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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 12:12 pm
by OpenMind
Odie;1285201 wrote: do you have any food banks there?

unemployment insurance?


We have all that provided by the state. It comes out of our tax and National Insurance contributions. They're just not so quick to give it as they are to take it.

To be perfectly honest, in spite of everything, I never expected to have to make a claim. But here I am and it's not doing my blood pressure much good.

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Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:33 pm
by Odie
OpenMind;1285251 wrote: We have all that provided by the state. It comes out of our tax and National Insurance contributions. They're just not so quick to give it as they are to take it.

To be perfectly honest, in spite of everything, I never expected to have to make a claim. But here I am and it's not doing my blood pressure much good.


make that claim, you paid into it.;)

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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 3:05 am
by OpenMind
Odie;1285320 wrote: make that claim, you paid into it.;)


That's what I did and it's been turned down and I don't understand the reason they've given. I've got to appeal against the decision.

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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 9:20 am
by Odie
OpenMind;1285383 wrote: That's what I did and it's been turned down and I don't understand the reason they've given. I've got to appeal against the decision.


what reason did they say?

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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:05 pm
by OpenMind
Odie;1285458 wrote: what reason did they say?


The reason given is that I didn't turn up on the specified date and time to sign my declaration. The reason I didn't turn up is because I'd found a job. I had sent the relevant form in to notify them. I have asked them to reconsider but I am also preparing to have a legal battle.

To be honest, I'm doing this out of principle since I won't get much even if I win due to my financial circumstances.

After all, I pay a lot in tax and N.I.

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Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2010 5:08 pm
by Odie
OpenMind;1285597 wrote: The reason given is that I didn't turn up on the specified date and time to sign my declaration. The reason I didn't turn up is because I'd found a job. I had sent the relevant form in to notify them. I have asked them to reconsider but I am also preparing to have a legal battle.

To be honest, I'm doing this out of principle since I won't get much even if I win due to my financial circumstances.

After all, I pay a lot in tax and N.I.


Perhaps you should have phoned them to cancel the appointment since you had found employment elsewhere is what they might say.

However, there should be no reason now with proof from that employer that they should disqualify you.

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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 6:20 am
by Odie
thank you my dear friend for caring.:-4

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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:00 am
by OpenMind
Odie;1287853 wrote: thank you my dear friend for caring.:-4


It's what being human is all about, I believe. I wish I could take you for a choco fest.:-6

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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 7:40 am
by Odie
OpenMind;1287878 wrote: It's what being human is all about, I believe. I wish I could take you for a choco fest.:-6




I wish you lived closer, now that I'm unattached!:sneaky::lips::D

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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:00 am
by OpenMind
Odie;1287888 wrote: I wish you lived closer, now that I'm unattached!:sneaky::lips::D


I would love to visit Canada but I don't think I can afford the travel insurance given my heart condition.

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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:57 am
by Odie
OpenMind;1287898 wrote: I would love to visit Canada but I don't think I can afford the travel insurance given my heart condition.


If ever, you and Arabella would be welcome to stay with me.

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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:59 am
by OpenMind
Odie;1287920 wrote: If ever, you and Arabella would be welcome to stay with me.


I may well hold you to that (given the chance).:D

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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:49 am
by Nomad
Do flies ever get in your open mind?

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Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:21 pm
by OpenMind
Nomad;1287961 wrote: Do flies ever get in your open mind?


The only time I've thought about flies is when I've read science or nature articles about them. Then they get in my mind, but only momentarily.

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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 6:55 am
by Odie
okay......you've been to quiet, what are you up to?:sneaky:

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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 5:10 am
by OpenMind
Just being quiet.:-6

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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 6:55 am
by Odie
OpenMind;1289569 wrote: Just being quiet.:-6


how is your claim going?

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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:28 am
by OpenMind
Odie;1289583 wrote: how is your claim going?


It was sorted this week. I'm still trying to find work. My usual line of work is not looking to pick up till the end of February now.

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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:36 am
by Odie
OpenMind;1289594 wrote: It was sorted this week. I'm still trying to find work. My usual line of work is not looking to pick up till the end of February now.


glad to hear your getting some money in.

my eldest son is also employed, he took a job out of this field to help with the bills.

like he said, mom, a job's a job.

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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 7:43 am
by OpenMind
Odie;1289598 wrote: glad to hear your getting some money in.

my eldest son is also employed, he took a job out of this field to help with the bills.

like he said, mom, a job's a job.


That's my philosophy too. I'm just taking a quick coffee break for the moment.

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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:54 am
by Odie
OpenMind;1289601 wrote: That's my philosophy too. I'm just taking a quick coffee break for the moment.


he has now found 2 part time jobs.

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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:31 am
by OpenMind
Odie;1289626 wrote: he has now found 2 part time jobs.


I'm looking every day and sending apps in. One will hit the mark.

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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:45 am
by Odie
OpenMind;1289640 wrote: I'm looking every day and sending apps in. One will hit the mark.


as he has one child he's not fussy right now until he goes back to his full time job in March, one is at a gas station, the other is at a movie theater.

and he is still eligible for unemployment insurance.

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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 12:15 pm
by OpenMind
Odie;1289643 wrote: as he has one child he's not fussy right now until he goes back to his full time job in March, one is at a gas station, the other is at a movie theater.

and he is still eligible for unemployment insurance.


Unemployment benefit is absolutely no good for me. I get the impression that you think I'm not trying.

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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 3:33 pm
by Odie
OpenMind;1289654 wrote: Unemployment benefit is absolutely no good for me. I get the impression that you think I'm not trying.


I thought your claim came through?

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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 4:42 pm
by OpenMind
Odie;1289693 wrote: I thought your claim came through?


It did. But I can't live on it. It works out to 14.62 Canadian Dollars/week.

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Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 6:55 pm
by Odie
OpenMind;1289731 wrote: It did. But I can't live on it. It works out to 14.62 Canadian Dollars/week.


that's a joke!

good luck on your job hunting.

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Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:15 am
by OpenMind
Odie;1289750 wrote: that's a joke!

good luck on your job hunting.


I'll let you know when I get one.

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Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 4:31 pm
by OpenMind
There is so much individual pain in this country. People who have never know love. So estranged to it that when they receive it, it 'blows' their minds and makes them more dangerous.

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Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 5:34 pm
by Odie
OpenMind;1290007 wrote: There is so much individual pain in this country. People who have never know love. So estranged to it that when they receive it, it 'blows' their minds and makes them more dangerous.


that's sad.:(

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Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 11:59 am
by Odie
hey stranger, where have you been hiding?

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Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2010 2:52 pm
by Oscar Namechange
Sorry I missed your call mate. I will ring friday night for our natter. :guitarist:guitarist

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Posted: Sat May 01, 2010 7:19 am
by premeet01245
ya I am with u

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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:53 am
by Odie
Happy Birthday my friend!

are you ever coming back here to chat with Odie?:-2



Facebook is a great place to chat, but I miss you here, so get the he** back here!:yh_rotfl

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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:53 am
by OpenMind
Hi, Odie.

What do you want to chat about?

What's happened to The Garden?

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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:02 am
by Odie
OpenMind;1324962 wrote: Hi, Odie.

What do you want to chat about?

What's happened to The Garden?


tombstone did some great updates, it takes time to know everything, if you need any help, just let me know.

Did you have a good birthday and how is that wonderful daughter of yours?

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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:05 am
by OpenMind
I haven't seen Arabella since the 6th June last. This is one of the current issues I am trying to get sorted out.

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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:07 am
by Odie
OpenMind;1324966 wrote: I haven't seen Arabella since the 6th June last. This is one of the current issues I am trying to get sorted out.
that's just ridiculous!

I hope you get it sorted.

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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:57 am
by OpenMind
I shall call them on Monday and get an update on the application for the court order.

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Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 3:26 pm
by Odie
OpenMind;1324974 wrote: I shall call them on Monday and get an update on the application for the court order.


I thought you had joint custody?

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Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:54 pm
by Odie
I hope you enjoy your gifts, I figured you could use a cold beer and a lovely message in a bottle, then just gobble down that burger!:yh_rotfl



let's drink to new beginnings!:guitarist

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Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 6:08 am
by OpenMind
Hey, Odie. I've just collected the gifts. Thanks. Greatly appreciated. Beer quaffed, burger munched. Just waiting to see who finds the SOS.:D

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Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 9:00 am
by Odie
OpenMind;1325298 wrote: Hey, Odie. I've just collected the gifts. Thanks. Greatly appreciated. Beer quaffed, burger munched. Just waiting to see who finds the SOS.:D


Oh your welcome my friend!:-6

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Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:10 pm
by OpenMind
You are very good to me.:)

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Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:59 pm
by fuzzywuzzy
HIya Oppy.:D

Hope things are better with you . :-4

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Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 2:54 pm
by OpenMind
I've had a hangover head all day today. The beer in my local is way too quaffable. :)

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Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:01 pm
by Odie
OpenMind;1325343 wrote: I've had a hangover head all day today. The beer in my local is way too quaffable. :)


what does quaffable mean?

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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 7:17 am
by OpenMind
World English Dictionary

quaff (kwɒf, kwɑːf) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]



— vb

to drink heartily or in one draught



[C16: perhaps of imitative origin; compare Middle Low German quassen to eat or drink excessively]



'quaffable



— adj



'quaffer



— n

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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 11:50 am
by Odie
OpenMind;1325448 wrote: World English Dictionary

quaff (kwɒf, kwɑːf) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]



— vb

to drink heartily or in one draught



[C16: perhaps of imitative origin; compare Middle Low German quassen to eat or drink excessively]



'quaffable



— adj



'quaffer



— n

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition

2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins

Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009

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ahhhhh so you had a good time, thank you!

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Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 6:17 pm
by OpenMind
Odie;1325493 wrote: ahhhhh so you had a good time, thank you!


Yup. My local on a Friday night is mad.:guitarist:wah: