I just got cussed out for being "irritating". Not the first time, mind you, but totally unexpected!

We sold a house to a nice family that was renting it, with the agreement that the mortgage payment was due on the 1st of the month. Only charged them $2,000 down. They have always paid, but NEVER on the 1st!

We included a no-penalty 7 day grace period on the contract that we carry, just to be nice. But today she brings me the check (late afternoon on a Friday so it won't get posted until next Tuesday b/c of Labor Day) and tells me she noticed that I called last night (didn't answer). Well, that irritates her!

She said if I were a lending instution, that I wouldn't call until the grace period was up. And then she used the "I" word again.

Sheesh!

So, in her mind the check isn't due until the 7th. I told her in my mind it was due on the 1st. She shrugged.

And, then, just to confuse me, she handed me a long envelope by way of "thank you for letting us use the ladder" to paint the house. I told her that's what neighbors are for. She said it saved them from having to rent one. There was a $25 gift restaurant certificate inside!

I'm confewzed. Should I be mad or grateful?