Mother of the Year

So... Carolsue calls me on Friday afternoon.

As you may remember, last year my air conditioner was stolen from the 508 house. Everyone--from the police to Carolsue--knew who stole it. The thief, Quincy, actually admitted to it to some of the folks in the neighborhood, but nobody had proof. And the police, did not feel there was sufficient evidence to go after him.

After all, it wasn't like Quincy was walking around with an air conditioner in his arms. At least my air conditioner. I have it on good authority, Quincy has managed to lift several air conditioners. And lots of other valuables from hard-working people.

Quincy's mother, who never taught her boy right from wrong, knew what her adult son was doing. She turned a blind eye. She lied to the police. She never made her son be accountable.

A few months ago, Quincy and his mother moved out of town. I'm guessing the wave of crime got to be too much for her. Ironically, the crime stats went down after Quincy left town too. In an enterprising move, Quincy's mom decided to rent out her house. The tenant was to move in on Saturday.

Sometime last week, someone managed to break into Mama Quincy's home. The "thief" didn't jimmy a door, break a window or do anything to suggest forced entry. However, the air conditioner was mysteriously removed. As a matter of coincidence--because I am just sure this is the case--Quincy happened to be in town the day the AC was stolen.

Mama Quincy did not manage to tell her home owner's insurance company she 1) had a vacant home and 2) was converting into a rental. Therefore, the home owner's policy is not covering a vacant home and a missing air conditioner.

Additionally, Mama Quincy signed a deal with the Veteran's Administration, renting out the home to a convalescing veteran. Now, because the home is missing an air conditioning unit, Mama Quincy is in violation of her agreement with the VA. Additionally, the Veteran cannot move in. And, the VA is pursuing Mama Quincy for the terms of the agreement (six month's rent they paid and the deposit). Additionally, the contract the VA has with Mama Quincy says she is now financially responsible for housing for the Veteran until he can find another landlord willing to take him in under the circumstances.

If I am adding right, she is into this for more than $10,000 (six month's rent, deposit and an air conditioner). I'm thinking it might have been in Mama Quincy's best interests to teach her adult son right from wrong 20 years earlier.