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Yea, they had quite enough of me.
I saved them the effort and turned in my resig.
So I think I have three more weekends...
I plan to give my books to those coffee shops that allow alternative reading.
I do not get unemployment....so we will have to tighten the belt. Many of you have been in this place before.
At my age and weight, I should sell my skin for advertisement space. Many tattoos in this area.
Maybe I could ???? help me with this?????
Walk into a snow blizzard in my old age, like our native Americans used to do, just sounds way to cold for me.
I can't stay with my kids. they quit answering the phone..
I could get arrested by laying down in some busy street.... but I do not like jail food....
I am tool old to fight for our country...I tried that.
I could go to a third world country and work.....but I, ah, hmm really do not like work...
please hulp this old bouy..
I keep the New Covenant,
when I fail....I am pulled
back into place by HIM.
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Oh Lon I am so sad for you. That must have been a HUGE decision. I know for a fact you can find something  How's the peeing situation? Did it clear up? Take care Lon and take care of yourself and Lin and the pups. We all LOVE YOU !!!!! Sherri XOXO
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 I'm sorry Lon. I wish I knew of someone in Idaho who has a giant business, but you're my only contact there…  Disability? Can you get that?  Big hugs from Colorado! 
ANA+ RF+ Rh- HLAB27+
Dx JRA 1967, GAD 1997, AS 2009, HMs 2010, CPS 2013
pulmonary edema w/ NSAIDS 2009
Movin' it so I don't lose it!
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AS Czar
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B'rer Lon!
Welcome to the world of retirement!
Ahhh...the golden, er, pewter years...
I remember when I first retired, it was way back last century when we still used the wheel, and as I recall, the dollar was sound as a pound or Deutschemark.
Don't worry none; the gov'ment will take care o' Ya!
But all seriousness aside, Dear friend--hope You figure this through and don't get discouraged. What did I tell You years ago? Oh, yeah--I would NEVER hire You (or me, either), but there is always a bigger fool out there. And just look at all the jobs gumment is creatin'! You're bound to get one of them!
I have a third world country I've adopted...which half do You want??
TTFN
John
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Ah Lon, I'm so sorry to hear it. I can't imagine why this might have happened as I think you're a wise soul and they are lucky to have you.
You'll come up with something, my friend. I'm sure of it. Actually, I think you should write a book with all your escapades. They make us crack up and I'd be willing to bet they'd put a smile and a chuckle on others too. Think of it as semi-retirement.
You know I'm there for you. We all are.
Love and Great Big Hugs,
Kat
A life lived in fear is a life half lived.
"Strictly Ballroom"
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I work from home..
I can work 30 min at a time... and take alot of breaks if i need.
and also you can write off parts of home.
They are expanding. and now offer some contracts in USA.
contractxchange.com
Its real companies who rather than house big call centres or ship the jobs to India, hires professionals to work from home.
Diagnosed Fibromyalgia 2004
Diagnosed Ankylosing Spodylitis Sept 2011.
Vertigo Since October 21 2012
Humira June 2012
Spending Each day using it to the full to help people in my community have hope, the only hope that keeps me going despite pain and fatigue every day most of the day.
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Hey Lon!!
I hate to hear this.. I've been down this road too. It will take some change and adjusting, but it is doable. I'm sure that you will find something to keep out of Lin's hair..
Keep us posted, brother!!
Keep Kickin'AS Chris 
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((Lon)) We have SO been there. I am sorry. I am going to briefly tell you our story. I had to go on disability at 43 and I was responsible for more than half our income. We wondered what in the world we would do with increasing medical bills and less than half the money. Six years later when I was 49 and my husband was 51 we got caught in the oil industry downsizing. In six years we went from a very good income to zilch. We thought no big deal with all of his experience. Wrong. Being over 50 is not a good place to be without a job. He worked at this and that making minimum wage. You know what....God is true to His word. We have never missed a meal. We have never missed a payment. We moved to a newer home. The wheels kept on turning.
We did our tax return and I said "There is no way on earth that this could have worked" and my husband said, "No, but there is in Heaven".
You are going to be fine. Not a lot of extras for us but certainly everything we need.
How are you doing?
Praying for you.
Hugs. Possi and Co.
![[Linked Image]](https://www.kickas.org/images/flowers/Smilingsun.gif) Possi ********************************************************* RUN WHEN YOU CAN, WALK IF YOU HAVE TO, CRAWL IF YOU MUST, JUST NEVER EVER GIVE UP! "A FRIEND HEARS THE SONG IN YOUR HEART AND SINGS IT TO YOU WHEN YOU CAN'T REMEMBER THE WORDS." "A FRIEND LOOKS THROUGH YOUR BROKEN FENCE TO ADMIRE YOUR FLOWERS."
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Hi Lon,
Sorry to hear you have had to quit your job. I do remember when I left my job I felt such relief, and I actually was able to sleep again at night. When I couldn't sleep at least I didn't have to get up and go to work. In Canada you would be able to apply for Canada Pension Disability Pension. I sure hope there is something like that in the U>S. I sure hope you start to feel better. how is the eye that had the cataract removed ? Are you still voiding blood ?
Hugs,
Janet
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How about some type of counciling? You would be good at that. You have a good ear and a big heart. I know that God will find a way,He always does.
Donna
Cherish your yesterdays,
Dream your tomorrows,
But live your todays.
Do the very best you can
leave the rest to God.
God Bless,
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