An ex housemate of mine scurried off back to Peterborough or somewhere owing me £240.
Eventually, after much piss taking etc from my mates and whilst slightly tipsy (ok, completely rat arsed) I called her and left a voicemail threatening that if I didn’t get the money I was going to drive down and break her legs and that she had better watch her sister’s back as I’d break hers as well.
Moment I put the phone down I realised what a complete tit I had been. A) I had no intention of driving anywhere and breaking anything but b) she had a nice voicemail message she could play to the police and land me in a world of trouble.
A week later a cheque arrived for £240 – never have I been so relieved!
I am not suggesting you take this course of action.
Cheers
Danny B