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

[Barb]

Thanks so much Trina! You inspired me as well!  When I was sick and nothing was working, you wrote something about going gluten-free.  I wasn't sure how not including gluten in my diet could help my atrophied bladder but I tried it and it helped!  So, thank you!

XOXOX 



Barb in Vangroovy =)

> On Feb 12, 2014, at 2:01 PM, Trina Rose <trina.rosecat at gmail.com> wrote:
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> 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
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> Trina Ricketts
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>> On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 1:52 PM, Barb Altman <barb.altman.wpg at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 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!  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.  
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>> 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).
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>> 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!!! 
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>> 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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