The Vent

[L_n_O 3]

cuz sometimes it makes me sad that there's no one here... just VJ.. and it makes you miss humans more... =(

I don't know.. I think I'm just moody today

I think you all should move to Arlington, VA.. =)

[trailmix 77]

cuz sometimes it makes me sad that there's no one here... just VJ.. and it makes you miss humans more... =(

I don't know.. I think I'm just moody today

I think you all should move to Arlington, VA.. =)

hmm, umm, no. I hope that isn't the pic they use in the tourist literature.

Hey, we are human! Even IR5 is.

[L_n_O 3]

ya.. but I wish you all were non-e-human.. on VJ, that's what it leaves us as...

=)

[trailmix 77]

ya.. but I wish you all were non-e-human.. on VJ, that's what it leaves us as...

=)

I don't want to be an e-human

Anyhoo, I guess it all depends on how you look at it. I don't see us as e-humans, I just see us as people. It has never mattered to me whether the person is sitting across the table from me or on the other side of the world.

Although, I understand that some people really like the good ole face to face contact and miss it and if I was in Virginia I would come and have coffee with you, definately.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

cuz sometimes it makes me sad that there's no one here... just VJ.. and it makes you miss humans more... =(

I don't know.. I think I'm just moody today

I think you all should move to Arlington, VA.. =)

hmm, umm, no. I hope that isn't the pic they use in the tourist literature.

Hey, we are human! Even IR5 is.

Since when, how come nobody told me.

Liz, is there a volunteer opportunity in your area that can keep you busy? Might help you cope better. Hobbies are always good and help you meet people from your area. When I'm bored, I read a book or do some work in the garden or go for a long walk. I guess it really depends on how social a person you are.

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

ya.. but I wish you all were non-e-human.. on VJ, that's what it leaves us as...

=)

I don't want to be an e-human

Anyhoo, I guess it all depends on how you look at it. I don't see us as e-humans, I just see us as people. It has never mattered to me whether the person is sitting across the table from me or on the other side of the world.

Although, I understand that some people really like the good ole face to face contact and miss it and if I was in Virginia I would come and have coffee with you, definately.

And bring the Coffeemate.

[L_n_O 3]

you guys are pretty good at the whole "cheer up" thing though...

I don't know.. maybe I'm just feeling whiny today

[~Nini~ 2]

Hey Liz, we're in the same boat - I think I'm going to go crazy if I play another video game at the computer. And if you were in the area, I'd totally take you out for coffee.

As an aside, today was not a great start for us - I've been pestering Bee to call our congressman's office to see ####### is going on with our as-yet-unreplied email, and he said he wanted to wait until Monday since he didn't think they'd do anything today being a Friday. Finally when he realised he wouldn't get any peace in the house, he called them up. Ten minutes later, he hung up and sheepishly said, "Well, that was easy." Hopefully the office will call back by Wednesday - that's when we're going to call back if we haven't been given an update.

*sigh*

I had one of my minor cryfests today basically afterwards feeling like such a displaced person. I know this is going to end, I just don't know when.

*hugs Delicia* I hope things are better for you today though.

Edited December 14, 2007 by ~Nini~

[~Nini~ 2]

Oh, and I just called Service Canada and they told me that I wasn't eligible for EI because I am shy 15 hours (out of 700) of insurable employment from my three ROEs.

The good news is, if the unemployment rate goes up and the qualifying number of insurable hours drop, I'm allowed to renew my claim.

The bad news is, that might not ever happen.

[Emancipation 2]

Oh, and I just called Service Canada and they told me that I wasn't eligible for EI because I am shy 15 hours (out of 700) of insurable employment from my three ROEs.

The good news is, if the unemployment rate goes up and the qualifying number of insurable hours drop, I'm allowed to renew my claim.

The bad news is, that might not ever happen.

15 hrs? Holy flipping Norah.. what a bunch of tightwads.. that's less than 2 shifts.. GAHHHHHHHHHHH Sometimes I'd like to go postal over Gov. red tape..

[trailmix 77]

And bring the Coffeemate.

Or half and half, I had one of each this morning. I am bicoffeeable. A gumby in the coffee additive world if you will.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Love L&O, great show!! Head downTown to the museums, so many to see! Hope u guys managed to find acceptable accomodations in Arlington. We miss the Ballston area.

[L_n_O 3]

I think I'm in the same boat, Nini.

Online it says: We are not able to establish a claim for you because you did not work the required number of hours to qualify for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits.

But I got two claim forms in the mail to send my hours for the weeks of 25th Nov upto 15th Dec.

So I'm confused.. Can I file or not!>#?!@#

Left a vm with EI out of state claims office.

[Flames9_RN 358]

With regards to EI, i think once you file initially, the EI people start sending out those weekly forms. I know I got them right away when I initailly filed, then my case was denied! Its as if they dont varify ur info right away. Hopefully you can get things straightened out right away. But you should be able to figure out how many hrs youi have and what they require??? Best of luck

[L_n_O 3]

how? just adding up my hours over the past year??

or is there a simpler way I'm not seeing..............................................