Homeless Again...

Sailor Steve · 11-04-09, 03:20 PM

Well, it happened. I didn't have any steady income for far too long, so my friend and I got evicted from the place we were at.

The good news is I started a cool job two months ago, working at one of the best used and rare bookstores anywhere - Sam Weller's in downtown Salt Lake City. I worked there part time for a few weeks, and then they needed me full time. So now I sell books and talk about books and get discounts on books.

The bad news is that it was too little too late. We were far enough behind in the rent that they didn't care that we could now afford to pay - they just wanted us gone. The other bad news is that while I love the job, it's only minimum wage, so saving up money takes a lot longer.

The good news is that this time around we can afford to make plans. We're staying in a cheap motel until we can get into the homeless shelter, and once there I'll be able to save up enough money to get a car and a place.

And the band is still playing, so I'm not complaining at all.

Task Force · 11-04-09, 03:21 PM

That sucks steve... good luck.

SS107.9MHz · 11-04-09, 03:22 PM

Hang On man, and good luck! Hope it all turns out well

AVGWarhawk · 11-04-09, 03:34 PM

Dang Steve,that was some life sucks but it all good posts I have ever seen! Good luck man!

SteamWake · 11-04-09, 03:43 PM

It really makes me happy that you have a positive outlook and are striving to overcome your difficultys.

You keep that attitude up and you will be just fine

Skybird · 11-04-09, 03:55 PM

Oberon · 11-04-09, 05:07 PM

Damn Steve, life just keeps trying to sucker punch you doesn't it? Good to see you're rolling with them though. Keep your chin up, and if we can help you, just ask.

Takeda Shingen · 11-09-09, 05:31 PM

I'm sorry Steve. Some guys get all the breaks, or so they say. Personally, I'd like to meet those guys. Then take their stuff.

You keep a remarkably even keel through the whole thing, and I find that to be the trait that I most admire in you.

KeybdFlyer · 11-09-09, 05:45 PM

I have to hand it to you Steve, your positive outlook is much to be admired - damn, I get almost suicidal when we have to leave a note on the door explaining why we can't pay the rent in full that month! Keep that attitude mate - I hope it all works out for you soon, I'm sure it will.

@Reece My extreme sympathies to you and your family. Mother's are always the tops and to lose one's own is a hell of a blow.

longam · 11-09-09, 06:09 PM

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Part of not having an official residence is the problem of recieving mail. So I go to the post office to rent a PO box, and find out they have a new policy, and a new application to fill out.

Two forms of ID are required (nothing new there).

1) Picture ID. Driver's license. Check.

2) Passport, Visa or Green Card. I'm a US citizen, so I don't have any of those.

3) Proof of homeowner's insurance. Nope, don't own a home, or I wouldn't be homeless.

4) Proof of car insurance. Nope, don't own a car.

That's about it. Curiously, they won't take a Social Security card as a form of ID, and I don't have a copy of my birth certificate.

Is it me or does this sound like discrimination? It seems they want to know where you live and if you cant prove it then your SOL. Isn't the whole reason of getting a PO box is because you need a common place for mail to arrive? That sucks...

Reece · 11-09-09, 06:47 PM

Not to hijack thread but thanks guys, she was 82 and suffered much, all she wanted was to die so it was really a good thing! I'll miss her though

Back on track:
You are going through a genuine hard time at the moment Steve, please keep us informed! Hope your luck changes from bad to good very soon!

August · 11-09-09, 07:27 PM

Sorry to read this Steve but I know that you'll bounce back eventually.

Sailor Steve · 11-09-09, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Not to hijack thread but thanks guys, she was 82 and suffered much, all she wanted was to die so it was really a good thing! I'll miss her though

I'm sorry to hear that too. My dad is 81 and doing okay so far. I've never actually lost someone that close, but I know the time isn't far off. I'm glad your mom's suffering is over, but I know it's still hard.

Me? My problems aren't really so bad. I just like to talk about myself.

11-04-09, 03:20 PM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Homeless Again... Well, it happened. I didn't have any steady income for far too long, so my friend and I got evicted from the place we were at. The good news is I started a cool job two months ago, working at one of the best used and rare bookstores anywhere - Sam Weller's in downtown Salt Lake City. I worked there part time for a few weeks, and then they needed me full time. So now I sell books and talk about books and get discounts on books. The bad news is that it was too little too late. We were far enough behind in the rent that they didn't care that we could now afford to pay - they just wanted us gone. The other bad news is that while I love the job, it's only minimum wage, so saving up money takes a lot longer. The good news is that this time around we can afford to make plans. We're staying in a cheap motel until we can get into the homeless shelter, and once there I'll be able to save up enough money to get a car and a place. And the band is still playing, so I'm not complaining at all. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-04-09, 03:21 PM	#2
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	That sucks steve... good luck. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

11-04-09, 03:22 PM	#3
SS107.9MHz Lieutenant Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lat.40º12'82"N, Long.8º85'48"W, Portugal Posts: 256 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hang On man, and good luck! Hope it all turns out well __________________ Rádio Universidade de Coimbra 107.9 FM, 26 Years Of Free Radio, http://www.ruc.pt/

11-04-09, 03:34 PM	#4
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Dang Steve,that was some life sucks but it all good posts I have ever seen! Good luck man! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	It really makes me happy that you have a positive outlook and are striving to overcome your difficultys. You keep that attitude up and you will be just fine __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	__________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-04-09, 05:07 PM	#7
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Damn Steve, life just keeps trying to sucker punch you doesn't it? Good to see you're rolling with them though. Keep your chin up, and if we can help you, just ask.

11-09-09, 05:31 PM	#8
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I'm sorry Steve. Some guys get all the breaks, or so they say. Personally, I'd like to meet those guys. Then take their stuff. You keep a remarkably even keel through the whole thing, and I find that to be the trait that I most admire in you.

11-09-09, 05:45 PM	#9
KeybdFlyer 中国水兵 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 272 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	I have to hand it to you Steve, your positive outlook is much to be admired - damn, I get almost suicidal when we have to leave a note on the door explaining why we can't pay the rent in full that month! Keep that attitude mate - I hope it all works out for you soon, I'm sure it will. @Reece My extreme sympathies to you and your family. Mother's are always the tops and to lose one's own is a hell of a blow.

11-09-09, 06:47 PM	#11
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,688 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Not to hijack thread but thanks guys, she was 82 and suffered much, all she wanted was to die so it *was really* a good thing! I'll miss her though Back on track: You are going through a genuine hard time at the moment Steve, please keep us informed! Hope your luck changes from bad to good very soon! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

11-09-09, 07:27 PM	#12
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sorry to read this Steve but I know that you'll bounce back eventually. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.