[SWAF-Potluck] Delicious Greek Being Served ;-)

[Trina Rose]

I can't make it but I love your story, Barb. I remember meeting you via
internet five years ago when all this shit was going down. You amazed and
inspired me then, and you continue to amaze and inspire me now. Thank you
for sharing your story and for being the kickass person you are. <3

Trina Ricketts



On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 1:52 PM, Barb Altman <barb.altman.wpg at gmail.com>wrote:

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> *Hi everyBAWDY!  I think I have sent you all invitations to my party on
> February 20th (in some cases, several times - damn you Google!!) and some
> of you have replied that you will be joining us!  123YAY!! I'm so happy to
> finally be able to entertain and I'm even happier that the guest list is
> full of awesome people!  Now, unless you want me referring to you by your
> email address (welcome brilliantbeki_1972 at gmail.com
> <brilliantbeki_1972 at gmail.com>!  So happy to finally meet you in person!
> haha), please be sure to include your name when you RSVP.  *
>
>
> *It is going to be an fabulous party and the food is gonna be insane!  My
> son and I created a menu worthy of Aphrodite and Adonis!  Hence, Delicious
> Greek Being Served ;-)*
>
>
>
>
> *This is also a celebratory year for me as 2014 marks the fifth
> anniversary of the police raid on my home, my being arrested at gunpoint
> and my children being apprehended.  My son, Lewis, who was six weeks shy of
> his 18th birthday was also arrested.  The police continued their
> surveillance after the raid for at least two months, arresting anyone who
> stepped on the property.  After about 12 weeks, Lewis was able to come
> home.  After 51 weeks, my daughter was able to return home.  After 48 weeks
> I accepted a plea bargain to plead guilty to one count of "keeping a common
> bawdy house".  In return, the crown would drop the other 16 charges against
> me as well as dropping charges against everyone else.  After 128 weeks I
> was sentenced to a $2000 fine, 200 hours of community service and three
> years of probation.  This month marks the completion of my second year on
> probation.  So, in another 52 weeks, I will have paid my debt to society
> for my poor choices (their words).  *
> *My daughter lives in Winnipeg with her dad but I had the great pleasure
> of her company for the summer.  My son was also here in the summer along
> with a couple of the women who were also arrested.  It was an incredible
> experience talking with all of them at the same time *
>
>
>
> * for the first time (they had bail restrictions banning any contact with
> me). Hours were spent on my veranda, here in gloriously beautiful
> Vancouver!  We all agreed that, if given the chance, we wouldn't change
> anything.  We are all stronger and we are all in way better places as a
> result of our shared experience.  Even though I plead out, I still count it
> as a win.  WE WON!!! The Supreme Court says WE WON!!  WE WON YOU FEDERAL
> MOTHERFUCKERS!!! It's a good time to celebrate*
> * so, if you're available on Thursday, Feb. 20th after 8;00 pm,  please
> join my son, my bf and I for food, fun and lots of conversation...maybe
> even some dancing!!  Delicious Greek Being Served. *
>
> *XOXOX*
> --
> *Barb in VanGroovy =)*
>
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