Stupid People Part 2

It even gets more stupid. In my last post, I had commented, briefly about my soon-to-be ex's stupidity. Just stupid, enough said. Well, we are fighting over a vehicle, (SUV, mine and only mine) that he thinks, agian thinks, he has some claim to. The title is soley in my namel. This man's reasoning behind this is, and I quote: "Well, it was supposed to be mine but I let you buy it."

O.K. guess that is a rational arguement and will hold up in court. NOT! But anyway, he has listed it as community property and the only way I can do anything with it (sell it so I can buy my son something more economical and reliable) is for him to provide written consent. Rediculous! I am at some control freak's mercy over something that is mine.

Anyway, after a week of fighting over this beast, (car) he comes over with this document releasing his interest in my vehicle and I must sign it....again, he controls the document, it's wording, timing, etc.........Wrong!

Wrong on so many levels. First off, he doesn't even get my name right and this is a legal document. I have been legally married to this man for 21 years and he still can not get my name correct. He seriously, sleeep walked, slept walked (?) through our marriage. To him, this was no big deal and I was making a "federal case" about it. Then he puts all of these contingencies that I must sell this vehicle IMMEDIATELY (holding gun to prospective buyer's head as we speak) and use the money soley for the purpose of buying our son a more reliable vehicle. Yeah, right! You are going to dictate to me what I am going to do and when I am going to do it?????? You should know me better by now! I told him that I will use this document when I run out of toilet paper......but not in those exact words.

So, I write up a new document, correct my name and leave out all of the contingencies. Now, it's off to the Notary. Yes, everything I do with this man has to be notarized because I do not trust him. We both go up to the counter and she is doing my signature first and needs my ID.

Notary Lady: "You have such a cute name."
Me: "Thank you. You can not believe how many people screw it up."
(Now, ex is standing next to me and knows exactly what I am referring to. I also have a hyphenated name (never got rid of my maiden name) and it's Italian so it can be difficult for some to pronounce.
NL: "How can people screw it up? It's long, but rather easy."
Me: "I know, but it amazes me. Especially, people who have known me for years. They still screw it up. I have even had people argue with me on how to pronouce and spell it. Like, I don't know how to do either.
NL: "That's because you have surrounded yourself with Stupid People."
(I start laughing, and just cracking up. Ex is FUMING.)
Me: "I know. People can be so stupid that it never ceases to amaze me."

Now, the ex is pissed off because, remember, I made a "federal case" about my name being written incorrectly. I am just so glad that someone else, other than myself, pointed out his stupidity.

Well, at least the vehicle is no longer up for grabs and it is now a dead issue. The for sale sign goes up soon and hopefully, I can find something that will work well for my son. That, in itself, is going to be a challenge. We have two different view points on this subject. Me: Economical, efficient, reliable. Him: Sporty, fast, flashy, cool. At least, we have the same manufacturer in mind, just a different model.

Please, one week with no more stupid people. Just one!!!