Where Do YOU Get Off Asking me to put my personal information in a BLOG online?? Are you a pedophile looking to harm my child or are you a sadist looking to harm myself or my husband? I NEVER said I am being screwed by the state, quite the contrary, I think we are getting a very fair settlement. According to previous public records cases, we are getting a fair settlement. I have consulted with an attorney, and he said that we were getting a fair settlement, and he didn't think we would get much more money. I never said that I don't want compassion. We ALL need a little more compassion! I'm not interested in a ton of money, but we do need to have my husband retrained in another field or department of surveying. He's going to go back to school and get a drafting degree, so he can work in a surveying office. He happens to have the VA's Vocational Rehabilitation and he's using that to pay for schooling, and we will be living on the money from the settlement. It isn't all that much, but it is enough to live on for a little while, at least until I can find a job so he can go to school. Every one of my neighbors knows about our predicament. Also, who said I'm in trouble? We have bills that aren't paid, but other than that, we aren't in "trouble." Why are you attacking me? Have I ever attacked YOU? I didn't think so. Be nice, I always try to be.

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Thanks for the wonderful conversation and advice. The machine you mentioned, I thought I'd let you know that my sister says it is the only thing that makes it possible for her to take care of her girls. Thanks again! We just sent the paperwork off. I'll let you all know when we are completely done with them!
P.S. I told you I knew my stuff When I put my mind to something, it WILL get done right! Thanks again, though!

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I'm glad you are doing well but to be very honest with you, your successful pro se attempt at protecting your rights is not indicative of the system, but of your persistence.

Sometimes you get lucky sometimes you help make your own luck.
If I were you, I'd go out and play the lotto tonight, because you have been very fortunate.

Anyway, thank you for your kind words. Lawyers are no different than the rest of the general population. Some are honest, some dishonest, some competent and some not so competent.

Again good luck to you and your husband in the future.

That was real nice of you to help SouthernBelle!

Maybe now that "dollar" person will stop bashing me! I may be the exception to the system, but I've always been a bit of an exception to the system. We play lotto once in a while, and I have won a few small amounts in the past...I once played German Lotto (scratch off) and won 700 Euros! Couldn't believe it, I spent it all in one day, but that was back when Daddy paid for everything, and I never had to worry about my own money! I sure miss those days, wouldn't want them back, but it WAS nice!

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Just in case you were looking for a space.

Cheers

Kevin "Hack" King

For what?
I asked for information, I got none.
Has she got the check yet?

Greetings Dollar. You and I are often in agreement on social and political issues on these here boards, but your comments, which I cut and pasted below, were not very compassionate to a woman who posts her face and had not asked anyone of us for money:

"Are you for real? That is: is your story straight with us? You say that you don't ask for compassion, but then you ask for compassion numerous times?"

It's as if you presumed she was asking us for financial help. Naw Dollar, she's just blogging. If you follow me at all, you know that I, at times, have fellow posters serve as my rudder, giving me guidance as to when I'm a bit to rough with posts. With SouthernBelle's super sweet nature, I believe a simple "sorry my post came off the wrong way" would completely diffuse any anymosity. Keep posting; I'll keep reading.

Cheers

Kevin "Hack" King

I either apologize for what I said wrong or not at all.
I don't like people who apologize for being found out, but not for the bad deed they did. Like, "I'm sorry you found out about me."
As I've said before, I don't think this person's picture is her now, or maybe ever, and I'm not sure her "story is anywhere near true.
I do however apologize for doubting her! Isn't that a dumb apology?

Did I piss you off? What have I done to you? What have you "Found out?" My picture is very much of me, it was taken in Heidelberg, Germany in the summer of 2001. My hair is darker now, (lack of sunlight does that to blonds) I went to Fayette Middle School for a while, then (being an Army brat and all) we moved to Fort Riley Kansas, where my father was XO for the Military Police, then we moved to Germany, where my father was the 26th ASG Provost Marshall. After spending an extra year in Germany after my parents and family PCSed, I came back home, got divorced from my first husband (he was NOT a winner) met my current husband, married him, albeit 7 months pregnant, and we have had a really hard time, what with the funerals, and all. Here's something, why don't you go to "The Times-Herald" newspaper and search for "William Hampton," that's my husband's (adopted) brother. He died two weeks before our baby was born. We bought his house so the family wouldn't have to try to sell it. What "bad deed," exactly, have I committed? Are you just an angry, glass half empty person? If you are, then I'm so so sorry for you, bless your broken little heart.
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Fakes are always likely to cause damage to many.
Is PCSed same as Pissed?
Was your first husband before you went to Germany or after?
What funerals, and all, are you speaking about? What's the "all."
Why would I want to know about your current husband's adopted brother?
I assume the family did sell the house to you and your husband, but you said so they wouldn't have to sell it? Confusing.
I have no broken heart. Just question what I don't understand.
What do you mean by bad deed? Only that I think you are less than forward.

D@MN! Ya know I didn't hear this young lady ask for any money, all I ever read was her thoughts, predicament, and plans to change things. She does not have her hand in your pocket! Back off! It really does not matter how or why someone is down and out; it certainly is not anyone's place to judge how or why they got there; or what they should do to change it! There are too many judgemental people in this world, which is the very reason people who are just down on their luck can't get an even break. I drive past homeless folks begging for money every single day; one either choses to contribute or one drives on . . . ain't up to me to decide how they got there, what they should be doing with their lives, etc. Why don't you just drive on . . .for goodness sakes. Give this gal a break! As one who has faced many financial set backs over the years, there is enough stress and mental anguish to begin with, let alone listening to your mess . . .drive on, please!

I hear sad tales, mostly lies, every day from so-called, "down on their luck" people. If they would just ever learn to be totally honest, with the WHOLE story, everytime they speak, they would do much better. Sometimes they even contradict themself in the same paragraph. I just felt that this was a con job. I hope I'm wrong.
By the way, deliberate asking for money isn't done by "conners" very often. You think a crooked car salesman is going to tell you everything wrong with a car he is trying to sell you?
My folks taught me to speak clearly and answer the questions of those speaking to me. If I did mess up, to admit it. Just watch the 5-7 o'clock news out of Atlanta everyday--it's awful the conning talk that goes on.

PCS is when the military moves you. It means Permanent Change of Station. I met, and married my first husband in Germany, I was there 4 years, July 1999 to February 2003. Got my divorce finalized in August 2004 (took forever, he left the country), got remarried February 2005, had a baby April 2005, three and a half weeks early. YOU asked for my information, and I'm not about to give you my personal information. I don't know that you aren't some psycho stalker/killer. Do you really think I'm that stupid? The family didn't want to have to go through a real estate agent, and the long process of selling a home. We took over payments. What's so confusing? You said and I quote, here,
"I either apologize for what I said wrong or not at all.
I don't like people who apologize for being found out, but not for the bad deed they did. Like, "I'm sorry you found out about me."

When you say that you "question what [you] don't understand" what don't you get? What exactly do you want from me? I get it, You think I'm Dateline trying to catch a predator?!?! Is that it?

I would like to thank all of you who have offered prayers and support. You are all completely correct in the thought that "dollar" is not worth my time. IT is just that, an IT and bless it's heart, what a sad, sad state it is in.

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I'll honor your request to have a final communication. You "skirt" too much for me to fool with.
I really do hope that you are "for real" and do better.

Don't waste your time with dollar, I told you she is an escaped mental patient.

You are wasting to much of your positive energy on a worthless idiot mental patient.

I know it hurts when people go out of their way to hurt your feelings, but you are way above that wierdo idiot.....shake it off....

Don't let the mental patient off her meds drag down your karma.

From where? Fayette County?
I hate positive energy if it is about negative things. Makes it a lie.
Her feelings aren't hurt. She enjoys this crap.
By the way, I'm an, "it" not a she. You know, like an infant: they are called "it."
You talk a lot about "meds," do you sell or take them, or both?

Sorry that is the way you come off here.....you are right out of an abnormal psych. and forensic psych textbook. Everything you say and write is almost word for word right out of the classes from undergrad work psychology....

If you don't believe someone can't you just leave them alone instead of picking at them??? Why pick on someone when they are down??? Now I pick on criminals all of the time here.....but they ask for it, by breaking the law....so I show them no mercy, because they deserve none!!. Would that be soooo hard for you to take the high road?????

Sorry to disappoint...but no good drugs here just blood pressure meds.

I'm glad you brought up your status... you are definitly an ...IT!!!!! You aren't human thats for sure.

Thanks, I think I agree, it is a good spot for an apology!

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You have proven one thing that I have always believed to be true:

We create our own luck...luck doesn't just happen it is created by hard work.

Good Job you go girl!!

Thank you so very kindly! We've had some pretty bad luck the last few years, but it is (hopefully) turning around! My New Year's Resolution was to attend NO MORE funerals, we'll have to see if works out. Thanks for your kind words, they mean a lot.

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Take Richard up on this, he is in the phone book. He is one of the few of us on here who is brave enough to use his real name.

He has a good reputation.

Insurance companies and their reps are like used car salesmen, they will say anything to make you think you are getting a good deal.

I'm older than you and I'm telling you if you are dealing with the gov. any government or an insurance company you are taking a beating.

Get this Richard guy to take a look.....he seems honest...for a lawyer...I don't think he will out you here.

Take care....I still worry about you and wish I could do more to help.

Ps: don't listen to mean idiots here....I know you already know this but, their karma will get them...and the good people out number them anyway.

Mom, I told you not to embarrass me online anymore, the other kids are starting to talk.

But seriously, thank you for your comments. I don't know you, or at least I don't think I do, but thanks anyway.

As to being honest for being a lawyer, well, honesty is a virtue that infects the lawyers among us as much as it does the doctors, plumbers and even sometimes the politicians.

I try to live in such a manner to where I sleep well at night. The Golden Rule is a wonderfully simple thing that I find worthy of my dedication. (At least to the extent that I am able. Perfection does not stand in the shoes that I wear, my size is way too small.)

As to Karma, I like that comment too. I find it interesting that you mention that, since one of my favorite shows on T.V. is "My Name is Earl" in which a "rough around the edges" fellow, learns that doing good things for others is truly a reward unto itself.

So being called 'reputable" is nice, especially in light of some who have gone so far as to even call me an atheist to "put me down". Which I find merely amusing that people would do such silly things, but that is another story I'll share in a few weeks.

Again, thanks for your kind comments, you now have earned a 15 minute free consultation, . . . after of course you have paid the first 45 minutes at the normal rate. ;>)

You never know when you will need a good lawyer. Right now the main problem I have is with property damage,...but so far the brats have been caught everytime, and their parents have paid.(dearly)

But....you know PTC.. it will continue on forever.

Thanks for helping southernbelle...that was really nice. That restored some of my faith in people and lawyers in particular. Good Job man.

With regards to the religion thing..ignore them they will go away...I suggested you read American Fascists by Chris Hedges....I think you will enjoy it, based on some of your previous posts.

I know the good outweighs the evil on here, but the evil sure does get under my skin. There have been a few people looking over my case and making sure I'm not getting the wool pulled over my eyes. Like I said, a paralegal, myself, and an off the record lawyer; he said he would use my "free initial consultation" to look over the case and make sure we had everything filed, and that the settlement was fair. I do plan to call Mr. Hobbs on Monday, but until then, I'm just going to have to fight with "Dollarajerk" just so he stops trying to slander me. Bless his heart.

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No one listens to anything she says. We have seen enough of her baseless comments to know when she is off of her drugs. So you don't have to worry about the slander part....it is only slander if a credible, lucid, sane, intelligent, person writes it....not to worry.

Good for you to call Richard ...you can never get too many educated opinions.

I'm just trying to figure out what the deal is. Some people will dislike you no matter how kind you are, and I guess "dollarnutcase" is one of those people. Bless her heart...

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Just like the puppy torture/killers, she is a nut......and attacks you because you are there.

That is the only criteria for psychopaths....they attack whoever is convenient. Sadly today you were "it".

Take care ....monday morning call this Mr Hobbs dude..I have to go.

I really appreciate your kind words. I have a few people off the record helping me find caselaw and deciphering legal language. How would I contact you? We have been working with an attorney off the record because we didn't go to him when it all started, we went after a year, and we had already done all the work! Our laws may be designed to protect the employee, but there are employees who are taking advantage of those same laws. It makes it harder for people like us to get a fair settlement. Please remember, that I've been working on this for a year, so I've read and understand the laws about Workers' Compensation. Between myself, a paralegal, and a consultation with a Workers' Comp attorney, I think we are being treated fairly. We're good people, and we don't want to be treated any better or worse than the next guy. So, again, I really appreciate your help, and would like to contact you. Thanks for the free advice, it really helps!

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That was a little bit all over the place. Jeez, that other fella, dollar something or other, got me a little riled up. I'll go back later and edit that post, just not right now, I need to breathe and calm down!

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You made his day getting mad at him. Glad things are working out for you. Life is tough. And it takes a very big person to just "deal with it" and not blame everyone one else for your situation. You are what the safety net should be all about. Our love.....

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You don't need to defend a Lion. You just need to let him out of his cage.

C.S. Lewis

I didn't ASK for your help, did I?!?! Didn't think so. I just wanted to get all that stuff out of my head and off my heart. Speaking of heart, bless yours, you poor, poor thing, you must have a horrible life to attack me the way you did. Bless your heart, you poor poor thing.

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You know, my first response, no matter how correct, wasn't very nice or graceful. I apologize. You're obnoxious! If you don't want to read it or see it, then don't click on it. I think you need to get a little compassion. I didn't ask you if you cared, but I know some people on here have been praying for me and my family, and I thought some people might want to see that progress has been made. Sorry if that's not important to you, but it IS important to me. You are a mean person, don't EVER respond to my blogs again, unless you are looking to ruffle THIS Belle's feathers. You ought to know that you really don't want to ruffle a Southern Belle's feathers too many times.
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shown by certain A-holes in here is very sad. This particular hole must have some real personal problems. We should consider their attitude as a result of something lacking in child rearing or the absence of a strong parental influence. However; I , personaly, am extremely pleased to hear all seems close to a resolution for you. Keep us informed, and God bless.

"The memories of a man in his old age, are the deeds of a man in his prime.You shuffle in the gloom of the sick room,and talk to yourself as you die."
(R. Waters)

I'm glad things are finally working out for you. Is your husbands back any better?

Take care, many of us are thinking about you and hope for the best.

My husband's back is not much better, its better now than it was last year, but the doctor who last saw him said it would probably take a few years just to get through one day without pain. We are going to try acupuncture next, but we have to wait on the settlement, because acupuncture still isn't approved by most insurance companies, even though there are almost always good results. Thank you for your thoughts and hopes. It means a lot to us, especially when it seems like nobody in the whole world cares about our little family. We hold on to each other so tight, because each other is all we've really got to hold on to. Thanks again for caring, even a little.

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Most of the regular bloggers are really nice and do care.

I'm happy things are getting better for you and your family.
God Bless

I know, and it makes us feel a little less alone in this world. Thanks so much for your thoughts, prayers, and kind words. Like I said, it means so much to us.
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I'm sorry you've been having a hard time lately. I've been following your posts concering your family's situation. I'm glad to see that things are looking up for you guys, though! That's wonderful! And remember: don't listen to all the jerks on here. Just have faith that most of the world has better hearts and a tremendous amount of compassion. Good luck with everything, and I will keep praying for you!

I hope this is not true, but when Belle changes course soon and says, "no" she is not getting the state money, it fell through, that all you guys will pitch in.

If you think I'm getting any "state" money, then you are stupid, or you can't read. I NEVER said I'm getting state money, my husband is getting a settlement with a Workman's Compensation INSURANCE COMPANY. The state doesn't pay settlements, they just approve them or deny them. PAY ATTENTION, buddy. You might learn something. You are one seriously screwed up person, and that's sad. I have NEVER asked for your "help" or anyone else's on here, prayers, maybe, but never help. And if its too much to ask of you, specifically, then maybe you aren't a good Christian and should really reconsider your religion. You probably don't give food to the homeless either, or give your seat to a pregnant or old lady. That's just the kind of person you are. Bless your heart.

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