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Hi friends- in to a new week once again. The weather this weekend was SO nice, and so I got some pre-spring clean out done. also time to prune my oak tree which took all of 2 minutes. Lots more to do but we still have winter here and more snow coming this week. Today is the last "nice day" and I have some things to go to consignment this afternoon, and some donations to drop off from the weekend purge activities, then to a board meeting tonight. Three weeks from today, we will have day light savings time!
Cami- that calico cat video biting the finger is just hilarious. First of all, I love calicos as they have a very specific type of purr-sonality. But the look on that cat's face, you know it was not going to be good for that finger. Anyways, I was concerned to read about Marty's injury and them coming home to find you on the floor. I hope you get checked out to be sure you are okay? I think you are going to be sore.
Genny- I think bringing your husband to the appointment with you and discussing your progression and what is coming next will be the only way for him to get it- let him hear it from the MO directly. Although I don't have a husband, I have a sister who is just like this and refuses to hear anything for awhile, if ever. Denial is a normal reaction to difficult news, some people tend to stay there too long though? If it is someone you don't depend on, you can put them to the side for awhile, but with people you need help from, you have to really figure out how to get them to understand the new information being presented and what they can do to help you. Do you go to any kind of local support group? I know some of the local cancer support groups here can be for entire support systems as well as the cancer patient. There could be some good resources for both of you there, if he would go?
And well, in the midst of all this crap, that beautiful little Evelyn celebrating her 1st birthday. She is so cute and love the peekaboo pic the best. Glad you have those grandchildren to keep you smiling!
NM- I was glad to share some ideas with you and wish you the best with helping your mom figure out where she needs to be going forward. Never an easy conversation, and my mom always dug her heels in with any suggestions about making changes as things were changing through time. I think there is a better solution than a home purchase out there for an 82 year old. We have more winter coming here tomorrow into the weekend and will send it your way when we are done with it (oh thanks a lot jazzy). Hi to Miss Sadie!
JCS- that is funny about the nurse, but also a logical question given the MD Anderson presence in Houston. Here in the southwest, a lot of people go to Phoenix or Houston for their cancer care, as our cities here only have so much they can sometimes offer for treatment. I went to Scottsdale for my radiation treatment back in 2013 and know our friend Goldie goes to PHX from northern AZ where they live. Anyways, enjoy your friend in Houston and your chemo vacay.....
Ill- gentle hello and wanted to see how you are doing?
Goldie- my SIL is still the same, in rehab and now past the Medicare days so my sister is having to pay for her care now. They told her up front what it would cost and my sister pretty much ignored the the timeline and then freaked out last weekend about it as things were running out. My sister also discovered a tourniquet left on my SIL arm from a blood draw last week; they were not sure how long it was left there but told my sister this does not speak to the place that is on top of things. I heard there could be nerve/limb damage from that but nothing more since the speed dial call last Wed. My SIL celebrated her 69th birthday last Tuesday and they have a friend from back east visiting right now; the woman visiting is a psychologist and could tell she was already trying to help my sister remotely about better ways to support this situation through the duration. Free counseling, who wouldn't like that in a situation like this, but also heard my sister argue all the reasons why everything must be dismissed. She does not want any advice, she just wants everyone to agree with her about whatever she is doing. I hope the visit is going okay. I continue to keep in touch, but have some firm boundaries around the drama management here. Thanks for asking about my SIL......
I hope everyone has a good week with appointments, medical care, work, fun stuff, whatever you have going on.
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I am home from the oncologist, no real surprises. Well of course unless you're my husband after about 10 minutes I think the lightbulb went off in his head. She started talking about my treatment and bloodwork and he started to cry so I think He gets it now, Just needed to hear it from a professional and not from his wife I guess. Treatment will be Ibrance, letrozole and xgeva pending insurance approval so no real surprises there. Bloodwork every two weeks to start and bone scan and or CT scan every three months. The only thing that would change that is God for bid it turns up to be triple negative because they still don't have all the biopsy report inbut that would be very unusual since I was ER PR positive the first time.
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Genny- well I am glad that you had a solid visit with the MO. It does sound like your husband now understands this is REALLY happening. I hope you get your results soon and know the ER/PR variety is way more treatable. Hopefully that is the case here too. It sounds like she has a plan for you and find a plan always helps me to get my head around things better.
I found an Ibrance thread for you here that might be helpful:
https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/8/topics/828848?page=690#post_5518576
I don't see any specific thread for Xgeva, but do see there are some other good threads for Stage IV. I expect some other sisters here may be on those and can give you some better advice.
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I'm back like I said.
Oh Mary I'm glad ur DH went with u, I'm sure he really didn't want to hear it but good he did. Oh an he cried, I'm so sorry, now he has to sort thru this chit, but u have each other and I'm sure he'll be ur best supporter. And u'll be his. <<<PRAYERS>>>
Jazzy I'm sore but I'm fine, u actually read that??? LOL
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NM - I agree with Jazzy - your Mother doesn't need to buy a house at 82. Maybe you could find one to rent. That's what I did with my Dad after my Mother died & we finally sold the big house. He insisted on a HOUSE and not an apartment or senior community. Although of course that meant we (he) had to pay for yard care, at least we didn't have to pay for repairing heaters or roofs or plumbing. RE - services for seniors - check out AARP. They have lots of good references - including attyorneys.
I also found the ElderCare group very useful
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Mary, sometimes I think our husbands stay in denial for so long because of a sort of wishful thinking that they hope will come true for us: they try to tell us everything's gonna be alright not just to cheer us up but that until they get the inevitable evidence, they can continue to dwell with us on the “happy" side of a break in time. The older we get, the more unhappy life events, the more we think back on things falling on one side or another of those breaks in time.
Ilona, hope things start looking up for you. You’re overdue to catch a break. May you be rocking out at concerts & festivals again by summer/
Cami, never a dull moment at your place. You seem to have a handle now on how to break a fall with the least risk of injury, a skill that perhaps Marty needs to learn. Had to laugh when you described “the House of Ziggy,” with all attendant religious rituals. Sometimes when things threaten to drive me nuts, I think that if I weren’t Jewish, I’d be praying to St. Anthony to help me find my mind.
And that calico kitty? The other day, when it was really sunny out, my little black cat Heidi came into the den where I was sitting on the loveseat in front of the window having my morning coffee, and began meowing loudly (the way she does when she wants food, catnip or a cuddle). She jumped up behind me on the loveseat, and while still purring whomped me on the head! Apparently, I was occupying too much of “her” perch atop the top of the seat back.
Sat. night we went out for belated Valentine’s Day dinner—I started with a glass of Domaine Collin Brut Cremant de Limoux with our shared app, and with our entrees we had a Fess Parker Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir. Went to brunch yesterday, and the DOTD was cava.
No drinks tonight. Typing this on my iPad, as my computer is in the Apple Store getting a keyboard-and-trackpad transplant. It’ll be nice not to have to keep going back and deleting the extra “t”s, lower case “L”s, “e”s, & “r”s (sometimes three in a row). The “I” key (which often did not respond) fell off, so they replaced it first, then deep-cleaned the keyboard & trackpad. But the key-repeats persisted, hence the repair. (And because I still have AppleCare+, what would have been a $99 job is free).
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Twofer Tuesday! Not quite so cold here this ayem, but snow is coming. That seems to be this year's pattern, snow, then very, very cold, then warm up and snow, then very, very cold, and so on. The other night it got so cold that the steam from the humidfier actually condensed and then froze on the bedroom window! Last night after work I put up some stick on lights in the shower. I've been wanting more light in the shower forever, finally found some very inexpensive, stick on LED lights with a remote, and boy does that make a huge difference in being able to read the labels on the shampoo and conditioner and in being able to see the grunge that's collected in the tub! I knew there was some, I scrub at a bit every shower, but I didn't realize how much there really is! So, the tub will get a big scrub out after my shower tonight. Amazing what enough light to be able to truly see will reveal.Sadie says "Hi" to everyone.
Genny--ah, yes, muddy paws, nothing like muddy paw prints! I can't see Mom agreeing to buy a condo, it has fees and rules and close neighbors. One of her criteria for a house to buy is no visible neighbors. Anything with rules about what she can do to the inside or outside will never work for her.I'm probably borrowing trouble, Mom is totally capable of taking care of herself right now, but I keep worrying about what things will be like in 5 years. Sounds like you've figured out your DH. Sounds like his brain needs some time to get used to the idea that things aren't perfect in his world. Hopefully the hard biopsy results and MO comments will turn the trick for him.
OMG, how adorable!!
OMG, how funny the diary entries!!!!
Goldie--I keep reminding myself that it's Mom decision and nothing to do with me, but I still find myself worrying about what is coming. Maybe my brain is trying to get my heart to understand that Mom is aging and may not be around forever? My own version of denial? Hmm.
Librarian--Sounds like a fun meet up with the chemo nurse!
Cammy Cat--That cat is so getting that bird! Oh my goodness, you and your family just cannot catch a break!The reason your body shakes after you fall is because your body releases adrenalin when you fall. It's a hormone that's part of the fight or flight reaction to stress or surprise. It makes the muscles more responsive and ramps up the nervous system to make running or fighting more effective. If you don't run or fight, it triggers the shakes. It's actually very common, it's just that some people feel shaky on the inside without looking shaky, and other people are shaky on the outside. Maybe Les and Marty should wrap you up in bubble wrap whenever they leave you home alone??? Sorry to hear Marty got hurt, and I feel sorry for Les, she must have been so afraid for you.
Jazzy-Mom is the same way, doesn't want to take advice and frequently doesn't follow advice even when she knows it's good. I'm going to talk it over with my brother again soon and see what he thinks.I'm still praying for your SIL and sister. Such a sad and difficult situation.
Genny--well, like you say, no surprises. Sounds like DH was holding out hope until the MO said the words out loud. It may be easier for him now that there is a plan in place. How are you doing with it all?
Minus--Mom will not rent a place, that's "just throwing money away." Thanks for the link! And I hadn't thought about AARP. Will check that resource out, too.
Chi--good for you for getting a free repair job!
Ok,running late, gotta get going to work.
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I observed National Drink Wine Day with a flute of Mumm Napa Brut Reserve. (Didn’t finish it, though—have a weigh-in tomorrow).
Tonight at choir practice I taught a piece (a hymn) for which I wrote the music (melody & chords). The director loves it, and wants me to write some harmony parts
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Hump Day! Got another few inches of snow overnight, now the temps will start dropping. This snow is wet and heavy, not so much fun to clear off the deck. Good exercise, though, I suppose. I love that yesterday was National Drink Wine Day! Sadie says Hi to everyone.
Chi--wow, you really are talented! Good for you!
On Wednesdays We Drink Pink
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz. Milagro Reposado Select Barrel Reserve
1/2 oz. Kronan Swedish Punsch
4 dashes Aphrodite Bitters
1/4 oz. Manzanilla Sherry
1 barspoon Greek yogurt
3 each black cherries, with juice muddled
2 each picked black cherries with stem, for garnish
Directions
- In a mixing glass, add 3 black cherries with a barspoon of black cherry juice. Add yogurt and bitters. Muddle together.
- Add remaining ingredients and ice and shake vigorously, 10 to 15 seconds. Double strain into glasses.
- Garnish with 2 fresh cherries, including stems, picked.
From <https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a55900/on-wednesdays-we-drink-pink-recipe/>
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Hey hey ladies, I've been super busy. Hauling stuff for the sale, and yesterday I took my neighbor to run some errands and take care of some business. As for the sale, holy the cow, the stuff one can accumulate in 20 years! I read yesterday, just didn't post. So now I shall go back and re-read so I can comment! Hauling more stuff today.
Cami, I was horrified to hear of your fall and especially heading down backwards and home alone! I'm glad you didn't hurt yourself or bang your head. I really do hope you are ok. So scary. Strange about the shaking. Have you ever mentioned it to any of your doctors? Ahhh, NM explained it to you. Kinda knew she would.
Jazzy, winter weather? Our lowest high temp in the next 10 days is 48. Now the lows are quite a bit different, some nights in the 20's, but I'll be sleeping, so it's ok! The next 3 days in the 60's. So sad to have the facility eat up all of your sisters money. Was she able to get on hospice? And OMG, a turniquet left on her arm??? And that sister of yours is a hard headed one, isn't she! Good for you in keeping boundries.
Mary, glad to see that maybe now your DH "get's it". Time will tell. Like I said, mine just seems to ignore it, I think mainly cuz I feel, look and act as normal as always. We'll have to compare notes with our treatments. Pretty sure Ibrance will be my next one. I've been on Xgeva for years, no issue with that. I give it to myself, in the tummy.
NM, I hope you can help your mom to make the right decision about buying a house, or not! I wouldn't want to be somewhere where there are rules either. Why doesn't she want to stay in her current home? Too big? Nice to have the extra light in the shower, not so nice to see extra grime! Hi to Sadie.
Sandy, yay for free computer fix! Congrats on the music writing the director wanting you to do more.
BabyGirl, thinking of you.
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What a mean kitty. That puppy wasn't bothering him/her. That was not nice AT ALL!
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Good morning girls, work day and pooches to walk so I'm gonna hafta keep it short. Nothing going on here, DH leaving tomorrow to Arizona to golf with his son so I have to get up at 3 ayem tomorrow to take him to the airport... ugh!
Kim, so nice to have your mom in such good shape for 82, I do understand your concern, she won't be 82 forever but what I'm figuring out here lately is that it's really important to live for today, do what makes you happy today and worry a whole lot less about tomorrow, what worries you may or may not come to fruition, so with that in mind maybe let her do exactly what makes her happy now. Sound like an easy solution to your shower problem, amazing how fast that crud can grow in there isn't it?
Lori, hope the garage sale is successful both in getting rid of stuff and making some extra cash. I'm trying to declutter but it is going slowly and I haven't even started on boxes of pictures and containers in the basement. I did finally get rid of ALL of my clothes that are too small, if I ever get back to my pre BC weight I'll buy new clothes. Oh boy does that kitty have a hell of a right hook! I had a siamese like that years ago, declawed but all the other animals were afraid of him, he had this deep growl and the BOOM the punch! He ruled my house at the time.
Cami, I so glad you weren't seriously injured, I'll but it scared the bajeebers out of Lezlie. Do you wear an alert button? My MIL has one but it's on her key hook on the kitchen wall, lotta good it's going to do there. Your description of the scene and your house just cracked me up!
National drink wine day! My kinda day, wold love to chat with everyone but it's 8:00 and I have to get moving, Ill, hope you're doing better, have a good day everybody!
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Oh again I lost a whole post, WTF I was almost done. Chit, I have t get ready for my shower day, so I'll be back later GRRRRRR.
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I have been cleaning out, but I am tired after work so I don't do much until the weekend and then doing cleanout of an room or area, puts me behind with the normal cleaning. Such a ghastly circle to be in. I don't worry too much about it, you do what you can and what you can't do will still be there. I didn't know it was National Wine Day, I will have to make up for it. I have a wedding to go to on Saturday, not sure where it is- it is a town I have never been to and when I looked it up it is about 2 hours away, I think I should give myself a little time to get lost. The GPS should help me.
Cami - my daughter, Amanda, is an esthetician too. I didn't even know what it was when she went to school for it. She also learned to do permanent makeup, which worked out good for me because she did my eyebrows before I had chemo. Now she is learning to do tattoo removal, she said she thinks all these people getting tattoos will want to get rid of them in a few years. Hopefully your Leslie can get back into it, but she has gone through so much with her health. Oh Cami, I bet you scared your family when they came in and seen you laying on the floor, you gave me a fright even though whatever is going on with you and your household, you describe it so comically, I always end up smiling!
Goldie- it is amazing how fast things accumulate. I think we should pretend we are moving every 5 years to get a good cleanout of junk. It sounds like you are doing a good job with the cleanout and maybe making some money at it!
Jazzy - Glad you got out to enjoy the weather, even if it was doing yard work. I told my sister that her and I should go to NM Oct. 2021 to see the hot air balloon festival.
Librarian - That was nice seeing your chemo nurse in a different setting than as a patient. I don't know why, but I always think people won't know me unless I am in the place they always see me.
Genny - I am glad your husband got it. I think there are a lot of people who have a hard time dealing with some stuff so if they don't see it - it doesn't exist. Hope you are feeling well.
Illimae -Gosh you sure are having a heck of a time recovering from this! Hopefully, this will be the end of problems and you can start healing, you have places to go and pictures to take to share with us! Especially for people like me who is home a lot.
Chi - It is so cool that the choir is learning your music and that the director loved it and wants more. You are one talented lady! Glad your computer got fixed, sometime things cost so much to get fixed it is cheaper to buy new. Hope your weigh in went great.
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Good afternoon ladies- just checking in as I am working on some business things today. Glad to see some of you did your part with national drink wine day. I met up with a friend last night at a little bar that is attached to one of our Whole Foods markets and had a really nice red wine that I think was some kind of meritage but did not write the name down (should have taken a pic of the bottle). Met a colleague for a glass of vino, she gave me the heads up on it being national drink wine day. We had a lovely cheese board that also included fig jam (this is yummy if you have never had it) and I will have to look for that wine name next time I am at that store and get a bottle of it too. It was good!
Goldie- good for you that you are purging/de-cluttering. I have moved often but lived the longest in my home here for 16 years and find that I now have to make a point to constantly de-clutter. I took a bunch of things to consignment on Monday and another small load to the nearby donation truck right after. Recycle, reuse, repurpose through selling, donating, however it needs to go. You will be the better for it when it is all done, and don't forget to create a little celebration for yourselves when this project is done.
My sister is very stubborn (our mom was the same way). I talked to my SIL's aunt yesterday and have been keeping in touch with her since everything changed. She was feeling distraught as my SIL has asked her to come see her, which is just not possible. The aunt is elderly, in poor health with very bad back and other health problems. She has not been on a plane in over 20 years, never mind she is not a good candidate for a solo trip. And SIL knows this too, but then it occurred to me maybe my SIL is wanting to have this time with her because the time is coming for her? I know this happens, and a nurse friend suggested yesterday that maybe my sister could create a Facetime session for them to at least see each other? I have people where the aunt lives back east who might be able to help with this. As my nurse friend said, not the same as an in-person visit but it may help something here. No call for hospice yet, but feel its coming. My sister texted she is sick with a fever and may have the flu, so when she is feeling better. Not going to poke the bear.......
Genny- oh a 3 a.m. rise and shine for an early morning trip to the airport. Ugh, that is when we like the Uber or Lyft service. Maybe the time with DS will be good for your husband to have someone to talk through what is going on now that the news has sunk in. I know men don't usually talk to each other about things like this, but probably would be good so your son can be aware of things to better support the whole family.
Mistyeyes- sounds like you are cleaning things out too. Working is hard for us as we get older, I had a hard time doing much on the purge front when I am on contract. I sometimes just do a drawer, a pile, a surface to make some progress. And maybe you can make an adventure of the wedding trip, lots of driving for a day though. Any way you can spend the night there and make it in to a mini-vaca? I hope the wedding is fun.
Chi- I love that your music piece was so well received. I love Mumm champagne, their sparkling rose is a fav.
NM- so where are things with that electrician dude? The challenge with contractors, been there. Any luck finding another person to help? My cleaning company knocked over a small fold-able antique table last month and one of the legs broke at the joint. I am working on quotes and the first one was exorbitant (I think I made the mistake of saying it was going to get paid by their insurance) but working on a second one. I have had things be damaged in the past with moves and used companies here, but trying a few new ones. Never a dull moment with ones home, right?
Hope everyone has a good evening!
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Tonights sunset walk
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We have dentist appts. in the morning, have to be out of here by 9 at the latest. I'll pop in if I have time. We forgot about the appts...oops. But still going to town on Friday as well, to see Harrison Ford in The Call of Wild.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Thirsty Thursday! Well, the snow stopped and the temp dropped. Currently 1 degree above the donut with just enough breeze to make the wind chill 5 below the donut. Brrr. I'm taking some time off work this afternoon and going to Mom & Dick's for a visit/dinner. I think I did pretty well getting out of bed on the first alarm even though I was so warm cuddled up to Silly Sadie. She was snoring away, and seemed pretty comfy herself.
Goldie--sounds like the hauling is getting stuff cleaned out, that's always a good thing! Mom moved in with Dick many years ago, the home (year round camp, actually) is his. He set her up with life tenancy if he dies first, but Mom thinks it will be too expensive to stay there, and that his kids and grandkids want to use it as a camp. And it's not completely finished on the inside. I don't blame her for not wanting to rent or buy a condo or a retirement place where there will be a lot of rules, but I think she's overestimating her physical ability to rototill and plant a big garden,painting,cabinet building, etc that she keeps talking about doing. Not to mention snow shoveling, grass mowing, and all the other bigger jobs. BUT, not my decision to make. The extra light in the shower does make shaving the legs easier and leaves fewer missed spots, but the grime--yuck! So glad it cleaned up easily.
Oooh, poor pupper!So like a cat!
Genny--uggh, indeed, to getting up at 3 ayem! It is good that Mom is so vital at her age and able to do as much as she does, but I have noticed her slowing down recently. And you are exactly right, she, and I,need to do what makes us happy now, and let tomorrow take care of itself. It occurred to me in the middle of the night last night that I'm choosing to worry about Mom being able to cope with managing a house to avoid thinking about the fact that she is not going to live forever. A bit of denial, maybe.
Cammy Cat--that post stealing gremlin seems to have moved into your computer!Time for an exocism!
Misty--I hope the GPS doesn't lead you astray this weekend!
Jazzy--fig jam is very good, especially with cheese! I've had it on cheese boards before and now look forward to it when a cheese board is ordered. A Hospice social work I used to work with regularly set up facetime or video with family member who couldn't travel for various reasons, or when time wouldn't allow. Not the same as in person, but better than just a phone call. It's amazing how many ways that can be done now. Fb Messenger, FaceTime, some phone messaging aps will also do video, just amazing the tech these days. I haven't found anyone else for the electrical work yet. Home ownership is a never ending parade of things to be done!
Goldie-- I saw a trailer for Harrison Ford in Call of the Wild. He looks soooo old!
Gremlin
6 oz of Crown Royal canadian whisky
3 oz of Rose's lime juice
2 cup of ice
Into a mason jar filled with cracked ice, pour 6 oz Canadian Whisky and 3 oz Sweetened lime juice. Stir with a fork.
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Mornin' ladies
Here I go again, trying. I never got back yesterday, When I answer calls that's not all, I get all the something went wrong calls in the evening and I have to figure out how to make someone happy an get it fixed the next day. So I get all involved in something I know nothing about, but I do it. Somehow. Anyway.
Sandy how nice to have ur songs not just complimented but used, good for you.
Jazzy ur sunsets are so beautiful and again another great picture of it.
Kim has ur mom talked to Dick's kids, maybe they don't care, maybe. would that make a difference. But I do understand, cuz like I said before my mom never wanted to have a condo, but in time she really liked it cuzz she made good friends, they'd have luncheons, played cards an different games when the weather was crummy cuz they didn't have to leave the bldg. They were all in their 80's but very active and I lived there too and loved to see my mom so active.
Misty 2 hours away. Wow u r adventurous driving alone. I know I couldn't. But I hope u have a good time. U sound pretty busy now getting organized but that's good for you. Will u stay overnite there??? Or is it an afternoon wedding.
Jeez everyone sounds busy, I was thinking when I worked, I' clean, shop, work an declutter without giving a thought to it, just do it. Now everything has to be planned and then it's not always done when planned. How things change. But my shower is usually on time LOL
Lori everytime u have to go anyplace, its always hours away. Oh how I would hate that. I give u so much credit u don't complain u just do it.
Mary how is everything going for u now.
Illi I pray ur feeling better by now.
I'll chek in later.
LUBS U ALL
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIM0 -
NM, happy happy birthday 🎉
So, I got out of the hospital on Monday after my 1st of 3 partial cerebellum brain rads, I threw up in the car on the way home and have been sick each day since. The anti-nausea meds are finally working better but it’s been miserable. The blood clot is improving, so that’s a start.
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Ill- I am so sorry to hear things are still hard for you. Hoping that the vomiting issue ceases and you can get some rest.
Sending much love
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Oh geez Illimae - so sorry for the 'eruptions'. I do hope you're managing to get enough liquid down so you don't get dehydrated.
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Illi I had to check, well I pray it helps a lot very soon, not just a little. Keep us posted as much as u can. <<<HUGS>>>
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy TGIF day! Getting up to another chilly ayem, 9 below the donut. Supposed to warm up through the day today, and get into the 20s. Still brrrrr. I cannot say how much I appreciate having a Sadie bed warmer these cold nights!Took the afternoon off work and had lunch at Mom & Dick's with another couplewho were celebrating their anniversary.Very nice afternoon!
Cammy Cat--I know what it's like to get caught up in work and forget everything else. Feels good to finally get everything done, though, doesn't it?Mom hasn't talked to Dick's kids about staying in the house. She's convinced that they will want the place to use as a camp as soon as Dick dies or can't live there anymore. I think Mom would end up thriving in a retirement community, there are some that have individual cottages she could start out in and move up to more help as she needed it, but she will not even consider the option. She's already decided it's too expensive and has too many rules and regulations, and neighbors will be too close, and on and on. And I can understand, I wouldn't like that either. Particularly if I couldn't have a dog.
Illi--I'm glad you are out of the hospital, sorry you are struggling with nausea. Praying the meds kick in better very soon.
Good Morning, Jazzy, Minus!
>Birthday Cake Martini
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Vodka
- 3 ounces Coconut Cream (or half and half)
- 1 ounce White Chocolate liqueur (I used Godiva)
- 1 ounce Amaretto
- Ice
- For Glass rims:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Place the honey and sprinkles on two separate shallow dishes. Dip your martini glass in the honey first and then into the sprinkles to coat the rim. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine all the ingredients with ice and shake very well. Pour cocktail into prepared glass.
- Enjoy!
From <https://aclassictwist.com/wp-json/mv-create/v1/creations/91/print>
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NM, maybe your mom can find a small house, but roto tilling a garden? I can't even do that. That is with a REAL roto tiller, not one of those little ones that weigh like 10 lbs.! I'm sure you had a nice a visit. As for Harrison Ford, he IS old! Well, not really THAT old, he is 77. Anxious to see the movie today. We learned that the dog in the movie is computer generated, not real at all.
Cami, it's never really bothered me about driving so far for things, maybe because it's so pretty out here, and I've always liked driving.
BabyGirl, you always seem to be in good spirits, I hope that is truely the case. Glad you got to go home, but not the getting sick part. Love the new avitar.
Mary, how was that 3am rise? How far is the airport from you? And how are YOU?
Misty, the cleaning out and regular cleaning being a gastly circle is an understatement! I hope you are able to make it to the wedding.
Jazzy, sorry there are issues with your SIL and the visit with the aunt. But my gosh, elderly, not in good health, and all the way over on the East coast. I think facetime would be the best option. I'm sure she would go if she thought she could.
Movie day! Expecting rain tomorrow and into Sunday. Which means more muddy roads. They are in such poor condition as it is. Dentist appt. went pretty well. I had peridontal disease back in my early 20's, so over the years have tried to take good care of my teeth. Had the surgery and all back then. Well I have one spot where I have had additional bone loss, it's around my molar, top left, the very last tooth in the back. So anyways, the gal was really digging deep, which I don't mind at all. I'll make that appt. when I get back from Michigan, which is creeping up on me!
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