Well bugger me if I didn't come home yesterday from MahJong and had another letter from the VA with me in "debt collection" again, this time for $273.50. No explanation at all, of course, just a number to call and an envelop to send them the $$. I called, you have to hold forever to get through to a person and guess what? I don't owe anything. Again. He said the file said so. His name is Richard. He is the only Richard there. He didn't want to give me his last name, just Richard. The letter is only signed Chief, Operations Division. No name at all. They are going to put me in the nut house I swear.
I also got a letter back from Social Security with my marriage license in it. Remember I had to send it to them to prove I was who I said I was. They now believe me. Well today they do anyway, who knows about tomorrow. They said in their letter that it would take "several months" for me to get the rest of the Social Security money (I will be drawing his, not mine any longer). Of course when they were called to notify them of the death they took the money back in two days. Funny how that works.
So yesterday I had a lovely MahJong game and then a nice visit from Sandy. She is the sweetest thing I mean! Anyway she is always offering to help me do things and just be there. Nice friend for sure. I am so lucky to have so many nice friends in my life.
So it's March already. Sarge has been gone a month yesterday. I didn't realize it until last night and it didn't seem possible all that has taken place in that short month.
My roasted chicken was wonderful and there are lots of leftovers to enjoy. I baked the sauerkraut in the oven next to the chicken and put the neck in it. Again, delicious. Sarge would have loved that meal. Baked potato too. I know mashed potatoes are better with that but they are too many points. I didn't put anything at all on the potato, I actually just like it like it is.
Today is canasta and lunch with my girlfriends. We'll laugh and tell some jokes and I'll win or lose a buck or two and it'll kill another day. I am trying to think of my days in other terms than than. I don't want to just kill my time here. I want it to mean something. It just doesn't yet. Maybe someday.
Have a lovely Thursday y'all. Me too...
26 notes:
Your dinner sounds wonderful and I have always eaten my baked potatoes with a little salt and pepper and that is it.
I think it must go back to when I was a little girl and my Grandfather would have a bonfire in the back yard in the fall and we would toss potatoes in to cook. The skin would come out all black and crispy the insides where flaky perfect.
And Bee by living your life as the good person you are, it gives it meaning.
Sarge has only be gone a month like you said. You need to breathe.
cheers, parsnip
The Square Ones say yert !
Buongiorno!
So glad that you saw Sandy!
A month ago!!! Time goes by, you are living, you are doing your best, you have to take care of your time, to be active and to have your habbits, your friends!
Have a serene Thursday!
Buig hugs!
Bee, it will come, the new plan, the new deal, it will come, it will bubble to the surface all in good time. Fro now rest a bit, rest a bit in the arms and hearts of your family and friends.
Has it really been a month already? Wow. I didn't think it had been a whole month already, that just doesn't seem possible.
The US Government makes less and less sense every day as evidenced by their constant letters to you for no good reason. I sure hope that's the last one of those "you owe us money but not really" letters you get!
I bet having Sandy over was a real treat as she truly is a sweetheart with a heart as big as all of Georgia. I bet she gave you a real nice hug or two also!
I hope you have a lovely Thursday; I'm going to try to remember what day it is as for some reason I thought it was Friday but thank goodness you always put what day it is on your post as that reminded me that it ain't Friday yet! Whew!
I love baked potatoes but smothered with all the bad stuff. I also like sauerkraut occasionally but with Bratwurst. You are so far ahead of me in the smart nutrition department!!!
So glad you had some face-time with Sandy. Everywhere she goes online she leaves shiny little bits of sunshine. I sure would like to meet her.
Ah, yes, the Social Insecurity department... What can one say! With all of the new health stuff slated to kick in, I wonder how they expect to get that right. Oy! What a nightmare.
Have a blessed Thursday, Miss Bee.
Sandy is such a warm person to be around. I'm sure you enjoyed her company.
I love sauerkraut. I like to quarter little red potatoes and boil them halfway and then put them in the kraut and bake it yum!!
Government departments just don't seem to talk to each other do they? And the people that work in them don't seem to talk to each other either which is why one lot say you owe money and the other lot say you do!! Stupid!
Eventually days will mean something again rather than just another one over with Bee, I hope it's soon for you. Love you. xx
Trying to find new meaning in our days. When the very person who gave meaning to our every day is gone? I wonder how to do that?
Sandy is a sweetie for sure. I was so hoping to see you both this weekend.
I'm so sorry you're getting those ridiculous letters. Sometimes I think our government employees have to leave all common sense at the door or they can't work there, to say nothing of compassion.
Roast Chicken... my favorite dinner!
Enjoy the girls. Big hugs xoxo
Auntie Bee - it's only a month. Think about how long you and Sarge were together and now apart - it will take waaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy longer than a month for things to start feeling anywhere near normal. And that's ok. We is here and we loves you!!!! xoxoxoxoxo - Your Sammie Pie
Oh Auntie Bees we can believes its been a month.
We is soooo sorry you keep getting those letters. But we guess it's all automatic computer generated stuff. Hope that is the last of it. Anytime you ave to deal with the government there is always too much bureaucreacy ... That's why we need less government.
Sending you our daily furry purr
Abby
Sandy told me she and Joan had been over to visit, I wish I could have been there, too! I miss those gals when they're not in Mayberry. Hang in there, one day at a time is how it is right now but it won't always be that way. Hugs to you!
Man, what a fan club I have! I like riding on your coattails, Miz Bee:) It was SOOOO good seeing you yesterday and getting/delivering hugs (yes, Linda, I delivered, as asked). I didn't realize yesterday was one month! I'm glad I could be there on that date. Or any date. And Joan enjoyed the visit too. She leaves today, sniff sniff.
Hope to see you again soon. Big hugs and love, honey...
I like that Costco no-salt seasoning on my taters.
hugs, I can't believe it's been a month already. Time is just flying by...too quickly I may add.
I'm so glad you and Sandy got together. She's a sweetie!
Sure wish you would have visited two Sandy's yesterday. I would have loved to see you and Sandy both. Just saying.
I can't imagine Miss Bee. I don't want to either, but I can't imagine.
Have a terrific day honey. Big hugs and have fun with the girls today. :)
I think you'll start feeling better once those letters stop coming...they are a slap in the face, so once that stops you'll be able to facing the world again.
Some day, yes.
In the meantime, you can continue to get threatening letters from the government. And you can keep telling us all about it.
And the twins of course.
And you can squeeze in a visit or two with kids and grandkids. At some point.
How typical of our govt. The left hand never knows what the right hand is doing. They just want to make all of us crazy. I'm taking lessons from your dieting so I can improve mine.
Time sure flies. It feels like we just had Christmas yesterday.
Have fun with the girls! :)
Hugs from Ohio,
I.
I just read Curmy's comment. Please do give us a twin update. ;-)
That's wonderful that you had a nice visit with Sandy.
Your meal sounded really delicious. I'll have to make sauerkraut sometime, even though Ralph isn't fond of it.
Sending hugs ~
Dear Bee,
it's going to take a LONG time before anything means much. A month is just a blink in time compared to 44 years.
You may feel like a heartbroken train wreck inside, but you are doing everything anyone possibly can to stay connected to the daily routines and stuff of life.
Hugs to and for you, dear Bee. It is hard, there are no two ways about it - or unfortunately, around it. My empathy.
I know loss - but I do not know YOUR loss since I am not you.
Nonethless, my heart goes out to you for Sarge's being gone - and in spite of it how amazing I think you are for what you are going and doing, from continuing to play the card games you enjoy, to planning a possible cruise with The Duck, to being on top of the paperwork with those bureau-rats at the V.A., learning how to pump gas by yourself, staying on weight-watchers and learning to make meals for one - all of it!
((More hugs))
Good Evening Bee, I am very sorry you are having to deal with those icky letters. It's not just government, I work for a financial institution that shall remain nameless. Hard for everyone to work together also. Shrug, at least I am no officially on vacation.
I just had a mini meltdown though looking for my medications that I had already packed and didn't remember here I put them. I think you would have gotten a chuckle at watching me run around like a chicken with my head cut off, blaming the fur babies for carrying the bag off somewhere. All is right with the world again.
Love and Hugs,
Bobbi
Miss Bee,
Your dinner sounds lovely. I am trying to cut down too and get my trousers a bit looser. I like a plain baked potato too for dinner.
I was reading what you wrote several days ago about watching sports. I decided about six years ago, that I was wasting years of my life sitting and watching sports on tv, just because the fellows want to watch. So as I am by myself, I only watch about twenty minutes of news, and switch it off when sports start, and go and read a book instead.
I love all the beautiful photos of paradise - how gorgeous.
Have a lovely weekend.
Julie and Poppy Q
xxx
Sending you BIG hugs & I am thinking of you!
The dinner sounds great. I like that you're sharing all these details about your life --even the VA and Social Security stuff. I guess it lets us all know details that are frequently mentioned.
XO K
I don't know if it would help, but I'd send a letter and copies of these missives to your senator. What they're putting you through is ridiculous!
Post a Comment