Entertaining Myself.

 Just for giggles, I responded to a truck for sale. It was a very new truck, a luxury model, all the bells and whistles. The pictures were listed under one name, but interestingly enough the email address featured another name altogether. 

They were asking $3700.

Any hindend could see that was a scam. But this hindend was looking for a laugh. FAFO. So. I did. 

I responded to the ad with a question: 'Where is this truck located?'

I received a response. 

Hi

Thanks for the email!The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 are available, price is $3,700  . Transmission: Automatic 4 speed ,mileage 123,370 , engine 6.0 gas Console, map lights, extendable folding rear view mirrors and sliding rear window.  Optional 17" factory rims with low milage Cooper tires. Folding side mirrors and roof top running lights. Great condition truck with low miles set to work for you and keep you comfortable. New Kenwood stereo and CD player pushes great sound through the factory Bose speakers.

This Truck belonged to my husband who unfortunately died, this it's the only reason for selling. Let me know if you are interested in buying them and I'll send you more details. A local pick is available if not, shipping isn't a problem. I can send some extra pics if you wish.

Because I do love a good laugh, I responded. 

Once again, I replied, "Where is this truck located?"

Hi again  
After my husband's funeral, I moved to my parents home in Billings, Mt, got a job here. The truck are already here in Billings and the transaction will be done through eBay. They will handle the payment and paper exchange. The truck are ready to be delivered in case a pick up is not possible. You will have free delivery (got a shipping voucher through them) and 5 days to test and inspect it before I receive any money.Attached you can find more pictures!

Thanks 

Of course I wasn't clicking on any attachments, but because I still loving a laugh, I responded: 

Well, no. We'd probably just fly out to get it. We've got relatives not far from there. It would be a nice visit and we could drive back. Address please? 

 Hi again  
 
If you want to buy it, please reply with your full name, shipping address and phone #. I will forward your details to eBay and they will contact you with all the info on how to purchase it.

Thanks 

Please note that this email address was already flagged as spam and I was enjoying myself: 

Surely you don't expect me to give you money for a truck before we have seen it, right?

And once again Mary Johnson responded with her same old tired reply:

 Hi again  
 
If you want to buy it, please reply with your full name, shipping address and phone #. I will forward your details to eBay and they will contact you with all the info on how to purchase it.

Thanks 

So...because this hindend was getting tired of games, I replied once more. 

But...if I fly there to see the truck before giving you the money, why does ebay need to be involved at all? I have relatives in Montana and could combine the trip with a chance to visit family. Bottom line: I wish to look the truck over before giving you the money. I have never heard of ebay working like this. Ebay provides a site for a seller to post things, but it is the seller who ships. Plus, I saw this ad on facebook marketplace, which is different from ebay. 

I guess Mary Johnson did not want to sell her truck. She has not responded for some time now. 

RUDE!!!

But anyway, I did actually get something done today. We were up at the crack of dawn (well...sort of...) and we scrubbed and spiffed up the apartment. I should take a picture of it. I washed windows and scrubbed walls, pulled out appliances and got underneath. I refreshed the floors. Tim touched up the paint. Tomorrow morning, the carpet cleaners are coming in at 9. I'll wipe down the oven while they're doing their thing. Tim is going to put a coat of polyurethane on the cupboards. I've got 4 more windows to wash. Then the apartment will be move in ready, which is good news, because the prospective tenant wants to see it Wednesday morning. 

The woman who wants the rehab so badly is coming to the house with her father tomorrow. Her bank has said she will need a co-signer, but she said her dad is quite excited to see the house, so that sounds promising. 

I told her about the furniture. She was excited about that, too and is coming over to our house to see it after she's done with her father. I told her to bring along her little boy too. 

She's so hopeful, and that touches both our hearts. I would love to see this work out.