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And one more worry taken care of.... Last year, even though we have paid up life insurance policies, we went ahead and paid for our cremations.... It's only about $1300 each! Not counting any place to put the urns, or any service.... You know, at this age, and even older, most of our friends are already gone, and I just think long funerals are a waste of money, and so sad! I also want our ashes to be put together... with our little dog... So we will always be together....
If the girls want to have a get-together, then that's up to them, but honestly, we don't even care... Hah!
Goldie, there were only 5 of us... Hah! But I even took the Chickens next door some left-over dressing, and pop corn yesterday. We feed their cat when they are gone... Some left-over pie and sweet potatoes were fed to the squirrels... We just had a 20 pound Turkey.... And I just froze some.... for soup and Turkey-a-la-King!
I know.... I know.... We don't have our own pet now, but we love our neighbors dogs & cat....I don't mind cleaning their cat-box, but NOT cleaning the Chickens coop.... another neighbor looks after them. If you don't keep them clean, it can be a problem.... and the neighbors don't..... Even though they ARE really pretty.... and man those things are huge! 3 of our neighbors have Hens! Hah! They don't do much laying in the Winter... same as Cammi.... But they DO lay lots of eggs when it gets warmer.
It's beautiful out! I'm watering the dry spots under our Colorado Blue Spruce! Not enough rain or snow here yet!
Teka, I'm going to breakfast with a gal that used to "stay" here when our girls were in grade-school! She is the same age as they are, and always loved coming to our house, while her Parents worked, so we baby-sat her! We have stayed in touch.... Tough life for her.... A Mom who never cared less about her.... and her Dad passed away too soon! She is married, has her own "kids" and wants to "talk".... Evidently her Husband has been mis-behaving...She thinks she has worked through it.... but maybe I can help her feel better.... or give her strength to do what is best for her..... Life is so hard sometimes! Some guys just can't keep it zipped.... So short of shooting the B-tard, she is trying to work through it....
My Dad was the same.... all my life.... But my Mom stayed with him... most of the time.... They loved each other.... I know this... but sometimes other "loves" come into their lives.... And if you can put up with it.... that's all that matters.....
Okay girls.... take good care.... Ed.... xoxo
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Hello Ladies,
I was out of my thread for this, my boss, the ass that he is, did some new things on the computer and mine was all effed up, only cuz I don't know any passwords anymore. which he thinks I should actually remember.
Wow Kim u've got ur hands full this is such a scary time of life for so many families. I don't remember how far u live from ur parents, but this is a lot of complicated things to go thru not just with ur head, but with ur heart. U have so much going on now, good things too, but I know this has to be hard on you. I'm so glad u have Sadie to come home to, it does make a difference.
Lori, ur on the go again, sounds good to me.
Chevy u were really busy for the Holiday, yep u did it girl I knew u could. BTW I don't remember what I said about my hands, but no no spots yet they should be coming tho.
This house is so quiet and kind of sad, but now I'm glad I'm working. I went to my breakfast "meeting" Sat. morning. Oy vey I actually was in on the conception of this new idea so that was good, but I really didn't understand the execution of any of it, which is my new job. This should be a fun week for me, BUT......
Joey came thru for my mood as usual, we were talking and he was stroking my f ace nd said why don't u have many wrinkles TA DA--I know he was thinking of his other grandma who's a little younger than me, but loved the sun all of her life, then he said he loved my hands and wanted to do my nails the right way, cuz I don't. <to him > I think he thought that would cheer me up LOL, aww it kinda did.
Karen I think about u cuz ur crap started bout the same time as Leslie's did and ur both having a difficult time with it. Leslie starts her new chemo on Friday this week, hope it's better on her and hope that urs will be too. My prayers are packed, but there is always room for more.
OK I think I'll stream some comedies this afternoon or scary movies whatever strikes my fancy <does anyone us that word anymore???, Oh Chevy does>
LUBS U ALL
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Cammi? You take contraception? For WHAT??? Are we supposed to be doing that now too? You said that in your post...I love little Joey.... He loves you so much Cammi! I know you are there for each other...
Just baffled as to why you are on contraception!
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OMG Chevy, Miss u wrote a pamphlet so ur a published author that u always talk about can't even read---well we know I can't type but I can at least read. I've been doing that for over 65 yrs. Missy--well I guess u missed school the day we learned the alphabit. Yes in one day, I went to Catholic school, we were advanced those days, I learned typing in a public school---see the difference... or did u bounce ur head off of to many poles.
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Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Monday Monkey Day! Thenew desktop computer arrived Saturday and I got it set up and running yesterday. Mostly, anyway. Got the critical stuff working—e-mail, internet, Office, some games. Got my back up program downloading everything from the old desktop to this one, a process that can take a couple of days with all the documents, pics, etc that I have saved. Still, it is very nice to be able to use the full size keyboard and the full size monitor again! And I still love the tablet, it's great for reading books and quick checks and as a back up.
Sadie is not going to be quite so happy. While I was setting up the computer I moved out the desk and her crate out to do a thorough cleaning and detangling of cords and wires, and while I was there I sealed all the crate sides with duct tape. Hopefully she can't get out of the crate in less time than it takes me to get out of the driveway now, and not have to deal with the "presents" she leaves me to indicate her displeasure at not being taken with. We'll find out today. On the other hand I did find a paring knife I've been missing for a while when I cleaned out her crate!
Teka—that is one good looking breakfast! Yum!
Goldie—I'm not sure if Dick's kids see the decline in him or not, but right now they are focused on their Mom, as they should be. I'm sure they will see the change soon, if they haven't already. And I'm really grateful to be able to work part time now so I can be more available tohelp them. Eventually they will need regular help from me and others. Things are well under control at the moment, and I pray they stay that way for a while.
Chevy—Good for you for getting the infamous "final expenses" taken care of. Cremation sure have become popular, no doubt due to the relatively inexpensive cost compared to traditional interment. Mom cremation is paid for. I think Dick's is, too. You might want to talk to your family about your wishes regarding a funeral, a get together of some kind is often very important for the survivors, part of the process of making the death truly real. Many funeral homes offer a Celebration of Life option. It's a get together with or without the urn and ashes, often with a display of pictures, sometimes some food and coffee, no real service but a chance for people to say something if they want. Family and friends often need a way to connect with the survivors that is not as frightening as making a visit, and this also gives a chance for friends and family to reconnect with others. But it's up to you. I've been to several Celebrations of Life that were held in a funeral home, private homes, andeven a local diner. All were very informal, very comfortable for everyone, and very affordable.
Cammy—you need to write down your passwords and keep them handy somewhere! It can be really hard to keep track of all the passwords we need to work in the computer world these days. I am a bit worried about how things will be with Mom and Dick in the future, but will take it as it comes. Nothing else I can do. But I think that's what's been making it hard for me to concentrate lately. Joey is such a sweety! You might want to keep him.
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OK now proper good morning.
Wow it's been quiet around here and it's MONDAY and back to work too. Chit now I feel like I really work, we're so busy, they really need someone who knows puter , that's not me.
I've been up for a couple of hours and decided I like the all nite TV shows better than the day shows, so it's just s well that I'm up, Isn't this exciting, my question mark is sticking so u might not see any.
OK I'll come back later.
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Jazzy had a fun weekend & is at the Dallas Luv field getting ready to head back to NM. Talk to you tonight or by tomorrow am 😀
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I know what you mean Mainer.... I just remember my Mom's "reception" after the funeral.... I was just so sad... Hard enough to sit through the funeral, and memories... I just wanted to be alone.... and cry on her bed.....
With my Dad, just a few of us and his friends met at the Rolling Hills cemetery, and one of his friends gave a Military talk, and it was over pretty soon... Then my Brother and I met his old buddy/neighbor Jim, at "their" Bar... and we had a couple toasts to Dad... It was easier....
It's just so hard on the loved ones that are left... takes awhile.... especially when my Brother and I had to close up their house... Get rid of all of their things.... and memories.... and put the home up for sale... So thankful for my Brother....
Now miss Iwokeupearlierthanyou thing.... Not a chance! Hah! And yes! I WAS dropped on my head when I was about 13... I had amnesia for awhile.... But the worst part was I somehow forgot all of my school years... Maybe it was also because of my childhood... and things that happened..... And maybe my school years were not important enough to remember...
Growing up sometimes is hard on little kids, when their memories are only of hard times.... things that happened... And losing your memories of hurtful times was maybe a blessing... THEN when life settles down, and you can relax and forget, your mind chooses to straighten out... and you start all over!
But my folks moved away after I met my future Husband.... I wouldn't move away with them.... And somehow I made my own life, with my Husband... for over 60 years now.... Had 2 daughters, bought our own little older Victorian house, and that's all I ever wanted.... Nothing more I could ever wish for......
Cammi, you just crack me up! What's fun is we don't pay any attention to each other, and we can say anything we want, just to make each other laugh! Oh wait! You learned to spell? Let me re-iterate.... YOU LEARNED TO SPELL???? That would take all the fun out of this.... HaaaaaaHHHaaaaaa! Don't you have spell-check??? Oh wait... that's a silly question....
I have to go practice on my pole.... And meet all the guys out in the alley....
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Chevy, I'm with you on no funeral, and I think that's becoming the new norm. They are sad and to walk up and stare at a dead body just doesn't seem right. My neighbors down the road have chickens, goats, cows, dogs, cats and a horse.
Cami, I have a printed paper with all of my passwords. No way could I remember them all, and there are some that have to be changed every 30 days or so. What a little sweetheart that Joey is. So did you get the manicure? Being up so early, I hope you make it through the day ok.
NM, glad Sadie didn't get hurt with that knife you found in her crate. A new computer, AND you got it up and running!
Karen, reading your blog and about them taking your blood pressure on the cancer side…did you have nodes removed? If so, NOTHING to that side. No needles, no BP.
Jazzy, safe travels home. You are returning and I'm leaving.
Leaving tomorrow, but probably not early. Stay in Lauglin until Friday and then head to CA. Staying there until Sunday morning and then either 11 drive home or back to Laughlin for the night and home on Tuesday.
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Took the L to rehearsal downtown yesterday morning; put in my wireless AirPods and brought up the commuting playlist on my Apple Watch. On came Elton John's "Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding"...just as we were passing by Graceland Cemetery. Coincidence?
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Morning DahhhLinKs!
Haven't read thead in weeks, so just pooping in here.
Hope all had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday. DH ate at work. The place he works always do a big dinner with all the trimmings and he was working so he got lots to eat. Then Friday we both went to DD's for all the trimmings. It was nice time.
Got my brainscan last Tues, still waiting to hear results and schedule for my f/up with my onco. I didn't expect, really, a call until some time this week cuz of the holiday. I will call them tomorrow if I don't hear anything today. Otherwise, I feel OK most of the time. Am still very full of anxiety, but kno it will end eventually.
Hope all are OK and remain fighting. Sending prayers, positive energy and lots of BIG HUGS AND LOVE to all.
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Goldie,
I know everyone else did that, but this one nurse, so I think next time I'll tell her no to that side. I had 3 nodes removed...it's weird that she did it. I'm guessing it was a mistake or I totally remembered wrong? Who knows with this brain. I love that you read it. THank you!
Cami,
Yes, I'm wondering if they will need to change my dosage of chemo because the heart burn felt like it burned a hole in my throat for a day. It feels better today, but I"m terrified of tomorrow.
I will actually have more time to conversate and actually read stuff as I've decide to do a full medical leave. I simply can't do the work thing with the 5 year old as bad as I've been feeling. It feels far to overwhelming and this time I felt worse longer...hopefully we will find a better way, but I think in the end I just want to focus on getting through this and not worry about a super busy stressful year end at work.
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend and I hope we all have wonderful Christmases. And since I have missed my nap today, I'm starting to feel it now. lol! LIke I'm 5 again.
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Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Twofer Tuesday! Very chilly this ayem, 14 degrees, feels like 8 with wind chill from the bit of a breeze we've got. Frosty sparkles all over everything, very, very pretty as the sun is coming up. The temps made me very glad to have Sadie to cuddle up to last night. She is such a wonderful bed warmer, and seems to like the job, she even got herself positioned last night so that she had her snout over my cold nose!
Sort of did my first Travel consultation on my own yesterday. Had another nurse sitting in in case of questions, and she kind of took over. I had the paperwork set up the way I could keep track of all of it for everyone (3 people at this appointment) and the first thing she did was come in and rearrange all the paper work! OK, so this I could deal with, I had enough time to put things back in the order I wanted. Then she jumped in and answered every question that was asked without giving me a chance to. Again, I could cope, especially since I haven't memorized all the statistics yet (working on it). This nurse has been doing travel consults for years and is a true expert, and truly does have all the details in her head, and has her own routine for covering all the details, and does a very, very good job. By the time we were done I was feeling very much the bumbling beginner! Oh well, got two more observed sessions set up, one for Friday, then I'll be able to do them by myself and really develop my own routine that works for me.
Cammy—sometimes late nite TV is better than daytime TV! I think it's cuz it tends to be older programs, and older programs have more appeal to some of us. I suppose it's good for business for the phones to be busy, but it sounds stressful for you.
Safe travels, Jazzy!
Chevy—I agree, a reception after a funeral, especially a reception after a graveside committal service after a funeral is a lot to get through. A graveside talk and a few drinks in a bar sounds like a great way to acknowledge someone's passing. Cleaning out and closing up a home is hard, more so when it's the childhood home. I'm glad your brother was a source of strength and support. Head injuries are funny things, sometimes they cause amnesia, sometimes not. Then amnesia is a funny thing, sometimes taking a few minutes, sometimes years.
Oh, my, someone start a fire!
Goldie—It amazes me the kinds of things Sadie can handle without getting hurt! The new computer is still being loaded with all the old files, but is functional and I'm pretty proud of myself, it only took one day to get it up and running! Have a safe trip to CA and back.
Chi—Coincidence? Me thinks not! Eerie, though.
Mema—Waiting on results is so hard, and such an anxiety inducing situation. Sending prayers and hugs.
Karen—nothing wrong with taking some time off work during treatment. There is no magic about working during treatment, and being superwoman is only good for every one around you, and not for you. I've read that getting chemo creates the same level of physical stress on a body as a one hour surgery. Can you imagine someone working full time after having a 1 hour surgery every week? That would be considered too much for anyone, but somehow it's ok for people getting chemo and radiation. Your body needs rest to repair the damage being done by the drugs, and nothing will change that need. Good for you for taking leave.
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NM - first of all, totally making that cocktail at Christmas! Wow! Second, that would drive me crazy having someone do that too. So I know you appreciate the knowledge, hopefully she won't continue to do that to you as you find your groove. But you have to love those bed warmers. Mine is my kiddo. If I don't wait for her in the morning to snuggle with her before I get out of bed, she is not happy.
And thank you regarding the leave. I was feeling so torn about it and guilty. I don't see that they would turn me down for it...doctor or my work considering what I'm doing, but there is that concern as well. And quite frankly I wasn't really looking forward to doing the wig or wraps at work. Once it was upon me, it was just a step I reached that I personally found my limit too. Strangers, sure, people that will know it's a wig...that was harder.
Today I'm going to be applying for financial things and cleaning the kitchen. I feel like I'm on an upswing. Still afraid to drink coffee due to the terrible heartburn. My MUGA came back too and that only went from 67% to 65.5%. That's not bad, right. Though it feels like my heart too a bigger hit than that. Winded much more easily. And my plan is to be done with smoking. I'm celebrating my cousin's husband. He had stage IV cancer almost 5 years ago. Suddenly all these tests were lighting up in his lungs and he was sweating horribly at night. They finally removed the mass and it looked like cancer. Keep in mind they told him that with the type of cancer (and I can't remember now what kind it was) and being stage IV he had a 1.2% chance of survival and no recurrence in the 5 years. He is two months from five years.
The Dr said it looked like cancer. They tested it repeatedly. It's some rare hystoplasmosis yeast infection. Mimics cancer and is treatable!!! How insane is that. She has a party on the calendar in January for when the 5 year hits and Mayo clinic wants a call from him personally that day. Knock on wood. I was so flabergasted. I thought my way of celebrating is to really try and be done with this once and for all. It won't be easy, but maybe sugar free suckers. I hate the gum and lozenges. So gross.
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Good morning friends- got home without problem yesterday and grateful for easy travel both to and from TX over the holiday weekend. I had a fun time there visiting my friend and seeing some new things as well as checking out some areas from the past. Highlights included a trip to the Dallas arboretum to view some amazing gardens and seasonal displays as well as a trip to the Perot Science and Nature museum to check out the amazing fossils and minerals on display. Lots of good food, wine, and a bit of shopping too.
Got back yesterday am and got started on catching up on mail, laundry, etc. then took a 4 hour nap. Dang this girl is tired from packing in so much the five days I was there and also not sleeping as well. Typical of me during any travel, and nice to sleep in my own bed. Some phone calls in the evening and went to bed early to sleep almost 9 hours. Still tired today but decided to take things slow and focus on getting more caught up today here at home and with my biz. I have some pics I will post for you soon too!
Got some reading to do on everyone's statuses and holiday experiences next. December is almost here!
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Hi Jazzy,
It's great that you had a great trip! Looking forward to some pictures.
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Sue, glad to see you peek your pretty little head in and praying your scans are good ones.
Karen, I have had some nurses tell me that it's not true about BP and needles, and I'm like….not taking the risk! And indeed, take those naps, don't fight it. Interesting story about your cousins hubs.
NM gosh, that nurse didn't give you a chance, did she?
LOL Jazzy on the 4 hour nap! Welcome home, glad you got so much in on your short trip.
Teka, nothing wrong with dinner in December!
Made it to Laughlin. Our room is right next to the elevator. This is NOT going to work! Gonna see if we can get a room change. Since we go to bed so early, it was quite the busy elevator but quieted down some the later it got.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Hump day! I've been going through my e-mail and getting all sorts of things caught up and sorted out. Feeling very accomplished and haven't even gotten dressed yet! Downloading my old computer stuff to the new computer has triggered some updates, so some of my programs don't look the same, and I'm going nuts working on getting them back to the same settings they were on! Ah, well, at least the data and files are all still there, it's just going to be a matter of time before I get everything reset or get used to new settings. Sadie is happily basking in the sunshine, snoozing between barking at every leaf that floats by the window. Gotta love a dog's life!
Karen--I have pretty high hopes that the next travel consult will go better, there should only be one or two people, not three, so there will be fewer papers to keep track of. And I hope she will sit back a bit more, but we'll see. We do have to be thinking about getting people in and out and not taking too long (although we schedule 2 hours appointments and people are rarely here more than an hour and a half). I expect Friday's session will go better. I bet your kiddo makes a great bed warmer/snuggler! And I bet those are pretty precious times for the both of you. As far as the leave goes, under the ADA cancer is considered a disability and employers MUST make reasonable accommodations, including leaves. Under FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act) employers with more than 50 employees must take a person on leave back into the same or comparable position, without loss of seniority, for up to 12 weeks of leave time. We all find limits to what we want made public (like wearing wigs/wraps to work) and what we don't, we just all find them in different places. It's more important to recognize when the limit hits then when it hits. Good for you for recognizing your limit! I'm sure you feel like your heart has taken amuch bigger hit than the scan shows, that's because there are other factors that are adding to the feeing winded and short of breath. Chemo also suppresses the bone marrow where redand white blood cells are made. Almost everyone in chemo is anemic to one degree or another, and a classic sign of anemia is feeling winded or short of breath with activity. Add to that the amount of energy your body is putting into tissue repair from chemo damage (stomach lining, hair follicles, making red and white blood cells faster than usual) and there isn't much energy left for other things. The hystoplasmosis thing is crazy! Good luck with getting off the nicotine band wagon. Not an easy thing to do!
Jazzy--Glad you had a good trip, and welcome home! I don't sleep as well when I'm away from home, either. Nothing like your own bed for good sleeping!The arboretum and museum sound fascinating. But the unpacking, laundry and ketchuping can take some time and energy. Can't wait to see some pics.
Teka--My family does a Thanksmas dinner/get together in December, too! Love the poem, too!
Goldie--No she didn't give me much of a chance, but it's also hard for her to sit and watch and not be doing. And now I know her style better and, if there are fewer people at the next appointment, I can be more aggressive about taking control of the paperwork. If it's in my hands, she can't shuffle it!Rooms next to the elevator usually aren't good ones, in my experience. Hope you get a change to a great room!
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Tech rehearsal at the theater last night--having our marks "spiked" with tape on the stage floor helped ameliorate the traffic jams (though the stage isn't that much wider than our rehearsal room, it's far deeper with lots of room to cross the stage undetected between scenes). Body mic handoffs were a breeze--though tonight at dress we will see if the time necessary for costume changes cuts things a bit more closely. In years past, we had to guess when to get our mics and who had them last. Made for some tense moments! And fortunately, I lost enough weight (on purpose) to fit into the mic belts that were issued to us (in years past, I'd had to "kludge" with over-the shoulder passport holders or my waist pack).
Also, I've never worn a wig before (except years ago to cover bad hair days)--the extra time to get "capped" first means I'd better arrive extra early to get ready. Plenty of time after that scene to return it and change--blessedly, nothing more complex during the rest of the show than stuffing my hair up into a shower cap and shoving velcro rollers into the front after changing into PJs & slippers for my "Snoring" solo and the "Thriller/Twitter" parody immediately thereafter. I'll still have my body mic live, so if things get crowded around the offstage standing mic (they added a low alto and a tenor so that the audience will hear an actual chorus to which the dancers will lip-sync) no problem--I get to sing the melody on this one.
And it's official: fair, unseasonably milder weather for the run of the show!
Got our hotel room (across the street from the theater) for Fri. & Sat., and our dinner res. next door (party of 8) for after the show Fri. Was experimenting with makeup this morning to see which shade of foundation will keep me from looking washed-out under the lights (2 shades darker than normal) & which form will cover best and stay on till I remove it. It's suddenly feeling very real--we open tomorrow!
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Good afternoon friends- still feeling tired and a bit headachy today that sometimes comes after being down to lower altitude for a week. Then today, on the way home from the grocery store, I got a speeding ticket. Sigh. Welcome home jazzy......
NM- I think it is cool that you are doing the travel clinic work. Given that is new for you, it may take a while to get the hang of it. I remember you had that older couple who were asking you all kinds of unrelated questions about the travel destination early on.
Funny, I was next to these people coming back on Monday who were asking me if I was going to Vegas and said "well this flight goes to ABQ and then on to Vegas after." They said "oh it does?" Then they were pulling out their license again to show to the gate agent (which was something they did for awhile after 911 but not recently). I always manage to be next to those people. I have TSA pre-check so at I don't get caught up there at least, just cruise on through. But I noticed on the way back, the buzzer was going off and instead of scanning our bodies, they made us take out our cel phones and they were checking them for something. Hmm.......
Goldie- I hope your time in Laughlin is going well and hope you got a better room. Being next to elevators, stairwells, vending machine/ice machine areas can always be a disaster. Let us know if you win big out there?
Cami- I am behind on reading your stuff but hope your holiday weekend was peaceful. I know the holidays won't be easy this year with Leslie being in treatment. I hope you can keep things simple and just spend quiet time together. I was in treatment over the holidays 5 years ago and just rested over the holidays. Different for a single person like me with no family around too, but when there are elders and kids, everyone likes it to be kept standard. I hope Leslie is coping okay and that Joey and you are able to talk about things.
Chi- how are things going for you? Any interesting wines over the holidays. We picked up a bottle of Coppola Claret while I was out in Texas and it was very good. I had some tasty margaritas along the way too, as well as a blood mary one day. Now me and my liver are drying out......
Dara- what are you up to sista?
How about CeliaC and Ill and all they have going on? You ladies okay?
Mema- I know things are hard for you as well. Let us know what you hear about your brain MRI.
BTW, while I was away this weekend, I called my best friend back who I had not been able to catch in awhile. She was weighing heavy on my mind and found out on Sat she just got diagnosed with bc (three areas) in one breast. I chatted with her for awhile sat and called her now that I am home and she goes to the breast surgeon tomorrow. I am far away, but we go through all of life's hardest things together so I will be her bc helper. She is still numb from the news.
Gotta get some things done and wishing everyone a good rest of the day. Will get some pictures on this thread next.
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Posted some pictures of the Dallas arboretum blooms on the gardening thread, page 96. Enjoy!
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Thirsty Thursday! Having trouble getting myself up and moving this ayem, not sure why. I slept well, got some good stuff done around the house yesterday, no good reason to be dragging. Oh, well, maybe I'll perk up after I've gotten my coffee into me. It's going to be interesting at the Hospice office for a bit, I think. Remember when I applied for the third Clinical Manager position a year or so ago? The nurse that was recruited into that position is now going to another office! The other twoClinical Managers have been grumbling a bit about how the office Director has been having them do things different ways. It's going to be fascinating watching this play out, especially when a new third Clinical Manager starts. And, no, I am not going to apply, I am happy where I am. Office politics is way more fun when seen as an outsider than as experienced as a involved party!
Chi--Opening night, Hooray! You must be so excited! I so wish I could see the show. Sounds like things are pretty well worked out with enough potential for disaster to make things interesting. Timing is everything, isn't it? And to have good weather for the entire run, that's the best! I can imagine the dinner on Friday will be lots of fun. Break a leg!
Jazzy--I've heard of altitude sickness, where people don't feel well when traveling to a higher altitude, I never thought it would affect people the other way around, too! A speeding ticket? Ugh. Not fun. Yeah, it will take a while to memorize everything about all the vaccines and meds used in the travel clinic. I've got my cheat sheet started for the malaria meds, which is the hardest part for me right now. I'm never sure when licenses and needed, and Maine still isn't TSA complaint with driver's licenses, so I've got a passport. Next time I travel I'll go on the TSA website and get caught up on what is current with security checks. I wonder what the buzzer and cell phone checks was all about? Probably never know, will we? I am so sorry to hear about your bestie's bad news. I'm sure you will be a huge help and support.
Those pics are great!
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Very Merry Ornamentini
Makes 4 martinis
Here's what you will need:
1 cup vodka (I prefer Tito's.)
1/2 cup orange liqueur (I prefer Cointreau.)
1/2 cup cherry juice*
1/4 cup cranberry juice*
1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed with pulp removed
Sugared cranberries and fresh rosemary sprigs to garnish
*Use 100% juice. I found mine in the juice aisle at Walmart. It should be readily available.
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously.
Using a funnel, pour the mixture into four 3-inch clear glass ornaments that have been rinsed. Replace the topper on each ornament.
Add sugared cranberries and a rosemary sprig to four martini glasses. Set the ornament in the glass to serve. Before drinking, slowly pour the contents of the ornament onto the cranberries.
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Jazzy,
I hope you are less headachy and over the sticker shock of the ticket. I'm so sorry about your bestie.
My thoughts are with her as she goes through this.ChiSandy,
That sounds very exciting to be in plays! Very cool. Are we allowed to find out the wheres and whats if we wanted to see it?
NM,
Another yummy drink.
Yes, I should be okay with the leave, I believe. I'm technically on it now, just waiting for my Doctor to submit the paperwork. I don't like the word "indefinitely" which apparently is a word that both my boss used with my co-workers and Occupational Health used with me. I know the technical meaning, but it makes me nervous to hear it. Goldie,
That would definitely make for a noisy room by the elevator. Hopefully you got it changed. And yes, I agree, no more cuffs on the right with the way my arm seems to react to it.
I have kept my blog updated and other writing things, but I need to find a time before Monday to work on my book. I could have a day or two after treatment before I'm sick for a week, but that's the one thing I haven't worked on in a while and I really want to finish this thing early in the year. Kind of silly.
And now I have time to do fun things with my baby's hair before school, as long as she lets me. It's a battle brushing her hair, tears and a lot of drama! Ugh!
And I cooked a meal and cleaned the kitchen last night. That felt good, but after being at the grocery store I was wiped. And the more tired I am...apparently insomnia sets in.
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Karen, it's a very short run (tonight through Sun. aft.). But if you can make it down here this weekend, it's called "Much to Sue About Nothing," at the Merle Reskin Theater, 60 E. Balbo, Chicago. Tickets $45 main floor, $35 orchestra. After the run, we'll be putting scenes up on YouTube. (In years past we actually had to buy DVDs).
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Good Morning, Loungettes! Warmish and wet this ayem, but all rain so far. I suppose we are going to have to get some snow sometime soon, but in the meantime I am going to enjoy not paying for plowing! Of course, this does mean dealing with muddy Sadie paws on the kitchen floor. Oh well, she's so cute I can't stay mad at her for anything as minor as muddy paw prints.
Karen--I hear you about the term "indefinitely" regarding leave. Having just been through that process, "indefinitely" is just a time saver. The alternative is to give a specific date, and if that date comes up and you need more leave time you have to do all the paperwork all over again to extend the leave, which is time consuming and downright irritating. When I was out sick last April my provider was giving a week to week return to work date, and I ended up going through the leave paperwork, plus extension request paperwork every week. And when my return date was actually 3 days before the last given date I had to do even more paperwork to account for that. "Indefinitely" is only a paperwork term, has nothing to do with the illness or treatment, but I understand how it can feel uncomfortable. What's your book about, if I can ask? It's ok if you don't want to share that info. I know some writers don't like to talk about the content of books in progress. Your DD has beautiful hair! Love the do!
Just for fun:
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Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Saturday! hard to believe no one's been in the lounge for almost 24 hours. Tis the season for business after all.
Lit Teetotaler's DOTD:
White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Martini
Ingredients per drink
2 oz. white chocolate liqueur (homemade or store bought — recipe above)
1/2 oz. vanilla vodka*
1/2 oz. peppermint schnapps
Splash of milk or cream, to tasteWhite chocolate, melted, for rimming the glass
Crushed peppermint candies, for rimming the glass
Whipped cream, for serving (optional)*To make your own vanilla vodka, steep a couple of vanilla beans in 8 oz. of vodka for 5-10 days. Or, replace the vanilla vodka in this recipe with plain vodka, plus a 1/4-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract.
Method
Warning: do not attempt to bite rim of glass.
1. Melt the white chocolate in a shallow dish, and dip the rim of the glass into it. Shake off any excess, then dip into the crushed peppermint candies. Place glass in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to set.
2. Shake liqueurs with ice, then pour into chilled glass. Add milk or cream, to taste.
3. Top with fresh whipped cream and more crushed peppermint candies, for garnish.0 -
Woosy Burps A lot, just peeking in. Seeing step daughter and grands today, then back to Laughlin tomorrow and home Monday.
Karen, cute do on your DD.
NM, that nasty "S" word! We have actually had very nice weather so far. Hoping it makes winter go by fast!
Sandy, I trust the show went well?
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Hi all, been reading some but have not caught up yet.
The Christmas party I went to last night had a drink special, Pomegranate Ginger Margarita with a green basil/sugar coated rim, very good and strong!
Hope all is well with everyone
Loopy Teatotaler, lol
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Good morning friends- I woke up finally feeling more rested today (took awhile, eh?) Going to a morning yoga class, then to the spa for a combo apt for a massage, then a facial. My body can really use the massage, my neck and back have been needing some big time attention with the busy month of Nov, travel, etc. Getting back to center as the week goes by......
I had my bi-yearly dexa scan yesterday and results were on the portal last night. My femur heads are looking better (very slightly osteopenic) and were worse last time, but my spine is still in the mid-range of osteopenia. The Prolia shots have helped to stabilize the bone loss, and do think I will be able to get at least one more Prolia shot in Jan (I come off the AIs in March), and maybe one next summer too given I am ending mid cycle and I know it takes awhile for the AIs to work out since they are cumulative. I will ask during my Jan visit to the MO's office. My bone health seems okay, not perfect, but definitely not into osteoporosis. My mother had that and broke a hip and leg and know where that goes with time......
My BFF is getting her lumpectomy on Tuesday. We talked this week about things and can tell she thinks this will be very simple, just some surgery and nothing more. I told her the biopsy gives the docs some preliminary info on the tumor(s) type and options for surgery and treatment, but the removal and node dissection will tell them more. My guess is she will need some kind of rads at least (typical with lumpectomy) and possibly anti-hormone drugs, but told her once she is on the other side of the surgery and they have her complete treatment plan, we should talk again. She is still very shell shocked, but I know we all remember that time.
Will check in later and wishing you a good day from Tanked Beerboogles (lol)
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