Tell me about your spooky October so far!

[amphiboid]

I have been running around as usual--never able to sit down lately, too many dumb little chores.

But I have gotten over to local stores to buy some little Halloween goodies, and have found a few neat things. Like the little 2" tall plastic neon skeletons at Party City, I think they are 10 for a dollar, cute things to have to hand out to people you run into.

I have also been on Ebay (seller name: ghoulstudio), selling my Zombie Baby dolls and also a good bunch of monster magazines. I have always wanted to sell monster magazines to monster geeks!! I have purchased a number of them over the years, and it is always a thrill finding some rare issue of something. It's fun being the person selling, I have found, too. There's nothing quite like the reaction you get when you help someone "reconnect" with some old monster mag they used to have twenty or thirty years ago.

Tell me about your October! Me wants to hear about it.

[Xenorama ™]

mine's been working, mostly, tho i did buy a costume to wear on Hallowe'en (one i would have LOVED as a kid). i'll post pictures at some point.

but ima go to the dollar store and pick up some fun stuff to hand out as well. that's a great idea!

[RoadWarriorYajuta]

Let's see, my Ocotber has actually been scary, well harrowing is a more appropriate term.

Went through the stress of trying to find a place as my Mother in Law was living with us. Our Landlord informed us that unless she went we all had to go as the city is really cracking down on multiple families sharing a house that is zoned as a single family dwelling. I am glad she has a boyfriend she was planning on moving in with anyway, but it was pretty stressful. It just makes it hard because as it stands we will have to make bills off what my Wife makes.

I went and saw my Doc a week and a half ago. I was told I am 100% disabled by Social Sercurity standards and 20% by Missisippi Worker's Comp standards. Basically Mississippi WC standards are if you can push a button with a tongue then you are fine to work. My Doc told me not to worry as I was going to have such restrictions placed on me that it would be impossible for me to return to work. I have never had any problem working, I would rather work truth be told. It has just gotten so hard with all the surgeries and subsequent issues I have to function even at a desk job. Well, my Employer's WC insurance informed my lawyers that no matter what they would invent a job for me with my restrictions. Basically they will find some way to get me back to work so they can fire me and try to limit their responsibility to me. I am going to have to probably go back to work for whatever length of time I can. It could be an hour, a week, a month, however long. All I have to do is give my best effort and if I am unable to do it then my Doc will pull me back out. If I could do it I would have been doing it already. I am just aggravated as my first injury was ten years ago. I always went back to work after every surgery and never complained. I get around with a cane, don't drive because my entire right leg and foot go numb, and I am lucky to get three to four hours of sleep because of my pain. I can't sit for more than ten minutes without hurting, can't stand more than a couple of minutes without hurting. I don't mean a little discomfort either, I mean seering, intense pain. Everyday I push through the pain but I have reached my point of being over it. I am sick and tired of getting treated like dirt simply because I got hurt at work. My issue isn't getting some fat settlement.(Doesn't happen with Comp cases anyway) My issue is I have been a trooper and done everything ever asked of me. I am getting tired of the corrupt WC system and getting treated like I am on the take. My history shows a willingness to work and yet I get these jerks basically telling me I am fine and there isn't anything wrong with me. The fact that I have to go and give it one more good effort ticks me off. I am ready for some closure with this and I can not get it when they keep doing this junk to me. If this had not happened at work, it would already be over. The fact that a system is in place that is so extremely biased toward employers makes me not only ill but angry as well.

[amphiboid]

Hey, RoadWarrior, I'm sorry to hear you've been having these continual problems, although I also believe you're a tough cookie who's good at staring adversity in the face. I sure do hope that maybe you can get a workable situation together for yourself! Sending encouragement in the meantime. Can we send you a Halloween care package or something?

[Zone Fighter]

Have you consulted a lawyer?

[RoadWarriorYajuta]

Yeah I actually have the best personal injury firm in the area representing me. They told me they have never had anyone that they have represented that was on Comp that worked as hard as I have to able to work. They also say that if it goes to court the Judge will take into account that my history shows a willingness to work. I just got irritated because I have alwasy went back to work, never ran around and acted like I was owed anything because I got hurt at work, and never complained. It just got to the point I could not do it which is why I haven't been working for 2 1/2 years now. What irks me the most is they will invent a position for me until a settlement is reached and then I am gone. I am screwed because nobody will hire me with my problems and limitations. I was raised to work and provide for my family. I never complained and I feel it worked against me. When I actually say I am hurting, then you know I am. Short of Oxy I have been on everything out there(They wanted to try me on that and I flat out refused as I have heard way too many bad things about the addictive qualities of it). The stuff doesn't make me quit hurting, it just makes me high. I won't take the junk just to get loopy because of my kids.

Look guys, sorry to vent here. This has been kind of what has been dominating my mind. Once again I do apologize to y'all. It just gets old getting treated like a crook and a liar.

[amphiboid]

It's fine, really. You gotta vent sometime. And seriously, I am putting together small packages of monster goodies for a few people, generally people who could use some of that sort of thing this time of the year. So, seriously, RoadWarrior, if you want one, I'll send it! Just email me with "Spooky Halloween" in the subject header.

[Xenorama ™]

it's sad too, since Chad's a good guy and there are so many weak and lame people who abuse the system that never seem to get caught.

hang in there man! i do know you will be getting a package or two in the near future, full of goodies and such.

[RoadWarriorYajuta]

Looks like I may be getting my wish. The WC Insurance company is admant about me seeing their Doc so this may be going to court soon. If that happens my work history and return to work after every surgery will come into play. This way the thing gets resolved and it would finally be over. Thanks guys for all the well wishes.

[amphiboid]

Hopefully things are working out there. I am figuring out a way to send you a couple of little things that may amuse you and help keep the spirits up! Keep doing your thing! We're all supporting ya.

[Xenorama ™]

it's getting to be that time of year again. maybe THIS Hallowe'en i'll get to wear my Space Ghost costume!

and Chad, i've some more stuff for you soon!