PI Tailing Candidates

No, this is a new one to me.  So who are the candidates that are being followed?  And who is the PI?

Do not know.  More than 1 candidate has mentioned it.  I'm sure it will be interesting to find out who is paying for it.

Fred Catchpole Office 904-771-6852 Cell 904-708-5541

I doubt anyone fears an Independent enough to follow him.  If I should draw that attention it would have to cost the PI a fortune in gas alone.  Plus he would have to seek medical attention for being bored stiff.

Fred Catchpole

That was funny.

I was thinking along those lines too.  I wouldn't think anyone would be followed unless

1.  that person had a good chance of winning and someone didn't want them to or

2.  someone thought they had an inkling of impropriety about that person and wanted proof.  Proof could cause a candidate to withdraw, I would imagine. 

I'm still waiting for people to start saying more good things about their own choice for a position rather than trying to have me believe the worst about the opposition.

This really makes me wish I hadn't hurt my back and had to drop out of my race this year.  I don't think I've been tailed for a long time, since the Sheriff in Jackson County took a disliking to me after I wrote a story about his incompetence.  Oh, the memories.  Those few days were such fun!

Not at quite the same energy level of three decades ago, I'd be less inclined now to lead them on days of merry chases through the county than invite them in for a cup of coffee and answer whatever questions they wanted to ask.  Plus, somewhere along the line in those same past three decades I'm come to the realization that everyone - even the best and brightest of us - has done stupid stuff.  Ain't no sense in trying to hide it or deny it.  It's just part of what made us what we are today.

But for all you still-candidates who notice shadowy figures darting in your peripheral vision, I urge you to arrange your schedule to accommodate a free afternoon.  Fill up the tank and make sure your personal PI sees parts of Clay County he didn't know exists.  Make frequent stops, especially alongside a long, straight undeveloped stretch where they won't have any hiding places.  You'll see a really funny look on his face when you smile and wave as he has to drive on by.  Ask a friend to meet you somewhere really suspicious, just long enough to pass a large envelope. I wish I still had my copy of that photo.

If there's a private investigator looking at candidates, these days that'll involve public records, credit reports and the like.  But, if someone's paying to actually have you followed, milk that experience like a Gurnsey in the morning.  One day it'll make a great story for the grandkids.

Michael S. Mann

michaelsmann@comcast.net

If one ever follows me on the golf course I hope they get at least double time pay. Nobody should be subjected to watching my swing for straight time. 

Mike Heemer

OneMann, I love your blog in response to the P I.  Sometimes we all need a laugh so as not to cry!  Your story is very funny! 

The only thing that I might add to all the comments is that it could be a family member that hired this PI for reasons of infidelity.  That is the thought that crossed my mind.  Anyone else have this thought?