Lorna in the boonies Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Dh left last night for China and won't be back until a week from Thursday. A couple of minutes ago, our phone rang. As per my usual school-hours policy, I let the machine get it. The Caller ID was for a local (seedy) motel. The message consisted of someone playing the song "Magnet and Steel" (I had to google the few lyrics I knew to find out the title, as the song sounded familiar to me, but I didn't know it well enough to name it.). As the song played, someone breathed into the phone. Here are the lyrics: Ooh ooh ah Now I told you so you ought to know Ooh it takes some time for a feelin' to grow Ooh you're so close now I can't let you go Ooh and I can't let go For you are a magnet and I am steel I can't hope that I'll hold you for long Ooh you're a woman who's lost to your song Ooh but the love that I feel is so strong Ooh and it can't be wrong With you I'm not shy to show the way I feel With you I might try my secrets to reveal For you are a magnet and I am steel For you are a magnet and I am steel Ordinarily, this wouldn't bother me a bit, as I would chalk it up to a prank call, most likely one to the wrong number -- but with dh being out of the country and potentially unreachable for the next 10 days, I confess that it has me a bit weirded out. I don't know if it's one of my dd's friends playing a joke on her (she's 15 -- but why would one of her friends be at a seedy motel during the middle of the day? On second thought, don't answer that!), if dd has a stalker after her, if it's a wrong number, or if there is some weirdo out there trying to scare me while my dh is overseas. The 15 year old is a little worked up about it. The younger ones just thought it was funny and don't think a thing about it. I laughed with them, as I don't want them to know there's any reason to even possibly be nervous about it. I guess I just needed to get it out of my system here, since I don't want to air my concerns in front of the kids. It's most likely nothing, but I feel better after typing it all out, anyway! Thanks for indulging me -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 It's probably a wrong number, but since you're feeling uncomfortable, I'd call the police's non-emergency number and report it. Be sure to tell them your dh just left the country. They may be able to find out who made the call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 That was the seedy guy at the seedy hotel letting you know that it's time for your lunch date - C'mon over HUNNY! :eek: :rolleyes: :p Some poor sap probably just sent his lover a signal -- but he's too stupid to realize that he dialed the wrong number. I wouldn't worry about it one little bit unless by some freak chance it happened a second time. Then, I'd report it. I'm sorry it scares you. I know that feeling. You and dd15 should share a room tonight. Better yet, have a slumber party (how come we never call them that anymore?) and everyone pile onto blankets and pillows in the living room. Make popcorn, watch a funny movie, eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. It will be okay. Doran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorna in the boonies Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 Some poor sap probably just sent his lover a signal -- but he's too stupid to realize that he dialed the wrong number. I wouldn't worry about it one little bit unless by some freak chance it happened a second time. Then, I'd report it. Yes, that's exactly what I've told dd. And 99% of me believes that this *must* be the case. It's the other 1% that I'm trying to shake.;) I've also told her we won't worry about it a bit unless it happens again. At that point, a non-emergency call to the cops might be in order. Thanks, everyone! I feel a lot better about it just after being able to run it by some other adults.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godpoetry Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 How scary and creepy. I would make a report just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Some creeps call random numbers and do that kind of thing. I had a room-mate who was too sleepy when she answered a call to know what it really was. She mumbled, "You must want my room-mate" and handed me the phone. Thanks a lot!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hmmmm, I think all of us on this board are "a little bit disturbed". I bet it's nothing and I vote for a slumber party in front of the TV and some Jane Austen movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Some creeps call random numbers and do that kind of thing. I had a room-mate who was too sleepy when she answered a call to know what it really was. She mumbled, "You must want my room-mate" and handed me the phone. Thanks a lot!!!! I think it was most likely a random call. Still creepy, and more than a little pathetic, but no danger to you and your family. I like slumber parties when dh is away :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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