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TorchTheWitch

(11,065 posts)
Wed Apr 8, 2015, 07:42 AM Apr 2015

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It looks stupid, but I can't figure out how to edit stuff like the size of fonts and whatnot, but I think I've muddled through doing it so that it works. I hope.

For anyone that wants to donate anything or even just to pass it around on facebook or twitter, I'd be ever so grateful.

I didn't have an idea in the world what to put in as a "goal" amount, so I just chose an arbitrary amount about the size of similar campaigns and mostly so that if I put in a smaller amount the page would just close itself by reaching a smaller goal amount. I don't actually have a real goal amount since I can really only deal with this situation one step at a time and hope for the best.

For those that don't know, last Monday (the day after Easter) I filed an appeal in the county court mostly just to buy some time. The clerks there were very knowledgeable and helpful unlike the dingbats in the district court. With their help I filled out a ton of papers to file as a pauper which waived the $285.50 filing fee, and I only had to pay 1/3 of a month's rent at that time just to file the appeal. Twenty days later I'll have to pay the remainder ($850) or the whole deal is off, and then 30 days after that I have to start paying the rent to the court every month that they put in escrow until the hearing in - get this - NINE MONTHS! Of course, I have no intension of being here anywhere near that amount of time, and with the mold or dryrot or whatever the hell it is issue I REALLY want to get the hell out of here as soon as humanly possible and away from this nut of a landlord that's really starting to scare me.

Anywho, here's my gofundme page...

http://www.gofundme.com/slumlord-escape

Please share it on facebook or twitter or where ever.

Thanks you so much!

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*** My gofundme Page *** [View all] TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 OP
Good luck. I hope yr getting good advice from people who can help you n/t Violet_Crumble Apr 2015 #1
If there is another thread you posted about this, maybe add the link here davidpdx Apr 2015 #2
I meant to do that but now I can't find it TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #62
A book on slumlords, that is an interesting idea davidpdx Apr 2015 #63
at first I was thinking more of a novel TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #71
I think focusing on the poor, senior citizens, and disabled would be a good focus davidpdx Apr 2015 #74
Happy to help TripleKatPad Apr 2015 #3
Kick for visibility. ColesCountyDem Apr 2015 #4
Hey you! akbacchus_BC Apr 2015 #52
Hi! ColesCountyDem Apr 2015 #61
Here is my contribution. Knowledge. for the cost of 1 months rent bonniebgood Apr 2015 #5
Great advice Omaha Steve Apr 2015 #7
Good advice. Adrahil Apr 2015 #16
interesting that you mention this TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #31
You certainly put a lot of Bay Boy Apr 2015 #6
Kick! Heidi Apr 2015 #8
I sent a few bucks. Wish it could be more. CrispyQ Apr 2015 #9
"Please explain why this makes sense?" cleanhippie Apr 2015 #10
And she says she is afraid of the psycho landlady. cwydro Apr 2015 #12
She'd be hard put to find a rental that would take that big dog; Demit Apr 2015 #14
It's because when someone UNEMPLOYED as this lady is, no one will rent to her! She has to take the underahedgerow Apr 2015 #25
Post removed Post removed Apr 2015 #37
how interesting TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #48
Please, use this money to rent another place padfun Apr 2015 #11
the only problem with that is I also need a job as well TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #21
Advice I got today daredtowork Apr 2015 #30
This message was self-deleted by its author KittyWampus Apr 2015 #39
But you've not "a minute to spare" to job hunt or "comb through" bettyellen Apr 2015 #84
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2015 #85
I spread it already nadinbrzezinski Apr 2015 #13
Nadin, you are such a kind person! akbacchus_BC Apr 2015 #54
Well I have virtually known TTW for a long time nadinbrzezinski Apr 2015 #55
I have seen her posts, but I always liked akbacchus_BC Apr 2015 #57
Good luck to you and Yoshi, TTW! Sissyk Apr 2015 #15
I sent a few bucks... good luck! n/t Adrahil Apr 2015 #17
Torch, I'm so glad you set this up. KMOD Apr 2015 #18
Keeping it kicked for exposure. n/t ColesCountyDem Apr 2015 #19
KICK! Texasgal Apr 2015 #20
K&R. nt UtahLib Apr 2015 #22
kick. I think your summary could be shortened Liberal_in_LA Apr 2015 #23
Not being arguementative. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #24
my next door neighbors and I have been talking about this TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #64
If you pm me the county I will look for a phone number or online form. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #66
that would be so great if you could do that for me! TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #69
Great information for everyone! Aerows Apr 2015 #67
K & R merrily Apr 2015 #26
kick KMOD Apr 2015 #27
Kick Fumesucker Apr 2015 #28
I think this would help your fundraising daredtowork Apr 2015 #29
Just gave a bit. Hope it helps. NCarolinawoman Apr 2015 #32
Another kick for visibility! Texasgal Apr 2015 #33
K&R Best to you! Jefferson23 Apr 2015 #34
. KMOD Apr 2015 #35
Kick Omaha Steve Apr 2015 #36
kick nt steve2470 Apr 2015 #38
Kick for visibility rpannier Apr 2015 #40
How did this to page two? Omaha Steve Apr 2015 #41
Kick ScreamingMeemie Apr 2015 #42
Good Luck! jcboon Apr 2015 #43
Just sent a few bucks... PearliePoo2 Apr 2015 #44
kick Liberal_in_LA Apr 2015 #45
. herding cats Apr 2015 #46
k & r sketchy Apr 2015 #47
What doesn't make sense to me LiberalAndProud Apr 2015 #49
Don't feel bad for the people who do not care! akbacchus_BC Apr 2015 #51
I understand where you are coming from Aerows Apr 2015 #56
You are a wonderful person on here! I have always akbacchus_BC Apr 2015 #58
I just chipped in to help you! akbacchus_BC Apr 2015 #50
Kicked in 6 bucks. Aerows Apr 2015 #53
kick nt steve2470 Apr 2015 #59
Do what you have to do TTW. Sorry you are going through this right now, but it will get better. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #60
I was in a bad place Aerows Apr 2015 #68
Yes, animals are great. Your kitty sounds adorable! sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #76
Kicking for the Morning Crowd PearliePoo2 Apr 2015 #65
Hope everything works out for you, TorchTheWitch! Suich Apr 2015 #70
Kicking n/t inanna Apr 2015 #72
Past 1,000.00 now! Texasgal Apr 2015 #73
UPDATE - that damn landlord is trying to come in again! TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #75
You might want to investigate.. virgdem Apr 2015 #77
that's definitely something to consider TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #79
Meanwhile, what are you doing about finding employment? SheilaT Apr 2015 #78
K&R nt riderinthestorm Apr 2015 #80
Oh holy cow, I really need help with setting up a facebook account TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #81
I sent you a PM -- Moosepoop Apr 2015 #82
Everyone was new to Facebook at one point! PearliePoo2 Apr 2015 #86
we were in the middle of that when I finally had to hit the sack TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #89
Did you get the page set up? DawgHouse Apr 2015 #87
I think I have but I can't tell what the link to it would be TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #88
Kick Omaha Steve Apr 2015 #83
Just wanted to say thanks from the bottom of my heart TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #90
Hi Torch PearliePoo2 Apr 2015 #93
at this point things couldn't be worse TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #94
kick Liberal_in_LA Apr 2015 #91
So, what happened? snooper2 Apr 2015 #92
Hello TorchTheWitch, good to see you! akbacchus_BC Apr 2015 #95
I just got hit with another blow that is the ruin of me TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #98
How much is he filing for? CreekDog Apr 2015 #99
Wait, from your posts here, it seems like you've said you don't have any money CreekDog Apr 2015 #100
TTW, please seek help immediately at a public hospital ER... CTyankee Apr 2015 #102
I hope she took your advice nt steve2470 Apr 2015 #104
I'm going to second that. I think you need a sanctuary. nolabear Apr 2015 #105
I'm so sorry you are still struggling. Wish there was a way to make it all go away for you and Yoshi sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #96
hey torch.... how are you doing today? seabeyond Apr 2015 #97
Yes, when you can, please update us. TDale313 Apr 2015 #101
anyone heard from her lately ? nt steve2470 Apr 2015 #103
I'm still here when I can TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #106
please make another OP, people do care! nt steve2470 Apr 2015 #107
the last one hurt me so badly I don't think I can TorchTheWitch Apr 2015 #108
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