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Hey ladies just taking a quick break from paiting and wanted to see what was going on in the lounge. I have a couple of questions
first since my second surgery I get an on again off again burning sensation in one of my calves, did anyone else have this? could this just be the anesthetic coming out of my system, I am hopeing its not a blood clot or anything.
Second what is a breast MRI like? Am I in a tube or just my boobies?
thanks girls see ya later tonight
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Kymn - there are different types of machines. The clinic that did my MRI had a video on their website. I'm one of those people who want to know all the details before I do something... when I learned to ski I was afraid of falling when I got off the lift so I made my friend walk up the slope with me and we stood there watching people get off until I thought I had the idea! In the machine they used for me, my body was in the tube and I was face down but my head was actually just inside the tube, which was really wide at the end. They had my stretch out on the table and then the table slowly moves into the tube. My doc gave me a prescription for anti-anxiety med but I drank some champagne in the parking lot instead (so that I wouldn't have to drive after drinking cuz I had to drive myself). I was fine... almost fell asleep at the end which is amazing considering the amount of noise the machine makes. There are also Open MRI machines which don't have a tube. I couldn't find the video, but there are pictures here: http://www.pamf.org/teen/healthinfo/?A=C&type=info&hwid=tw9801§ion=tw9802
If you decide to use the champagne method, make sure it's French and I recommend real crystal.
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Yes, that is the same MRI breast tube thing that I had also. I came there from some awful appointment and the women who did the MRI's were so wonderful and nice to me that I cried. It isn't anywhere near as claustrophobic as a traditional MRI which I have yearly also. It also didn't seem to take as long but like you Gail, I feel asleep as it was after a long stressful day and they give earplugs so I just went to sleep. Wish I had thought of the Champagne method - How very civilized! I'd go for that one!!!
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NM, I love the way you told your story about the hike today. I sure hope you have either someone with you or at least a cell phone. It sounds scary. You are one brave lady.
Kymn, I can't answer your questions but am glad the other girls filled you in on the MRI.
Astorm, forgive me but I had to laugh about you dwinking in your car just before your procedure. dear God, you must've been scared. I can see you sitting in the parking lot swiggin' on the bubbly from your fancy glass.
I slept in the hammock for three hours today and woke up from a horrific dream. But then Pants brough me a cup of herbal tea and calmed me down.
Chrissy, Junie and anyone else that is still fighting the fight, keep up the good fiight. And Junie, you can call me dork as long as you pronounce it right lol.
Beans, I agree that I need some Beanlish. I miss ya girl. I hope you are having a great time.
Kathy, I hope you got your painting done.
To all, have a wonderful night and sleep well. Don't forget to say your prayers. Thanks again for being here for me in my time of need. I don't know how I would have made it through this journey without all you wonderful woman.
It is time to get in the shower again then spend a little time with DH before going back to the hammock. Cheers!
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Wow!!! A busy day at the HTL.
NM.....so thrilled you got out on snowshoes. This is why I just love being out in the snow. Always have, even when I was about 2. Major cabin fever cure, and bet you sleep great too.
Dorothy....I had a lot of draining from my lumpectomy after my JP drain got blocked. It was as you describe it. This is because I was out cycling of course. My own guess is that you will be just fine. But do get it all checked out tomorrow.
Today was a challenging day skiing. Lots of heavy snow, so heavy going. Did a bit less in miles than yesterday, but got a lot more exercise. This started with my taking the new chairlift. I had suspected that the drop-off at the top might be a bit steep. More like going off a cliff. So of course I fell, but a soft landing. Then dragged my tail across a fenced-off area. Sure I was quite the sight, but at least no one would crash into me.
I had been up in this area with the old chairlift, but they have rerouted everything. So had to negotiate the combination of fogged goggles, new territory, and downhill skiers and snowboarders whizzing by me. Did it all OK, but was really glad to get to the x-country trails. Back to the other chairlift next time.
I thought of you NM, as was almost like snowshoeing in places. Very few people out, and I had the mountain to myself. Was so gorgeous.
Joined my friend who had come up with me at the base lodge. Was so happy to be down as was tired. Then we crept down from Snoqualmie Pass at 5 mph. Was really glad to get down.
Hot bath was more than welcome. My muscle groups are all saying "hello". Fortunately, I have sense enough to know that the stabbing pain in my opposite breast is just a complaining pec.
Will hit the wine in a few......
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I had a breast MRI after I was Dx.....I was face down, with my boobs in some "hole".....then I went in the tube...was able to relax as I could turn my head and put it on my arms and kind of doze....don't remember if I had ear plugs or not.....I started to have a coughing fit and was afraid I would mess up things because I was supposed to be still....MRI was done with contrast and without......MRI's dont' bother me....also had a brain MRI a couple years ago.....
Haven't cross countried skied in over 25 years.....not down hilled since Dx so 5+ years....and only snow shoed once and ended up with big blisters, but want to try it again....My cross country skis and shoes are "antique"...dont' know why we still have them....
Watch the Oscars, but they are riveting!!!!! They just had an ACS commercial with Celin Dion singing happy birthday...then #'s on the TV of how many survivors are having birthdays this year...it made me want to cry...but I can't cry!!! maybe if I see the commercial enough I will get to cry!!
Dorothy...glad that you have a game plan and better news than you thought....
Sweet dreams to once and all....need to go write some reports for work....
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Thank you AStorm and Stanzie, that doesnt sound as scary knowing that i will have an opening around my head. I will ask about this burning in my leg too, of course my mind is now playing tricks on me thinking...well I dont even want to say. Going to call it quits early tonight, guess the painting got to me . Good night BFF"s
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Thanks Karen missed your post while I was typing.
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Phew Dotty, that's good news about the boobie I'm so glad you rang the doc instead of just worrying yourself silly!
I just got back from the BS appointment and I hafta have a full body bone scan done again on Thursday....ugh! The place on my rib has been giving me the hebby jebbies and a fair amount of discomfort sooooo he's decided to take a look to make sure the beast has not progressed again..........OMG it's a sneeky li'l buggar! Ooops, can I say that here? He says I can call him for results on Friday after lunch. Well, it seems that I will be spending more time in the big smoke than I had planned.....ho hum......dang and blast it!!!!!! Rang my DH to let him know what was going on and he tells me he had to take our little dog Tinker to the Vet this morning and it was discovered that she had a grass seed under her lower eye lid.......poor liitle thing, it must have been driving her nuts for the last couple of days. The vet gave her some anaesthetic eye drops and niftily removed it with a pair of tweezers. Some bathing for the next three days and she will be as good as new. Good news there.
Great pics NM as usual and the DOTD looks rather inviting so I think I need to go lay myself in a hammock and let the boys keep 'em coming!!!! To all the girls I haven't answered individually, I luv y'all. Who's in the HTL tonight? anyone? want to join me? I think I need a little company........
TITZ UP!!!!
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Chrissy......so sorry. Your dog's name is my surname. So glad the other Tinker is just fine.
Snowy BOTTOMZ UP!!!!
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Good morning. Loungettes! I'm dropping in for a quick mug of something to brace me for the day. NOthing happening now but supposed to get snow, sleet, rain, etc later today. Hoping it all holds olff long enough to get through the class time, Exam #2 is this morning. So hard to make up lost class time, especially when it's an exam day!
I do take the cell phone with me when I'm snowshoeing. And it sounds a lot scarier than it really is, I actually am rarely out of site of my house, and then only because of the trees. The wooded area in hte back of my property is completely ringed by homes, farms, roads and snowmobile trails. I am going to start looking for some trails now that I've gotten some confidence. One of the drawbacks of being single is that I have to do stuff by myself if I want to do them more than once or twice a year.
Funny, I am terrified of the thought of getting into an MRI or CT machine, almost had a panic attack just getting knee x-rays last week, but I have no fear of snowshoeing or kayaking by myself. Weird, huh?
Lets see, what would be a good DOTD for today? Hmmm.
The Scanner
2 cl Vodka
2 cl Cranberry Liqueur
2 cl Lemon Juice
1 cl Sugar
1 cl Grenadine
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OH NM - I think that makes perfect sense about being scared of test and the results that may or may not be what you want vs being outside in the woods and snow - even though if you were not careful obviously you could get into some mighty big trouble. The picture is so beautiful !!!!! Reminds me of my Grandfather's tree farm up in N.J. - Loved loved loved walking in the woods when I was young and if it had snowed all the better. That quiet that only snow brings and the clean smell of snow and just the sound of your footsteps and the sounds of birds and other small animals - heavenly! Thanks that brought back such lovely pictures. I know what you mean about being single - you do have to do things alone if you really want to do them. I'd join you if I lived closer....
Kathy - forgot to comment on your finally getting why the blue heron around the fish pond wasnt' so good. Woke up and looking out the window at the pond made me giggle thinking of you sorting it all out!!
Oh Chrissy - Hate that!!! I know you are worried. I hope it comes to nothing bad and something like a pulled muscle or something. Thinking of you!!!!!! Very glad your little dog is alright.
Waiting for the computer guy to come... wish he had said whether it would be morning or afternoon..... sigh.
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Good morning girlZ, having me some coffee and some good laughs, as I have 2 and ½ pages to catch up on. Love the boobies in the hammock, remind me of the sledding gal I posted last year. Junie and Kathy cracking me up about Junies notes! As for Karoke, I am no good at singing either.........but dang Kathy, you are taking too long! Dorothy, so nice to hear about your "Happy Heart" moment with your daughter, that is so sweet! I did a "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" picture with my daughter when she came to Tulsa to visit me during my radiation treatments. We are each wearing one of my wigs. We had so much fun.
Junie, love the FLASH! Good job! Chrissy, what an adorable picture of you two. And look at the eyes on that baby. Ohhhhhh she is going to break some hearts for sure. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Karen, what a lovely way to spend the day, passing out Girl Scout cookies with your daughter. I hope you saved some for us! Woot Woot.......just read your post Dot that all is good. Praying it STAYS that way. Stanzie, not sure who you are talking about, wanting to get MX. But I think if it were me, I would just stay out of it. Sounds like too much drama, but I do think one should be tested for BRCA first. NM, I am laughing while reading your description of walking in the snow shoes! See you all tangled up and unable to move! Could you take Sadie with you? Astorm, love your advice to Kymn about the MRI (Champagne). HD, I hope your PT will change things up a bit. You really need a different expression! Dee, thanks for the sudZ.
Well I have been cleaning all week end (no painting) doing those things that you only do about every 5 years! Still didn't finish, but oh well. It has taken me an hour and a half to read and catch up on everyone, my internet connection in the house hasn't been that great. So making my post in word, and hoping I am still online to post it! Sorry for anyone that I have missed. Love you all.....now it has been almost 2 hours! MUST GET IN THE SHOWER!
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Goldie- Adorable picture!!!!!
I'm off and I so detest cable companies!!!!
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Good Morning ladies, just sitting here waiting to leave for my ultrasound and heart scan. Damn I hate not being able to have any coffee in the morning it is torture!!! And to top it off it is snowing here AGAIN!!!
Goldie I love the Picture of you and your daughter its awsome. What a beautiful daughter you have of course I see where she gets it from.
NM that picture of the MRI made me giggle isnt that the truth hey.
Dorothy,Kathy ,Chrissy, AStorm, DB if your out there and anyone I am forgetting hope your having a great morning. Talk to you all soon
Hugs from snowy Canada
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Thanks, Kymn, but I'm having a Monday... had to take the car in to the garage this morning cuz the dealership wanted me to pay alomst $2k for miscellaneous stuff and my car is 8 years old and probably not worth it so I need a 2nd opinion from a mechanic I trust... of course we forgot the appointment so had to do the Chinese/ Russian Fire Drill (which is the one where you trade clothes?) with DH at the last minute... I'm still wearing his sweater over my nightie!
Now I am getting my ducks in a row so I can call the medical corporation that can't get my bill straight and fight over something that happened in 2008... The worst part is looking at all these bills and remembering the personal side of them... oh look here's the one for the hospital stay for my bmx... and the lumpectomy that failed... wow over $10k just for anesthesia no wonder I almost didn't wake up... I'd almost rather just pay the bill but it makes me so mad and the more energy I put into it the more frustrated I get... there have been many phone calls and letters (none of which they answer). The last time I spoke to someone she was so rude and argumentative (and wrong), even after I told her she needed to watch her tone because I was a PATIENT which means I have enough STRESS and that she needed to take a course in human compassion before talking to patients... I was upset for days so I'm not looking forward to it. The tables have turned though as I now owe them money and I'd rather go to different doctors than pay them without resolving this.
puttin on my angry eyes... but I'll probably take them off when I start cryin...
OMG that's a uglee bebe!
Then I have to call a client and explain again why I don't do firm quotes on projects... cuz someone always loses -- either I charge them more than I should, or I underestimate and end up working for free.
Then after school I need to take DD1 for her final vax and then a "pre driving lesson" session as she has never been behind the wheel... Ima need sum dwinks after all that!
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Oh My gosh Astorm you indeed are having a Monday sort of day..... Me too but not nearly as bad. So I'm confused --- did you put on hubby's sweater before or after talking to the mecanic about the 2K bill. If it was before maybe that was it- should have just had the nitie on alone - perhaps could have gotten SOME deal then......
Trying to start taxes and the medical bills are just too outrageous and so confusing... you are right it brings it all back. Is it Tueday yet???
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NM, I hope that you were able to make it to class without the weather affecting you. I am glad to know you have your cell phone when you take your excursions in the snow. It does sound very refreshing and the pics are breathtaking!
Chrissy, will be praying for good news on your scan. We can come with you if you need us. I promise to behave and not bother your docs again.
Goldie, love the pic of you and DD, you girls look like twins.
Kymn, wishing you strength with your testing ...hoping for good news.
Stanzie, where was your g-parents tree farm in NJ?
I called my PS office again today. I got to work and within an hour, sprang a leak and had a nice stain on my pretty pink shirt. I ditched the shirt and put a lightweight sweater over my bra. The doc is still not concerned and assured me that this is normal? Leaking is not my normal. I do have an appt on Thursday to have the sutures removed. I had to go home at lunch and change my shirt and clean up, feel better without the icky sticky on me.
I think I need a drink, am going to get my little flask that I carry at work and pour it into my cup. I think I deserve an exception to the no drinking on the job rule. Not sure if management would see it my way though. Cheerz, see ya all tonight.0 -
Waiting for the computer guy so hanging out in the HTL! Nice to have a place to wait.
Dorothy my Grandparent's farm was in Absecon 112 Motts Creek Rd. Outside of Smithfield. It was taken over by the Autobon Society and they wanted to keep the old historic farmhouse - my cousin knows how far it dates back to. Anyway, the Autobon Society had grand plans for the land none of which has happened - looks lost and forgotten now. My cousin goes back occassionally and he said it is awfully sad. It was a great place on the Delaware river - or at least on one of the waterways with the Damm. He had two islands with bridges you could go out to and he would take us out in his boat and with my Dad they would go Duck hunting - not sure but I don't think they ever got any ducks. It was so beautiful up there. When my parents lived there when my sister and I were born we lived in Linewood.
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Hope you get some good news on all that draining. I can't imagine but I'm sure it is worrisom as it is messy. Sorry about your shirt. I don't think in general people feel like it is OK to be leaking things but he must not be worried... I know you will be glad once you have the apt.
Kymn - hope you got good news on your scans.
Goldie - I must admit it took me a couple of looks to figure out which one is you and which is your daughter! What a wonderful picture - both beautiful!!
Kathy - wondering if you have lost power in the storms that are headed my way. Hope you are alright. Keep getting warning!!!
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Stanzie - the fire drill occurred at about 7:30 this morning when DH suddenly said "O! We were supposed to take your car in this morning... like right now!" and I wasn't dressed so there was a mad rush to throw our clothes on and get there before we missed the appointment cuz then you have to wait in line with the people who don't make apointments.
YAY! The medical corporation finally fixed my bill!!! And admitted I was right!!! No tears. I kept my angry eyes on even when she told me that if I don't pay the bill immediately they will send me to collections and reminded her that I have documentation of multiple letters and email to them trying to resolve the problem for 2 years.
Car story is not so good... mechanic called DH and quoted him even higher $ than the dealership... maybe I should put the nightie back on before I call the mechanic back to get him to break it down for me so I can see if I could save by having him do some of the work and dealership do other parts or if it even makes sense to fix it. The thing is, I have never had a mechanical problem with this car and it runs fine except for the idiot lights.
guess I can't complain.. 165k miles / 8 years troublefree
Now if they could turn the car into this for $2k it would be worth it:
yeah, but this car would probably not be low maintenance and DDs would want to drive it and spill soda on the seats and scratch the paint and people would ding it in the parking lot and I'd be crabby all the time... guess I'll just stick with the beater Honda for awhile...
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Home again, home again. Very messy storm out there today. Another fatal accident on the interstate near where I live, got both North and South bound lanes closed and detouring tons of traffic through a bunch of little towns, just as the school busses are taking kids home early. At least we got the exam done before school closed, that would have been a large hassle.
I haven't taken Sadie snowshoeing with me yet, I wanted to do it a few times and get my "snow legs" first. Sadie is a very enthusiastic pooch, easily excitable, and can knock me down! I will take her soon, though, one of the ideas behind starting this was to have something to do that would give her and me some exercise.
I'm going to find something hot to drink, preferably served by someone hot to look at, and soak in the jacuzzi now. . .
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NM - that's a great way for you and Sadie to get exercise. I always wanted a dog that would go running with me but I have dogs with little legs, and.... I kind of stopped running and can't seem to get going again. I go for power walks with the dogs, and sometimes DH, but I need more exercise. Wish I had an activity that I really enjoyed so it wouldn't be so hard to get going. I have equalibrium issues (cycling is difficult) and have never been very athletic. Every few years I join the gym and force myself to go but I hate it and eventually stop. I usually go to the park when I study so that every hour or so I get off my butt and walk a couple of laps... again, not that fun. DH wants me to play golf but I took golf classes and hated it. I'm thinking about trying Wii.
I'm probably not going to enjoy anything that isn't cerebral... but these people look so happy!
Whew, that was my workout for the day!
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AStorm.....sorry about your car repair bill. Those are the pits. The question is when is it time to invest in something new.
NM.....they have closed Snoqualmie Pass here because of all the accidents. There were about 4 that I saw driving back on Saturday, and I crept down going 5 mph yesterday.
I finally set up a photobucket account so will try to post one of my pix. This one is from last weekend and shows the back country. You will see why I love skiing so much.
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Another one, now that I have the hang of things. This was from my ski to kick off the New Year. I felt like I was on top of the world that day.
I had skied down between those hills just to the right of the scraggly spruce, and then climbed the 5k or so up to this point.
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Hi girlz! Happy Hour! YAY! Had tornado watches and warnings all day, plus severe t-storm warnings, so had computers off for awhile. Did a lot of damage about 30 mi away, but we were ok. EXCEPT for the LR windows that need replacing...wind was high and rain was hard, and seems like it ALL came in!
I am enjoying a Seagrams/Diet Coke and will read all the posts a bit later on and respond then. Just wanted to say hi! Stanzie, hope you fared well with the storms!
Claire, those are beautiful pictures! I remember going up to Snoqualmie when visiting my g'parents, and later mom and stepdad (in Tacoma), and it was gawgeous!
Pau Hana Time! But...DILLIGAF????
Kathy
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Hi Girls,
Stopping in at the lounge.
Kathy, good to see you and without paint on your clothes. I am glad that everything is alright in your hood but geez, that is too close for comfort. Come on back, I have ordered you a row of Seagram's and diet and got my own row of jack n coke and a splash of watermellon JD cooler.
NM, glad you got the tests in before closing the doors. Just 20 days until Spring, yee ha. And I agree that it would be cool to take your furbaby with you, Sadie would love it. My little dogs love the snow believe it or not. With such small legs and their bellies so close to the ground, it baffles me.
Astorm, I had the same kind of day you had, woke up at 7:30am and had to jet to get to work on time. Not a fun way to start the day. Sorry about the car but laughed at the pics. Your pics are great!
Kymn, hurry and drink. Pants has the bar lined up with rye n cokes just for you. I hope all is well.
Claire, pretty pics however the size of your post was larger than my long winded posts hahaha. I am glad to see the beauty of the snow there and not here. Funny about your sir name. I had to chuckle. What's for dinner?
Chrissy, come and have some beers and get some hugz too. I am thinking of you - always.
HD, come join us. And I agree, there must be something a ps can do with your smile (or lack thereof). I miss ya.
Stanzie, small world. My cousin who I am close to lives in Smithville. The area is nice and very convenient to the NJ shore. It is not far at all from Atlantic City. I hope your computer guy made it to you, sorry about the issues. I hope at least he was a hotty
Thanks for your sympathy on my leaky boob. I wish I could call a plumber, it is draining even more now that I am out of work and not sitting in none place for long. I think I will visit the chapel and ask God to protect my left gal. I can deal with the drainage. And funny, I do not own many not solid clothing as I was large breasted before. I only have a few summer shirts that have patterns which is the best way to conceal the leakage if it happens again. I have these huge drainage pads in the bra which is about the size of a depends. Uhhhh. I know I should be grateful that my prognosis is so great but geez, this is one of those fn annoying little things that comes with BC. Suck it, cancer, suck it, so annoying. l am heading to the chapel as i have a lot of praying to do. Speaking of, hoping Stanzie's brother in law, sis and family are coping well and praying for good news with treatment.
I will be bock. Cheers, girls and raise those tits/tit!! Peace n love to each of you and God Bless!!
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I am back, where is everyone? Okay, I am here by myself, by golly, me thinks me will go and fold my freshly bleached white load of wash, then hit the hammock. Chrissy, no funny stuff.
Good night girls. Sleep well.
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Nite nite Dorothy, nite nite everyone. Will catch up later...gotta fast tonight for blood work 1st thing in am, then visitation and funeral. Not shaping up to be a fun day. Luv you girlzzzz!
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the best thing about bleachy whites is that they can sit in the washer overnight and I don't have to worry about mildew... I'm grabbing a glass of wine and heading for the pool... Ojai Vineyards Pinot Noir
I'll bring extra glasses... anyone?
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puttin on my angry eyes... but I'll probably take them off when I start cryin...
OMG that's a uglee bebe!
guess I can't complain.. 165k miles / 8 years troublefree
yeah, but this car would probably not be low maintenance and DDs would want to drive it and spill soda on the seats and scratch the paint and people would ding it in the parking lot and I'd be crabby all the time... guess I'll just stick with the beater Honda for awhile...
I'm probably not going to enjoy anything that isn't cerebral... but these people look so happy! 
I'll bring extra glasses... anyone? 