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Spencer Waboose

Today we celebrated Spencer’s one year of sobriety by having a pot luck luncheon the guest of honor arrived fashionably late and made a grand entrance. :)  Spencer’s sister Sandra graciously said a few words then the man of the hour made a speech. He thanked the tenants and staff for showing up and said it’s been a tough struggle fighting his addiction.  The best part for me is when he made a jab at the acting HSC for filing an N7 eviction notice, even after he apologized for his behavior over an isolated incident she would not relent, for the readers who don’t know Spencer has a physical disability.  When he arrived here he was in rough shape and needed intervention I’m not a counselor but I have experience in life we talked many times and I consider him a friend.  When he received the N7 eviction notice he was really stressed out and scared shitless. He said "Tony, I’m thinking when I get my cheque I’m going to fuck off out of here!” I suggested don’t run, fight this and if you need moral support Carla & I will be there for you, he didn’t run and he’s here today. :) Personally I wouldn’t have agreed to the terms that were laid upon him by the acting HSC/UNH's, the conditions were a violation of his human rights and freedom but that was his choice.
Back to the luncheon:  At our table I was surrounded with good company and conversation, the food was scrumptious.  A special thank you to Spencer for the stationary, Kevin’s daughter for making an excellent Sheppards pie, Deano for the homemade pumpkin pies, Shirley for the punch and Jan for the ice cream.
It was a good lunch aside the fact a staff member forgot or couldn't be arsed to provide coffee & tea for us.
June 3, 2012  Since this blog is about Spencer there is one more thing to add, he's also a great guitarist & singer, recently I saw him at a local drop-in centre and he got the non natives clapping and smiling to his bluegrass music. :)

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