What Cheered You Up Today?

[muscogeemike]

After more than 18 months of uncertainty, and a lot of worry about whether I could be made homeless, all due to our lovely Government deciding that, as I had a Private Pension, I was no longer eligible for certain State Benefits, I believe I've actually got things sorted at last! (haven't quite got to grips with the realisation yet!)
Basically, even though I had been informed that, as I am disabled and unable to work full time, I could take my Pension early, without affecting any disability or incapacity Benefits, especially as half of the Pension goes to my ex wife and daughter, the 'new' Government decided to change the rules, and really stuffed me.
Today, I've had two letters from different but related Government departments, one stating that due to my disability I am now in the 'Supported Group', and can once again claim help with Rent and Council Tax, and that I will also have an increase in benefit,and another informing me that I have now been moved to the next level up for Disability Living Allowance, another benefit increase.


So, not only is the immediate and pressing problem solved, but I also get more dosh!
Cheered up?
I'm like a dog with two d*cks !!!

Understand that I am in no way advocating armed rebellion but there is a great article in the Aug VFW Mag about a town in Tenn, in 19466, where the vets took up arms and changed a corrupt government.
This is why the 2d Admin. is so important.

 

[Airframes]

Slight complication on this today - the local Council are trying to say I still don't qualify, but admitted they didn't actually know!! (and these are the people who run the local Government ??!!!)
I've checked out some on-line Govt info, which seems to state I do qualify, and am waiting to hear from a specialist at the Disability Information Bureau.
Jeez - bl**dy amateurs!

 

[gumbyk]

10 hours sleep last night!!!

 

[Wayne Little]

hope you iron out that complication Terry....

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Wayne.

 

[BikerBabe]

- has had my elbow drained again. It's a relief to get rid of that irritating fluid!

 

[Gnomey]

I'm now officially a medical student!

Student card received, fee payments setup, classes start properly on Tuesday...

 

[Airframes]

Congrats Hugh, and good luck.

 

[rochie]

well done Hugh, and good luck

 

[meatloaf109]

Does this mean we can get medical advice for free?
Congratulations!

 

[vikingBerserker]

Works on the grill too, but watch out for a flaming inferno with all that bacon dripping onto hot coals, or am I the only one that still uses charcoal instead of a gas grill?

Charcoal is the ONLY way to go!

 

[fubar57]

I'm now officially a medical student!

Student card received, fee payments setup, classes start properly on Tuesday...

Congratulations. Expect to see "Dr.Gnomey" posting in the forums in a few years.

Geo

 

[Wayne Little]

Nice bright sunny day!

 

[Wayne Little]

Well, it's Fathers Day....and my present....the Entire DVD Box Set of one of my favourite shows COMBAT!

 

[rochie]

never seen that one Wayne !

my Daughters birthday dinner at my hotel went well and now i'm off work for a whole week !!!!

 

[Gnomey]

That will be nice Karl.

Went to the Olympic Park today to see the Paralympic athletics. Was excellent, really great atmosphere and got to sing the national anthem and watched a British gold medal. Wish I had got more tickets now.

 

[rochie]

been looking at my finances over the last few weeks and i now have some cash to buy a car, got rid of my old one a few months ago as it was starting to develop a few problems.
been living with just my wifes car, am going to look at getting a Smart Car Fourtwo as i want a very cheap car to run and maybe something to pass on to my daughter in a couple of years !

 

[Wayne Little]

you've not seen Combat, Karl.... Where ya been man?

 

[rochie]

you've not seen Combat, Karl.... Where ya been man?

dunno, will have to look out for it now though

 

[Capt. Vick]

My sons first day at Kindergarten. He got on the bus no problem. A proud milestone day.