What I Came Home to Today...

[tmricciuto]

Have you thought of reaching out to a local church for help with your utilities? They normally set aside money to help with community outreach. I know the church I go to has helped people turn back on their power even if they are t members or don't attend. Just a thought. You don't have to do it all on your own.


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[Boxergirl]

Wow, you must have been scared witless when you saw that. Holy crap. I'm glad everyone is okay and really sorry you have that added expense.

I do agree with tmricciuto. Have you looked to see what help is available for you? They won't come looking for you, you have to seek it out. And I totally understand if you want to do it yourself, but sometimes everyone needs a little help to get back on their feet. There's nothing wrong with that.

 

[Jaszies_dad]

Sorry about your troubles. Glad that everyone is pretty well physically could have been much worse (bright side), hope the dad realizes he will make more money and have less problems getting u own crew-truck and getting u away from asshat. Stick with it but keep looking for another job as u are always better off looking for them when u have one. Keep head up accept help when u need it and pay it back when u can.

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[EverythingEnglishMastiff]

I haven't actually. I haven't been inside of a church since my Grandpa died. I was raised catholic and went to church every Sunday with my grandparents, whom pretty much raised me until my freshman year in highschool. So I guess I've not been going to church longer than I have. I haven't said a prayer, confessed, or cared to since. I'm not sure I even believe any more.

There are loads of people a lot worse off than me. They could probably use it more than I could and prob have the balls to walk into a church to ask for it. I have shelter. I'm warm. Usually when someone wants to "help" there's more to it than that. I feel like I owe enough to my neighbor. I don't want to owe anyone anything.
I'm just going to do my best to keep my mouth shut and my hands to myself at work until I can fix one of my vehicles and get a dif job.

 

[ruby55]

My oldest daughter just had a baby. The baby is still in NICU, & daughter is out of the hospital. She is an atheist, & makes no bones about it, although she was raised as a christian. Nine months ago, she & her fiance were both working, had a nice little place, & everything was golden. But like you, things just took a downhill slide, & everything was lost except for the baby. They didn't even have a place of their own; they were on the streets begging for money to keep them going. Her dad & I, along with friends, pressured her into going to various churches for help. While she's still on a slippery slope, things are getting better. The programs that churches have aren't just for their parishoners, or even Christians. The help is there for anyone who needs it. Don't feel bad about reaching out, I've been there/done that. One year I was funneling $20 a paycheck into the food bank that the local church was running. The next year, I was standing in line for some of that food. I'm back on the giving side, but like everyone else these days, it's a day to day thing. Ask for help, accept it gracefully, and when you're back on your feet, be the one to help.

 

[JamieHalverson]

Holy hell that looks like a lot of blood! I'm glad everyone is ok.In our area, the United Way has a clearinghouse phone line of organizations and services. You call them and tell them what you need and they provide contact info of suitable resources. Could be anything from help with utilities to rent to home repairs, food banks, car repairs, whatever. The Salvation army has similar services as well, and Goodwill actually has a car program - I think they provide low/no interst small loans for repairs and such.The non profit organizations are always looking for volunteers. I totally understand you don't want to owe anything. Nothing wrong with recieving sevices and paying back by volunteering if that helps.

 

[EverythingEnglishMastiff]

I dunno. I was taught it is shameful to accept charity from anyone. I'm also very distrusting of others because most people don't do anything for anyone without expectations. Or they offer help then, simply disappear off the face of the earth. Relying on others is a weakness. My life sucks because I suck. Until that's fixed there is nothing that's going to help.
I poked around a little this last hour looking at what's available in my area. Everything I've found having to do with utilities assistance is for low income. My wife works two jobs so that we can barely make it from one paycheck to the next. Which also means we don't qualify for any type of low income assistance. We both have shittie credit so it's not like either of us could get a loan. It's like if I want help I need to be homeless or something first.
I just need to keep telling myself that I need to progress in life. I'll grin and bear the abuse to get paid and continue working until I can get to a place where I have options. There aren't too many jobs that will come and pick you up every morning for work. I'm just hoping for some mercy from the universe to help me accomplish this without all the major set backs I keep getting. Walking a thin line and barely holding my balance. Even the little setbacks at this point just feel like major ones because they keep adding up and I feel like I'm making no progress. I'm just going to keep treading water til I find a place I can stand.

I mean my website did over 300% better this month than last month! Last month it brought in $0.30. This month so far I've made $1.12. Now THAT'S progress! To bad it costs $10 a month to keep running. :lolbangtable: But one transaction last month compared to two this month and we are only half way through! I've also only been up since august or something. I feel like it's too soon to call it quits. I think the major issue is the store is broke and I haven't been able to fix it and I can't justify spending $90 on a plugin if it might not make the money back, considering everything else irl that's going on... Also for some reason my posts on G+ are on the front pages of google when I search for "english mastiff" but even after getting an SEO plugin I can't get my website to do the same. My organic traffic sucks, like maybe 1-3 hits a day.

Why am I still typing... I totally derailed my own thread from the first post...:nopity:

So ya poor Hank, he's ok and ya. I'll hopefully get a window made on Monday and repair it tuesday night. I made a post on FB about it and people are suggesting peroxide, oxyclean, and meat tenderizer of all things to get the blood out of the carpet. So we'll see how that works.

 

[rosiegoat]

Generic oxyclean works great on blood. Even on carpets. I had a dog with a sliced pad. Before I noticed, she walked through every room in the house. Oxyclean got it right out. I use the stuff in a spray bottle.


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[EverythingEnglishMastiff]

So seems the peroxide is discoloring the carpet. Good thing I tried it on a small spot first. This oxyclean stuff won't do that? I might have to try it. Also I've apparently used all the meat tenderizer on pork chops so that and the oxiclean are going to have to wait till I can get to the store.

 

[QY10]

I'd look into a type of Homeless Prevention Program. That's the program I run, but I live in Canada. There might be something similar. With my program, I can assist people with up to $450/month on subsidizing their rent, paying utilities, buying groceries etc... I can assist them for up to 1 year and it's not a loan, so they don't have to pay it back. They also don't have to be homeless when I meet them, or even unemployed... Just lower income and in need of temporary support..

Doing a quick search, it looks like the US has the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing ... Sounds like a similar program. Maybe they have one in your area?


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[teodora]

now...do you know for sure that hank didn't jump out and them jump back in?You may be the happy owner of many many puppies soon...lol....))

 

[EverythingEnglishMastiff]

Don't curse me teo! LOL

 

[teodora]

nah... just sayin'...))

 

[EverythingEnglishMastiff]

I'm sure I would have been able to follow the blood trail if he had. The whole entire hall and bedroom floor are covered with bloody paw prints. It would have been on Roxy as well I imagine. Silly bastard dog. Scared the shit out of me.

 

[Boxergirl]

Sorry - quick post hijack. Ruby55, I hope the baby will be okay and that things will get better for your daughter and fiance. Hijack over.

 

[EverythingEnglishMastiff]

Sorry - quick post hijack. Ruby55, I hope the baby will be okay and that things will get better for your daughter and fiance. Hijack over.

Wow, I just realized you must think I totally ignored your post. My apologies Ruby55. As you know us men can sometimes become very single minded. I concur with Boxergirl. Here's some good vibes and best wishes! :goodvibes: :bestwishes:

 

[fixitlouie]

I'm a contractor. . The window is a easy fix. Just need to buy one I can talk you through how to replace it. Fixitlouie@gmail.com
Shop around after you measure. Need to keep your head up.
Tuff times don't last, tuff people do!!

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[Jaszies_dad]

Depending on where you live habitat for humanity may have a resale store where they sell donated stuff like Windows, doors, toilets etc..

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[EverythingEnglishMastiff]

Thanks fixitlouie. I found a place where I'm taking the sliding part of the window to to have them replace the glass and the nub I broke on the side while trying to remove it. It's one of those windows that like swivel down in case of a fire. When I get the window back if I have a hard time I'll def take a photo of the issue and seek your help.

 

[Jakesmum]

Wow, I am so sorry to hear about all of this crap going on. And I thought I had a bad week last week! Another thing you can try is vinegar and baking soda, first you soak the spot with vinegar and then sprinkle a bunch of baking soda overtop, it'll foam up, let it dry for a day or two then vacuum it up, it literally will pull the stain right out of the carpet, I've used this method for various stains on my carpets.. I've used Oxyclean as well with blood and that was amazing, also Spot Shot works wonders.