Vic, I'm nearly 100% disabled, from service-connected injuries. Honorably discharged after 22 years. I can't afford a travel trailer, because I used my savings to buy a house. I do not have SS disability, though I will apply in the future, since I'm not getting any younger, or better.
Because of my injuries, I am in constant pain, both cervical and lumbar which is causing sciatica. Both rotators are blown, so holding the steering wheel too long is impossible.
There is a bright side though! I was able to get off the pain pill addiction! Those little bastards caused more trouble than they were worth, though being pain-free was really nice. And I do mean nice. So now "pain management is alcohol. Yay. Now that one's sneaking up on me. (And why I shouldn't post here so much)
I grew up in a freezing Montana tar paper shack. Later on, it had plumbing, and was bricked. Some days, we did not have food for lunch at school. My Father refused welfare. That sense of honor was passed on to me.
There's people here way worse than you Vic, who have never asked for anything, and if offered charity, would refuse it out of pride. When I was in the USMC in So Cal, rent, etc was so expensive that I (and everyone in my position) qualified for Food Stamps and Free School Lunches for the kids. My family of four had a motorcycle for transportation, no car. I never took a dime in aid.
You want my life Vic? You jealous of me? You want to roll in constant pain and 3 hours of sleep per day? Frikking have it. Then I can have yours, and get a job and go camping. (and get free money)
But you deserve the handouts, because of your son's tragedy? Because your wife has to use a walker after a stroke? I mean....you are blowing money on gas for camping, but not working?
God knows you don't have a problem taking her camping in the travel trailer. Damn, I wish my kids would buy me a travel trailer. I could actually go to Windber then, as long as I didn't drive more than 400 miles a day.
Yesterday, I was ready to forgive you, and move on. Then this morning all I hear is your whining and attempts at defending your BS! You don't deserve shit you didn't earn, period. To be honest, I have never understood those who would take charity, not to mention ask for it. To me, it is the most disgusting, and low form of existence a man can have. Like cutting off your penis. How would my wife look at me, if I begged for money, or it started showing up in my bank account? I cannot fathom this.
Anyone else read this far down, now you know where I'm coming from. Didn't mean to get so personal, but this "entitlement" mentality has really pissed me off! I'd love to go to Windber. Ain't no frikking way I can, and DO NOT send me any frikking money, or mini bikes. However, if you have a travel trailer......:laugh: