Saturday, November 29, 2025


 


We had some snow.  Yesterday's walk with Charlie.  About three weeks ago there was a scarf hanging on that fence to the left, no idea where it came from.  Nobody claimed it, even though lots of people could see it as they were out walking.  Then about a week ago, the scarf moved to a bush on the right.  Still nothing.  A couple of days ago, I figured it was long enough and took the scarf home.  I was going to wash it and donate it.  I washed and dried that scarf and then I looked at the label.  It's made of cashmere.  Jack now has a cashmere scarf.

There is nothing going on here.  I spent most of the week working on a quilt for Jack, listening to the radio.  

I did finally here from the lawyer centre and because it is me asking for the advice and not Katie, it will be more costly.  I thanked the lady and told her that I did not want to take up services for low income people and could contact a lawyer myself.  I called an estate lawyer yesterday and did not hear back.  I'll try again on Monday.

I was reading about this Canada Disability Benefit and apparently the federal government is to blame as well for the poor roll out.  Whoever is ultimately repsonsible for this fuckery, a pox upon them!




16 comments:

  1. Don't envy you the snow.
    Well, I hope you are getting results with a lawyer.

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    1. I don't mind the snow, although it does make walking more hazardous:) I do hate the cold though. I hope I can get things worked out for Katie but from the sounds of it, I am not alone.

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  2. I'm glad Katie has you to battle the government on her behalf.
    Odd about the scarf, but cashmere, surprising nobody missed it.

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    1. Who knows where the scarf came from, maybe a kid? I was surprised it was fine even after going through the washer and dryer. Cashmere is tougher than I thought.

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  3. A cashmere scarf shouldn't go to waste! The more I read about your trials with lawyers and the government, I fear for the disabled who have no strong advocate or support. :( I hope you can get some help!

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    1. At least now I know I am not alone trying to deal with this fuckery. I was beginning to wonder what I was doing wrong. Nothing it turns out, just a bad roll out for a new program.

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  4. Good luck with the lawyer, and the snow! I love the picture of the snow and am still laughing about the finger one. 😊❤️

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  5. What a lovely find! A cashmere scarf for lucky Jack.
    What a pain you're going through to get Katie what she deserves. And what your taxes pay for! I hope you find a good lawyer.

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    1. Being disabled has always meant lots of paperwork for Miss Katie.
      I was surprised that the scarf was cashmere and even more surprised at how well it came out of the dryer:)

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  6. Your mother probably told you that in England we have a very special salute using two fingers but with palm facing inward. The fingers should be quickly raised six inches in a thrusting motion. It means "How happy I am to see you my friend".

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    1. My mother would never have used that salute:) She was a proper lady, although she did swear on occaision.

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  7. I think you made the right call on the scarf! I hope you sort out the legal questions without too much trouble. It's so frustrating when lawyers just don't respond. (I've had it happen several times regarding our estate planning!)

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    1. I'm going to try lawyers again this morning. Sigh.

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  8. Such a beautiful picture. I miss the snow. I wouldn't mind having "a couple weeks" of it.

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    1. I'd fine with a couple of weeks, or even a couple of months of it. It's the five months of it that gets tiring.

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