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Bad Guy Nick Lillis

Jesus Christ, for a grown woman you whine incessantly. I see why you're such good friends with Traci. Blaming everyone else for your problems must be a great hobby for the 2 of you.
 
I was only letting Lucille know that there was a rumor.

Linda, you started sending me emails on the 11th. In the email on the 11th you described a lizard which had been sent to a person who did not practice good quarantine and whose collection was ultimately decimated by illness. Nick had allegedly sent her a lizard but in the email you said that you did not know if that lizard was the first ill one; you also said that you were not even sure if Nick knew about this death.

Why is it that you did not go to him? After the shtf, you called him, but when I asked him on the 12th whether you had approached him (because I was not going to continue a whisper campaign), he stated


06-12-2017, 09:46 AM
XtremVipereXotics
Name : Nick Lillis
Re: thread
Im glad to i was always willing to help i just had to get her on the same page. But no Linda has just been writing about me on the forums has not contacted me privately. Im assuming she is a good friend of my buyer.




I think rather than making the rounds and secretly talking about all of this, whether or not you thought I was a moderator, if you believed there were issues, why not approach Nick and just talk to him first?
 
Linda, you started sending me emails on the 11th. In the email on the 11th you described a lizard which had been sent to a person who did not practice good quarantine and whose collection was ultimately decimated by illness. Nick had allegedly sent her a lizard but in the email you said that you did not know if that lizard was the first ill one; you also said that you were not even sure if Nick knew about this death.

Why is it that you did not go to him? After the shtf, you called him, but when I asked him on the 12th whether you had approached him (because I was not going to continue a whisper campaign), he stated


06-12-2017, 09:46 AM
XtremVipereXotics
Name : Nick Lillis
Re: thread
Im glad to i was always willing to help i just had to get her on the same page. But no Linda has just been writing about me on the forums has not contacted me privately. Im assuming she is a good friend of my buyer.




I think rather than making the rounds and secretly talking about all of this, whether or not you thought I was a moderator, if you believed there were issues, why not approach Nick and just talk to him first?

Lucille I wished I had sent directly to Nick and I told him that and that was my mistake. I was letting you know that a 3rd person wanted to come here to post and what it was about. These are not my accusations and by no means did I imply that. I believed 3rd party wanted to come forward. IF those emails were not wanted, I figured you would have not responded. But you asked me to ask the 3rd party to come forward and I did just that. I told Nick I should have let him know directly and he seemed to say no worries. He also sent back text telling me to not worry. With that being said, this "rumor" is wide spread and I am one of the last to know. Since that time, any info I got, I sent to Nick and told him that is what I would do from now on. He was very nice on the phone and we talked for long time.
 
Lucille I wished I had sent directly to Nick and I told him that and that was my mistake. I was letting you know that a 3rd person wanted to come here to post and what it was about. These are not my accusations and by no means did I imply that. I believed 3rd party wanted to come forward. IF those emails were not wanted, I figured you would have not responded. But you asked me to ask the 3rd party to come forward and I did just that. I told Nick I should have let him know directly and he seemed to say no worries. He also sent back text telling me to not worry. With that being said, this "rumor" is wide spread and I am one of the last to know. Since that time, any info I got, I sent to Nick and told him that is what I would do from now on. He was very nice on the phone and we talked for long time.[/QU

Nick also told me on the phone that he did not believe that he sold her that iguana and that he would check the records. I thought it was shipped and later person claims bought at show. After I called Nick and he called me back as well, he said he not to worry any more. I also posted many times that I believe rumors are rumors period.
 
Linda, you started sending me emails on the 11th. In the email on the 11th you described a lizard which had been sent to a person who did not practice good quarantine and whose collection was ultimately decimated by illness. Nick had allegedly sent her a lizard but in the email you said that you did not know if that lizard was the first ill one; you also said that you were not even sure if Nick knew about this death.

Why is it that you did not go to him? After the shtf, you called him, but when I asked him on the 12th whether you had approached him (because I was not going to continue a whisper campaign), he stated


06-12-2017, 09:46 AM
XtremVipereXotics
Name : Nick Lillis
Re: thread
Im glad to i was always willing to help i just had to get her on the same page. But no Linda has just been writing about me on the forums has not contacted me privately. Im assuming she is a good friend of my buyer.




I think rather than making the rounds and secretly talking about all of this, whether or not you thought I was a moderator, if you believed there were issues, why not approach Nick and just talk to him first?

Also Lucille, you asked me to come here and if I was interested in the truth to answer questions which I did. As I said, I thought was all ok with Nick the last time we spoke. Even though I am pretty sure he was aware of the rumor, I should have contacted Nick directly and just asked him. Like I said, we talked a lot and we even together sent that message to Naomi to ask her for proof. I read it to Nick and he said it was ok to send and I did. Then when it came in, still while we were on the phone, he asked me to send it to him and I said of course since you are being accused of it being your animal. Yes, I made mistake and fixed it with Nick. Not in collusion with anyone.
 
Linda, you started sending me emails on the 11th. In the email on the 11th you described a lizard which had been sent to a person who did not practice good quarantine and whose collection was ultimately decimated by illness. Nick had allegedly sent her a lizard but in the email you said that you did not know if that lizard was the first ill one; you also said that you were not even sure if Nick knew about this death.

Why is it that you did not go to him? After the shtf, you called him, but when I asked him on the 12th whether you had approached him (because I was not going to continue a whisper campaign), he stated


06-12-2017, 09:46 AM
XtremVipereXotics
Name : Nick Lillis
Re: thread
Im glad to i was always willing to help i just had to get her on the same page. But no Linda has just been writing about me on the forums has not contacted me privately. Im assuming she is a good friend of my buyer.




I think rather than making the rounds and secretly talking about all of this, whether or not you thought I was a moderator, if you believed there were issues, why not approach Nick and just talk to him first?

Also, he said he had the emails about my concern and understood that I was concerned about reptiles. He said no problem that he loves reptiles too. I told him about accidentally sending out a lacerta with one arm missing and how I could not believe that I did not see that. Next day he made a statement I think, saying I called him and we talked. What I have done since that time is to try to get the accuser to give Nick proof and we did that together on the phone that night.
 
Also Lucille, you asked me to come here and if I was interested in the truth to answer questions which I did. As I said, I thought was all ok with Nick the last time we spoke. Even though I am pretty sure he was aware of the rumor, I should have contacted Nick directly and just asked him. Like I said, we talked a lot and we even together sent that message to Naomi to ask her for proof. I read it to Nick and he said it was ok to send and I did. Then when it came in, still while we were on the phone, he asked me to send it to him and I said of course since you are being accused of it being your animal. Yes, I made mistake and fixed it with Nick. Not in collusion with anyone.

You injected yourself on your pal's behalf and no one should have to ask you or advise you to do anything. Traci's an adult. Let her handle it. You yried to do more damage control behind the scenes than on this thread. Whether you mentioned the word crypto here or privately, it was wrong and you know. You promoted an unproven rumor and as far as I'm concerned, your credibility his is as low as your buddy's.
 
Also, he said he had the emails about my concern and understood that I was concerned about reptiles. He said no problem that he loves reptiles too. I told him about accidentally sending out a lacerta with one arm missing and how I could not believe that I did not see that. Next day he made a statement I think, saying I called him and we talked. What I have done since that time is to try to get the accuser to give Nick proof and we did that together on the phone that night.

That's caled "saving face". Butt out.
 
From one of Linda's emails to me:

Linda, one of the first things I said to you when you sent me your emails was to ask you to post the facts and evidence. How is that not wanting to get at the truth?
As far as finding the truth however it comes, the questions arising from the posting of the lab results will hopefully find some interesting truths. It took me a while to think through the 'negative' announcement and realize that the time frames seemed to be wrong, and ask others for help.
If you are interested in following these issues wherever they go, you could certainly help by asking and answering questions here.

Lucille, I did what you asked and that was to come here and post myself. And again, did not mean to be short with you and I have apologized to you for that. I believe you asked me to have the accuser to come forward with proof and so I did ask. Since she was taking so long, I felt that this was a rumor. NO evidence, then a simple rumor. I should have sent directly to Nick and after discussion with him, he said he understood and we would go forward. Next day, he posted that we talked and everything ok. From then on, anything that I received pertaining to the rumor, I sent directly to Nick... not to you. I believe Nick is innocent due to lack of proof. Now what else can I do. Nick? Anything else I can do for you? After our conversations, you said everything ok on your end. No one has given any proof that you sold her sick iguana. As I said, I should have sent directly to Nick and that is what I have done since our conversation.
 
Lucille, I did what you asked and that was to come here and post myself. And again, did not mean to be short with you and I have apologized to you for that. I believe you asked me to have the accuser to come forward with proof and so I did ask. Since she was taking so long, I felt that this was a rumor. NO evidence, then a simple rumor. I should have sent directly to Nick and after discussion with him, he said he understood and we would go forward. Next day, he posted that we talked and everything ok. From then on, anything that I received pertaining to the rumor, I sent directly to Nick... not to you. I believe Nick is innocent due to lack of proof. Now what else can I do. Nick? Anything else I can do for you? After our conversations, you said everything ok on your end. No one has given any proof that you sold her sick iguana. As I said, I should have sent directly to Nick and that is what I have done since our conversation.

What you "should have" done was butt out from the get go. But since you seem to have turned over a new leaf, howsabout you post every PM regarding this thread right here. ALL OF THEM! The ones between you and Traci , Naomi, Nick etc. Unless of course, you have something to hide...
 
What you "should have" done was butt out from the get go. But since you seem to have turned over a new leaf, howsabout you post every PM regarding this thread right here. ALL OF THEM! The ones between you and Traci , Naomi, Nick etc. Unless of course, you have something to hide...

Kris, I said what I said.. it is a rumor. Now I am going to take your advice and butt out. I have nothing to hide. Lucille did ask me to ask the accuser to come forward last week and I did. I did not promote any rumor. I expressed a concern and said it was a 3rd party had a rumor or accusation and that is not the same thing.. I should have sent directly my concern to Nick and said that. After we talked, he posted we talked and to move on as same in message. Nick said he understood my concern and from then on, I have sent directly any info to him. I will butt out. I do believe that Nick is innocent and he knows that. Also am sorry if I did say anything to you... can understand that you want to be here to find out facts. Nick and I spoke several times and he posted. I have posted as well that these are nothing more than rumors. Now I am going to take you advice and butt out. I think from now on, I will just mind my own business. Thanks
 
What you "should have" done was butt out from the get go. But since you seem to have turned over a new leaf, howsabout you post every PM regarding this thread right here. ALL OF THEM! The ones between you and Traci , Naomi, Nick etc. Unless of course, you have something to hide...

I understand people wanting this type of information, but I do not think I see where she would have an obligation to hand it over.
 
This thread is disappointing. So many people could have gotten much further to clear up questions and concerns by not being intentionally abrasive or attacking one another. Ask kindly to receive answers kindly. There are serious concerns surrounding various parties here. Clarification is more satisfying in the longer term than winning on the internet for a day.
 
Kris, I said what I said.. it is a rumor. Now I am going to take your advice and butt out. I have nothing to hide. Lucille did ask me to ask the accuser to come forward last week and I did. I did not promote any rumor. I expressed a concern and said it was a 3rd party had a rumor or accusation and that is not the same thing.. I should have sent directly my concern to Nick and said that. After we talked, he posted we talked and to move on as same in message. Nick said he understood my concern and from then on, I have sent directly any info to him. I will butt out. I do believe that Nick is innocent and he knows that. Also am sorry if I did say anything to you... can understand that you want to be here to find out facts. Nick and I spoke several times and he posted. I have posted as well that these are nothing more than rumors. Now I am going to take you advice and butt out. I think from now on, I will just mind my own business. Thanks

So predictable! You know exactly what I meant by "butt out". Traci and Nick's business and the behind the scenes. Now you will twist that statement and use it as an excuse to not post what I asked. Not that it matters. Had I not used the words butt out, you would have found another excuse not to post your behind the scenes shenanigans.
 
This thread is disappointing. So many people could have gotten much further to clear up questions and concerns by not being intentionally abrasive or attacking one another. Ask kindly to receive answers kindly. There are serious concerns surrounding various parties here. Clarification is more satisfying in the longer term than winning on the internet for a day.

Not looking to win Nick, but see your point. Truth is, I've seen some of the correspondence behind the scenes. I'm certainly not trying to win anything. However, I have made my point, which will be answered, as usual, with smoke and mirrors. Kinda' futile, maybe. Maybe not. I gave people food for thought. I need not comment further without provocation.
 
Kris, I said what I said.. it is a rumor. Now I am going to take your advice and butt out. I have nothing to hide. Lucille did ask me to ask the accuser to come forward last week and I did. I did not promote any rumor. I expressed a concern and said it was a 3rd party had a rumor or accusation and that is not the same thing.. I should have sent directly my concern to Nick and said that. After we talked, he posted we talked and to move on as same in message. Nick said he understood my concern and from then on, I have sent directly any info to him. I will butt out. I do believe that Nick is innocent and he knows that. Also am sorry if I did say anything to you... can understand that you want to be here to find out facts. Nick and I spoke several times and he posted. I have posted as well that these are nothing more than rumors. Now I am going to take you advice and butt out. I think from now on, I will just mind my own business. Thanks

It's Chris, not Kris. But you knew that, yes? Gnit
 
You know what I find extremely telling? That Traci is no longer responding. She has something to hide. My guess is the fact that she did more damage to the lizards ripping off stuck shed instead of soaking and allowing it to come off naturally.

This back and forth between Linda, David and Chris is irrelevant and sightly annoying. Yes, Linda made some mistakes in this thread, no need to continue to berate her over it.

Nick, if you do not get a full DETAILED vet report, I wouldn't send her any funds. If she does send one to you, I would post it here. I would also look into testing some of your animals for crypto, to put this rumor to bed. If you decide to do so, post the results here, that way it will be here for any future readers to see.
 
Not looking to win Nick, but see your point. Truth is, I've seen some of the correspondence behind the scenes. I'm certainly not trying to win anything. However, I have made my point, which will be answered, as usual, with smoke and mirrors. Kinda' futile, maybe. Maybe not. I gave people food for thought. I need not comment further without provocation.

It is not any single person. I am seeing these things with several people on both sides of the talking points. Everyone could have worked together on this to more peacefully reach a more informational presentation than what we have to see at present. A missed opportunity. It could be salvaged, but it will take some effort from all to achieve a little harmony. Most people discussing things are in offensive and defensive stances instead of something collaborative.
 
You know what I find extremely telling? That Traci is no longer responding. She has something to hide. My guess is the fact that she did more damage to the lizards ripping off stuck shed instead of soaking and allowing it to come off naturally.

This back and forth between Linda, David and Chris is irrelevant and sightly annoying. Yes, Linda made some mistakes in this thread, no need to continue to berate her over it.

Nick, if you do not get a full DETAILED vet report, I wouldn't send her any funds. If she does send one to you, I would post it here. I would also look into testing some of your animals for crypto, to put this rumor to bed. If you decide to do so, post the results here, that way it will be here for any future readers to see.

"In this thread", yes. Innocent little mistakes, right? Not so much behind the scenes, which perhaps makes my comments irrelevant TO YOU just because you are less "privy" to some of that info. Sorry I annoyed you...maybe.
 
It is not any single person. I am seeing these things with several people on both sides of the talking points. Everyone could have worked together on this to more peacefully reach a more informational presentation than what we have to see at present. A missed opportunity. It could be salvaged, but it will take some effort from all to achieve a little harmony. Most people discussing things are in offensive and defensive stances instead of something collaborative.

I know that if I hadn't jumped to conclusions and ASSumed he was just going to keep telling me there was nothing wrong with the animals, then I would not have blocked him and initiated everything. So--in the end, this is all on me....

But I've apologized to Nick. He says he accepts my apology and we will continue to move forward on the agreement, we made.

I do not know, nor have i ever talked to Naomi, but I have spoken to Ann Rivers, who is on my list as a very recent FB addition.



snakequeen, the vet did say the skinks had some "mild dermatitis," from taking the shed off....but that is not something that needs to be hidden....Everyone, including Nick knows my 2 new babies shouldn't have been sent out that way and they were in bad condition, so that really doesn't apply to the original meaning of the post.

Thanks for the gentle reminder to everyone, Nickolas. Everyone got a turn being called names, accused of things, and generally disrespected, so....."throw no stones, I guess."
 
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