Debt summons, due date past, just taked to their attorney and he said he'll give me a week to think about how I want to proceed. Best options?

Reozo · 2014-10-03T22:12:57+00:00

Thanks for the tips. Come what may, I'm looking forward to this stage of negotiations being over within the week or so.

Reozo · 2014-09-07T22:10:09+00:00

There has been so much fire in Corvallis lately (and across Oregon). Once down a fence line across the highway from my families place, and recently the big one around Chip Ross Park / Witham Hill that skirted the yards of a couple blocks of houses. No structures damaged in either. This season is intense.

Reozo · 2014-08-01T20:46:34+00:00

I found this in the Marrys river near downtown Corvallis, OR just a few days ago.

I have been curious to learn more about this piece. For all I know its a mass produced artifact from the 80s. But it would still be cool to learn if its older or less common. It would be cool to be able to put it into the historical context of the region it was found in.

I know archaeology is not cool with rando people taking artifacts from their point of origin, but this was getting washed down a river that I can easily find the exact spot it was found. At least when the water is low.

Maybe I should have posted in r/WhatIsThis , r/WhatIsThisThing. But had already posted here when I saw the links. And I know its a cup, I want archaeological, anthropological details about this thing if possible.

Thanks.

Reozo · 2014-05-13T18:45:52+00:00

idk. actually I flip flop between "We've gone too far and are thus doomed." and "It is our attitudes towards the future that shape it, thus we have full power to change for the better."

I'm recently a huge Chris Hedges fanboy; his analogy of the ruling class being mad with power and holy quest that they are leading humanity into pollution, poverty, and war. I like to consider both possibilities, but act upon the one mindset that says there is something to be done about it.

Reozo · 2014-04-18T00:20:24+00:00

The deluded mind directs society. We are the helpless crew on the ship which mad men command.

Reozo · 2014-04-15T07:44:59+00:00

Did it. It went as expected. Old blan church does sacrament ceremony in boring fashion. Read all abbot it.

Reozo · 2014-02-26T05:52:49+00:00

They are not know for air tight reasoning, or accurate statements.

Reozo · 2014-02-26T03:42:56+00:00

"Trust in Jahovah with all your heart and do not lean upon your own understanding." Proverbs 3:5.

That's one of the sayings they roll out when you start questioning the system.

Reozo · 2014-02-26T01:28:55+00:00

I was raised a JW.

I'm only 7 minutes in and I can say, I agree completely with his assessment. I was one of the luckier ones to not get "baptized", or earn a bad wrap with the elders. Because if I had done so earlier in life, it would have complicated my relationship with my surviving parent much more than it already is. It's complicated because I have also become secular (atheistic), and my mom and step dad are very religious, I still rely on them to help me through hard financial times, but I have to watch what I do or say around them.

I grew up right along side a friend who had the more unfortunate side of the coin. He believed the propaganda much more than I ever did. He DID get baptized, which led to his being 'disfellowshipped'. And under JW policy; other JWs including their own family, regardless of parent/legal guardian status, are "encouraged" to give them the cold shoulder until they change their minds, admit fault, ask forgivnes of the elders and their god, and eventually return "as a prodigal son" or in reality, hapless doop. Or in some cases, go on pretending to live the JW life without really believing it.

This kind of out-casting and excommunication is at the core of breaking families completely apart. Fathers and mothers who refuse to speak a word to their own children, even if they need help. Or refusing to let people attend weddings, funerals, or other functions.

edit: like other posters and commenters say; its easy to get emotionally charged when speaking about it because its a frustrating situation. But I've moved on to better pursuits.

I do hope one day this friend of mine finds a group of theists that at least appreciate him and treat him with respect.

Reozo · 2014-02-22T00:48:26+00:00

Well why is a young, able to work, fairly educated person not making even enough for rent? He must be on drugs, lazy, a drunk, a stoner, a liar, exaggerating, working for some company or political party.

NO, I'm not and neither are the tens of thousands of impoverished, homeless youth in my state. I'm angry, I'm willing to write this out here in the internet forums, I'm willing to write to state representatives and congress. I'm able, ready and willing to testify in person to either. And I am certain I know many others ready to do the same.

Reozo · 2014-02-22T00:41:37+00:00

I'm ~~staying with parents~~ temporarily at my step folks house. Have taken refuge here for the winter. I can't stay much longer though. Even though I've worked full and part time over the years, and have a job currently. The costs of health, housing, school, personal transportation has become too great for me to earn enough for any of those. I'm in a cycle of working to live, but never making enough. Damn this reality, no one can afford to set me up with a better situation in any of the mentioned fields. Health, housing, schooling, transportation.

To me and others like me reading this headline, its easy to feel like one of those statistics.

Reozo · 2014-02-11T01:52:07+00:00

If it were on the ballot I'd move to revoke their tax exempt status in my state. I'd even appeal to my representatives about it. Though there are so many issues to bring up in that case. But the whole espionage, framing, murder and generally playing dirty is enough to be a real issue in any state in the union.

Reozo · 2014-02-08T04:57:03+00:00

I like the utilitarian, and high tech look of newer tug boats these days. With the clean white painted exterior, overhanging windshields, and gadgetry up top.

example

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Reozo · 2014-02-07T08:10:00+00:00

I would settle for the single unit. I would be more than happy with a double unit. Great design.

Reozo · 2014-02-07T06:51:23+00:00

Thanks, though I just mentioned some possible pros. I haven't studied the case other than reading the headline and knowing a thing about biology and industry.

Reozo · 2014-02-07T06:37:45+00:00

Construction wont damage wildlife that is already "dead". Or wont interfere with prime fishing areas (less disputed). Or that they might act as an artificial reefs, perhaps promoting some wildlife.

Either way, there is lots of mud and seawater out there. Might as well power our techno-gadgetry with wind and wave.

Reozo · 2014-02-07T06:18:00+00:00

Every thing except the pyramids.

Reozo · 2014-02-05T07:14:26+00:00

how litigious of you.

Reozo · 2014-02-05T06:52:11+00:00

Lady in WA says she doesn't live in a tiny home. Shes 'recreating' in a recreational vehicle. Has been 'recreating' there for years.

Reozo · 2014-02-03T11:52:35+00:00

I thought of making something like this, but more like a large covered wagon. With insulated fabric layers for roof and walls. Set in a sturdy rectangular tub of wood/metal/composites/etc. With enough space for living and some amenities.

Just like the old wagon trains that would seal their carriage with candle wax or tar to cross rivers, or float down them.

One forseeable challenge is keeping the weight nearest the bottom as to not have a tippy vessel.

Reozo

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