Annie

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Annie was to many critics the one critic who really got the beg-a-thon going with her question to Casey that she was prepared to pay $5 for. Paraphrased the question was "Does Galina get a refund for dropping out of her semester?" - Casey then ran downstairs , asked Galina and came back with the answer, (no). Annie then led off with a whole ream of questions offering up to $250 from her tax refund (which she had planned to use on a new windscreen).

Fastforward 24 hours and Annie has a little regret at drink-typing, KC hasn't really delivered on the goods and the Haterz™ generally encourage Annie NOT to pay. Annie henceforth has gone from being one of the cheerleaders to one of the Haterz™. She occasionally still pops up on EN and DHC. She leads the list of prominent haterz who have been banned from CH.C by T.

Annie has long expressed concern that Casey may one day become physically violent and has encouraged Galina to separate from and divorce Casey.

[edit] Participation in the KoiCast

On the November 20, 2007 KoiCast, Annie was one of many callers, including Duane LeGate and T. The KoiCast devolved into Duane yelling at T for revealing that he had sent $1,500 to Galina for a night out on the town. Annie's friendship with G and her motives were brought into question.

Following the KoiCast, Annie submitted her version of the story in an email that was posted on DHC^[1] and CH.C:

First, I owe no one any explanation. Since the start of my friendship with G, I have promised her respect and privacy – and never once broken that promise. Absolutely no one, with the exception of Duane, even knew that G and I had forged a friendship. Our talks and discussions, at her request, are confidential – they do not need to be shared with anyone, much less disclosed on a public “talkshoe” broadcast which can be downloaded by anyone at anytime and manipulated. My loyalty is to G and no one else.

Since the KoiCast there appears to have been questions of Duane’s motives, and appearances of propriety, because of his involvement and support of the Serins’. And yes, I do speak of Casey and G as a “couple” in this sentence because for almost one year Duane had been a support to both of them. First, Duane was a support to Casey during the earlier days of IAFF by being a sponsor and attempting to hold him accountable with his lenders and creditors. Though his business relationship was not successful, Duane continued to support him in a variety of ways, and as time went on, Duane became a friend and champion to G. Duane saw first hand how G needed support from the craziness that was all things Casey: The flip-flipping, the mounting debts, the controlling and abusive ways he behaved with what little money they did have. He witnessed the inequality of their relationship, and how Casey emotionally abused G by demeaning, criticizing and devaluing her actions, behavior and beliefs.

Duane was instrumental in bringing G and I together when things were particularly difficult for her. This was after Casey’s return from Australia. By Duane’s own admission, while he could be a good “big brother” or “favorite uncle” – a supportive girlfriend is really what G needed. And I was happy to help. As the friendship grew between the three of us, Duane suggested we all meet in San Francisco on August 3. This date was chosen because Duane already had business bringing him to the Bay Area – and it was the day Casey announced IAFF would shut down.

For those who don’t know, Duane is a generous person – Duane offering to pay for my plane ticket and hotel room (against my protests) along with G’s costs. Duane’s business travel plans were in flux and he wasn’t sure if he would actually be able to join us for dinner – it was uncertain if he would be flying out of SFO on the afternoon of August 3 or early morning of August 4. This was not a “vacation” but a nice get-a-way for me, G, her sister, and her sister’s friend. There was nothing, absolutely nothing, inappropriate or untoward about this event. It was Duane’s way of allowing me and G to finally meet.

As it happened, I was sick, ended up in the ER and unable to join the group in SF. I know from talking with G the next day she enjoyed the trip. Her sister’s “friend” was very ungracious – the friend was happy to stay in SF on Duane’s dime and enjoy the benefits of the hotel, but then proceeded to talk trash about Duane and his motives. It is my understanding that the “friend” never thanked Duane for his kindness and underwriting the cost of the hotel and meals.

Again, in talking with G – Duane’s interaction during the trip to SF was very limited – he was there on business and flew back to Atlanta. G was at the hotel with her sister and her sister’s friend. Duane’s feeling was that if Casey could have all these “supporters” underwriting the costs for his to Australia and such, then it should be no big deal for Duane to give G and I the gift of finally meeting. The only problem was that I was too sick to go. I insisted G, her sister and friend go and have a good time without me. Perhaps that was an error in judgment on my part since given the flack and hate that has been thrown at Duane. So let’s be clear, it was as much a gift to me as it was to G – I just was unable to enjoy it. (And, I’m still waiting to enjoy my gift at another time when my health will allow it.)

I am saddened I’ve been banned by what I believe is one single individual’s decision from CH.C. At CH.C there is a community of individuals I’ve come to respect – and who I think liked and respected me too. These people and I have no way to contact each other than to via CH.C. I am sorry I am unable to explain myself, say goodbye, or give them the means to contact me in another way.

I am not an attention whore or seeker. That is why my involvement and friendship with G has been kept private. People can agree or disagree with my motives and actions. People can armchair quarterback. People can tell me how they would have handled something. However, one thing is certain: In Sacramento, there was a young woman who was at her wits end. She had been manipulated in her marriage by a man who last night admitted that he knew how to “push her buttons.” He left her broke and broken to go to Australia. There were two people, virtual strangers, who stepped up and offered to help…. They didn’t know how, but they would in any way they could. Their names are Duane and Anne Marie.

One final thought: I was unaware of Duane’s recent financial assistance for G’s attorney’s fee. In the context of what was asked in last night’s KoiCast, I think Duane answered it correctly.

If Duane told Tracy in confidence he assisted G recently with the attorney’s fee (which is completely separate from the question asked), then shame on Tracy for breaking confidence. In addition, we all know Casey has erratic behavior at times. He admitted to “pushing G’s buttons” and basically “stalking” her on the talkcast. Did Tracy not think about the bigger picture about how Casey might react to her “bomb” of Duane’s financial assistance for the attorney’s fees? It was obvious that while he was saying he knew it was “over” he was still holding out hope all was not lost. They are within days of the final hearing. This “bomb” could push Casey over the edge and take him back to his old behavior patterns. Or, is Casey a dormant volcano ready to explode? Could Tracy’s much needed desire to disclose something that should have been held in confidence lead to violence over a holiday weekend?