Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Top of the Morning

To you....

For two days I've been locked in a phone battle with bureaucrats. Hopefully the fight ends today. I've been engaged with this struggle for over a year and a half, and I'm bloody with crusty scars, all because of the Patriot Act.

Would you believe I haven't had a single cup of coffee this morning....

Stephen
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  1. AnonymousJuly 31, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Hopefully the fight ends today :) Oh no! Coffee is a must! lol :) Have a great day Stephen :)

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    1. StephenJuly 31, 2013 at 11:31 AM

      The outcome isn't certain at this point. Thanks, my lovely friend.

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  2. ProudHillbillyJuly 31, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Patriot Act + dealing in gun sales/trade. Yeah, but that adds layers.

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    1. StephenJuly 31, 2013 at 11:32 AM

      It, unfortunately, has nothing to do with gun sales....I'll explain later, if I win. Thanks, my friend.

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  3. hoboJuly 31, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Ugh! And no coffee, too boot..... now you'll need a shot of 'tonic' added to said coffee to 'settle the nerves". HA! Hope the dust settles. Best wishes to you & Sweet Wife.

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    1. StephenJuly 31, 2013 at 11:33 AM

      Hobo, that's not a bad idea....thank you, Bubba.

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  4. DukeJuly 31, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Load up the camper and come to the mountains.

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  5. Rev. PaulJuly 31, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Must. Get. Coffee! Good luck on winding things up, today.

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    1. StephenJuly 31, 2013 at 11:34 AM

      The forecast is cloudy...I deal with democrats....

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  6. MuddyValleyJuly 31, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Could be worse. This guy was lucky in his one way fight that the Fla. deputies displayed their usual accuracy.
    "Florida deputies shoot man they mistook for car thief in his own driveway" I used to help qualify some of them in Tampa. http://www.cnn.com/2013/07/31/us/florida-police-shooting/index.html?hpt=ju_c2

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    1. StephenJuly 31, 2013 at 7:43 PM

      Remember, the police are our friends. Damn shame, isn't it. Thanks, my friend.

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  7. Harry FlashmanJuly 31, 2013 at 3:15 PM

    That doesn't sound good. Whatever is going on, I hope it works out right for you. My own interactions with the government have largely been routine but unpleasant, like audits.

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    1. StephenJuly 31, 2013 at 7:45 PM

      It's just a pain, Harry. A pain, aggravation at its highest, and expensive, and I'm tired of the wait. Thanks, my friend.

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  8. Andolphus GreyJuly 31, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    I wish you success against the evil machine, whatever the trouble is.

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    1. StephenJuly 31, 2013 at 7:46 PM

      It's not so much trouble. Just a technical glitch that requires lawyers and state flunkies to correct. Thanks, my friend.

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  9. kymberJuly 31, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    dear sweet one - i am with you there in my thoughts and prayers...i know it will work out. i hope that you have had some coffee by now. lots of love to you and SW!

    your friend,
    kymber

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    1. StephenJuly 31, 2013 at 7:47 PM

      Thanks, Sweetheart...you are very special...you know that.

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  10. ChickenmomJuly 31, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    But just think of all the information you have gained on THEM. Now that you know how 'they' work, you can be one step ahead of 'em next time. Good luck, Stephen!

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    1. StephenJuly 31, 2013 at 7:48 PM

      To tell you the truth, you have a point...but be warned, if you're birth records are not perfect, you too will find yourself in my position. Dig deep.

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  11. SHARONJuly 31, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    This too shall pass. But, you shouldn't face those people without a cuppa. Hope it all works out in your favor, my friend.

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    1. MattAugust 1, 2013 at 11:02 AM

      yeah, but these things pass like kidney stones.....

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    2. StephenAugust 1, 2013 at 10:54 PM

      You both make good points...and Matt is spot on.

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  12. Old NFOJuly 31, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    NO coffee = no function for me... sigh

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