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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Twofer Tuesday! Very nice day at work yesterday, things are actually moving forward with updating and improving the orientation program and setting me and one other nurse up as preceptors. About time, is what I say. We've been dropping the ball with our new staff and then paying for it later when they don't stay. This is going to be a great way to make a difference. I am looking forward to this!Sadie will like it, too, since it makes for shorter work days for me.
Goldie--I did have a long talk with the newbie I was with about productivity expectations--this is info she had never been given! We did talk about speaking up when the assignments were nuts geographically. It's a start. I cannot imagine how you fell about your Mom being sent home without adequate support at home. The system is just so screwed up. You've done all you can.
Your concerns are well expressed in your letter. The only thing left to your family is to refuse to take her home because you know she won't be safe. The nursing home will just send her home by ambulance, but at least they will have to carry some of the blame if she falls and gets hurt or something else happens and she gets hurt. FYI--when the family refuses to take a family member home it is automatically referred to Adult Protective, but that's a good thing cuz it gets it put on record that the family has concerns and the nursing home has not addressed the concerns adequately. Sometimes it triggers enrollment in other support services that can make a difference. I can tell you it is not the doctor or the Physician Assistant that is pushing the discharge. Your Mom has probably run out of skilled care days and the nursing home won't be paid for any further days of care unless she transitions to Long Term Care, and it sounds like she doesn't qualify. So the nursing home wants her out. Youmight want to find out if the state has an Ombudsman program for the elderly, people who work for the state that you can contact for help with issue with elder care like this. Unfortunately, you are probably stuck with her being sent home until she fails at home again, then the cycle will start over.
Chi--I've noticed some similar things. If I put 2 spaces after a period the BCO software eliminates both when I copy and paste into the post! Great review of the movie scene!
NM's DOTD:
Ultimate Mudslide
Ingredients
- 30 ml Vodka
- 30 ml Coffee Liqueur
- 30 ml Irish Cream
- 3 cubes Ice
- Banana
- (grated) Chocolate
- 60 ml Cream
- 60 ml Milk
Directions
Place all ingredients, except grated chocolate, in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glass and sprinkle with grated chocolate.
Best served in a Margarita Glass.
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NM, glad things are improving at hospice. Perhaps it was you that got that ball rolling?
We have called everybody possible. Ombudsman as well. And you are exactly right, she ran out of skilled nursing time and can't get any more for 60 days, and that's only after 3 days in the hospital. They just aren't budging. Her February stay is being dismissed on hardship, as she wasn't covered for Feb. AND, if they do keep her, she will owe for a few days in Jan, all of February and they will take her SS check for March, but she still owes the other. SHE DOESN'T HAVE IT. She gets a little over $800 a month. I think it all comes down to money. Ombudsman told my brother that ALL the nursing homes in MI were horrible and if she can stay in her home, she's better off. The bank owns her home, did a reverse mortgage many years ago and never paid back any and the money she got she put into the house! Also we were told if she did qualify for a stay and in a year or less showed improvement, the would release her. Well where the fluck is she supposed to go then??? Cuz now her house is gone.
THEN, my brother was supposed to meet with my younger brother on Sunday to take Zues. Well he calls Sunday morning and cancels. So now we still have the dog, she's coming home today. I'm so pissed at him for putting us in this predicament. Zues was suppose to be gone before she came home, well that's not happening now. So when we do get him figured out, it's going to hurt her even more to let go of him, as opposed to him being gone when she arrived.
Spent most of the day on the phone and crying. Today I have to take DH for MRI, he is still having pain and trouble walking. Thursday I leave for MI.
This place is becoming a ghost bar!
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Goldie- So sorry that you are dealing with all of this with your mom and your DH not well either. Sometimes there is nothing more to do but cry. I don't know what I would do in your situation, I would probably do a lot of crying (and yelling) too. Hope everything comes together and goes a bit smoother for you.
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Shit Goldie, I’m sorry you have to deal with so much and that you’re not getting proper support from other family members. I hope some of these things start to workout in your favor.
Jazzy, please have lots of fun living it up and doing what you love. I think it’s fair to say that we would all love it if you checked in on occasion.
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Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Hump Day! Boy was this girl happy to have a sleep in ayem. Wound up doing what was essentially and after hours admission with the newbie, didn't get done work until after 7 peeyem, didn't get home till after 8. Not happy about the situation, and made my displeasure very well known. Ongoing meetings with management set up by some others about the orientation issue and this kind of thing. It will be very interesting to see how this plays out.Sadie was not happy about me getting home so late last night and made no bones about it. I got the cold shoulder until bedtime, and then the only reason she cuddled was because the bedroom was pretty chilly, I'm pretty sure! ButI did get some kisses and tail wags before we fell asleep. She did roust me out of bed just before 8 ayem, which was a good thing cuz I started getting work related phone calls at 8:30.I'm keeping track of the time spent on the phonefor work today, will put it on my time sheet if it gets to be more than 30 minutes total time.
Goldie--I hope I helped get the ball rolling to make things better at work at least. I so wish there was something I could do to help you with your Mom's situation, but the sad truth is that this is how it is. Everything revolves around money. What ultimately happens, and I've seen this over and over again, is that the elder calls 911, lands in the hospital, isn't safe to go home so hospital arranges transfer to a rehab facility. Rehab takes care of elder until the covered days run out. Elder is sent home despite not having adequate help at home. Elder calls 911 for whatever reason and the cycle starts again. The cycle continues until the Elder declines enough to qualify for Long Term Care (Nursing Home Care) placement and a bed is found. Until the entire health care system for our elders is changed there is very little any familycan do to get around this unless they have the money to pay for in home or facility care privately. It is really unfortunate that your younger brother didn't come through with taking Zues. That is going to be even harder down the road. You really are doing all that can realistically be done for your Mom. She has to accept some of the responsibility herself, and is still making her own decisions and the family may have to accept that she is making bad decisions and choices regarding her health and day to day living. You and your family cannot take on the responsibility for her choices. I pray DH's MRI results are favorable for full recovery. Hugs.
Misty--good words for Goldie.
Illi--I'm j\sure Jazzy will poop in from time to time. At least I hope so!
NMs DOTD:
Classic Mojito
Ingredients
- 1 oz Light Rum
- 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 3 oz Mint
- oz Club Soda
Directions
In a tall thin glass, muddle the mint and the sugar. Add lemon juice and stir thoroughly. Top with ice. Add rum and mix. Top off with *chilled* club soda (or seltzer). Add a lemon slice and the remaining mint, and serve.
Best served in a Parfait Glass.
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I love Mojito's
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Misty, believe me, I have done plenty of crying.
NM, along with calling 911 and going to the hospital, they can't be readmitted to rehab unless they have been home for 60 days. I'm sorry you had a tough day at work. Thank goodness it's not every day now and Sadie will get over it too, if she hasn't already.
DH has enlarged right kidney and a pinched nerve somewhere. They will schedule for therapy and US for the kidney. We were out yesterday from 9am -6pm. I leave very early in the morning, so may not be here for a day or so. Mom has dr. appt. today, going to have her checked for UTI, which they didn't do over the last 2 months, and we have read that that could be the cause of her memory loss!!
I love Mojitos too, will have a few in MI no doubt!
ChEeRZ!
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Hmmm...thought Mojitos were made with lime juice. In rehab after my second knee replacement, they had "Faux-jito Fridays:" made with Sprite, mint leaves and a lime wedge.
Lori, you just can't catch a break, what with your mom's & DH's health crises as well as trying to find someone to take care of poor Zues. Hugs.
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Hi Ladies, I'm sorry I didn't catch up yet, but wanted to say hello and whatever is happening I always say my prayers for all of you. Ur all so wonderful and we've been together for a long time, so I think we ll get it.
Oh shit another infection for Leslie and she had to tell them what it was, now I'm getting pissed. I forget she's studied rashes and skin diseases and infections. well now she has cellulitis and it's covering a lot right under her foob. So more stronger meds and I guess it's hurting her a lot. so more waiting and she's back to not moving right now. And in pain. Marty just went back to work, he was off for 2 weeks, jeez can't get a break right now.
I'm glad Im working right now keeps me buy, but of course I'm to buy and way to exhausted to do anything else. so that helps with the thinking part of all this crap. Oh well this toshall pass. I'll check in later and I hope and pray everyone is doing all right.
LUBS U ALL
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy March! Happy Thirsty Thursday! Looks like temps will be in the 40s and 50s over the next few days, another storm coming up the coast, not sure how much we'll get from it, not clear how far north it's going to come. Welcome to March in Maine! Sadie will enjoy the mud when it gets here. Speaking of Sadie, she's decided to forgive me for being out so long the other day and is being as loving as ever since I gave her the doggy bag I brought home from the restaurant where I stopped for dinner that evening. Amazing what a bit of meat and gravy and such can do for dog!
Goldie--I had forgotten about the 60 day readmit lock out at Rehab. Another block pup up by legislators who just do not understand what they are doing. Sorry to hear about DH's kidney and pinched nerve. Praying they are both quickly and easily treated. Safe travels, check in when you can.
Chi--I think of Mojitos as being made with lime juice, too, but I found a few recipes that use lemon juice. The Faux-jito sound pretty yummy!
Cammy--poor Leslie, I will keep praying for her and for a quick resolution of the infection. Just not fair. Keeping busy is good, and sending you hugs.
NM's DOTD:
Gator Piss Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients :
- 1 oz limon rum
- 2 oz melon liqueur
- fill with sweet and sour mix
- fill with ice
Pour midori and rum over ice, and top off with sweet and sour mix.
Serve in "Cocktail Glass" Garnish: No
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Morning DahhhhLinks,
Jes poopin in for a min. Saw the new MO on Tues. I like her so far. She has pushed my surgery out 6 mos. She wants me on chemo and herceptin for a few months, then do another PET and see if there is any shrinkage. If we can get some shrinkage than the chances of saving enuf skin for recon is much better. So all can relax for awhile, I will keep you posted on any changes. Oh, am supposed to go in to LV for chemo every 3 weeks. NOT looking forward to that. I am supposed to go to LV for 3 days...1st day for labs n Herceptin, next 2 days for injections (of what I don't kno yet) Any whoo, I hanging in there as well as I can.
Lowee - jes too much on your plate. sending hugs and prayers to both u and dh.
Thanks again to all for being you and being here for me.
LUBSLUBSLUBSLUBS
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Cami, sending prayers that they find the "right drug for the right bug" for Leslie's infection. Hope they're allowing her adequate pain control.
The 1-3" of slop predicted here by the lake never materialized--just a little rain around morning rush hour, then clear, windy & mild till sunset. Here's proof:
Top to bottom: view of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan; the Pritzker Music Pavilion; and top tourist attraction "Cloudgate" (aka "the Bean"). Guess where I took these? My dentist's office! Made my tooth cleaning more bearable.
Bob & I had an early dinner at Revival Social Club (on my way home from the train station), so with it I had a 2015 "Straight Shooter" Oregon Pinot Noir as my DOTD.
After that, I walked to Metropolis Coffee to get some decaf espresso beans. I had gotten an e-mail from them about a special new coffee--a Yemen Mokha--they just got in, so I decided to have a look-see. Its package was wrapped by a little burlap bag, and it was only 6 oz. I said, "I'll take it." The cashier said, "I have to warn you--it's $50." WTF? The beans weren't even pooped out by Indonesian civet cats. I asked, "Is it worth it? How does it compare to Jamaica Blue Mt., Puerto Rico Yauco Selecto, Panama La Gesha or Kona?" The cashier admitted she hadn't had a chance to try it. The barista said he tasted it, but only in a "cupping" (freshly roasted beans ground with hot water atop them, tasted with a spoon through the foam on top), not brewed. I asked what he thought, and he asked me "in terms of quality or 'the experience'?". I replied, "I'll bite. What's the experience?"
He explained that because of the civil war raging in Yemen, many plantations had been destroyed; but one farmer managed to save his crop and escape to the Port of Yemen. The high price is a combination of rarity and support for the Yemeni coffee growers. I consider myself a socially conscious person, but we just paid our property tax bill and Gordy's health insurance premium, and our Part B supplement premiums are going up about $20/mo. Sorry, but fifty bucks is well above my social-conscience threshhold (especially if not tax-deductible).
I got home and told Bob (who didn't want to do the extra walking so went straight home after dinner). He said "I'd have let you spend the $50." Checked my e-mails and found one from Metropolis' rival, Intelligentsia (where I took a barista course), offering the same coffee, same 6 oz., for...$65. Nope. I'd feel like a wastrel with every cup of it I'd brew, and we don't have company over regularly to make whole pots of it. I'd save it for a "special occasion," but freshly roasted beans have a short shelf-life. So chances are it'd get stale before I could use it up.
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Chi-I love seeing the pictures. I hope when I retire I can take a few months and travel the USA and see all these things in person.
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Oh chit I wrote a whole thread and this is what I have left---------ment-------that's it---WTF It just poof left . I spoke directly to Lori--with prayers and SusyQ and Kim and Jazzy, Just ready to tell everyone else I hope thing are going well and all treatments were working with some ease for who's going thru them now. CHIT It's like the world of computers are getting me---again.
Oh u know this thing with Leslie started with a tiny whole under her foobs and things are happening--I can not get Dara's picture of her huge hole out of my mind. I know they sewed Les up and took extra skin away, but that <to me< should have been the last of it. But no ugh---here we go I guess. But I am thankful she knew what it was;
Sandy I wrote to u too, of course about the pics and asked about Gordy and how's he's doing??? I hope good.
We change our clocks next week-end oh this has flown by, as usual but I'm sure we'll have more snow and cold.
OK I'll be bock.
LUBS U ALL
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy TGIF day! Our nice warm weather has given way to lots of wind, making the 31 degrees feel a lot colder. Drizzling rain that's freezing on contact with roads, black ice everywhere, cars off the road everywhere. Police out closing roads and hills until DOT sand and salt trucks can get them treated. Sadie and I are going to stay right where we are and not leave the house today. Got a call from Mom around 8 peeyem, she was in the ER, had felt like she was having a heart attack so went to get checked out. The initial ECG was fine and whatever she was feeling was gone by the time she got there. A couple hours later she called again, all test normal, no problems found and she was going home. This is the third time that this has happened since Aunty Linda died last summer. The other two times it was attributed to stress. I know Mom's been stressed with Dick's behavior as his dementia progresses and I'm getting worried about what taking care of him for the next however many years is going to do to her. Don't think that there is anything I can do right now except be watching.
Mema--Well, finally, a plan is in place. When you go to LV for the 3 days do you have to stay there or are you close enough to commute from home? Praying the chemo works and works really well for you.
Chi--Quite the view from the Dentist's office! That Bean is kind of intriguing! I wouldn't mind seeing it. Does it have any function other than as a curiosity? Wow, that's quite the story that coffee has. I'm not sure I'd pay $50 for 6 ounces, even to support the coffee growers. I'd have to be really sure that at least $40 of that money was going to the growers!
Misty--I'm collecting quite a list of places like that to see for my bucket list, too!
NM's DOTD:
The Jelly Bean Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 oz sour apple schnapps
- 1 oz peach schnapps
- 1 oz grenadine
- Red, white and blue jelly beans, for garnish,, for garnish
Directions
- Combine all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker; shake. Pour into a martini glass over ice; garnish with a toothpick threaded with jelly beans.
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Good afternoon friends- pooping in to say hi. I went off the AIs this week and already see the scale dropping and my feet feel better. Can the changes happen that fast? They did last time but I have had them in my system much longer now (years vs. months). Not complaining though.
I also got back to the pool this week after a good three weeks away and it felt good to get back in the water. I need to decide soon if I am going to try for the summer senior Olympics. I will need to get a coach soon if I do this. Jazzy is on the move.
I had a super fun time this week doing a jazz jam with some professional musicians at a venue here in town. It happened to coincided with the day of my LAST pill and did feel the need to go celebrate. These musicians are really good, one is a recorded smooth jazz artist and lives here in town, so I was NERVOUS. But I held my own, did well and got lots of positive feedback. I was actually pretty surprised it sounded as good as it did, sometime when you improvise, you don't know what will come out. But I was surrounded by amazing musicians who brought me up a level. I will do this again, it was more fun than I can even say.
Will pop in again soon and write more to each of you when I do. Have a first good weekend of March. So excited that day light savings is coming up next weekend already!
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Just a quick pop in. Driving from the airport was lots of snow, only slushy roads, but visibility was pretty low tho. At mom's right now. They did determine she had a UTI, just not sure if they did a culture tho. Just started on anti B's last night and we are already seeing a tad of improvement. Now she wants to keep Zues, and her hot water heater is out! Oy vey!
Sue, what chemo are they going give you? Wishing you all the best love.
Cami, I hope Leslie heals quick and can get rid of the pain.
NM, I hope things work out for your mom and Dick. Gosh it's heck taking care of our elderly's and worrying about them, when there isn't much we could do.
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I know you love the music posts and heard this on our local NPR station today. Love this man, he passed away a few years ago and played right up until the end. I bet you never knew the harmonica could be this wonderful?
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He was a famous melodic whistler as well! I love harmonica--my dad used to play a chromatic harmonica and would often play me to sleep rather than read me bedtime stories, especially when I was sick with one of those little-kid fevers. I remember the scent of the diluted rubbing alcohol with which my mom would sponge me down, and the sound of my dad playing "Red River Valley," "Schön Vie die Lavune" (Yiddish for "Lovely as the moon"), or even "March of the Wooden Soldiers." When he died I inherited it, but I still find it too intimidating, so I just play diatonic harps. (There's a song about it, which I've recorded but not yet released). On my first CD, Corky Siegel (of Siegel-Schwall and "Chamber Blues") played along with Chamber Blues drummer Frank Donaldson (formerly of Archie Bell & the Drells) and currently chairman of the percussion dept. at Columbia College Chicago's conservatory and VP of the AFM Chicago local.
Kim, does your mom still have her gall bladder? Gallstones or cholecystitis symptoms can mimic those of a heart attack: twice, it sure fooled both Bob (who called 911 for me, and he's a cardiologist) and the EMTs. Finally had a lap-choly in '94. (She might also have had panic attacks).
Got some awful news today. My housekeeper's best friend, who three years ago was diagnosed right out of the gate with Stage IV bc (not sure if it was TN or ER+, because the first mets were to her liver) and did chemo and radiation for over two years, now has mets throughout and has decided to stop treatment and enter hospice tonight. Praying for her comfort and smooth transition.
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ChiSandy- sending love & peace to the woman entering hospice. Hugs to you also friend
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Hi Ladies,
Oh Sandy how sad to hear about hospice, Wow it's just horrible to hear these things. It always seems to me that u have a special place for ur housekeeper, u've been together for so long.
Lori how difficult this is for you. I remember yrs. ago having a UTI was not a big deal, now with the elderly it's horrible--the delusions, the thought pattern is all jumbled nd sometimes no memory of whats going on after the start of it. It's unbelievable what these things can do to you, but most of the time the meds take hold pretty quickly and what a difference. It usually starts with pain, but no burning in ur pee. Just strange. My prayers going to u and ur family. U've had a tough year with all different types of things. It's got to settle down soon.
Kim and ur poor mom, it certainly gets scarier as we get older, when u feel stuff like that it's seems normal to think the worst, so I can imagine thinking this has to be it now. So hard to balance what's going on. I'm so sorry u have this to watch and worry about.
Jazzy I am glad u've found a wonderful week with what u love to do, sounds like so much fun. I think Sandy would enjoy all of that also. It's so good to laugh and just be privileged to play along with the rest and I know u sounded great. Miss adventuress. And thank you for the video, as usual u come thru.
Oh Sandy I love the pics u send, but I always have t laugh only cuz it's like u live in a different state than I do and we're not that far away. I was born in the city, then later worked downtown for years and went difference places thru out to restaurants and bars that had music and still never have a clue where ur talking about. Years ago there was a small place that played jaz all the time and my boyfriend would take me there quite a bit and enjoyed it so much and at times he'd sit in and play with them, but I don't remember a name or where it was. And yet it was so fun. So I did spend time in a lot of places, but it's like I don't rmember anything LOL
I hope all the newbies are doing all right, right now I can't member any names, but in time I will, then u'll be sorry, oh I hope not.
OK week-end time meaning for me a shower with Jodie, we do laugh a lot, then she goes shopping with Joey for me, one day soon I'll be able to do both, big deal right hahaha
LUBS U ALL
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Saturday! Lots of sun, lots of wind but not as much as south of here. Some branches down, no real damage. Lots of snow has melted off, and boy what a mess Miss Sadie has made of the yard this winter. Toys, poop, trash, poop, kitchen things, poop, going to be a lovely clean up project out there in a month or so. Oh well, at least she's happy and has a nice yard for running around in.
Jazzy--I'm so glad you are feeling better so quickly after coming off the AI! It took months for me to feel a difference. Everyone reacts differently. The Jazz Jam sounds like a wonderful way to celebrate, and I am so glad you had a good time!Hard to believe the time change is coming up already. Still wish they would just pick one and leave it there. Maybe someday.
Goldie--So glad to hear your Mom is doing better with the Aunty-B. Having the water heater out is a real PIA. I'm sure no one is surprised she wants to keep Zues now that they are reunited, probably best to let that be. I think I am just beginning the journey with Mom and Dick, but will try to take it day by day, and keep in front of me that I can't fix everything, and my not be able to fix ANYthing in this situation.
Jazzy--that is an amazing harmonica talent!
Chi--Hmm, I think Mom does still have her gall bladder. I hadn't thought about that being an issue but it certainly could be!Panic or anxiety attacks aren't out of the question either, all thing considered. And then there is this thing that happens to women in our family when we get to be around Mom's age, with spells of feeling dizzy, sometimes fainting, and feeling odd. I can remember it happening to Grammy several times. They never found anything to explain her episodes. So sorry to hear about your housekeepers bestie. I pray she is comfortable and peaceful.
Cammy--how the body experiences something like a UTI does change with age. I've seen that a lot. It is getting harder to watch Mom and Dick ageing. At least they are both mostly happy, most of the time. I can remember when I could go all day and half the night and still get up early the next morning and pick right up where I left off. Not so any more! We do slow down with age!
NM's DOTD:
Old Lady
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz London dry gin
3/4 oz creme de cassis
1/2 oz Johnnie Walker® Black Label Scotch whisky
1 dash egg white
Shake the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker 3/4 filled with ice. Strain into a Champagne saucer glass, garnish with a cherry, and serve.
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Holy Chit is it quiet in here, I'd better whisper
GOOD MORNING LADIES!!!
It's Sunday morning and quiet here too,
Well I took another shower yesterday, Jodie came over, see that's a big deal for me LOL
Oh I remember something I was going to say yesterday so I'll say it now. I doubt if anyone remembers the Harmonicats <I think that was the name> It was four or five men who just played the harmonicas and any song that was around they would play and they were fantastic, the harmonies were great, u just wouldnt think they could do all they did with a harmonica--I know no big announcement just adding something of trivia.
Kim weather isn't windy here, but everyone going in and out says it's nice out there,,,I'm freezing as usual so I can't judge. Oh Kim I do feel bad about ur mom and Dick, uve might have said before but how old are they now. I do feel like age isn't always a factor <all the time> since thinking about my family some are old and doing pretty good, but again it's all different. It's all strange to me, one of my cousins has Parkinson's Disease and his shaking and thought pattern is just so different <he's 85> but since he's been doing pot OMG what a difference, his conversations are with his sense of humor is back and no shaking. It just makes me wonder how much pot can do even for common everyday thinking. Just a thought.
My boss called me last nite and said it's about 75% that he will get the warehouse and office. He'll know Monday or Tuesday---I've said prayers for him cuz he deserves to have a big and thriving business. He's so kind hearted, he's given so many people jobs when they are recovering addicts to transition and a couple are still there doing wonderfully and some have moved on but still doing great. Dan is not an addict but his dad is and in and out of his life for as long as I can remember, and when he does come around Dan always helps him, then he disappears for whatever time he wants. But his mom is unbelievable as a mom. And my cousin Joanne <who I always talk about> is a great grandma to him, soo he just followed the right way but helps people who he thinks is ready to be helped. What I like is he's so open with me and we always tell each other we love each other, and my cousin loves that...and the best part is he actually thinks I'm smart and we discuss how to handle certain things in business and private life, hahaha I've fooled him.
Well everything is pretty much going the way it has been here, it has to start changing soon, I'm looking at Leslie's infection everyday with the circle being drawn around it to make sure it doesn't get bigger and I think it's a little smaller so that's good. Actually it's the first I've seen of this operation and oh it's so ugly, but I didnt tell her that. Not having recon I really don't know how it's supposed to look. I just keep seeing Dara;s hole.
I hope everyone has a good Sunday and feels good and I pray for everyone everyday.
LUBS U ALL
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Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Sunday Funday! Had a nice suppah with Mom and Dick last night. Mom is attributing her symptoms the other night to stress, but she does still have her gall bladder and she does have stones, so there is a good chance that's what's going on. Going to have a bit of a quiet day at home today, puttering around, listening to the wind that 's still blowing pretty strongly, letting Sadie in and then letting Sadie out and then letting Sadie in. . .
Oh, Look, the Tenders have the Sunday buffet ready for us!
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Hi friends- checking in on my new regular day (Sunday). We are having mild weather again and yesterday was beautiful here. Enjoyed a late afternoon walk after a busy day of apts and errands. Today I am going to check out the last of the bc yoga classes at a local yoga studio. My feet continue to feel better and look forward to watching more changes yet to come as the AIs work their way out of my system.
Cami- so sorry to hear things have continuing to be tough for your family. Sending much love
Genny- how is your recovery going from the knee surgery?
Mema- sorry to hear you have to go far for the chemo. Do they have any sort of housing there for situations like this? I know our hospitals/infusion centers here do for people who have to come from rural areas for medical treatment. It is hard to be away from home for medical treatment. I did it twice with my internal rads out in the PHX area years ago. I hope everything goes well with the next round of treatment.
Chi- yes, how is Gordie doing? Did he get his own place yet? I hope things are going well for him and his girlfriend too.
Dara- how is the new job going? Almost two months in to it by now?
Goldie- my heart goes out to you with all the mom stuff going on. I hope your trip goes well and you can get things in a better place. And DH not well either. Take care of yourself friend. This stress helps nothing for our health.
NM- your elders have things going on too. I know anxiety attacks can cause a lot of problems. I am glad you are able to keep an eye on things. Hope you and Sadie have a nice day together. Are you to a year yet from going out on your own friend? I celebrate 11 years of being self employed next month.....
Karen #1- thinking of you friend with the feelings of loss with your mom being gone.
Karen #2- I hope chemo is going okay and like that you are righting a book. I am going to start writing my memoir this year. How is your little girl doing too?
Celia C- how are you doing friend?
Ill- how is the weather in TX? I am excited to hear about the results of your next 5K. Spring is coming!
Mistyeyes- glad you have joined us and keeping up with all the fun here. This is my favorite thread on BCO. We talk about everything here, which I love.
Got to get some breakfast going and wishing you all a good week!
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Gordy will get his own place once he gets a steady job (probably substitute teaching, which will require he drive). Meanwhile, he & his girlfriend are doing fine. He’s going to her house for the Oscars, we’re going to Cellars’ party. Up really late last night to watch “Calll me by your Name,” so we’ve seen all the nominees for Best Pic. Haven’t seen the shorts, docs, or animateds so we’re going by the refs from the NYT, EW, and Variety
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Chi- that is good to hear Gordie is doing well. I hope you have fun tonight and enjoy the Oscars! I am going to watch Victoria, pretty hooked on the PBS series but will catch the highlights tomorrow.
The bc yoga class today was the best of the bunch. At a nice yoga studio I used to go to from time to time. Great instructor and better space. Free one too. I plan to go again as I my Sunday schedule permits.
Someone was wearing these socks today. I want them!
http://www.sockguy.com/cancer-sucks-pink-csp-l
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I didn't win at the Oscar party, but the owner & I tied for second—had this been the Olympics, that would've been silver, so I'll take it. Bob came in fourth, so he gets to load the dishwasher tonight. DOTD, since bottles of wine were half-price, was a Seorra sparkling Pinot Noir/Chardonnay from the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. Really nice, classic Champagne blend, methode champenoise.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Monday Monkey Day! Off to work at Hospice today, then around the house tomorrow. Got to sit down tomorrow and plan out time for decluttering and Hospice and teaching and some other things. That way I won't be so inclined to sit and play on the computer cuz I can't figure out where to start with all the stuff I need/want to be doing. I did get one project taken care of yesterday, I put up a bunch of hooks for the measuring cups and spoons on the inside of the cupboard door to replace the ones that came loose. Now I don't have a bunch of measuring implements just hanging around the counters and in the way when I cook. Sadie likes it when I cook, she gets right between me and the counter and waits for something to fall on the floor, or get tossed in the trash.
Oh. Lordy, the weather guesser is guessing up to 3 feet of snow Wednesday night/Thursday. Talk about March coming in like a lion!
Jazzy--Hope you find a really good yoga teacher. It's just about a year since going out on my own. Last year I was out sick starting the end of March and for all of April, went back to work full time for the minimum 2 weeks necessary to give notice at the beginning of May. I think of April as my turning point. Over all I'm pleased with how things are going. The house is in much better shape, and so am I. And I am very grateful for all your support and help over the last year!
Chi--congrats on your Silver, and poor Bob having to load the dishwasher! Actually that's not too bad a price for losing a bet, to my mind. Better than having to wash the dishes!
NM's DOTD:
Blackberry Thyme Sparkler
(Makes 4 Cocktails)
- 1 c. blackberries + 8 more for garnish
- 1 c. Water
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 bottle of champagne
- 4 ounces or 1/2 c. gin
- 4 long sprigs of thyme
- 1 c. ice
- gold baking sugar for the rim
In a small saucepan, bring blackberries, water, and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the blackberries are soft and the simple syrup has turned to a bright pink/redish color. Remove from heat, drain blackberries, and allow to cool. This step can be done well in advance as the syrup will keep for at least a week in the refrigerator.
Prepare your champagne glasses. Okay, so here is a dirty little secret of getting those beautiful salts and sugars to stay atop the rim: butter. It adheres perfectly and you honestly never taste it. Place the tiniest amount between your fingers and rub just around the rim of the glass before dipping the glass into the gold baking sugar.
Next, begin by adding 1 ounce of gin to each champagne glass. Next drop two blackberries in each glass, followed by 2 ounces of homemade blackberry simple syrup. Fill the rest of the glass with champagne and top with a sprig of thyme in each glass. Voila!
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Thanks Jazzy Girl! Good luck to you as well!
I'm finally feeling good today and have a snow day with my daughter, so I'm going to update in here as well. It feels like so much to do. Disability paperwork, bankruptcy, bills, and etc. I had a couple of ladies come to the house and help me with bouquets this weekend, but was feeling like crud one girl did it all. I love her. She did a great job.
I have 9ish or more weeks left in treatment. Getting nervous about recurrence, which i"m sure is normal. And would also like a lesser dose and it's getting so horrible a couple of days a week now. Oh well.
Got new invitations that I like this time and some wonderful ladies helping me with the wedding.
I miss the drink posts! mostly because when I drink I don't enjoy it and i can't wait til I actually enjoy the flavor of a cocktail. SO now I'm sitting here filling out more paperwork and emails, while watching Psych, while my daughter is under my desk listening to her noisy Kindle. lol!
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