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turpsI had an earlier start then I expected this morning. I woke up around 6 and needed the toilet, went, came back for some more sleep and one of the cats had puked on my side of the bed. As James had come off a night shift I had to clean up the best I could, stuff a towel over the wet part and then get up far too early. Then when I got down I found a slug in the living room. It's already bad enough they try to eat all my plants, now they're breaking into the house.
I got a letter today about dad's estate. If you remember a cheque for 1k had gone missing last time so we couldn't sign the final settlement letters. Well, after Pauline kicked up a fuss with someone else at the solicitors office, the cheque was found. It turns out the solicitor dealing with dad's money hadn't sent the cheque off like she was supposed to and it was still sitting in her files. But that's been sorted now and the new letters came this morning and hopefully, soon things will be at an end. Pauline still intends to put a complaint in once the money has been given out, though. The lack of communication was bad enough, but not filing the cheque was just careless.
Yesterday we had a visit from an occupational health lady from social services. We'd asked for one because recently the in laws had a new wet room installed in their house by applying for and getting a grant for disabled people who need improvements in the home but own their own house. We've been looking at special toilets for a while, but they cost way over 1k so couldn't afford one ourselves, so once we found out about the grant we decided to apply, and it looks like it's going to happen. James has to go look at the toilets in about a fortnight, and if they're suitable it's just a case of waiting for the money to become available. She warned that may be up to 6 months, but that's fine, it's something we thought would never get, and will make James' life so much easier.
I couldn't resist this, even if I'm late.
The Friday Five for Stardate 11609.09: Star Trek 50th Anniversary
1. Where were you on September 8, 1966? Did you watch the first episode of Star Trek that evening? If you are too young -- did your parents watch it?
I didn't exist then, and wouldn't for a while. I doubt my parents would have watched either. Neither are/were into the genre and back then they were too busy being kids to watch tv.
2. Who is your favorite Star Trek captain, and why?
Captain Janeway. That woman kicks ass. No way would they have got home from the Delta Quadrant without her. She had to rule over a ship made up of Starfleet officers and the marquis and somehow made them into a fully functioning crew. She was stern when needed, compassionate at times and was just in general amazing.
3. Who is your favorite Star Trek character of all time, and why?
Tom Paris. Oh my goodness, that man. The so-called bad guy with a heart of gold and a bucket full of daddy issues. He messed up badly and had to fight to gain any kind of respect,but got that in the end. On the surface he was all wise cracks and pop culture, but underneath he was so much more. I loved his relationship with B'Elanna and his deep friendship with Harry, and how he also became friends with the Doctor, Janeway, Tuvok, Chakotay, Seven and Neelix. He was amazing, and my heart still hurts when I think if him being demoted to ensign in Thirty Days.
4. Which Star Trek series is your favorite, and why?
I think that should be obvious. Voyager!
I do like the Original Series but I'm not keen on Kirk, which considering he's front and centre at all times makes things difficult.
The Next Generation was good, and I watched all of the eps, but I never had that one character who pulled me in.
DS9 was enjoyable, and I really liked Bashir.
Enterprise was okay, but again, nothing special. Really, the problem was, none of them were Voyager.
5. Which Star Trek movie is your favorite, and why?
I like Star Trek Generations.
I got a letter today about dad's estate. If you remember a cheque for 1k had gone missing last time so we couldn't sign the final settlement letters. Well, after Pauline kicked up a fuss with someone else at the solicitors office, the cheque was found. It turns out the solicitor dealing with dad's money hadn't sent the cheque off like she was supposed to and it was still sitting in her files. But that's been sorted now and the new letters came this morning and hopefully, soon things will be at an end. Pauline still intends to put a complaint in once the money has been given out, though. The lack of communication was bad enough, but not filing the cheque was just careless.
Yesterday we had a visit from an occupational health lady from social services. We'd asked for one because recently the in laws had a new wet room installed in their house by applying for and getting a grant for disabled people who need improvements in the home but own their own house. We've been looking at special toilets for a while, but they cost way over 1k so couldn't afford one ourselves, so once we found out about the grant we decided to apply, and it looks like it's going to happen. James has to go look at the toilets in about a fortnight, and if they're suitable it's just a case of waiting for the money to become available. She warned that may be up to 6 months, but that's fine, it's something we thought would never get, and will make James' life so much easier.
I couldn't resist this, even if I'm late.
The Friday Five for Stardate 11609.09: Star Trek 50th Anniversary
1. Where were you on September 8, 1966? Did you watch the first episode of Star Trek that evening? If you are too young -- did your parents watch it?
I didn't exist then, and wouldn't for a while. I doubt my parents would have watched either. Neither are/were into the genre and back then they were too busy being kids to watch tv.
2. Who is your favorite Star Trek captain, and why?
Captain Janeway. That woman kicks ass. No way would they have got home from the Delta Quadrant without her. She had to rule over a ship made up of Starfleet officers and the marquis and somehow made them into a fully functioning crew. She was stern when needed, compassionate at times and was just in general amazing.
3. Who is your favorite Star Trek character of all time, and why?
Tom Paris. Oh my goodness, that man. The so-called bad guy with a heart of gold and a bucket full of daddy issues. He messed up badly and had to fight to gain any kind of respect,but got that in the end. On the surface he was all wise cracks and pop culture, but underneath he was so much more. I loved his relationship with B'Elanna and his deep friendship with Harry, and how he also became friends with the Doctor, Janeway, Tuvok, Chakotay, Seven and Neelix. He was amazing, and my heart still hurts when I think if him being demoted to ensign in Thirty Days.
4. Which Star Trek series is your favorite, and why?
I think that should be obvious. Voyager!
I do like the Original Series but I'm not keen on Kirk, which considering he's front and centre at all times makes things difficult.
The Next Generation was good, and I watched all of the eps, but I never had that one character who pulled me in.
DS9 was enjoyable, and I really liked Bashir.
Enterprise was okay, but again, nothing special. Really, the problem was, none of them were Voyager.
5. Which Star Trek movie is your favorite, and why?
I like Star Trek Generations.
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Date: 2016-09-10 07:13 pm (UTC)*g*
Glad to hear about the check, and that you might be in line for better facilities for James. Six months beats out never, for sure.
DS9 still remains my favorite Star Trek, and I always kind of liked Picard. watched Voyager intermittently, but when it was running first time around, I was without a TV a lot of the time, so I never fell into it as hard as I did the early seasons of DS9.
I totally loved Worf on DS9 and Jadzia Dax.
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Date: 2016-09-11 07:25 am (UTC)It finally feels like the money situation is coming to an end. Really, waiting a year isn't too bad, but it's been the mess ups in that year that have annoyed, especially not sending in that cheque. And yeah, 6 months isn't that bad, especially for something so expensive.
DS9 was good, though I think a lot of people didn't give it a chance due to being so different to the shows before, which was a shame as it had some great characters. I liked Worf better in DS9 that NG, he seemed more rounded there.
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Date: 2016-09-10 09:35 pm (UTC)Wow, that solicitor's ineptitude is astounding. Hopefully, that office doesn't handle any extreme/urgent matters as wonkily. :-/
I know that six months sounds like the longest time ever, but you'll get that special toilet instakled sooner than you think. :)
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Date: 2016-09-11 07:27 am (UTC)Yep. Another £25 hasn't been added to the final total, too. But at this point Pauline is just going to let that go. I can't say I blame her. It's been a fight all along to find out what's happening, and if she hadn't been on the ball about the cheque that money would have been lost.
You're right, I'm sure the time will fly. I'm just amazed we've been passed to get one. I mean, he fits the bill in terms of needing it, but it's such an expensive thing.
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Date: 2016-09-11 11:30 am (UTC)It might be worth filing a complaint with the law society about the solicitor - that's really shoddy work.
How good about the grant - that's brilliant news. HURRAH.
I'm a DS9 girl, through and through, altohugh I have a very special place in my heart for TNG, particularly All Good Things Pt I&II, which I watched at a convention, the day after part II aired in the States, in a room with about a thousand other fans. I'm not sure that any other tv fannish experience will ever beat that.
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Date: 2016-09-19 08:34 am (UTC)I think Pauline is going to file an official complaint but she wants to wait until the money has been paid out. I fully support her in that, the solicitor has sucked.
It really is, thank you!
I have a very special place in my heart for TNG, particularly All Good Things Pt I&II, which I watched at a convention, the day after part II aired in the States, in a room with about a thousand other fans. I'm not sure that any other tv fannish experience will ever beat that.
Those experiences are so special. I watched the final episode of Voyager at a Voyager con. No finale will ever beat that for pure emotion.
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Date: 2016-09-11 06:55 pm (UTC)Good to hear that cheque has been found but yeah, it should never have been lost in the first place. I completely support Pauline's intention to complain.
That's excellent news! Six months isn't THAT long to wait for a big project like that. I hope James will find something really snazzy :-)
You're such a baby! I was seven years old then but we didn't get Star Trek on Swedish tv until several years later. Which meant I was actually old enough to both watch and enjoy it. Probably why the original series will forever be THE Star Trek for me - watching something in your young teens always seem to get you fixated for life :-)
The best movie was totally the one with the whales!!
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Date: 2016-09-19 08:32 am (UTC)We were so relieved the cheque was found, but yeah, that it was lost in the first place was shocking.
I'm sure the six months will fly by.
Yep, I agree. Those series you watch when young do tend to be really important. Enough that you like movies with whales later *g*
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Date: 2016-09-11 07:13 pm (UTC)Fingers crossed you get the grant.
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Date: 2016-09-13 04:23 pm (UTC)Thank you.
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Date: 2016-09-13 05:42 am (UTC)But yay about getting a new toilet!
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Date: 2016-09-13 04:23 pm (UTC)Thank you.