Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Money in the bank


todAAy i AAm grAAteful & thAAnkful

that I had a very good day yesterday, nearly free of self-pity and low-esteem, basically back to my regular abnormalness

that on September 4, 2003, I finally knew how to keep from starting to drink again and that my HP was the key

that Mary Christine spilled green tea all over the conference table during a professional presentation yesterday -- apparently, she's human, just like me!

that I am not as friggin' dumb as the managers of the Legal Departments at either BEAL BANK or COMPASS BANK here in Houston. My Mom has money invested in accounts in both those banks. Money totalling about $95K. I have a Durable Power of Attorney that is accepted in every other legal, financial and medical institution that I have presented it to. However, those 2 banks will not accept my Mom's POA, which means they will not even accept her address change now that I have sold her home. She now lives in a nursing home. The mail they send her does not always get forwarded by the Post Office and is lost wherever mail goes to when not delivered. This includes the 2006 tax information that I need. Both Legal Departments insist she must show up in person to sign papers. I have explained she is an invalid and often doesn't even know her name, much less not being able to travel. They leave me with no alternative other than to hire a lawyer and sue their friggin asses. I will begin that action this month and may try to at least double her money because of the trouble they are putting me through.
There! Just need to vent a little. (this may eventually be an esteem builder LOL)

for a new topic - ALCOHOLISM IS A DISEASE, on Sobriety Society -- please drop in and give your two sense

that tomorrow is hAAlf nAAked thursdAAy -- if you want to participate and haven't yet gotten access please let Gwen know today

Being considerate of others will take your children further in life than any college degree.
-Marian Wright Edelman

13 comments:

Mary Christine said...

I am so glad you are feeling better my friend. Also glad my mishap has helped someone!

JJ said...

Venting is good. So are you.
JJ

Rex said...

awww.....always feel better after a good vent.

Pammie said...

So so glad you're feeling better darlin'

Scott W said...

If I don't slow down in the food department I will soon be wearing a vent. Oh. No, that would be a tent.

RE; Those bastards at the bank. Sic 'em!

Anonymous said...

Go do what you have to do in that legal dispute Daave.It will require patience...luckily for your Mom...you can help here with all that stuff.All the best.

I so appreciate all you share here Daave..you show others that the sun will come out tomorrow..lol
{{So have a great day Sunshine!}}

joey said...

I should have been an attorney. I would take cases on like that pro bono.

Trudging said...

There must be a lawyer hanging around Lamda somewhere. Good luck!

Carly said...

What a gift that your Mom has a trustworthy, loving son to rely on and entrust her well-being with. (I'd be spitting nails dealing with those banks!)

ArahMan7 said...

Go get 'em, Tiger!

tkdjunkie said...

"Regular abnormalness" ... yeah, I know that feeling too :P

Like the pic!

Sober @ Sundown said...

Thanks for the topic at Sobriety Society, dAAve.

Anonymous said...

you go boy!