Shannon, I am sorry you are feeling terribly. I agree with Hotspot's thoughts. Try to be good to yourself and I am hoping you feel better very soon. Allow Domino to give you some extra slobber oh I meant love.

Hotspot, that is a lot of money. Considering what you all do, it is well deserved. I am looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. Mike, came to visit before he went to work at the cemetery in his Spiderman mask. I really enjoy his company and sense of humor. He is not doing well and I wish I could make him feel better. I told him to come talk to his friends here that we could help him. I do not believe he feels safe here which upsets me. He told me and perhaps I should not be saying anything but that he is not sure talking about what is going on for him here would not be used against him later. I think he believes "we" will turn on him. Perhaps he meant the site as a whole I am not sure. I do not like to see my friends hurting.

I might be discharged by the end of the month. If I could leave now I would.

Thank you Hotspot and Jedidiah for the words of encouragement. You are right that I have gotten a good start in going forward with the legal and finacial issues. I forget sometimes when mom is in a bad way. It is so hard to see her battle periods of dementia and discomfort. Her doc and her neurologist do not what to perscibe and mes at the time in fear that will cause more medical problems, not to mention that she still has periods of stability. I don't know what I can do when she is having trouble, docs said this is what it is to live with progressive MS. I fear she will have more frequent episodes of this.

oh...thanks for the big slobber kiss Domino..your the greatest, my terriers need to learn from you, they are a bit self centered.

oh,,,Jedidiah I will pray that the month goes quickly so that you will set free.....

It is hard to watch and feel incapable of totally fulfilling a loved ones progressive illnesses needs. As I mentioned months ago my wife and I are going through much of the same with her father. He was a vibrant highly active and independent man. Watching Alzheimer's and Parkinson's invade and deteriorate such a mans mental and physical being is gut wrenching. Unfortunately all that can be done is the best possible in any of these situations. Being cared for and about is a lot more than many have in situations like this.

Jedidiah, I understand what is going on with Mike and I've offered him any help I can give. I also understand his feelings regarding talking here and his comments to you were about this site as a whole, not our group. Neither of us want you to be upset. You need to concentrate only on getting better let me worry about him. Mike did ask me to post what you've titled the angry truck :mad: links so, here they are. You both make me laugh and for that I want to say thanks.

Pride of Midtown

Another one

Thank you ((hotspot))

Hotspot..loved the links you put up of the responding rigs....I can't imagine what it would be like trying to get out of the truck bay in a big city. All we have to worry about is traffic letting us onto the main highway that runs straight through our district. One time I was driving one of our engines responding to a house fire, this little truck came up behind me and rode on my tail, when I came to place the chief wanted to stage at, the driver was so close behind me I couldn't even see him in my side mirrors, but when I did come to a stop he spun out trying to stop..I think he must of soaked his seat.

Im having a good day today.

Hotspot I didnt realize how much else you got goin on and have to deal with thats real sad about your wifes dad Sometimes I think all the bad shit happens to good people and the scumbags live without problem because they dont give a shit about noone else and live long times Im not really into the whole god thing but if there is one hes makin some really fucked up decisions anyway thanks for puttin up the links for Jedidiah

I was thinkin the same thing as you were Mike, good people are put through so much while those who are disrespectle to their fellow human beings seem to get everything they want.

I was remembering the situation when I was involved in a long term relationship. He had 2 children and joint custody with the ex. We found out that she had gone to jail more than once while she would leave the kids with druggie friends, she lived in another city and he never found out. Her mother would cover for her. We went to pick them up for the holidays, when we got there we were shocked at the condition the home was. She was given a nice house by her rich grandparents and it was a pig sty, feces everywheren, needles on the table , plugged up tiolet...anyway you get the picture.

His son was living down in the basement because a male friend(druggie) took over his room. He was 9 years old, daughter was 8. Well, my boyfriend went for full custody and got it, she never even fought it. We had to through out all the kids belongings, stuck of urine and they had lice.

Ex took off, with a druggie friend she even had a bounty hunter after because of this friend. eventually she ended up in prison. Guess what..they fixed her teeth, gave her job training and a job when she got out. She even got to keep a dog in her cell for a program training them. It made me think...maybe crime does pay. She got out bought a house and is living high off the hog.

Unfortunately these types of people reign in abundance upon society. On one hand actually giving those incarcerated a marketable skill increases the likelihood of them not returning. However, when so many are doing without, struggling on meager almost nonexistent assistance and not becoming criminals I have to wonder what is a better use of my tax money for everyone. I do know the foster care system in the state I reside has one of the highest numbers of children being cared for because of their parent(s) being incarcerated. I feel for these children because they are the real victims.

Some people just really suck and suck the life out of good people. The way the system works is a joke and it makes me sick seeing lots of screwballs gettin stuff without havin to actually work for it some seem to know how to play the system and others that really need help dont get it In general I am real tired of seeing good people struggle gettin nothin and others sittin on their asses whining like little babies that get all kinds of stuff For some reason I find lots of these jerks think they are owed somethin I know some are jeolous of things I have not once does it cross their puny minds that I worked my ass off for everything Ive got and continue to get no one handed me anything I didnt con the system One of the things that really pisses me off now is all these people saying they cant find work sure the economy sucks right now that is fact lots of people lost and are losen their jobs but there are jobs out there might not be lifetime careers but there are jobs instead of taking 2 3 parttime jobs theyd rather bitch someone I know is in the middle of going for disability because they couldnt find what they considered the "right" job it is all such a crock because I know this person isnt the only one doing it can sit on computer all day visiting websites making posts playing games but cant work If someone is really disabled then they should be helped but people like this just wanting free ride makes me hurl

I totally understand what you are saying Mike, jobs can be found..I even work outside the home during the week even though I have to take care of mom the rest of the time...I have always worked and like you say I earned everything that I have. I had a career that I loved but funding was cut...so I worked for a dog groomer, and now I feed livestock every morning and muck out stalls for people..not a dream job but it is better than nothing. I guess some people just think they have to have their careers back, I have always planned for the "what if" scenaro. Well the "what if" happened but I had an emergency fund saved up and I made sure never to get into debt. In other words lived within my means, I worked with so many people that lived outside their means, in fact I couldn't believe that it seemed to be the norm..on coworker bought a new truck with payments that were double that of my moms mortgage. This is the true reason I think people are in finacial hardship...living beyond their means for most of their life..I can't believe that I without a true job is sitting better than most.

I do worry about my mom's finacial situation only because I am doing what I need to keep her in her home..I will always be able to fend for myself..but she can't, so I do what I can and that means cutting back on the expensive caregivers and doing it myself..after all she took care of me and in fact still is..I know sometimes I bitch about the situation and the exhaustion, but it comes from worry and fear of not doing what I promised her, keeping her in her home.

I am so, tired of it also. I see many taking advantage of the system all the time. I go on calls to apartments outfitted with all the latest electronics and gizmos meanwhile it is a section 8 apartment. They pay only 30% of the rent and you, me and the rest of the tax payers pick up the tab. I enter apartments packed with children with little if any food barely enough clothing and the mother is pregnant again. Until these kinds of people are held responsible for their actions and have something expected from them nothing will change. About a decade ago they changed giving out foodstamps in monopoly type money to it being debited from their state card. This was done to try and stop people from selling the foodstamps. I do think it has slowed that down a bit but there still isn't a week that goes by where I don't see someone trying to purchase items with their card for someone else to get the cash.

I work hard for everything my family has and to have these types of people taking advantage of systems set up to truly help those in need it makes me ill also. I do think many expect things to come to them. I am so, tired of hearing people talking about looking for work online. OK, that is a start but what about getting your ass out and asking, filling out applications etc A local Burger King has had a help wanted sign in it's window for probably at least 2 months now. I went to get some quick burgers and fries for the kids the other day..my wife would kill me for feeding them that but I was being lazy anyway drive thru was packed decided to just go in to the almost empty counter. I asked about the sign in the window I was told they are having a hard time getting anyone for day shifts because all the teens are still in school and hardly any adults apply.

A job is a job in my book. Like you mentioned Mike getting a couple of part time jobs is still better than not working. Even Shannon, who is pretty much already working fulltime being a care giver is out doing what most of these expecting idiots would deem scrub work.

Things are never going to change unless the system is completely overhauled, which I doubt I'll see in my lifetime. I even see some of this crap being posted at this site. The pissing and moaning posts about having nothing yet I hear little to anything from some about what THEY are doing to change the situation. I find it hard to have any respect for these people. People fall on hard times but this sense of expectancy is outrageous. Mike, one of the reason why I like you is because you don't sit around doing the poor you bullshit. That person which sent you a private message a few months back when you were talking about your new job criticizing you for saying how much you'd make is of course jealous. You have a great work ethic and have managed to acquire more for yourself than a lot will in their entire pathetic lives. I've felt the undertoned jealously here and elsewhere also. Like forgive me for talking about things I've worked hard to posses and being happy about it.

My wife and I try hard to drill it lovingly into the kids that anything worth anything takes work. Our kids don't want for anything but they know to be appreciative. Helping out around the house, doing their best in school, being respectful and appreciative is the cost of living a comfortable life. When they hit legal working age getting a part time job and learning what it is like to work for extras is simply the way of life. Before they get to legal working age helping the elderly in the neighborhood is their job, picking up leaves, helping shovel. A lot of kids today don't have anyone to set them in the right direction and these pathetic adults we talk about are the result. Even with the best of parenting things do go arye but that's where these system programs should catch them and give them a quick dose of reality.

Seems to me , that we all hit on a topic which we agree on.

I am so proud that my parents instilled in me a strong work ethic. As a child when I wanted something I had to earn it...I was 15 when my parents got me my first horse..I had to earn it first. Then when they got her for me my mom handed her over and said "now you must earn the right to keep her". My best friend at the time was given everthing on a silver platter..of course did she take care of what she got...no. You better believe I did though.

My grandmother taught me what a loan was when I was nine. There was a toy horse I really wanted, but I hadn't recieved my allowance yet..My grandmother said she would loan me the money but I had to pay it back with interest. Boy that was a learning experience. I didn't take out a loan until I was 22 years old to get my first vehicle. When I share my story about this, everyone reacts in shock..and say how mean of my grandmother to do that to a child...I say back, but I learned from it.

Luna....How are things going with you? Is that, as Mike would put it, tool of a tennant still giving you grief?

Jedidiah, how are you doing? are you going to be set free soon?

I am no longer a hospital prisoner. I was discharged on Thursday afternoon. I have to remain in bed until sometime next week but Angel is keeping me company. We have been watching even more movies Mike and Hotspot gave to me. I will be thoroughly educated by every genre of theatrical delight by the time this is all over. I have been watching everything from the Little Mermaid, Lion King, Toy Story and Bambi to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre,:eek: the Green Mile, Free Willy and what about Bob? Mike, tells me I should be well rounded by the time he is through with me.

Overall I needed a break from this site which I took over the last 5-6 days. Sadly, I do not feel as comfortable around here as I once did.

I am wishing everyone a great day.

Shannon, in addition to your mother's dr and his wife giving you a little added emotional support did they offer you any real world advice? Suggestions on how to get yourself added assistance taking care of your mother? Don't get me wrong I think their taking the time to call and offer supportive care is nice however, you need some actual in person help with your mother for your own sanity. I can understand the not being at the level accepted for hospice care been there done that but what about possible alternatives?

Nice to see you Jedidiah, that is some selection of movies. Some how I can't picture you watching the chainsaw massacre. Mike, really has turned you onto some warped things. Which version did he give you? I am glad you are listening and staying in bed after all it is better than remaining in the hospital. Now that all the surgeries are over it's all just a matter of healing and gaining strength.

I see all the bumper cars piled up in a corner, I wonder what that is about. Mike, needs to come and let us know what's going on. Luna and Malign are virtual no shows. It's only my opinion but I think our Moderator needs to get on their asses.

*checks in very quickly before the moderator comes, he's a big boy*

I guess I am OK. The tool woman hasn't said a word or shown her face since the lawyer's letter. Still there is this atmosphere - maybe I am imagining it - of hostility. I lent her a desk and a mattress and I am taking both back (giving her a week to find another mattress). When I asked her how she will feel staying in my flat when she knows she is not welcome, she said "I feel nothing. I don't care."

I hate this being right in my garden at my home which is my sanctuary.

No other news ... this has rather overwhelmed me.

I highly doubt that you are imagining the hostility filled atmosphere Luna. How could it not be with a woman you don't want or trust that close by. It's easy for her to say she doesn't feel anything because like she said she doesn't care. Having a low life like this around must be incredibly draining. I can understand wanting your items that you lent her back but I'd find it more freeing to burn the mattress than to ever use it or pass it on again. The desk is another matter but that too I would probably burn. Granted I enjoy burning items but in this case it would also be healing.

Anyway, glad you stopped in because Domino was going to slobber you something fierce.

LOL Hotspot!

A fireman who likes to burn things???

Threaten me with a Domino-slobber and you can get me to do (just about) anything! I have to confess I am not wild about being slobbered ...

Yah, maybe I should just forget about getting the things back. I wrote her a note to say I would arrange to get the desk fetched (too heavy for me to carry) and she wrote me a note back saying if I entered her premises she would lay a criminal complaint! So yeah, maybe I'm not imagining the hostility.

Luna I get that you live in africa with the cheetahs but my god arent there laws protecting landlords? I would have this bitchy tool running out of that place in a heartbeat Id remove whatever was mine change the locks among many other things Tenant or not you are the property owner no offense but I sure as shit wouldnt want a mattress back from such a nasty tool who knows what the hell she did to it I like Hotspots idea take it back and have a nice bonfire I am sure there must be some creative ways to get under her skin without causing yourself problems Some people just really suck and if you are forced to have to deal with them then i say treat them like the piles of crap they are its probably the only thing that would get through anyhow

Now Hotspot I have not warped Jedidiah anymore than he already was I did give him all the versions of the Texas Chainsaw Masacre most of the remakes sucked except one but thought he should see them all and make up his own mind. Now I just saw about you wife wanting to kill you if you gave the kids Burger King? whats she got against the King? I love those whoppers not something to be eating everyday still tasty I always like getting a crown YES a crown which I wear and watch as people stare at me

Anyway been having some very bad problems so not been up on postin much I do see all the bumper cars in the corner maybe they need to be inspected Im going on the Superman position roller coaster all who dare can join me Domino got some new toys from the old people they are cute and think he is a puppy or something getting him all these squeak toys a drumstick steak hotdog rubber chicken he tries putting them all in his mouth and walks around with them when he gets tired of that he has Malign pinned to the ground slobbering him all up

The laws here totally favour the tenant. The landlord has to go to court to obtain an eviction order and my lawyer says it will be difficult against an old lady (yes, she is a bitter and twisted old lady) because she will have the magistrate's sympathy before I have even said a word.

Turns out she gave my mattress back long ago, I had forgotten that. Oh well, at least then I won't have to burn it. She says she is going to tell this and a bunch of other stuff to my lawyer! Poor man will receive a 100 page letter today, I am sure. I am being taken to the headmaster! He is sure to have a good laugh.

What bad problems have you been having, Mike?

Well everyone has to put up with our over sized moderator who btw doesn't always slobber. Now he has some new toys and is keeping Malign busy so, you should be safe for a bit Luna.

I would still move to evict this low life documenting everything she has done and threatens to do. Being elderly isn't an excuse for being a rotten human being.

Now why can't I enjoy burning items? You have to truly understand the story a fire can become of it's own to be a great fireman. When I was teaching at the academy my recruits loved me because I was like a walking firing magician.

King Mike, I have nothing against Burger King. The kids like when I put on one of those crowns. My wife really doesn't like feeding the kids anything fast food produced. Although they get plenty of sweets and so, on for the most part she likes for them to have more healthy balanced meals. Fast food and highly processed junk as she puts it really affects their growth and behavior.

I love roller coasters and the Superman one is a lot of fun. I think the bumper cars need a break I'm going on the coaster.

Well, I guess it's time for me to take my licks, so to speak ...

Sorry I've been away so long, y'all. Started with me taking off sick a couple of days; my fever didn't match Mike's, but it was enough to put me out. Then I went away for President's Day, and got stuck in snow trying to get back ...

Basically, just wasn't my usual lively self for a while. Now I'm ready to get back into the Panda mobile (I love roller coasters, but someone has to keep Luna company on the bumper cars.)

{I think Luna's tenant might be a cheetah ...} *hides*

Landlords here also have to get an eviction notice however the rights and wants of the property owner superseed a tenants Landlords arent forced to allow someone to remain living some place they arent paying for Their age doesnt matter what shit happens in Africa if you are forced to keep this nonpaying tool really sucks feel bad for you Luna

glad you and malign checked in Domino is having field day with Malign sorry you were sick man it blows being sick I probably would have gotten over mine sooner if I had taken more care of myself Oh btw SELL that house dont go taking care of it for your hopefully soon exwife I think she just wants to weezle in to controlling you and then treating you like garbage again just my thoughts of course but some suck like that Do your own thing and keep yourself safe from being used and abused

The bumper cars need to be serviced but until they are back in service there are the swings and superman roller coaster I think Luna and shannon are on the swings but if shannon doesnt check in soon Domino is goin after her next

Jedidiah come out and play not sure superman coaster is good for you now maybe go with the ladies on the swings sure they wont mind

I understand your wife not wanting to fill the kids with junk Hotspot laughing thinking of you with a kings crown on

Anyway not feeling real OK at this site dont want to get into the problems having figure someone will come out of the woodwork and want to call me names and use it for their own sicko fun Usually will talk about anything but last months here have really sucked I like it in here with you guys but I dont know how much I trust here being only for us which blows since talkin about stuff with you guys might help