The Good Ole Freap Chat ~ Sequel Part III ~

[mtblujeans]

I'll add...your doctor would need to make a statement for you that you would be disabled for 12 consecutive months with your disabling condition, you can't be on unemployment while you are filing for SSDI, the more regular your medical treatment the better chances of getting the benefit the first time/application. Because of your age, they would probably "diary" your case and, if you receive a clean bill of health down the road, your SSDI might end at a future date. Definitely get a rep to assist you with the application process.

ETA: I should explain that the judge will consider that the acceptance of unemployment on the part of the applicant indicates that they are physically able to work and are looking for work while collecting unemployment payments....which will go against the claim of having a disabling condition.

 

[SHAYMARAYSMOM]

Good morning Freaps! Hope everyone is in a better frame of mind today. I just got off the phone with WDW cancelling our May reservations. I had to wait until I was sure I could do it without crying. Now that I've had a few days to think about it, I know it's for the best though. Now I'm gonna hope for free dining in the fall and stick with Pop Century. For a family of four, staying at a value, you really can't beat the price for that. Plus, we LOVED MNSSHP and would love to do it again. DD doesn't even seem to mind missing a birthday trip. Kids are so flexible.

And, guess what? We are getting our puppy today! This is the Great Pyrennees from the same people who had all the pups die from the last batch. They only have one surviving girl this time so we are rescuing her now at 7 weeks before anything bad happens to her. These people use their pair as farm animals but ours will be a spoiled house/guard dog unless I talk DH into letting me get some sheep or goats any time soon(believe me I HAVE actually tried ). We don't have a name yet until we see what her personality is. I'm leaning toward Daisy but no one else likes it. I will get ya'll pictures as soon as I can.

Sorry you have to cancell your trip. But like you said it is for the best right now.
Good news on the puppy. I can not wait to see pictures.



Happy Anniversary Margie

 

[SHAYMARAYSMOM]

Kellie- Have you looked at SSDI? I know your doctors are very supportive of you, and your bosses have been as well (except for #3.... ), so I'm sure they would support you if you filed a claim. They always get denied the first round through (they went to the same school as the health insurance companies), but they base the decision on the file date, so any $$ received would go retroactive. The amount you receive is also based on your highest quarters, so the last 5 months wouldn't be a huge factor.
When I applied (due to my MS) I was originally denied. I hired an attorney to handle my appeal. I also think that helps with the second round decision. This was 10 years ago back when I was in Boston. If you have any interest in going this route, PM me, I can pass on the name.

I have not looked into this. I will let you know if I need a name. Thanks

 

[Maggimus]

Sorry you have to cancell your trip. But like you said it is for the best right now.
Good news on the puppy. I can not wait to see pictures.



Happy Anniversary Margie

Thanks, sista!
haha I have to laugh about your "Margie" comment. I havent been called that in years. One of my friends from HS used to call me that as a joke. He would combine Margaret and Maggie (margaret being my name, and maggie being what I go by). LOL

 

[SHAYMARAYSMOM]

Thanks, sista!
haha I have to laugh about your "Margie" comment. I havent been called that in years. One of my friends from HS used to call me that as a joke. He would combine Margaret and Maggie (margaret being my name, and maggie being what I go by). LOL

One of my coworkers I call Margie. But that all was from a drinking girls night out,

 

[mtblujeans]

Maggi-I'd love to meet up. Since you live there, you probably aren't as excited by those apple fritters at Applewood as I am. I love those things. And Happy Anniversary!!! I never would have noticed the date on your signature. Thank goodness for mtblu.

You are very sweet!

 

[It's A Happy Day]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MAGGIMUS!​

Ditto

 

[It's A Happy Day]

You know you have a problem when you just went to B&BW to get your free air freshener thingie, you give your girlfriend a coupon and she comes back with 3 things of soap and 1 air freshener and you grill her on how much each soap was and while it was 3/$10 (plus the free air freshener) you inform her that had she listened to you she could have gotten 3/$15 WITH 3 free air fresheners if she had spaced each bottle out over the next week (we both work in the mall where B&BW is) and used 3 coupons

Yes I think I need couponers/freaps anonymous

 

[mtblujeans]

Oh yeah....I'd fit right in to that club!

ETA: When I signed out of my Hotmail account this morning, and the screen went to MSN, they had this link about Health Insurance and other information. It is interesting reading!

 

[mtblujeans]

Yesterday, the temps got up to 50 with no rain.

I got out and took a photo of the barn quilt, the way it sits

You can see that DH has painted the barn red, around my unfinished quilt. He is also getting the white board trim up. You can also see the spots where I took the tape down and need to touch up paint. It has to get above 50 degrees to do that, tho'.

I finally figured out how to measure off the other quilt pattern I wanted to do so he helped me mark that off. You can see he has begun putting the white trim up over the area before I can get it painted. THAT should be interesting to paint around.

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DS had Speech & Debate competition in Great Falls this weekend. He left on Friday morning and got back at 1:00am last night. I heard him come in and go to bed.

I always keep my cell phone on my bed headboard when he goes out of town. After hearing DS come in that late, my cell phone rang 3X at 2:40am. I shut the ringer off and went back to sleep. This morning, I saw I had a message and I listened to it. The 3 calls were some guy threatening me and telling me to leave his fiance alone. The message was filled with, what we will call, "choice words".

I called HIM back at 8:30 this morning and let him know I am a 52 YO grandmother and I didn't really appreciate his calls. DH laughed about it. He said somebody had a full night of drinking!

 

[SHAYMARAYSMOM]

Yesterday, the temps got up to 50 with no rain.

I got out and took a photo of the barn quilt, the way it sits

You can see that DH has painted the barn red, around my unfinished quilt. He is also getting the white board trim up. You can also see the spots where I took the tape down and need to touch up paint. It has to get above 50 degrees to do that, tho'.

I finally figured out how to measure off the other quilt pattern I wanted to do so he helped me mark that off. You can see he has begun putting the white trim up over the area before I can get it painted. THAT should be interesting to paint around.

****​

DS had Speech & Debate competition in Great Falls this weekend. He left on Friday morning and got back at 1:00am last night. I heard him come in and go to bed.

I always keep my cell phone on my bed headboard when he goes out of town. After hearing DS come in that late, my cell phone rang 3X at 2:40am. I shut the ringer off and went back to sleep. This morning, I saw I had a message and I listened to it. The 3 calls were some guy threatening me and telling me to leave his fiance alone. The message was filled with, what we will call, "choice words".

I called HIM back at 8:30 this morning and let him know I am a 52 YO grandmother and I didn't really appreciate his calls. DH laughed about it. He said somebody had a full night of drinking!

The barn looks great.
As for the phone call I think I would have been calling him at some nasty hour to let him know he had the wrong number.

 

[NATALIEBELLESmom]

mtblujeans I love the barn and I am sure the other will be just as nice when the weather is nice again for you to work on it. Just checking in I have been so busy lately. I love my new job at the Disney Store and school is so tough right now heading into finals before Winter Break. Miss you all and hope to catch up on everything soon.

Happy Anniversary, Happy Birthday and Contgrats To anyone I missed and here is a big for all that need them.


Theresa

 

[mtblujeans]

I am kinda' pleased with the barn, too. You never know when an idea will work out in a nice way. Thanks, guys!

I actually got my friendly caller's voicemail and left the message this morning. I figured no matter what time he got it, he won't be too happy about my nasty-sounding message. You know how us furious little old ladies are....

Theresa....it is always good to hear from you. Your life is so busy in such a positive way...whenever you can check in is always good!

 

[mmkk]

Wow... I had to dig us out of page four!

sounds like everyone has been busy-Maggi-Belated Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby!

pperfectmom-I am sorry about your cancelled trip but I am sure its the best decision even though its a tough one!

I went out of town last week so I just wanted to pop in and say "Hi!"

We are going for our first ultrasound and doctor's visit this Friday so keep your fingers crossed that I don't see two! (Twins run in the family and I have already been queasy almost every day and by my calculations I am only about 8 weeks pregnant! )

 

[Maggimus]

Wow... I had to dig us out of page four!

sounds like everyone has been busy-Maggi-Belated Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby!

pperfectmom-I am sorry about your cancelled trip but I am sure its the best decision even though its a tough one!

I went out of town last week so I just wanted to pop in and say "Hi!"

We are going for our first ultrasound and doctor's visit this Friday so keep your fingers crossed that I don't see two! (Twins run in the family and I have already been queasy almost every day and by my calculations I am only about 8 weeks pregnant! )

Aww yay! Keep us up to date on the ultrasound. Since you dont want two, ill keep my fingers crossed that there wont be two. I cant wait for you to keep us updated about all of this. Ive had baby fever for so long. I can live through you now!


Thanks for the anniv. wishes!! Dh got me roses. 2 dozen for 2 years..

(haha dont pay attention to the orb in the photo. He is our friend... or atleast we hope so j/k!)
and we went out to eat at a really nice restaurant.. where DH and I ended up leaving mid-way through our entree because he developed something weird and his eye started swelling up. May have been a food allergy. We were there 3 hours and between all the courses and sherbet to clear the pallet, etc, etc... it definitely had time to kick in.

Then we had Thanksgiving dinner last night with my MIL. Theres so much family that she gets hers in early so she doesnt have to compete with all of the other get togethers.

Its been a good weekend.

Susan I love the barn!

 

[jeankeri]

Maggi- Is that a Christmas tree in the background?

 

[Maggimus]

Maggi- Is that a Christmas tree in the background?

Yeah, I got started early this year. We didnt have a tree last year since we were packing up and in the process of moving. So this year- i had to drag out my stuff early ya know, to see what I had and all. And while I was at it, I went ahead and put it up. I havent put my tree upstairs up yet. Ill get that done sometime next week (maybe later this week).

 

[Maggimus]

Did any freaps get in on the Piazza bag offer? Holy cow how did I miss that?? Ive been missing all the good stuff lately. I dont check the other threads all that often- just my usual. You freaps are letting me down! Post a freaper when you see something good!!

 

[SHAYMARAYSMOM]

Did any freaps get in on the Piazza bag offer? Holy cow how did I miss that?? Ive been missing all the good stuff lately. I dont check the other threads all that often- just my usual. You freaps are letting me down! Post a freaper when you see something good!!

okay I missed it also. What was the deal?

 

[mmkk]

Maggi-beautiful roses! DH did a great job picking those out! I hope he's feeling better after his anniversary meal! Did ya'll ever figure out what he could have been allergic to?