I screwed up.

I think you handled the lawn guy and your past friends with a lot of class and a lot of grace

Oh crap just watched the rest of the video! Those so called friends are "mean girls" I'm sorry you were hurt. Good for you for taking care of yourself by not subjecting yourself to that anymore.

I agree with you Margaret...you don't need to put yourself in a situation that you know isn't right for you. Sometimes we just need to move on and at our age (70+) do what makes you happy.

You just ‘grew up’ by saying NO to this invitation. Putting yourself back in high school is rough and at our age we now get to pick and choose who we spend time with. I love the fact that NO is a complete sentence! Good for you. 💕

Girls may I say. Getting old is not for old people.

OMG Margaret! When you started talking about your 'friends' I couldn't believe my ears!! I felt like you had lived my life! EXACTLY the same thing has happened to me. I totally, 100% share your feeling in this matter. I try to be rational, understanding, hard on myself - not them. But OMG the hurt and pain. I, like you, eventually pulled myself away from them for my own self love. I am better than being treated like I am a 5th wheel or non existent in many cases. I had been, what I thought was friends with these women since 6th grade! I am also your age. Good for you, and me, for knowing that we deserve better for ourselves.

The friend thing has happened to me down through the ages. I finally realized a few years back that it’s ok to have friends for a time. When friendships fizzles organically it often is just an expiration date on commonalties. Good for you on being firm to the landscape fella.

Don’t set yourself up for that again!!!! You’re done with them. You DO NOT NEED THEM!!!!

Hurray for you Margaret. I'm so glad you decided to let go of the people in your life who no long help uplift you. It took longer for me to "put my foot down" and let go of family who caused me to feel less than the person I know I am. Its so nice to not to have to put myself in situations which cause such anxiety for days before and always days after.

So sorry you had that issue with the landscaper. ☹️. And then the “friends!” I totally understand your thoughts and feelings! At our age we have experienced a lot of loses... and it’s sad that includes who we thought were friends... it shouldn’t be that way. So there are times when we have to draw a line to protect ourselves. And that’s okay. Enough is enough is ENOUGH! You responded beautifully

You did the right thing declining the invitation

Margaret, you are a doer & shaker for sure. You are where you are meant to be. Doing, caring, needed & loved. NOT with phony friends. You did the right thing. Sadly we’ve all had an issue with scammers. Good luck!

I do get it, Margaret. Laziness, a lack of integrity and work ethic has become a real problem at this point. Things didn't used to be like this.

He didn’t write that response. He is shady and knows he is taking advantage of you, like you said, it’s not the first time he’s done it.

I have so much admiration for you. You have the guts to be honest with yourself, and the bravery to expose your vulnerable side to your audience. It is hard to conquer our egos enough to admit publicly that we were hurt. It’s a quality that not many people have. You have my vote, and my admiration.

You are such a wonderful person… I hope things turn around for the better for you soon! If I lived near you, I’d stop by and lend a hand! Hang in there Miss Margaret!

I agree with you. Some friendships just fade away and there is nothing wrong with that. Why put yourself in that situation.? You do you.

Margaret, our air here in Tennessee is horrible as well. I’m laid up with back issues and awaiting a procedure done August 16th. Take care because our lungs are older now…🤗 Lea

I completely agree on your decision to not attend ‘rude girls reunion’. Between your nasty landscaper guy and your former classmates you’ve truly had a time of it! I admire your self control. I hate when people throw their wealth, education and or station in life around as if it makes them any better. 💕 Hugs my friend! Can’t wait to see the wooden elephants!

You did the right thing in not going Margaret.. and you did it with class.👍