All Good Things Must Come To An End. Bye, David!!

Well all good things must end - and so it goes with my friend David, who was going to give me a half a million dollars.  I knew it was to good to be true when he contacted two other facebook friends, Brian and Brandon and advised them of their winnings.  Brandon was all prepared to start a new conversation with him when he was met with this sad reply:

Who knows what happened to my dear friend, but I will share with you our last correspondence:


Wednesday 10:03am

Greetings.. Good morning to you...

Hi David.

Wednesday 1:05pm

How are you doing..what is the progress..

Thursday 1:02am

You are not responding

Do you want your winnings to be terminated

I am in jail.

Thursday 12:04pm

And you can still communicate with me

Tell your dad so he can bail you out

If you have pay the delivery fee,your will be happy now

Thursday 3:48pm

I have a phone hidden in a hole behind some books in the library. Haven't you ever seen Orange is the New Black?

Friday 1:45pm

You are not serious..

I am too serious. This sucks. I really needed that $550,000 to get out of this mess I am in

Fuck up you are not serious..You are opportune but you mess it up keeping it on pending..

Friday 3:33pm

Friday 5:17pm

Ok

5 hours ago

Good morning..How was your weekend..

*********
I am not sure why he had to swear at me.  That really hurt my feelings.  Sorry I didn't win the loot - I was going to throw one heck of a party!

In Which he talks about Gladys & threatens termination #ScamUpdate

This guy is persistent!!!! (My replies in red)

Are you ready to receive your winnings..

I am.  But I can only give you my delivery fee via the mail. I can send cash.

Go to the moneygram outlet near you to send the delivery fee

I went to the post office and got a money order

Are you ready to send the fee via moneygram

Is this the same thing as a money order?

What is your address?

I need to ask..did you have the money now with you.

No..you will cash the money out and go to the moneygram outlet to send it and not money order.

But they charge me a fee at money gram!

They will only charge you 10

They will only charge you 10

Receiver's:name Gladys  tullar

Receiver's:City Lubbock

Receiver's:state Tx

Zip code  : 79404

Text question:favorite color

Text answer:Blue

Amount:$350.00

$350?  What is that for?

How much s the fee you are paying for your winnings to be delivered.

No you said it was only $1.80!!!  What is going on?  Are you scamming me?

No..I told you that you can pay the fee twice..

Slow down cowboy.  You told me 180.  You NEVER said 350.   NEVER

Go and send te 180 now.. So that I can forward it to the HQ rightnow.

I already did

Are you there

Yes

Did you send it via moneygram?

Yes

Snap the receipt ok

Snap it?  Like rip it?

Do you want it to be terminated.

Are you threatening to terminate me?  That seems illegal, David.

And who is Gladys?   Are you married!?!?

That is the Agent with your winnings,as soon as you make the payment on her name,she will deliver your winnings.

I would like to talk to Gladys.  Can you go get her?

She is not around,she s delivering other winnings..you are just wasting your time if you did not make the payment...

If you are sincere,you will get your winnings.

******

And now this morning...

Greetings..

Good morning to you...

Chat Conversation End

Hello Friend! You Be Lucky! You Win $500,000! Plz send delivery fee!!

Hi guys!

I have had so many people comment on my facebook musings from the weekend that I thought I would put the entire conversation on my blog.  Let me introduce you to David Vanbrunt Williams (whatever):

A little background - I normally do not accept friend requests from people I don't know, however, I have recently been connecting with family members of my grandfathers (he died before I was born) and this guy had one mutual friend who happened to be a family member I have recently gotten to know.  So I thought perhaps he was another one.  My first question to him was "how do we know one another?"  The conversation below is what happened next....

Please comment, enjoy and share! We don't want any innocent folks falling for scams such as this. Lucky for him, I was enjoying a weekend with nothing to do but relax, so he had my full attention.  

My responses to him are in RED.  



Chat Conversation Start
June 27th, 8:26am

Good Morning

How was your night

Hello How are you doing today and your family??
June 28th, 11:17pm

Happy sunday
June 30th, 4:29am

Good morning to you.. How was your night? I have some information to pass across to you
What's that?

Have you heard about the Facebook promo and have you been told about your winnings?
No!!!! Please tell me!!! I will give you my bank info right away so you can deposit !!!
Please hurry!!

Relax

I am delighted to inform you that you have won the sum of $550,000.00 only and i will like to now if you are ready to receive your winnings?

Congraulation!!!

Your attention is needd
June 30th, 7:05am
What do I need to do!!!
Wednesday 8:00am

Good morning Lisa

You are to provide the following information for the processing of your winnings.Full name,home address where your winnings will be delivered to,occupation,cell number,email address.
Do you think I am an idiot?
Thursday 6:23pm

No one is forcing you to receive your winnings..
Seriously? Do people really fall for this shit?

It not a shit

are you doubting it
How is that I won?

i want you to know that your winning prize is 100% real and legit and the United state FBI is also aware of this lottery so i will like to know if you are fully ready to claim your winning prize ?

???????????????

?????????????

????????????????
I am ready

In other to claim your winning prize you are to Reconfirmed some Data-Bases in which the Facebook Board will make use to get your Winning Certificate and all Necessary document available for you before they can release your winning Funds to you today. Full Name: Full Home address: Mobile Number: Email Address: Those are the details you are to reconfirm in other to claim your winning prize ?
You can not even type English.

do you want your winnings to be terminated?
I am just so frightened. I hate to miss out on the chance of a lifetime. By the way you are quite handsome.

reconfirm the information for your winnings to be issued

????
Lisa Vanderpump #1 Hoyty Toyty Drive Beverly Hills, CA. 90210 Highclassbitch@gmail.com

what is your problem

where is your #
? My number? Did u not receive all my info above? #youhurtmyfeelings

how

no # available there
You say "what is ur problem?" I have done everything u ask!

what about your phone number..

it not provided.
Oh yes. My phone number. I am so sorry. 826-867-5309

you will be paying for delivery fee okay

Choose your Preferable Option on how you intend to receive your Winnings : 1) ATM (These require delivery charges and would be paid by beneficiary So take note of these). 2) Check (These require delivery charges and would be paid by
Ok friend. Just tell me how much and I am in

This is not a do or die affairs,

just 180

that the delivery fee only

are you there

choose your mode of receiving your winnings so that it will be issued.
$1.80!!! OH EM GEE. Can I send this in small coin?

Check,AMT CARD

ATM CARD
I wish to receive this in an AMT CARD

ATM****

TYPOGRAPHIC ERROR

ARE YOU PERFECT..

DO YOU WANT YOUR WINNINGD

WINNINGS**
Oh my dear new friend, I am far from perfect. Can u please send it to my ATM

i want you to understand that this requested fee is for the shipment of your package to you and we also want you to know that there is no way we can ship the package to you if you don't have the fee paid to the right department according to our mode of operation.

YOUR ATM CARD IS READY

ARE YOU SERIOUS
I am so serious

ARE YOU READY TO PAY THE FEE
I am ready

DO YOU HAVE ANY MONEYGRAM OUTLET AROUND YOU
Um.. I'm not sure. Let me ask my dad. He works for Homeland Security. He is up to speed on these things.

YOU AREE NOT TO TELL ANYONE ABOUT YOUR WINNINGS

THIS IS JUST A WARNING

WE EXPERIENCE SO MANY ISSUES CONCERNING WINNERS SHARING THEIR WINNINGS TO PARENT NOR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES.
Oh shoot. What should I do? He just walked out of the room and made a phone call! Let me go get him. Remain calm, friend. Don't take away my winnings!!

IT NON OF MY BUSINESS IF HE DISCOURAGE YOU
Oh i won't share. But he knows where the money gram places are. He has a huge database so he can check your name and find the safest place for me to go. He checks for scams all the time

OK

I HAVE ALL YOUR ESSENTIAL DOCUMENT LIKE YOUR ATM CARD,WINNINGS CERTIFICATE HERE WITH ME TO SHOW YOU THAT IS AUTHORIZED.
Can u send me a picture?

OF WHAT
Of my atm card and winnings certificate

OK

HOLE LET ME REQUEST.

JUST HOLD OK
Ok friend

  I just can't believe this

You too can also see your winnings is real and legit
Yes I can. So what do u need from me? I already have plans for my $550,000!!

i did not need anything..you are to follow the terms and condition..

Are you ready to oay the delivery fee?
I am ready

how many minute will it take o to get the delivery fee sent?
Can I just meet you somewhere? I have the cash!

No

No

No

Are you afraid of sending the delivery fee?
OMG!! What a small world! My Dad said he KNOWS YOU!! Something about an IP address? He just called his "partner" (wierd - I had no idea he was gay - but I love gays!) and they are on their way to your place!! They are bringing the $1.80. So it's ok by me if you just give them the $550,000!!

Lisa..i am not forcing you.
David I know. That's what I told my dad before he left.

Good things are not easy to receive,there will always be an obstacle from any angle..
You are such a wise man. I think I am falling in love with you.

As the matter of fact,you are not the only one that won the winnings sum of $550,000.00,so therefore you have to let me know you don't want your winnings anymore rather than telling me what your dad told you.,

Is that clear?
No. It's not clear. I told you my dad said he knows you and that he is on his way with my $1.80. Why so angry?

are you ready to send he 180

not 1.80
What is ur problem? My dad is bringing it to you AS WE SPEAK!! Relax!!

where?

did i give you the information to send it to

are you out of your mind..

'are you talking to a kid

common..you are loosing your winnings gradually
To your address. Like I said, dad said he knows you - your IP address.

Where did your dad told you i am

I am in California

i guess you are not ready.

ok
Hmmmm. Ok let me tell him.

YOU CAN'T CHANGE THE TERMS AND CONDITION..OTHERWISE YOU FALL ON SCAM PEOPLE OUT THERE.

You post it

what does tha mean

you are free
No I'm not. Can you help me?
Friday 4:56pm

How are you doing..TGIF..
Dear David, I am doing so good. TGIF Indeed!!!
Friday 8:55pm

Good Day my dear..Happy Friday

What is still gooing on
Saturday 9:57am
I am just waiting for my Dad to get back
Monday 2:52am

You are not serious,who is paying the money,you or dad...who owns the winnings,you or dad...common,think before you talk

Ok
Monday 2:22pm

DAD'S PET

I LOVE THE MUSIC YOU JUST LISTENED TO
Chat Conversation End

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I wasn't listening to any music.  I haven't replied - maybe I will over the weekend.

Hope you enjoyed my little chat. :-)

Jurassic World - Movie Review

20 years has flown by since the first Jurassic Park was released - and I have to admit that was the only Jurassic movie I caught.  So for that reason, I invited my good friend and favorite Vintner, Kraig Keesaman, to join me at the screening.  He is a Jurassic Freak.  I mean Freak. I knew he could fill any gaps needed as I watched Jurassic World.

PG -13 - 124 minutes

According to Kraig, Jurassic World picked up where the first film left off and pretty much acted like The Lost World and Jurassic Park 3 never happened.

Jurassic World had the typical sub-plots of greed, family drama, and sexually frustrated park employees.  There were plenty of "jump scares" for me - although the boys didn't seem nearly as affected.

Chris Pratt is the perfect guy to play the "Raptor Whisperer" and Bryce Dallas Howard is a beautiful damsel in distress.

Soap Box Moment:  Not one woman in ANY WORLD would take the time to rip her shirt open and tie it up in cute little knot while preparing to fight a rogue dinosaur.  And she would also lose the stilettos.  Why must movies keep doing this to women?  It is very frustrating.

Parents will appreciate that, while there were plenty of casualties in Jurassic World, there was no blood and gore.  (At least I like when they make these things a bit more kid friendly)

Overall, Kraig and I had a good time - I give this movie a 3 out of 5 stars - while Kraig gives it 5 of out 5!!

(Shameless Plug for Kraig - he and his beautiful wife Becky own Windy Wine Company in Osborn, MO - you must check it out!  It is one of my Happy Places)

I Believe In Unicorns - Movie Review

A couple of weeks ago I saw an #indieWIRE post calling this film "One of the Most Authentic Female Coming-of-Age Films in Recent Memory."  I was all in - couldn't wait to see it.  (Here is the article: bit.ly/1HXMjHf  )

The movie tells the story of Davina (played by the lovely Natalia Dyer),  a teenage girl diving into her first "adult relationship".  The object of her affection is a bad boy named Sterling (played by Peter Vack).  Both actors are receiving accolades on the festival circuit for their work in this film.  Understandably so.

This is not your typical movie about young lovers. This film isn't for teenage girls.  This film is for all of us women who have survived first love  - it is a bittersweet trip down memory lane - a look in the mirror for us all.

Davina & Sterling's whirlwind romance takes them on a short roadtrip - an escape from the reality of their difficult lives - but it isn't the miles they cover, or even the intensity of their physical attraction that makes this film interesting.  It is the beautiful mind of writer/director Leah Meyerhoff  and her ability to balance reality with fantasy.  We - as young girls falling in love for the first time - we can not tell fantasy from reality and that is quite honestly what ruins our lives.  We are lucky to get out unscathed, unwed, unpregnant.  Some of us do - and some of us don't.  Meyerhoff reminds us of these emotions - taking us between fantasty and reality, between past and present, at a dizzying pace. And isn't that how it really felt?  So intense, so surreal, we didn't know if any of it was real?

I fell in love as a young girl once, far too young to understand the consequences of my actions.  Far too young to control my emotions and my hormones.  I understand the delicate dance between childhood and womanhood and I was overwhelmed at times at the films ability to really make us see that we were children.    If only the young women in our lives would listen to us now - trust us when we say "I've been there!! Let me be your lesson so you don't have to find out the hard way!" But they won't.  And we didn't.  And we all have our stories and our war wounds and we survive.

Beautifully shot and great story telling - a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Entourage - The Boys Answer to Sex In The City

Whether or not you were a fan of the HBO Series Entourage, you won’t be disappointed by this big screen adaptation.  Lavish living, over-sexed beautiful people and life-long bromances make for a hilarious –and very raunchy – movie.

All the actors from the series are back – but it is Jeremy Piven (stressed out Ari Gold) who shines on the big screen.  He was absolutely fantastic. 

 Kevin Dillon’s Johnny Drama also has a very charming moment in the movie.  This was a Hail Mary because he annoyed the hell out of me for 99% of the movie.

Let’s talk a minute about Adrian Grenier (the kind hearted heartthrob Vince).  What a gorgeous man!  I think I may have to move my Eddie Redmayne poster and make some room.  I could watch him all day.  Don’t you agree?

There are far too many cameos in Entourage to list here, but Kelsey Grammer storming out of a marriage counseling session was one of my favorites. 

Haley Joel Osment – the little kid from Sixth Sense – does a believable job as a spoiled rich manchild trying to sabotage Ari and Vince’s multi-million dollar movie project. 

The one mis-step in  Entourage was the acting job of Billy Bob Thornton.  Because Slingblade is one of my Top Five movies of all time, I hold Billy Bob to pretty high standards.  I was very, very disappointed in his acting job this time. What a bummer.  

Overall, I loved the movie, laughed out loud at all the inappropriate jokes, and was really glad I went. 

I will give this one three Joes.

Focus on Will, but Margot is hard to ignore...

It’s really hard to focus when there are so many beautiful con artists to follow!

Tonight, we review “focus”, the first of what i hope will be many – movies starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie…

In Focus, Nicky Spurgeon (played by Will Smith) an extremely accomplished con man who takes an amateur con artist, Jess (the BEAUTIFUL Margot Robbie), under his wing. Nicky and Jess become romantically involved, and with Nicky's profession of being a liar and a cheater for a living, he realizes that deception and love are things that don't go together. They split, only to see each other three years later... And things get messy.

If you like movies about beautiful, rich people, then you are in luck.  High style, glamour and

lots and lots of money drip from the screen.  

While I won’t say Will Smith is “back” with this movie, he is better than when we have seen him in a while.   Will does drip sex appeal as a lone grifter in Focus, but  it is Margot Robbie who makes us all go weak at the knees.

Here’s a little game for you – see if you recognize the actor who plays Will Smiths father in the movie – I sure didn’t!

While Focus isn’t going to break any box office records, it’s an entertaining movie that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Focus is rated  R for some sexual content and brief violence.