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Response to mvd (Reply #184)

Trouble with the GoFundMe page Omaha Steve Jul 2022 #1
Thanks so much! mvd Jul 2022 #2
It seems to be working in Chrome now Omaha Steve Jul 2022 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author mvd Jul 2022 #5
I didn't have a problem with Go Fund Me - Ms. Toad Jul 2022 #18
Kick for visibility mvd Jul 2022 #3
Just wanted to add.. mvd Jul 2022 #6
Kick! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2022 #7
Thanks Peggy! mvd Jul 2022 #13
One more kick today mvd Jul 2022 #8
Wow, again? Treefrog Jul 2022 #9
No, I never said that mvd Jul 2022 #10
We need a separate GoFundMe forum! USALiberal Jul 2022 #11
That's a good idea mvd Jul 2022 #12
One GFM last October, one in January, one in May, and now this one. I think there were some before. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #21
Glad i'm not the only one inthewind21 Jul 2022 #31
My elderly relatives get their social security LisaL Jul 2022 #39
Everybody I know gets it on or right after their birthday. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #59
Like I said it doesn't work that way for my elderly relatives. LisaL Jul 2022 #60
What Day of the Month Do I Get my Social Security Payment? Omaha Steve Jul 2022 #62
You beat me to it! n/t Ms. Toad Jul 2022 #64
My relatives presumably count into this category (age). LisaL Jul 2022 #70
Thank you. That's the way it works for me and for everyone I know. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #98
The other exception are payments to people living abroad. SocSec pays on the 2nd. GoneOffShore Jul 2022 #278
Here's the rule Ms. Toad Jul 2022 #63
My SS comes on the third of every month - almost a week before my birthday womanofthehills Jul 2022 #65
It does say there are exceptions to the rule Omaha Steve Jul 2022 #66
No, it's the rule. It probably takes a couple of days for it to hit the bank account. LisaL Jul 2022 #71
Mr X gets his the 3rd XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #68
Once upon a time everyone got theirs on the 3rd dflprincess Jul 2022 #220
I get mine on or around the 15th of each month. tblue37 Jul 2022 #86
Hey blackskiimmer obamanut2012 Jul 2022 #95
Mom fell tonight going up the steps mvd Jul 2022 #14
kick Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2022 #15
Morning kick mvd Jul 2022 #16
Are you getting help with your disability case? XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #17
I was going to have the hearing test when I had this tooth emergency mvd Jul 2022 #19
The process is labyrinthine XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #22
KNR niyad Jul 2022 #20
Matt, you have two "gofundme's" open right now Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #23
I pay out-of-pocket for dental insurance XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #25
The last one is done. Just have to delete it mvd Jul 2022 #26
Actually I looked it up. MY dentist accepts medicaid. I never knew. So, indeed apparently I have Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #28
And I understand that mvd Jul 2022 #29
Contacting Senior Centers XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #33
I'm always looking for advice mvd Jul 2022 #34
Go for it XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #35
I worked for county senior services just out of college, and that was ages ago. They provided a lot. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #36
DU has given lots of great advice mvd Jul 2022 #37
This appears to be your county. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #51
You don't appear to be "old" and it seems you're living off your mom's social security. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #30
My mom is old, not me mvd Jul 2022 #32
Here are the previous GFMs you've posted. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #24
The hearts? That was so little mvd Jul 2022 #27
The hearts are not "little" obamanut2012 Jul 2022 #96
I'm not demeaning the hearts themselves mvd Jul 2022 #97
I don't even have a star right now demtenjeep Jul 2022 #236
I am not sure how it makes sense to spend a lot of money on a dentist who doesn't take your LisaL Jul 2022 #38
I know this dentist well mvd Jul 2022 #40
But that is not living within your means when you don't have means. LisaL Jul 2022 #41
I understand what you mean mvd Jul 2022 #43
This message was self-deleted by its author Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #48
Mr X would give his eyeteeth XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #42
I have a lot of dental expenses recently even though I have insurance. LisaL Jul 2022 #44
New crown here XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #46
I had to have dental surgery. LisaL Jul 2022 #47
New crown here in NM $225 with local hospital (Presbyterian) senior plan womanofthehills Jul 2022 #156
I sure would like to find one mvd Jul 2022 #45
Since you're both in a tight spot XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #49
Yes, but I have calculated with my mom's lawyer.. mvd Jul 2022 #50
Again, contact your county. Here: BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #52
Not bewildering - just hard to know where to start mvd Jul 2022 #53
Why hasn't your mother's attorney been involved? Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #54
He focuses on the foreclosure mvd Jul 2022 #58
Ummmm inthewind21 Jul 2022 #138
Try to create an account on social security XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #56
One can lose medicaid benefits if one sells the house. LisaL Jul 2022 #55
Ah, good to know XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #57
One more kick for today mvd Jul 2022 #61
Almost to half my goal mvd Jul 2022 #67
After this, getting more income is so important mvd Jul 2022 #69
Have you tried food pantries? XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #72
Mom already qualifies for and gets SNAP mvd Jul 2022 #73
Well, from one disabled person to another XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #74
How much is disability in your state? mvd Jul 2022 #75
You ssdi is determined XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #76
So if I have never worked due to my disability I have had.. mvd Jul 2022 #77
You need help with this XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #78
I thank you your suggestions mvd Jul 2022 #79
I am sorry- but you need to call a social worker first thing Monday morning. Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #80
Perfectly true mvd Jul 2022 #81
Don't be scared. And for goddess' sake, don't be like Blanche Dubois Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #82
Lol, I like that example mvd Jul 2022 #83
I wish I could be the one being kind to others mvd Jul 2022 #84
Unfortunately, that's not reality for most people. Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #88
I hope so Matt. I really think you need to plan your future immediately Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #85
Thank you for being so nice to this man. shrike3 Jul 2022 #209
Kick. tblue37 Jul 2022 #87
I hope things get better for you and your mom soon & you can get some services liberal_mama Jul 2022 #89
Thank you! mvd Jul 2022 #90
GOOD LUCK Omaha Steve Jul 2022 #91
I think finding dental care is hard to find when you're on Medicare no matter where you live. dflprincess Jul 2022 #222
Thank you, DU! mvd Jul 2022 #92
$1,040 Omaha Steve Jul 2022 #93
There's this donor who is just incredible and so special mvd Jul 2022 #94
Lol. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #99
? mvd Jul 2022 #100
Then why haven't you called senior services in over a year since you started these GFMs? BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #101
Wish I could rec this post n/t SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2022 #103
Thank you demtenjeep Jul 2022 #117
Yup obamanut2012 Jul 2022 #186
You and your mother can get free, XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #102
That would be so useful mvd Jul 2022 #104
You would know if you had called Senior Services obamanut2012 Jul 2022 #187
K&R for visibility. nt tblue37 Jul 2022 #105
Before I let this sink, any other advice? mvd Jul 2022 #106
Another thing mvd Jul 2022 #107
Stay strong MinisterPathos Jul 2022 #108
Thank you mvd Jul 2022 #109
One more bring up mvd Jul 2022 #110
Did you call Elder services? XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #111
Mostly for adults who can't bathe, dress, etc. mvd Jul 2022 #112
Update mvd Jul 2022 #113
Matt, water bills aren't a surprise. Did you call any of the services that were suggested? Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #119
Sometimes surprise expenses can interfere mvd Jul 2022 #134
Apply for LIWAP xmas74 Jul 2022 #132
Looking at MyCOMPASS right now mvd Jul 2022 #133
Speak to someone. xmas74 Jul 2022 #137
❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️ Lucinda Jul 2022 #114
Thank you mvd Jul 2022 #115
Wow, you can't catch a break nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #118
I can. We all have relatives that are in their 70's and up Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #120
Because everything is so rigid and uncaring mvd Jul 2022 #121
Matt- being an adult means that you know the power, electric and gas bills are coming on the same Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #123
I am sorry but it is not so simple mvd Jul 2022 #125
This message was self-deleted by its author Hekate Jul 2022 #205
And I have always been able to pay this bill.. mvd Jul 2022 #124
Kick. BlueLucy Jul 2022 #116
Thank you very much! mvd Jul 2022 #122
Night kick mvd Jul 2022 #126
Goodness MVD MinisterPathos Jul 2022 #127
I was hoping. I really don't want to do this again mvd Jul 2022 #129
Kicking your own post??? USALiberal Jul 2022 #160
Like it has never been done? mvd Jul 2022 #161
Stay strong MVD! BlueLucy Jul 2022 #128
Hugs - thank you very much mvd Jul 2022 #130
Ok good night all mvd Jul 2022 #131
Kick mvd Jul 2022 #135
So many good suggestions, but I am asking for help mvd Jul 2022 #136
what did her Dr. say? Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #139
She is seeing her doctor tomorrow mvd Jul 2022 #140
You don't need uber money. County assistance will pay for it. Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #141
They said they have no transportation services mvd Jul 2022 #142
Her doctor is talking to her now mvd Jul 2022 #143
This message was self-deleted by its author Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #144
Have her ask her doctor XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #145
Whoops aimed at mvd XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #146
What?? mvd Jul 2022 #147
This message was self-deleted by its author Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #148
I did find this mvd Jul 2022 #149
This message was self-deleted by its author Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #150
Reality XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #151
I just have to do the hearing test part mvd Jul 2022 #152
I don't think you are grasping the reality of getting disability MissB Jul 2022 #171
Thanks so much again, DU mvd Jul 2022 #153
Kick for visibility. nt BlueLucy Jul 2022 #154
Thanks mvd Jul 2022 #155
Congrats on reaching your goal, too! mvd Jul 2022 #157
Bringing this up again because.. mvd Jul 2022 #158
Also.. mvd Jul 2022 #159
Posted an update in the fundraiser mvd Jul 2022 #162
Oh good grief demtenjeep Jul 2022 #165
You just nailed it Demtenjeep. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #168
Not helpful for our situation mvd Jul 2022 #173
I think people on DU are generous- and are sorry about your situation. However Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #176
an excuse for every piece of advice demtenjeep Jul 2022 #178
I raised the goal to cover the overdraft mvd Jul 2022 #163
WOW inthewind21 Jul 2022 #164
until next month demtenjeep Jul 2022 #166
Generally, all checking accounts have OD protection- Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #167
It's taxable inthewind21 Jul 2022 #183
With overdraft protection, is an overdraft a crime? liberal_mama Jul 2022 #170
Not true mvd Jul 2022 #172
dude demtenjeep Jul 2022 #179
He is keeping the gfm open indefinitely obamanut2012 Jul 2022 #195
yea demtenjeep Jul 2022 #199
and he hasn't added in moving expenses yet either demtenjeep Jul 2022 #203
After saying a week or so ago, that he had closed it. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #211
oh no demtenjeep Jul 2022 #180
I have crohn's disease and I'm not supposed to have stress-YET I work demtenjeep Jul 2022 #181
I got bipolar bad XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #182
thank you-doing okay demtenjeep Jul 2022 #185
how are you doing demtenjeep Jul 2022 #196
After 14 months out of work XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #198
I am truly sorry demtenjeep Jul 2022 #200
They will XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #202
I think he's talking about his mother. shrike3 Jul 2022 #212
one is not a problem but 6 in the last year demtenjeep Jul 2022 #213
He's been here since 2001. He waited that long? shrike3 Jul 2022 #251
I agree (except for GFMs being banned). n/t demmiblue Jul 2022 #258
I admire your compassion. I've just seen this happen once too often shrike3 Jul 2022 #262
Even if they are for real, where did the money from multiple GoFundme go if LisaL Jul 2022 #260
Being poor is extremely expensive. shrike3 Jul 2022 #261
I am kind of broke myself at the moment. LisaL Jul 2022 #264
Hate to say this, but cigarettes is one thing Republicans bring up when they complain about the poor shrike3 Jul 2022 #266
Whatever MVD is doing or not doing he's going through a rough time. DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2022 #286
Yes, I agree, he is going through a rough time. shrike3 Jul 2022 #288
Wtf people on fixed incomes paid your overdraft obamanut2012 Jul 2022 #193
AND the overdraft was about the same amount as the "late contribution by an amazing DUer" Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #194
This situation is untenable for you XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #169
Yes it's unfortunate but sometimes I have to use the overdraft mvd Jul 2022 #174
It is past time for you to call a social worker Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #177
what sort of budgeting tools do you use? MissB Jul 2022 #175
Most on DU have been very good and understanding mvd Jul 2022 #184
Until inthewind21 Jul 2022 #188
humm another water bill and another overdraft? someone can't keep their stories straight demtenjeep Jul 2022 #206
$1500 for Uber. Guess I'll never Uber nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #207
in Jan he didn't want to do another ...he had done 2 before and 3 after demtenjeep Jul 2022 #230
we are not out to get youyou just seem to think that getting money from us is the only solution demtenjeep Jul 2022 #190
He's around 46 Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #192
and the district is not making students be masked either demtenjeep Jul 2022 #201
This message was self-deleted by its author Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #191
I get all that, but please realize that no one's situation is easy! MissB Jul 2022 #197
Well it is easier for some than others mvd Jul 2022 #208
K&R ismnotwasm Jul 2022 #189
Merely a friendly suggestion. MinisterPathos Jul 2022 #204
I understand but that's so personal mvd Jul 2022 #210
Post removed Post removed Jul 2022 #214
Here XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #216
Ok. Lets tackle this! MinisterPathos Jul 2022 #215
On one of his previous pleas, he admitted that "mom" and he have difficulty controlling their credit BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #217
Thank you mvd Jul 2022 #219
Listen, ForgedCrank Jul 2022 #227
I'm sorry but I still can't agree with some of this mvd Jul 2022 #234
I told ForgedCrank Jul 2022 #235
I do understand things won't always be easy mvd Jul 2022 #237
There's no need to pay for internet now tishaLA Jul 2022 #218
Good idea - I get it with my cell phone service mvd Jul 2022 #221
Everyone keeps offering ideas and tishaLA Jul 2022 #223
No I was just saying what I have now mvd Jul 2022 #224
"just this one time" still trying to make a goal. demtenjeep Jul 2022 #229
Just from reading this thread, I can tell that you are wasting a lot of money. Luciferous Jul 2022 #225
It wouldn't be free dental care and there are very few mvd Jul 2022 #226
Anyone know if Meals on Wheels has rides? mvd Jul 2022 #228
you have a phone-CALL Them demtenjeep Jul 2022 #233
I have a silly question hjh3rd Jul 2022 #257
I don't pay for Medicaid mvd Jul 2022 #275
yea...not that 25$ is anything but I would be super pissed if it went to cigs demtenjeep Jul 2022 #231
The cost of ForgedCrank Jul 2022 #232
Why correct hen next month demtenjeep Jul 2022 #240
I don't ForgedCrank Jul 2022 #241
What is your address? Bluesaph Jul 2022 #238
Better to take to PM mvd Jul 2022 #243
I already did Tree-Hugger Jul 2022 #253
Why are food stamps/EBT not happening? Sympthsical Jul 2022 #239
My mom already has EBT mvd Jul 2022 #242
Why don't *you* have EBT? Sympthsical Jul 2022 #244
Didn't qualify before - was kicked off when my dad died and no longer his caretaker mvd Jul 2022 #245
You need a game plan for if you don't get disability XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #248
I've been trying since last year mvd Jul 2022 #276
See an ssdi attorney shrike3 Jul 2022 #289
Not sure what some want me to say when I need a little more help now, but.. mvd Jul 2022 #246
And stop askimg demtenjeep Jul 2022 #247
Why not stop making lists, and start acting on those items on the list. BlackSkimmer Jul 2022 #249
And "hoping" to get SSI and SSDI XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #254
And they've been tightening up approvals for years Sympthsical Jul 2022 #256
I know someone who was denied twice. shrike3 Jul 2022 #265
There is a lot of fraud in the system Sympthsical Jul 2022 #267
Like I said, this guy does this for a living. shrike3 Jul 2022 #268
Any experience I have would be purely anecdotal Sympthsical Jul 2022 #271
Oh, I'm sure there are people who game the system. shrike3 Jul 2022 #274
That's what I'm doing XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #269
I'm very sorry. It is extremely difficult. shrike3 Jul 2022 #270
Thank you XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #280
The system really is Darwinian. shrike3 Jul 2022 #281
The system is total bullshit XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #283
I truly am sorry it's been so difficult for you. shrike3 Jul 2022 #290
This message was self-deleted by its author shrike3 Jul 2022 #282
Ok I am already calling mvd Jul 2022 #294
Good luck. I really don't think you are going to get mucn more though Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #295
How's your mom doing? XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #296
Yes the psychiatrist phone appointment mvd Jul 2022 #297
And you're going to take these suggestions XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #306
Post removed Post removed Jul 2022 #250
Resources Tree-Hugger Jul 2022 #252
You are a saint Arazi Jul 2022 #255
Amazing post nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #263
Thank you very much!! mvd Jul 2022 #272
nope, please don't bookmark MissB Jul 2022 #285
Oh yes indeed mvd Jul 2022 #291
Can you update everyone? Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #292
That was very kind of you to compile that list. demmiblue Jul 2022 #273
You are a very nice person Sympthsical Jul 2022 #277
You are a good soul, Tree-Hugger. You renew my faith in humanity. Hekate Jul 2022 #284
That is amazing. You are amazing! likesmountains 52 Jul 2022 #287
I sent a personal thanks also mvd Jul 2022 #293
You have to cut every unnecessary expense (like cigarettes) madibella Jul 2022 #259
I am willing for sure. I wanted to be honest about mvd Jul 2022 #279
I'm very low this month, so I will have to ask some more mvd Jul 2022 #298
Maybe move this to the lounge! USALiberal Jul 2022 #299
I agree; this needs to be moved to the lounge. shrike3 Jul 2022 #300
I would be fine with that at this point mvd Jul 2022 #301
Hopefully, they will grant the request. shrike3 Jul 2022 #302
There is no way to move a thread from one forum to another. Ptah Jul 2022 #303
Then I could repost there mvd Jul 2022 #304
You could delete it yourself. Ptah Jul 2022 #305
Better locked so I can refer back to this mvd Jul 2022 #310
United Way of PA XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #312
Maybe members can't do it? shrike3 Jul 2022 #308
I've never seen that happen. Ptah Jul 2022 #309
Wait, you are asking for MORE money from your ask a free days ago? obamanut2012 Jul 2022 #307
You may not get more cash XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #311
Yep, called both yesterday and today mvd Jul 2022 #313
I posted the link for UW upthread nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2022 #317
I think the well is dry. You have not gotten any donations for over a week. likesmountains 52 Jul 2022 #314
I can keep it but am waiting for this to be locked so that.. mvd Jul 2022 #315
Just delete your OP. Ptah Jul 2022 #316
Ok thanks! I did not know you could see the rest mvd Jul 2022 #318
I am truly sorry- but I don't think you are going to Thtwudbeme Jul 2022 #319
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