Chris in VA Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Off to a rough start at his new place. He was supposed to get in at 3:30 after getting on the bus in Richmond at 630am. I get a call around 5pm--a collect call from a pay phone (didn't even know there were still pay phones...). He told me he had gotten in and waited, and NO ONE CAME. He was sent off this am with NO PHONE (we have it) and $5 in his pocket.:glare: So he asked all around and no one would let him make a call on their cell, and no business would, either. He walked a ways, then found an Office Depot with a pay phone near it and called me. He told me that he had first called the number of the new place and THEY WOULDN'T ACCEPT HIS COLLECT CALL! He was pissed by the time he got to me, saying he hated Asheville, etc. etc. I calmed him down, told him I'd call the place, and to stay put--and call me back in 5 mins. So he said, "Do you want the number?" I said yes and called it after hanging up. Turns out it was the WRONG NUMBER!! Someone in AA had given it to him; no wonder they wouldn't accept his call! So he called back and he told ME that he figured out it was the wrong #. Poor kid! Anyway, I called the right #, the only contact # we have--it's the owner's cell. He's on vaca at the beach, but is totally available. I explained what happened and he sent someone over to get ds right away (after a couple more phone calls as ds told me he was near HOME Depot first--we cleared it all up). Whew! What a terrible way to start! BUT-- I got a call from ds a few minutes later; he'd been picked up and was in the car, headed to the house. :001_smile: And about a couple hours later, we get a text from him (from someone else's phone, I guess)...pardon the language-- "Holy Sh!t This place is huge!" :D Why yes, ds, 5000sq ft houses ARE rather large... And so it continues... Still hoping. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I just realized that my kids do not know how to place a collect call from a phone. I am so happy to hear that your son did, and that it all came together in the end. Whew! That had to be stressful for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 :grouphug: I'm glad that it worked out in the end - but that must have been stressful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 (((hugs))) Mama! I'm stressed just reading your post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 What kind of person doesn't let someone make a call from their cell phone?:confused::confused::confused: I can understand someone might be reluctant if they had an iPhone or other $$$, but geesh. Praying, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I'm so sorry his introduction to our lovely city was so disappointing. I'm glad he finally got where he was going and I hope the rest of his stay is profitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 So he called for your help, took it, and got there. That's good, right? :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 How stressful! I'm glad it all worked out in the end. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissy Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Glad it worked out..hate that no one would let him use their phone. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Oh my heavens, I would have gone bonkers! Glad all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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