red Cross vehicle is calling on an intercom for people to come get their hot meals. They come out of everywhere. I also see businesses with bottled water outside for free for those who were affected. You take for granted everything on a daily basis... I'm just counting my blessings.

I posted an ISO for the watch on the trade thread. Hopefully, someone who has one will respond. Then whoever wants to help, can check and see if they have anything that person has on their wish list.

I just wanted to chime in as a new person at how absolutely floored I was to read this thread and that this community is just so ...good to one another. Seriously, everyone should be proud of themselves.

I was ready to reply with what I could offer to help get the watch as well but it seems there is no need now. If something changes, PM me.

You all rock.