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| I forgot to mention, that since my income is so low, I finally did get some help with my furnace, it is like twenty years old and bangs, it is being replaced sometime this month. I could never afford this on my own, my hours were cut at work, so now I am down to 22 hours a week, can barely keep up with my winter utilities as it is. I have never gotten any help like this before, My furnace guys told me that my furnace is not safe, I did not think that they would replace the whole system, I am so greatful for this help. |
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| Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 10:54 am Post subject: |
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From all of us, you're welcome Erb and so glad you came for answers and stayed to contribute! that's great! and wonderful contributor you are!
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| Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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| thank you Lori, I have learned so much from you guys, I think that this is a good place and I want to stay involved where I can. I think this would be a real good place to refer friends who have problems. I would not hesitate to send them here for help. |
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Listen erb, most public utilities like gas company have programs where they will write off a portion of your gas bill in the winter (think only one bill) if you can prove your (lack of) income etc...call your gas company today! I don't go for people abusing the system either, but when you are atleast trying (working) then I'm 100% for you getting help..our daughter still gets some assistance, but the girl works 30 or 40 hours a week waiting tables to support herself and son...so i'm cool with anyone that doesn't set on their butts watching them get bigger, and collecting aid...in my opinion that is what aid was meant for people that are struggling....not those just laying around pulling in a govt check! call your gas company!
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| Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:47 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Lori, I will do that, I work and my husband did work on road construction for years, he had enough to recieve a pension over 30 years, he had a severe stroke 10 years ago and has not been the same since, It still is not enough to cover all the expenses and we are not extravagant people, we are very simple people. we only have one vehicle, our home is really small, for the two of us last year we did not even bring home $15,000, it is so had to go from making a living wage to this. I felt kind of embarrassed about the furnace at first and in no way feel any sense of entitlement, but I do feel thankful, I would have struggled and got another one in a year or two, but this is a great help to us, one worry tucked away.
I have always tried not to resent the people who choose not to work but it can be a mental challenge sometimes, after he had his stroke, I guess I seen him struggle with wanting to work and be part of the team again at work and loose that part of his life, he lost a big part of his life there, they all move on you know. His job was a big part of his identity, I remember how sad it was to see him after a recovery period go to the local bar when the guys had come home from work and when he could not talk about the day or the project they were on, he really became a little bitter at home. for some people work is that important.
I just wish those who chose not to work would be able to truly feel what that pain and loss feels like, if they were reading this they would think I was nuts. But I am sure that you know where I am coming from.
I will call the gas company, thank you for the tip, I have not been exposed to this before, so don't really know what all is out there. Have a great day Lori. |
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| Quote: | | His job was a big part of his identity, |
Men in particular struggle with this, they are genetically programed to be our providers, 'hunters/gathers'' don't you know....If I think of anything else that might help I'll send your way...what state are you in?
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I hope that all is well with him now. Boy this post just goes to show you that you have no clue of the big picture that is going on in ones life until you start getting to know them in a thread. Sounds like you have a lot to worry about but yet you seem to look at the bright side of life.
Good for you that you don't resent these types of people, no sense in wasting your energy on them, if they don't have enough motivation and conviction or want a better life for thier families, shame on them. I personally could not live on the amount of the government check, hell that would not even cover my groceries for a month or gas. Well maybe.............. no, think I will keep my job and continue to be productive. I will be better off that way, LOL.
Glad to hear that you are getting some help anyway, good people sometimes win, this is great news for you, hopefuly things will continue a smooth sail for you. |
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| Finally got everything straightened out with the insurance company, I should be recieving my check here anytime. thank god, It took months and now come spring I can get my deck fixed and get out there and enjoy it. I am glad this headache is over, I hate dealing with stuff like this. thank all of you for all your help. |
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hope all went well with this, any updates?  |
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| I am so glad Erb that everthing is coming together for you.Remember we all need a helping hand some time .A person never knows when something will befall them and they may be the one who needs help.Maybe that tax rebate will come in handy for you. thats something to look forward to,huh? |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2008 3:44 am Post subject: |
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| Well, I got my check and put it in the bank, I will fix my porch come spring. I am getting my new furnace in here in a day or two, so I am very grateful there. Seems like things are falling into place finally. |
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| That is great erb, one more worry that you can tuck away right. Your next one will be finding a contractor come spring, so while you are sitting around in the bad weather, you may want to be pulling out the phone book and looking them up. They can't work on it now but they can come out and look and give you an estimate. Maybe you could get on somebody's to do list anyway. |
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Thought about something else erb, are you considering any of the contractors that you got to give you an estimate? The reason I thought about these guys is that they already have an idea of what the damage is and probably could just look at the paperwork at this point and put you on the calendar.
I think if you wait to start calling them in the spring that you will be put on the back burner, these guys start scheduling work during their down time. Just a thought.  |
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| Good to see that everything has worked out for you erb, so you got your check finally, hopefully it is what you wanted. Did you think about what good natured said about getting hold of the contractors now, that makes sense. Like she said, get on the calender. glad to see this all worked out for you. |
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| Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:56 pm Post subject: ins comp. |
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| I dont know how to determin the best companies but I know a few that are rip offs. I have one company that wouldnt pay for my carport when a tree fell on it in a winter storm they said I should of gotten up there and knocked the snow off and it wouldnt of fallen. can you see me hanging from a tree knocking snow off. Im 66 years old |
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