So after the last interchange with the aforementioned Frank (or Sean), I had fallen prey to the thought that I might have actually gotten my point across. Sadly, I was far from correct.
I received another email from him yesterday - not exactly the way I wanted to kick-off my first week back from vacation, but oh well. Rather than specifically comment, I’ll let his message speak first for itself:
From: Frank
Date: Jun 19, 2007 11:04 AM
Subject: Re: Mail Not Delivered
To: DebHi Deb,
This is Frank from the Niagara Falls trip again. You said you were going to be out of town for a few weeks. Well, I think a few weeks has passed, so I am sending a follow up email. Would you still like to see a production of Sight and Sound? There are other fun or interesting things I like to as well if you rather something else. I do historical re-enactment and LARP. I also do RPG and battle games such as war hammer. I like contra, square, and ball room dancing if you are into that. Of course there is always movies and walks through the state or local parks. I haven’t been to an amusement park for a while. I would like a chance to get together and get to know you as a friend and sister in the Lord better. Send me an email or call at H 215-885-2847 or C 610-406-7886.
XP~Frank
First off, I had absolutely NO idea what LARP or RPG stood for. I Googled them and found definitions on Wikipedia which only confirmed for me the extent of his utter geekness. Ahem.
LARP = Live Action Role Playing
RPG = Role Play Gaming
Need I say more?
I would, however, like to know what it is about me that seems to scream “COME GET YOUR CREEPY NERD LOVIN’ HERE!” Is there a sign on my back? A tattoo on my forehead? Do I emit some sort of sound that can only be heard by the bizarre of society? I have to know. Honestly, you guys know me the best - is there anything about me that would make someone look at me and say, “Gee, I bet she’d be into Live Action Role Playing.” Dear God, I hope not.
The most normal activities he listed in that email were movies, walks, and amusement parks and yet he listed them as if they were last resorts. While I WOULD technically be into doing those things, I certainly wouldn’t want to do them with him.
Well, at this point, I am just beyond freaked out by this guy. Debating whether I should write him back and literally tell him to buzz off, or if ignoring his email would be a more effective manner to communicate this.
Thoughts anyone?
Well, well, well.. seems he’s keeping literal tabs on comments as vague as a “few” weeks. I didn’t know a “few” had a specific number attached to it.. it could be three, four, or even five, but Craig has it all figured out. He should be a prototype for “how NOT to pursue the opposite sex.” Maybe you should tell him to start his own line of “How-not” lessons to counter all the “How-to” books out there… That would be the best self-help he could get.
As far as useful advice, I really don’t know.. he obviously doesn’t get the “I’m ignoring you” vibe, so would it be too harsh to somehow let him know that you don’t have any interest in this? I’m curious what Es and Janelle have to say.
My gosh - live action role playing??? In the name of God??? Sounds a bit too fetish to me…of course, maybe I’m just closed minded. I agree with Kristin about the “few” weeks…he seems a bit attached for someone looking for a sister in the Lord. Seriously, I would email him a one to two line email and tell him in no uncertain terms that you would like him to desist all contact with you. No explanation needed, just tell him to stop. He doesn’t have any other contact info for you, right? Doesn’t know where you live, etc… I would be a bit harsh ’cause I think the guy has issues. What say you, Es?
These are the people that make me embarrassed to say, yes, i enjoy a good fantasy novel now and again. I mean, i was at the doctors office and reading my paperback of a new author out there and when my doctor asked, oh, what are you reading? I sheepishly answered fantasy akin to the sheepishness i might have if, say, i brought a danielle steele sex book to the waiting room.
my word. there are no words.
What, you mean you guys don’t have capes and magical staffs in your closet and a few shields and battle axes in your basement for the occasional live fantasy reinactment war? Look, I like my fantasy novels too, but I think we have some bigger issues at hand with the Craigster than his preferred fiction choics. I’ve tried to be empathetic and open minded to him to make sure Deb wasn’t being overly judgmental, but time to call a LARP and LARP. This dude is rare. Don’t brother-in-the-Lord me to get me to go off on your crazy walks in whatever the heck sort of park you want, state, local or otherwise. Yeesh! I guess in LARP-land they don’t teach social skills, they just pass the grog and toss a spell at the serving wench.Sorry White Rider, I think the only fantasy going on here is the one where Deb was going to date you!-Es