offending people, what they think of you, etc...(long)

Gayle,

You did absolutely nothing wrong but, I have to say that I'm not the least bit surprised by the dad's phone call and the mom's email reply. Frankly, with my 2 kids, I've found way more parents like those 2 than your kind. Parents like that are one of the big reasons I don't push my kids to participate in organized sports, especially if parents do the coaching. Yuck! I hope you sleep better tonight!

Jonahnah
Chocolate IS the answer, regardless of the question.
 
Wow! Well I'll say this much -- that kid's mom sure has a flair for melodrama! Gayle, you didn't do a darn thing wrong, and if you lost any friends over this, then they weren't your friends in the first place. Stick to your principles, after all, how valuable are they if we don't stand by them?
 
Her response to your email has guilt trip written all over it. I would just let it go, move on and forget about it, and from the overall tone of her email I really wouldn't be concerned w/ their feelings - I mean, you emailed them your humble apology and the response wasn't exactly the type you would receive from someone who doesn't want to "sacrifice your friendship" over your "poorly timed question". Ugh. You really are such a nice person, Gayle, and it really sounds like they are running over you because they want someone to look bad so nobody is looking at them. I wonder if they would have responded like this had it been someone who wasn't as nice as you are that posed the question. I wouldn't give this another thought.
I hope that you can feel good about the fact that you really didn't do anything wrong! :)

Missy
 
RE: offending people, what they think of you, etc...(lo...

Gail,
You seem to be a very thoughtful, kind and rational person and it seems to me (and probably anyone who knows you) that you're not the type of person to stoop to the petty, manipulative kind of behavior you were accused of. However, having spent years being involved in Little League I can tell you that petty, manipulative behavior is almost the norm in some towns (mine included).

My guess would be that the coach who accused you of trying to have his son ejected from the game is exactly the kind of person who would do something like this if the tables were turned. That's obviously how his mind works.

My son is 14 and has been involved in sports since he was 4. In all those years, I have never seen the likes of some of the outrageous behavior of some of these Little League coaches.

If you can possibly rise above this and let it go, that would be my advice. I doubt there's any reasoning with this kind of person.

Good Luck!
 
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>My guess would be that the coach who accused you of trying to
>have his son ejected from the game is exactly the kind of
>person who would do something like this if the tables were
>turned. That's obviously how his mind works.


Exactly what I was saying earlier. I TOTALLY agree with Andrea that he wouldn't hesitate to do the exact same thing to you. They are just trying to give you a guilt trip. Don't let them get to you! ;)
 
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"you represented the lynch mob"...what's up with THAT?

This lady is clearly off her rocker!

Sleep well tonight, my dear!
 
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Reading the mom's email, I had a hard time believing her son would point out that you couldn't be the one. That statment alone makes her email look like a quilt trip.

Sorry you are going through this. I know it must be hard to let it go; I hope you will be able to soon!

Mary
 
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I agree with Michele and other posters that this woman is into some serious melodrama. What a drama queen! And her email is just totally nuts. Like she is deigning to forgive you. If I were you I'd just move on. All you can do is trust in your own intentions and try not to let this incident take over your mind. This is their problem and they're projecting their issues on you. Don't get sucked in-just rise above it and let it go.
 
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Gayle-just wanted to pop in and say OMG on all the drama! I totally agree with everybody else! Get some sleep tonight~!

LOL at the phrase"Lynch mob" She is definitely off her rocker!wow
 
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Gayle--you handled yourself well through this whole thing and I don't think you did anything wrong by seeking a clarification of the rules.

Oh the politics of Little League can be soooo intense. My son played for 7 years, but now has decided to focus on wrestling....I don't miss the drama of Little League at all...(((hugs)))

Maggie:)
 
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Thanks! Drama, indeed! The "lynch mob" comment had me hot under the collar, but I REFUSE to continue with this!

I am guaranteed to sleep MUCH better tonight!

Gayle
 
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>Reading the mom's email, I had a hard time believing her son
>would point out that you couldn't be the one. That statment
>alone makes her email look like a guilt trip.

Agreed. That woman is NUTS! She reading her email had me fuming!

Some people just thrive on drama. Take a deep breath Gayle and let this crazyness slide off of your firm, toned, back. ;) You are a MUCH classier person than they are.

Allison

http://www.picturetrail.com/allisonj90
 
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