What was that from?

I don't know why, but my father left some sort of phone message on our answering machine for me - he seems to think there's some reason why I'm not driving the truck anymore. Well, yeah, in spite of the fact it didn't hold oil pressure the last time I drove it, I guess because I FREAKING SOLD THE THING would be a better reason why I don't drive it anymore.

I don't want another truck. Where'd he get the idea I did?

I wouldn't mind getting back the $252 that I spent of my savings fixing the alternator in the Kia. I wouldn't mind someone else paying to find the short in the electrical system that still remains and for a new Interstate Battery.

Driving the Kia has been cheaper - the registration renewal is cheaper, insurance is cheaper, the tires are cheaper... And a little better on gas. That truck guzzled it.

Heck, while you're at it, I'd like $3,000 to pay off my credit cards and a trip to Japan.

Like I'll ever see that unless I play the lottery.

I do wish someone would offer me a job.

Recent annoying commercials

Just now on the TV, they ran this ad for crApple's Ipod, or at least one of their newly released over priced pieces of crap. There's this song sung by some female singer. I HATE THAT SONG. I don't know what the song is, I don't know the annoying singer - she can't sing at ALL - and I don't know what the bleeping song is about!! I can't understand any of the words. Mind you, I can understand some spoken Japanese, but this is in English and I can't make out any words!! Please somebody erase that commercial!

Taco Smell is now offering these things with Melted Cheese. I know what the commercial says, but it's so damn stupid. MELTED!! THE DAMN CHEESE IS MELTED!!

And McD's has a Dollar Menu, and the people who order from it are dubbed "Dollar Menunaires". OK, stop. People at the ad agency who did that - don't you see the stupidity of that term? You CAN say MILLIONAIRE because MILLION in English ends with the letter "N"!!! MENU does not end in a consonant, so the term would be "MENUAIRE." Hyphenate the word, if you must, but REMOVE THE "N".. ARGHH!!!

Don't even get me started on people who put in an apostrophe before the S when they write plural words...

Does anyone play a bean bag tossing game called "Cornhole"? Where the hell did they come up with that name? Where's Beavis when you need him in "Cornholio" mode?!? "I am Cornholio!! I need TP for my bunghole. Are you threatening me?!" OMG... The only reason this "game" exists is that grown adults need something to throw while holding cans of beer in their hand in this present era when Lawn Darts have been made illegal because of them being dangerous.

I suggest another name for this game. Corn bagging. It totally removes the stigma of the original term. If people really need to get out and throw things, I see they've already passed on other things that actually make sense. I still think they made up this game completely out of the blue. There's bocci balls and stuff like that. Play that. (rolls eyes)

Minor things in the past week

Only 1 of my items on eBay sold, but I have more of that to come. I'll relist most of the other items based on how many hits they got.

A very nice friend called me up Thursday about a place that's looking for a full time cook. So I applied yesterday - they seemed to think that my having 10.5 years experience in food service was something. I hope they call and the place is doing OK.

I had to take some money out of my savings to cover my minimum obligations for the month. That really hurt. It stings. The first time in 3 months I had to do it that way.

Progress on filing for SSI and / or SSDI is still grinding along slowly.

My meeting with the union was also rescheduled for later. I've also had to appeal the state again over my unemployment claim. They just don't want to see it my way!!!

They're taking my appeal letter seriously

Today I get a certified letter I have to sign for. It's from the union. They sent 2 copies. Sheesh, one was enough.

At first I decided not to open the letter because I figured it would just be one of those things where they wouldn't even consider my appeal. It turns out they will be considering my appeal about my grievance. I hear there's been people taken downstairs at work by Ron H to talk about something. I haven't heard back what that's about yet, but I hope to find out soon enough.

Problem is, I don't know if I'm going to be able to make it. There's a job seeker thingy in Youngstown the same day. I don't know if I can even afford the money for gas to go to this union meeting. I don't know how to do both if I even try to do both.

I doubt I could ask people as witnesses for my situation due to how pRick tends to retaliate against people. I would really like to be at this meeting and add that I have been diagnosed with indeed having Asperger's. Witnesses could add facts that depending on which employees spot pricing errors, their fate is much different than mine. I was told about certain Reese candy bars ringing up 5 cents each, but nobody got in trouble over that.

I also finally and officially retired my Catch and Release system as far as rain and the roof goes. Since the roof doesn't leak anymore, I pulled down the buckets and my big clear storage tub I bought over a year ago at General Dollar in Salem for $10. I washed it out with borax and water and let it air dry. Observing how it was marked up, it never overflowed during its time as a rain catcher system. It was the last mess to be cleaned up from the whole roofing debacle a few months ago. It's now holding more of my anime goodies. I need a few more of these storage
tubs.

Our efforts to get legal help in filing for disability hasn't gone anywhere in the past week or so. One legal group said they'd send mom an attachment to print and send to the doctor, but it never arrived and they've not called to see if we got it. So I guess we're going to blow them off and try for something local. Someone at Tri County Autism didn't seem to know how to use their email system to forward messages, so I'll have to try again with them.

One of my credit cards raised my minimum payment by $1. I haven't used the damn card for that statement and my minimum goes UP?? (bleep)ing hell.

I considered not putting this up...

Because my father sometimes gets on here and reads this, I considered not putting this up. He gets things wrong and considering what it's about, he would conclude that I'm stupid or something. Yeah, he's that kind of arsehole to do something like that. No tact or compassion. Stuff like that is why I have nothing to do with him anymore. The less abuse, the better. Nothing will EVER change that.

tonikaku... An email I sent to the union rep.

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Well, this may probably be the last email you will receive from me about my situation. At least now we understand more about what happened.

I went to my mother's psychiatrist yesterday for an evaluation to see if I have Asperger's Syndrome. After carefully looking over everything and a discussion with my mother, the doctor said that I do in fact have a form of Asperger's and it definitely played a role in my decisions to do what I did back on June 28th, 2007. She also doesn't understand why I would get fired for a mistake the store made.

She explained that I was basically "adding to a collection" as my mom pointed out that I've got several collections (so in this case, I was collecting cereal. I'll add that whenever other items have been marked down, I'll buy several of something if it's something we actually would use - I bought several packages of pancake mix when it was marked down and I also had coupons). The doctor explained that it was probably something I couldn't avoid doing - I saw what was apparently a good deal, and it didn't matter whether or not if I told someone else. In my mind, it was not against the rules.

There is no treatment for or medication to take for Asperger's. I can file for disability because it is a big reason why I've not been able to hold a job unless it's in conditions that are suited for someone with Asperger's. I worked in the restaurant for over 10 years because I was mainly alone in the kitchen, had little interaction with customers, and it was a structured schedule that was basically the same every day. I had NONE of these at Big Bird. Had I been transferred to Hot Foods like I begged, I'd still be employed there now. If management at the restaurant hadn't become abusive, I'd still be there. Asperger's is also the reason why I've not been able to find another job. The doctor also explained it would affect job interviews as well. I may think an interview went well, but in fact it didn't.

I think I'll try to see if an attorney can help me with a Wrongful Termination suit. I may have a case, I don't know. The store made a mistake. I think there's some sort of state law that says when something rings up less than advertised, a store has to sell it for that price. And like Kathy said, I was a customer when I made my purchase. I also feel parts of what consists of the Accuscan policy in the manager's handbook (which is NOT in the employee's handbook) were taken out of context and not interpreted in whole as it should have been.

-end-

For a while there during the initial consultation, it looked as if the one student doctor (a lady from Jamaica) didn't think I had Asperger's. Dr. X said it's best to talk to the mother because she knows best. Most people with Asperger's don't think there's anything wrong with them.

When asked what would be some keywords I would use to describe myself, I had trouble thinking of stuff. Anime fan (otaku) was easy enough. I'd have to think about that. Then she asked what would be some positive things friends would say about me. I came up with Generous (I paid for meals at a couple of restaurants a couple times I went out with friends before and after Colossalcon). Mom said they would say Loyal. Then when she asked me about anything Negative, I said you'd have to ask my friends because they know me better than I do.

Dr. X said I was very bright and all. I think they were impressed I taught myself Japanese.

They went on many things my mom told them, as well as some things I mentioned - like my anime hobby, the fact that I have few friends but at least I stick with them. I don't do much social interaction. She asked what do I like to do when I'm alone and have free time, and I said anime. ^_^

I definitely have a huge anime collection. Maybe not the biggest, but probably up there.

But at least there's help. The application process for SSI or SSDI is long. You have to be careful how you answer the questions and make sure you answer them correctly every time. They do a phone interview. If I have to fight for what I'm due, I may have to get a lawyer. Oh great.

Were those people raised in a barn??

OK. So we thought we had heard the last of that bunch associated with Morgan. Just after 5 pm tonight, I'm on the computer doing stuff and suddenly I hear this loud Thump! and shaking of the house. Then I hear another one... So I go outside. It's her brother Drew Delane, and with a friend. He's after his futon sofa. Apparently it's his. Apparently, she's also taken stuff from him. Apparently, she owes him over $400 on a bank card.

Lies she told him:

That he still had plenty of time to get his stuff because the eviction wasn't final yet. I have a writ that says it is.

She claimed the reason the electric wasn't turned out of her name was because she arranged "a deal" with the landlord over tires that supposedly were punctured. There was no such deal. It was in the lease that she is to change it into her name.

Then he went on something about the place not having a roof for 2 months. Uhmm It's none of his business nor does the roof affect the apartment she was in, but it was pretty much finished soon after she moved in. It wasn't 2 months. More like 1 month or 3 weeks. Whichever.

Then he went on about the upstairs apartment not being suitable to rent because of black mold. Well, I've been in there and I don't see black mold, but again it's none of his business and it doesn't affect the downstairs apartment!! He's never been in there!

What right did he have to attempt to kick in the front door to that apartment just because something of his was in there? NONE! Her brother came close to being charged with breaking and entering property he does not own. I got out my Writ to show them the eviction was final. I didn't have to give them access to the apartment, but the landlord didn't want the sofa futon. I did ask again about the missing fridge, and again he claimed he knew nothing of it. I mentioned again that she owes over $1,600. We're beginning to think that she tried to show up at the hearing so she could dispute how much she owes. That first hearing was just to get her the hell out.

Even the judge said I could consider that futon as abandoned. But I was nice enough to unlock the door and let him claim his property. The fridge is still stolen. Why she would have that removed is beyond me. I hope this is the absolute last we hear from those people. I predict
we'll be getting more trouble from them.

Though, tonight I was out on the back porch looking for the kitty that's been basically living here since M. moved in. I saw someone out on the road almost drive past, then stop and back up. The car looked familiar so I got up and ran inside. I guess they pretty much left or turned around? Hope so.

Aaaanndd!! She's OUTTA THERE!!!

I almost didn't make it to the court appointment. I did go out 15 minutes ahead of time to find out my battery was almost dead again!! Thankfully, I was able to get someone passing by to jump the battery for a few minutes and it was strong enough to start. I saw the Air conditioner button was active... Oy vay... I hope it wasn't the reason why the battery was drained again. Last time I remember driving it was either Monday or Tuesday of this week. I gotta drive it every other day or disconnect the battery, I guess.

At any rate, I showed up early. I had my papers in hand. It wasn't until after 20 minutes after the hour that they finally called us in. I was reminded to take off my hat (oops, sorry). But in general, it went as I was told. The case was uncontested - so the judge did accept my power of attorney. Since the defendant did not appear, it was defaulted to me. Otherwise, had she appeared, he explained it might not have been useful in the case of advocacy or whatnot. He looked at the complaint, and issued the Writ of Restitution, which basically said our former tenant no longer had any right to the apartment effective immediately. I asked about the property she had left in there, and the judge said I have every right to determine what to do with it. Consider it abandoned, have the sheriff remove it, etc. Well, since she stole the refrigerator, might as well keep the thing she left. I'd like to sell it to get another used fridge in there.

The place is generally clean except for slight damage in a couple of spots, but the major holes she had her brother fix and generally he did a good job. I'd still like to remove the paint over the graffiti she wrote in the bedroom.

The locks have been changed, the windows have been locked and secured. The front door latch is damaged but in general it can be secured. The electric is off!! So the next potential tenant will have to apply and get the service turned into their name.

We won the First Cause, to basically tell her she's out of there immediately. Not 30 days, not weeks. NOW.

I'll let the landlord decide if we need to push for a 2nd cause for money and damages. We may need a lawyer for that as my power of attorney may not be enough. It was enough in a no-contest hearing, but it may not be enough if she shows up at the 2nd Cause, which she just might. We will need the judgement against her for what she owes and that she must pay it.

What's all funny is that in the short time it took the judge to hear the case, I was back out and saw that our former tenant had the nerve to show up and with her baby!! She was too late!! The lady at the clerk of courts explained to her that the judgement will stand effective immediately. I didn't have to pay to have the Writ served on her. ^_^ Then as I was leaving, I noticed a certain car in the court parking lot that I've seen before. The guy driving it had tatoos on his arm - markings I had seen before. As it turns out, and I'm just saying, he's been driving a green truck that been pulling over at the house across the road from us where work has been going on fixing the place up. Now that this whole episode is over, I can concentrate on other things...

The air conditioner she and her boyfriend removed along with the chair was put back in the apartment. ^_^ We're planning on putting a different table in there as well.

It is now public record that an Eviction notice or forcible entry and detention complaint was filed against Morgan Delane / Haught in Columbiana County Municipal Court in Ohio. A Writ of Restitution was also filed against her in the process of the First Cause. She owes over $1,600. Renters: Do not rent to this person!

6:25 pm

So they're back again. Hopefully to finally complete removing their stuff.

But they couldn't just show up and do what they need to do. Oh no. They began by beating all over the wall between the 2 Apartments. They've repeated their "performance" 11 minutes later, and then 2 minutes after that. About a quarter till 7, Mom said she can't take any more of that and so I call the county sheriff's dept. I explain to the lady that they've been harassing us this past week ever since the eviction notice was served on them. I told her the name and she said they spoke to her earlier today. Ah. I reiterated that I've been doing exactly what the deputy on Wednesday told me to do - stay out of the apartment and make sure she can get in. I haven't been in there since her brother let me in (with my sister on the phone at the same time).

Even just 4 minutes ago from typing this they beat on the wall. They did this while I was on the phone with the sheriff's dept. I have a 23 second video clip on a camera, put up right against the wall to illustrate how hard they were beating on it.

They also went and removed the air conditioner and put it on the wood chair we had left in the apartment. They were not authorized to do that. It was perfectly fine to leave that in.

Hopefully that was a sign they were actually vacating the premises.

7:21 pm - beating on the wall again.

See the video!

Maybe they're trying to get a rise out of me and I'm ignoring it all and that's annoying them, or at least they're trying to get my attention.

She Did It Again

Latest note:

"you were told to stay out until after we went to court the sheriff said (if) you were in here more time you were going to be charged with criminal trespassing Im calling him in the morning Im sick of this STAY OUT you want something wait till Im here I'll be out _before we go to court_"

I have not been in the place since her brother let us in Tuesday and especially after she called the sheriff to claim she was locked out on Wednesday.

She is sure making more problems for a place she's leaving.

She lied again to the deputy

Just got off the phone about the lady in Apt. B.

She's called the sheriff's dept claiming the locks had been changed and that she was locked out of the apartment. So while on the phone, I tested the front door to Apartment B. It was unlocked and opened right up. She has a key to that door.

She's trying to accuse me of trespassing. Last night while I was on the phone with the landlord, her brother invited me in the apartment. The primary function was to inspect and make sure the items she was not to remove were still there, of course minus the fridge.

As the deputy who spoke to me sees it, as long as she has personal property there, she has not abandoned the apartment. According to what we were told months ago, as long as the main occupant has not lived in the place for 30 days continuously, it can be considered abandoned.

The deputy said to make sure she has access to the apartment - easy enough. Not to go in there until after the Aug 24 court date when the judge says we have ownership again. The lady claims she'll be out by the end of the week. Fine. I'd like her out tonight.

The removal of the fridge to "fix" it is criminal though, but he says we'd have to sue her separately for that.

I basically told the deputy who spoke to me tonight that she's lied twice to them. She has never been locked out. The replacement of the front door strike plate was maintenance that she never told us about after one of her 'guests' kicked in the front door.

She's just dragging it out, and she can resolve it by just getting her stuff out as quickly as possible.