I can appeal and all that, but that means an actual hearing. In California. In person. I have to weigh whether or not it would be worth using our FF miles to do it.

Aw, crap. I know that's going to be a hard decision. I know you guys (and me too) want to use those miles to bring Joe out here for the Halloween Horror nights build, but....

If you decide you need to use those to come out here for an appeal, S and I just bought an aerobed, and would love to have you stay with us.

No Breakfast:

Tale of an Aimee-Imitates-Lucy Moment:

Mom had her pre-school class here to play in the water, play with the bunny and mom's dog, etc. We opted to leave Ollie out of it as he gets too hyper and can knock the little kids down and scare them, even though he's being friendly. I ran inside to grab some snacks and as I was leaving the house, Ollie got out. I threw the bags of chips down and made chase.

About 2 feet of chase.

My foot slipped on the stairs of the deck - hand towel someone left there - and I ate it, face first, into the wood chips and hard ground. I just missed the brick walkway by about 6 inches.

Joe jumps off the porch thinking I've busted my head and I just moan, "Get Ollie. Kids." He runs off for Ollie.

I jammed my right arm and wrist, my jaw is killing me cause I was chewing when I hit and jammed my jaw against the ground, and I have the beginnings of a nice shiner PLUS abrasion on my left face cheek.

t shakes head

As usual, I have some 'splainin to do.

Thanks Seanie. I appreciate that.

I wonder who I can get to be me and go to the hearing.

Prolly fraud, huh?

I'm scared that now they're going to decide that I was overpaid the money I have received and have to pay all that back PLUS interest PLUS penalties.

Blargh.

AIMS!!!!!!!

NO FALLING DOWN!!!!!! Come on! I have enough of this problem with S!

I'm not always smart about things, but this part reads to me like I *can* have the appeal hearing by telephone. I got is directly from the California Unemployment code.

1953.5. The presiding officer may conduct all or part of a hearing by telephone, television, or other electronic means, notwithstanding a party's objection pursuant to Section 11440.30 of the Government Code, on a showing of good cause by the party requesting the hearing by telephone, television, or other electronic means.

NO FALLING DOWN

Well, goodness. I tripped. I didn't just face plant cause there was air there.

Hey All. Playing catch up games as usual.

Aimee's story (ouch!) reminded me of me to such a degree, I thought she might appreciate one of my newest tees: [link]

{{ Aimee }} (Hugs from a non-bruise-touching distance)

Aimee -- it sounds that way to me too.

ION, I was forced through finances to purchase less expensive cat food. Unfortunately, one of my cats cannot keep it down. I have 7 days until I get paid and can buy the regular stuff. What are the odds that he will adjust to the food between now and then? (I'm planning on supplementing his kibble with some of my scrambled eggs. I really have no other animal protein in the house at the moment and I'm not sure what good peanut butter will do for a feline.)

If you decide you need to use those to come out here for an appeal, S and I just bought an aerobed, and would love to have you stay with us.

You'd also be welcome in our guest room, of course, but I hope that the telephone appeal is possible. I definitely think you must pursue this. You have a very good case and can clearly outline the timeline of the events that forced you to quit the Saturday job and move to Michigan to seek better opportunities for your family.

P.S. NO FALLING DOWN! Do we have to give you Cass's padded hamster ball?

sumi, if the kitty likes the scrambled eggs, I'd try that. If that doesn't work, drop me a line, ok. I'd be happy to paypal some kibble money.

Aimee, that sure sounds like you can telephone. Push for this, hon. They're being ridiculous.

Anyone want to see my first gardening attempt? [link] I took some pictures in case I kill them in a week.

I've had a hearing with unemployment by phone in California, fwiw. The bubble wrap that Aimee should now be wrapped in should not interfere.

What an awful thing, connie. That kind of "Oh, someone I know" realization is no fun.

I don't know if your cat will adjust to the new food, sumi, mine have never needed adjusting, but a bit of egg should keep him going.