The Vent

[Marilyn. 340]

well, we just dropped the car off at the shop.. they are going to call us with an estimate...

hopefully it isn't too much

[Necrotica 0]

I am so annoyed right now. The Social Security office won't let Réjean file for a replacement Social Security card without his actual green card. They won't accept his I-551 stamp. I have heard reports of it taking months to receive a new green card. How the heck is he supposed to prove that he's eligible to work? Will his I-551 stamp and his drivers license suffice? At least we were finally able to get THAT replaced!

I called the Social Security Administration's customer service line and talked to a really rude lady. She also said that he can't file for his replacement SS card until he gets his actual green card. Then why the #### does this document on Social Security's website say "Accept as valid a temporary I-551 stamp with a future expiration date"?!

I don't have the energy to deal with this bullsh*t.

[trailmix 77]

I am so annoyed right now. The Social Security office won't let Réjean file for a replacement Social Security card without his actual green card. They won't accept his I-551 stamp. I have heard reports of it taking months to receive a new green card. How the heck is he supposed to prove that he's eligible to work? Will his I-551 stamp and his drivers license suffice? At least we were finally able to get THAT replaced!

I called the Social Security Administration's customer service line and talked to a really rude lady. She also said that he can't file for his replacement SS card until he gets his actual green card. Then why the #### does this document on Social Security's website say "Accept as valid a temporary I-551 stamp with a future expiration date"?!

I don't have the energy to deal with this bullsh*t.

Sorry to hear you are having such a hassle Necrotica.

Sounds like it's time to escalate this, to a supervisor or even to a state representative.

[Marilyn. 340]

well, we just dropped the car off at the shop.. they are going to call us with an estimate...

hopefully it isn't too much

so it is going to be about 1500 bucks I guess we wrecked something in the engine driving it like that....

he rattled off a bunch of things that need to be replaced like the radiator, water pump etc....

[Sprailenes 47]

I am so annoyed right now. The Social Security office won't let Réjean file for a replacement Social Security card without his actual green card. They won't accept his I-551 stamp. I have heard reports of it taking months to receive a new green card. How the heck is he supposed to prove that he's eligible to work? Will his I-551 stamp and his drivers license suffice? At least we were finally able to get THAT replaced!

I called the Social Security Administration's customer service line and talked to a really rude lady. She also said that he can't file for his replacement SS card until he gets his actual green card. Then why the #### does this document on Social Security's website say "Accept as valid a temporary I-551 stamp with a future expiration date"?!

I don't have the energy to deal with this bullsh*t.

Losing your wallet sucks. I lost mine years ago... well i was robbed but anyways...

Trying to get a health card without your BC and a BC without your SIN card... I mean you need one for the other, it truly sucks!

I am so sorry you are going through this, I really do hope things start to look up for you guys soon.

[Sprailenes 47]

So... I bought a pack of cigarettes tonight.

I haven't smoked since I moved down here but I just really have had a craving this past week. So I did it... I don't even know how to buy a pack of cigarettes in the states, it was quite funny, as if I were at some sort of sampling. The poor teenaged boy behind the counter didn't know what to think of me either.

"I want something light and smooth, I just want a taste but nothing too strong..."

So I left the 7-11 and lit one up and was driving, and got the biggest head rush of my life and had to pull over.

Then like a KID, I went back to the 7-11 bought some gum, and chewed like 3 pieces before coming home, then walked into our apartment, went straight to the washroom and brushed my teeth and sprayed nice smelling stuff on me. My husband came up to me to ask me something and all I did was nod because I was afraid he'd smell it.

It really was a funny sight... in my head anyways.

I know I know... its bad for me. I had to share it with someone so why not you guys.

Edited February 19, 2009 by Sprailenes

[Carlawarla 1]

I am so annoyed right now. The Social Security office won't let Réjean file for a replacement Social Security card without his actual green card. They won't accept his I-551 stamp. I have heard reports of it taking months to receive a new green card. How the heck is he supposed to prove that he's eligible to work? Will his I-551 stamp and his drivers license suffice? At least we were finally able to get THAT replaced!

I called the Social Security Administration's customer service line and talked to a really rude lady. She also said that he can't file for his replacement SS card until he gets his actual green card. Then why the #### does this document on Social Security's website say "Accept as valid a temporary I-551 stamp with a future expiration date"?!

I don't have the energy to deal with this bullsh*t.

Sometimes anger gives us enormous energy to deal with bullsh*t. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this.

well, we just dropped the car off at the shop.. they are going to call us with an estimate...

hopefully it isn't too much

so it is going to be about 1500 bucks I guess we wrecked something in the engine driving it like that....

he rattled off a bunch of things that need to be replaced like the radiator, water pump etc....

Wow Marilyn! This is your new car? Sorry you've been hit with this. Makes you wonder whether you should be fixing it or replacing it!

So... I bought a pack of cigarettes tonight.

I haven't smoked since I moved down here but I just really have had a craving this past week. So I did it... I don't even know how to buy a pack of cigarettes in the states, it was quite funny, as if I were at some sort of sampling. The poor teenaged boy behind the counter didn't know what to think of me either.

"I want something light and smooth, I just want a taste but nothing too strong..."

So I left the 7-11 and lit one up and was driving, and got the biggest head rush of my life and had to pull over.

Then like a KID, I went back to the 7-11 bought some gum, and chewed like 3 pieces before coming home, then walked into our apartment, went straight to the washroom and brushed my teeth and sprayed nice smelling stuff on me. My husband came up to me to ask me something and all I did was nod because I was afraid he'd smell it.

It really was a funny sight... in my head anyways.

I know I know... its bad for me. I had to share it with someone so why not you guys.

omg...this is so funny. Yes, who else to share it with! Who else but a recent ex smoker could appreciate this.

Edited February 19, 2009 by Carlawarla

[Sprailenes 47]

Well I am glad someone understands.

The cigarettes are in my drawer... I don't think I'll smoke them again but knowing they are there gives me a false sense of security.

[thetreble 19]

Well I am glad someone understands.

The cigarettes are in my drawer... I don't think I'll smoke them again but knowing they are there gives me a false sense of security.

Oh Nev...great story. haha

[TayL 0]

Spring has sprung. No, not really, but it's about to.

How do I know?

My cat has begun peeing. He does this about twice every year in February or March. I suspect it's some kind of spring fever thing. He's an indoor cat, neutered, and what he'll do is walk up to you, rub on you so you're watching him, then go over to something, move like he's gonna sit, and pee. He makes SURE you know he's doing it--but he's subtle enough that he always gets some pee out before you realize what he's doing.

I don't know how to make him stop this. He'll only do this 2 or 3 times a year, but when he does, he ALWAYS manages to do it in the worst place possible. It's like it's an attention grab--which doesn't make sense since his little lordship is rarely more than 6 feet away from me and gets petted, cuddled and played with for HOURS AND HOURS every day! Everyone in my family plays with him, but the look on his face when he takes a leak in front of you is like "HA. LOOK AT ME!"

His latest target was my sister's skating bag. My sister is a competitive figure skater with EXTREMELY expensive skates. She left her bag open near the woodstove to dry out last night (her skates get damp during practice so they make her bag damp) and he peed RIGHT IN THE BAG. I'm lucky the skates were on a chair nearby, but still. Now I'm stuck trying to get the smell out of this bag and get it dry before anyone comes home because I'm afraid they'll make me get rid of him.

[thetreble 19]

Yikes! I hope you can get it out. The lady who owned our house before us had 5 cats and it REEKED of cat pee when we first looked at it.

Soon enough we will start the process of putting in flooring because even though I have tried, you can still smell it a little in certain places.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

There are products specifically designed to remove urine - Urine Off is one - you can get them at most pet stores. They contain an enzymatic cleaner that doesn't just erase the smell but digests the organic material to remove it completely.

You might want to check and see if your cat has a urinary tract infection. Is his litter box well cleaned? Is there a new noise or activity in the vicinity of his litter box that might interrupt him while using it so he doesn't? Perhaps he is seeing unneutered tom cats outside of the house and is feeling threatened by their presence and is marking his territory. Tom cats are much more 'active' in the Spring when female cats come into heat and he may be reacting to their presence.

Good luck.

[The_Dude 1,142]

So... I bought a pack of cigarettes tonight.

I haven't smoked since I moved down here but I just really have had a craving this past week. So I did it... I don't even know how to buy a pack of cigarettes in the states, it was quite funny, as if I were at some sort of sampling. The poor teenaged boy behind the counter didn't know what to think of me either.

"I want something light and smooth, I just want a taste but nothing too strong..."

So I left the 7-11 and lit one up and was driving, and got the biggest head rush of my life and had to pull over.

Then like a KID, I went back to the 7-11 bought some gum, and chewed like 3 pieces before coming home, then walked into our apartment, went straight to the washroom and brushed my teeth and sprayed nice smelling stuff on me. My husband came up to me to ask me something and all I did was nod because I was afraid he'd smell it.

It really was a funny sight... in my head anyways.

I know I know... its bad for me. I had to share it with someone so why not you guys.

I quit smoking about 4 years ago, and for the first 2 years, I didn't have cravings or urges very often. However, the last 2 have been awful. I'll smoke a cigarette once each year usually, and get so sick that the mere thought of a cigarette makes me nauseated.

[DeadPoolX 9]

I am so annoyed right now. The Social Security office won't let Réjean file for a replacement Social Security card without his actual green card. They won't accept his I-551 stamp. I have heard reports of it taking months to receive a new green card. How the heck is he supposed to prove that he's eligible to work? Will his I-551 stamp and his drivers license suffice? At least we were finally able to get THAT replaced!

I called the Social Security Administration's customer service line and talked to a really rude lady. She also said that he can't file for his replacement SS card until he gets his actual green card. Then why the #### does this document on Social Security's website say "Accept as valid a temporary I-551 stamp with a future expiration date"?!

I don't have the energy to deal with this bullsh*t.

Sometimes anger gives us enormous energy to deal with bullsh*t. I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this.

"You have controlled your fear. Now, release your anger!"

[TayL 0]

It would seem a little strange that he's getting a UTI at the exact same time every year, wouldn't it? And he's on a urinary health formula of food. There aren't many cats out at the moment--we live right on a highway and they tend to meet with... unfortunate ends. I haven't seen cat tracks in the snow this winter at ALL. He's completely indoor. His litter box is in a part of the house that no one goes to (yes, there are parts like that. Literally no one goes there unless they need something). Nothing's changed in his litter box area. He's done this in THREE different houses now, exact same time of year. It doesn't seem to matter if his litter box is dirty or immaculate. At one point, I kept it immaculate except for one little clump in case the problem was that it was *too* clean.

He's FINE for like, 10 and a half months of the year.

He was also neutered at 4 months, and I thought that was supposed to stop them feeling threatened by toms? He's not declawed, but I do trim his claws a bit because if I don't, he attacks furniture.

If it wasn't for the fact that he's done this EVERY year about this time, I'd think he was depressed that my fiancé just left (he was up for a visit and Leo ADORES him).