Way too late? Pt4

[CWOL]

The W mentioned in our little back-and-forth today that I was out to ruin her financially. If she really believes that, she's still pretty far out there.

This quote from your post on my thread gives me pause to think that she is sincere about Plan Michele or any types of reconciliation. She's motivated by preservation of the assets more than anything.

I know I am too, after seeing my WW's tactics. I suggested mediation to her but she feels that I would "cheat" her. I'm sure we would arrive at the same number either way, just with a lot less legal fees paid. But of course her L is not going to tell her to save on legal fees!

[1313]

Painter,
she can pretend all she wants. Doesn't matter to me. I won't bite on anything.

I know she's been taking great care of the dog, and I won't play any games as far as keeping her. I'm going to be 100% honest, and keep my word as I always have. Any insanity, any spite, any games will need to be played by the WW. Because, doing this will confirm her crazy accusations.

If we go to court on Wednesday, and she says "he didn't give the dog back", that's ammo.

She's got a choice. I will only slow things down, consider a "break" for one reason. We see Michele. End of story.

Wednesday might just be the slap of reality she needs to help clear the fog. Something has happened - but I can only assume it's a temporary thing. One further advantage - the "old friend" that I believe talked some sense into her for a month ago? The WW will be with her for a few days week after next.

At this point I'm done asking, done pushing. I put it out there. I am now in 100% DR mode. She can take the offer or leave it. I'm off the grid again until she comes to some sort of decision. The ball is in her court.

[1313]

This quote from your post on my thread gives me pause to think that she is sincere about Plan Michele or any types of reconciliation. She's motivated by preservation of the assets more than anything.

I know I am too, after seeing my WW's tactics. I suggested mediation to her but she feels that I would "cheat" her. I'm sure we would arrive at the same number either way, just with a lot less legal fees paid. But of course her L is not going to tell her to save on legal fees!

My more specific offer came after her little tantrum. I'm not doing mediation, period. Yes, I'm better than that - she's not. This is one of the few times she's said "we" for a long, long time. She can stick it. She will find out how bad things are on Wednesday. I've told her money doesn't matter, but I will protect myself and my Mother. I will also take what's legally mine in the state she chose to sue me in.

So, she's got a choice to make. Either way, fine. I know that if she does go to Boulder, I will get the truth regardless of the outcome.

[1313]

Well, I got my little dog just an hour ago - and it was a pretty bittersweet reunion. She has gotten a lot older in 3 months. She's going blind in one eye - it's all clouded up - and she's just not her perky old self. I tried taking her for a walk, and she put the brakes on like her sister used to when she was getting so ill.

I'm happy to see her and have her though, I don't think she's got a whole lot longer. So sad.

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Oh, and something else I suppose is worth mentioning, would love some thoughts.

The WW left the house open (through the garage for which my opener still works) for me to freely access the house. (!?). I noticed that a portrait of us and the dogs is still on the mantel, and a caricature done by an artist of us in the guest bath. Don't know if that means anything or not.

It appears she bought the Land Rover I thought was the OM's, or it's on long-term loan. It's sitting outside which is strange, I'd put it in the garage. The thing that's missing is the temp registration which should be in the window if she bought it. So I'm not sure what's up with that. It's been there for a week or so. I'll see if it suddenly goes away when she leaves. I do know that she's trying to drive her expenses through the roof so she doesn't have to pay me as much money.

WW cray cray.

[trumpet]

I would grab anything left you have in the house, 1313, and never step in it again while she's gone.

Just my opinion, though. I think being there would hurt your GAL'ing.

Yes, she's cray cray. Not doing anything to the house would signal to her that you're moving on, which is a good thing.

She's pulling an Admiral Ackbar on you - "IT'S A TRAP!"

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She's pulling an Admiral Ackbar on you - "IT'S A TRAP!"

I have no idea. I sort of thought I'd see some sort of change, besides a bunch of magazines spread on the coffee table like a #@*& doctors office. The portrait is easily removed, it's just standing there. The caricature - there's plenty of other art to hang on the hook.

Heck, I had even just finished moving the coffee table (it's big and heavy) with some moving men glides when I suddenly departed the next day, and they're still there under the table. The whole house is a time capsule. Weird. It was very strange being in there, and I made it brief.

[GWH]

Be very careful my friend!

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Be very careful my friend!

That's what I'm doing - fear not! As far as I'm concerned, nothing has changed. Except I have the dog for 3 days. I did email the WW once to ask if I could get the eye meds for her, then again to say they were no longer there and I was taking the dog to the vet tomorrow - if it was alright with her.

So, I'm taking the dog to the vet to look at her eye. If it's something like an ulcer or a scratch - that's ammo for me. I seriously can't believe the WW would have let that happen. Plus, she's a bit overfed (and has a heart condition) so I'm a little [expletive] off.

Oh, the Land Rover appears to belong to the WW - so she bought an incredibly expensive and not particularly reliable vehicle. That's Sandi's "rebellion", because the WW knows already about them. Maybe it was her BF's and she bought it? There's no temp registration in the window which is odd. Oh well, not my problem. Heh.

This is her raising her expenses so she doesn't have as much spousal support to pay. Makes sense to me, right? And that's the "resentment" part.

Oh no, she really loves me and wants me back, I can tell!

Bwahahahahaahaha. I guess I feel a LOT better having the dog right now.

[Painter]

I'm glad you have your dog! So sorry that she's not doing so well... Was she happy to see you? She may be depressed over you being gone, if you used to be her primary caretaker. I hope the eye condition can be managed.

I would expect the judge to look at W's expenses and income from before you separated - they are used to people doing everything they can to try to make it look like they have less.

Enjoy your days with your dog!