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Beans.... I am the one that was too technically challenged to move my watch ahead one hour a week ago. Finally looked at it and thought I needed a new battery. Then I reset it, and voila!
Hurting a bit from my ride, but felt wonderful to be out there in the sunshine. Did about 25 miles today and feel ever so much better. Hopefully, I can go skiing tomorrow. Just would love one more day in the snow.
Feel so good about telling off friend's husband. All I asked was that he please "unsubscribe me". Just so silly, when the right thing to have done was apologize for waking me up early in the AM for no good reason. But he had to be right and he good more and more bizarre. Sad world he inhabits.
My ride was so beautiful with trees in bloom and snow-capped mountains in the distance. All kinds of people out, so needed my wits about me.
Just put some wine in to chill. I ate a lot of pizza after my ride so will make a beet-fennel salad. Should be fun and healthy. Finally, I want some spring food.
Kymm......you are going through the cycle. Sure you will feel better tomorrow. I found pears a godsend in that they kept me hydrated and have lots of fiber, if you get my drift. They were sweet and tasted wonderful. Anyway, hang in there.
Adjusted to the time change so enjoying the long evenings...... Now for some wine. - Claire
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Did someone say "wine"? Hmmm... long day - DD1 drove over the summit by herself in terrible storm to take her placement exams and then to San Franscisco to meet with PSU counselor who is visiting the area... I was worried all day but she did fine. It hasn't stopped raining all day and it is really windy -- tree falling weather. DD2 wanted to drive today so I let her drive to the store but the rain was so bad she didn't want to drive back... she dropped her phone in the gutter and had to catch it down stream -- another one bites the dust (this kid is tough on phones). Went to see Barney's Version with DH... kind of sad.
Well, gotta go get some wine and entertain the WD for awhile. Nighty, night loungettes!
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DD is officially a teenager!!! Turned 13 today....she had a good b'day....4 gf came for lunch after synagogue, then they hung out for most of the afternoon....We gave her our present yesterday, her RipStick (it is made by Razor which makes all the scooteres....tonight, she opened her cards from grandparents and big brother and sister....$ and gift card to Forever 21 and Itunes gift card....
Regarding the crying....just can't cry....sad movies don't bring me to tears, nadda, nothing!!! Whoever said it, subconssciously, unconsciously something is happening in my body....just need to figure out how to get over it.....drinking wine doesn't do it....neither does smoking mmj....if it did....Haven't had anything to drink in almost a month...not sure if I miss it or not......
Will catch up with everyone tomorrow....going to go finish my book and get into bed....sweet dreams....
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Good Morning Loungettes! I can smell the lovely aromas from the Sunday Buffet already, and my tummy is grumbling and threatening to growl out loud if I don't take it over there PDQ!
Hey, Hunky, how about starting up a foil head gear boutique? Lots of Electromagnetic Radiation to protect ourselves from!
Kymm-I think this is the first time I've heard the term Chemo Crash, but it paints a pretty clear picture! Park yourself in one of the hammocks and let the Tattie Tenders tend to your every need for the next few days while you recover. That's what the hammocks and tenders are here for, after all!
JUNIE! Welcome back! Don't try to catch up, we'll cycle around back to all the topics we covered while you were our of commission eventually. I saw the full moon early this am-it poked it's very bright face into my bedroom window and woke me up at 2:30 am! I was not impressed. . . Sounds like we need to add a pharmacy section to the lounge, one kept well stocked with Fucitols, Poopy Pills along with Puke Pills and Pain Pills. And a HUGE supply of DILLIGAF capsules!
Good morning, Beanie! Sounds like you're upside down this morning. Don't let any dust bunnies get in your nose!
Claire-Sounds like a lovely ride you had. Doesn't it feel good to tell of a jerk who needs it? Too bad such jerks are so stooped they don't even realize when they've been told off!
AStorm-sounds like you had quite the driving day. Glad all is well and all are safe!
Karen-congrats on being the parent of a teen! Is this your first teen? Sounds like she had a good time for her b-day.
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2 oz LemonadeDirections
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Good morning girls,
Happy first day of Spring! We had a back yard fire last night and it was so beautiful under the "super moon"! The moon light was so bright and lit up the pool and was just so cozy. Now packing for Atlantic City, we will leave around 2pm. I have not gotten a special shirt for the show, boo hoo. Today is DH's birthday soo we will be drinking alot! I love that man despite his defects. God knows I have many my damn self!
My DD got home late last night from her trip to London. She bought me some chocolate, she knows how to make me happy. She will be taking care of our dogs until tomorrow when my ex will come and care for them tomorrow night into Tues morning.
Junie, SO glad you are home. Would love to see you practicing your DILLAGAF face!
Kymn, I am glad that the wicked chemo did not kick your ass, I hope and pray that you continue to do well. Before you know it, you will be all done!
Kathy, I hope that the gamblin' Gods are good to you. And to us too...cheers!
HD, lovely hat. I'd love one just like it.
Lori, love hunk, I am drooling here, thanks alot!
Beans, good to see that you have loaded up on pills for all of us, you are so sweet. Thanks for reminding me that it is time to fill my tammy too. I have missed your wild n crazy posts.
Gale, does you WD like alcohol? My oldest guy loves to flap at my drinks when I leave them by the pool. He can hardly walk as is but after flapping up JD, he gets very wobbly and always gives us a good laugh.
Karen, happy Bday to your DD. Enjoy the teen years, they are fun.
Claire, glad you got your bike ride in and hope you hit the trails and enjoy that snow. You can have it, I am hoping we are done with the white stuff here.
Chrissy, hope your bp stablizes. I miss you. Here is a drink for ya!!
NM, sorry you are having anxiety dreams over the job. It just shows you care. You will do fine. And so glad to hear that the interview went well but did not expect that it would not. You got it!
To all of you, have a great day and a great week. I wil be on in AC as we will be traveling with the mini laptop. Gotta fly, have a load of wash in and the suit case down, just need to get it filled. the first thing in will be the big bottle of JD.
CHEERS!!
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Oh Stanzie, I sure hope they choose your home. As for cleaning, you have other issues to deal with, that I don't. Please don't do too much. I would not have a clue as to how to find a good house cleaner. Perhaps someone else in the neighborhood has a good one that might be available? I hope Greyson won't be discouraged, as we are turned down on many things in life, and we must push through and keep trying. But I know his mom will make sure of that. You are such a great mother Stanzie.
HD, sorry....I thought it was a do rag. I know when I went looking for the pic of Hunk, I was reading a little. Saw a picture that CAZ deleted of her new green walls, remember that? And her beer, HopStupid? I remember the girls too and think of all of them often.
Awww Kymn, sorry you hit the crash. You should be able to pick yourself back up in a few days. Remember WATER and PROTIEN! Oh ..... and REST.
LOL Junie, and welcome home. Sure hope you're able to get things fixed down under. How's your energy?
Beans, more snow? Eeeeck! We have been having sunny and 70. But it has been windy. Not too terribly bad, but enough to be annoying. But, I will take that over cold and snow any day. You are NOT a pin head! As for being blonde, I can't help that! J/K, hope I made ya smile!
Astorm, glad all the driving went ok with the girls. DD2 will have to get used to driving in weather. Glad she at least made it one way. Sorry about the phone. Cell phones weren't a big deal yet when my kids were teens, glad I missed that one! Heck, we didn't even have cable tv or satellite!
Happy Birthday to your sweet daughter Karen. I still don't get the rip stick. Will have to google it.
Oh gosh NM, I can see us fighting over that hammock! Drooling! Can only imagine all of us meeting at some lounge and each sporting a tin hat! HA HA! Lovely buffet, as always. Sure glad you keep our Tenders and Wenches on their feet.
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Oh Goldie - what a lovely thing to say - almost made me cry but then I haven't had much sleep and am so tired. So I haven't actually gotten to the cleaning part - yesterday was still the pick up and try and find a place to stash stuff day. So so tired. won't even tell you what I found in daughter
s room!!! So I was doing laundry and not once or twice but three times I ran the washing machine with Nothing in it and finally went down stairs when my son was playing a video game and ended up crying.... he is so sweet ! Some woman is going to be the luckiest person alive to get my sweet hilarious son!
NM - love all the cartooons!!
Dorothy - Wish I was going with you! Eat some Franglers for me - oh and their killer maccroons. But just can't wait to see you play in TV!!!! Hope you win something really fabulous! You will look great no matter what!
Beanie- feel better - I should have know a beanie would have a pea brain! LOL!!!
OK, better keep going she will be here any minute!!! Nervous!!!! Just want to make sure my friend the lawyer can look over everything first!!!
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Even Hillary has one:
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LMAO at your posts today!! Kitties taking over dust bunny job, LOL! and the stupid one and the blonde on, OMG, so funny all!!
Hu hu hu hu hu - now I'm off to get my Jamaica Sunday!!! Much needed!!!
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good morning ladies, glad your back with us Junie you were certainly missed but all the ladies. Well today is starting out about the same as yesterday, woke up nausea's slept 14 hours yet woke up tired and getting ready for a nap after being up for a big hour and half lol. God I dont want to do this 5 more times sigh it seems like it will never end right now.
My niece is coming over today to cut my hair. I cut about 5 inches off the other day and its sitting at my shoulders I actually quite like it but what is the point in that its still on its way out
. I was going to have my niece just give me a cute short cut but am thinking what is the point in that cause if I like it well still the same damn result so I think I will just shave it off today as the thought of loosing my hair is giving me such anxiety I need to just get it over with and start adjusting. 
Cancer Sucks SH@# !!!!!!!!
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Kymm.....try to get out and walk. It really does help. Plus water, water, and more water. Protein too. I kept energy bars with me.
I did TWELVE chemo (6 AC followed by 6 TAXOL).
You will feel better once you get past the hair part.
It may seem counter-intuitive, but I found that drinking a tall glass of water really helped with queasiness. Feel better.
I am going out to do a fun, but not strenuous, cycling route as still not completely over the creeping crud. Don't have it for skiing, or at least thoughts of things like a 3k uphill climb make me want to pull the covers over my head.
Also need to get ready for spring cycling events which are coming up in three weeks. - Claire
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Kymm....I can totatlly relate to the hair bit....My hair was thick, wavy and long when I was diagnosed....had long hair at Mx.....a few days before my 1st chemo, my girlfriend cut my hair in a cute, cute bob (it was my DD 8th b'day)....two weeks later before her DD b'day party, she cut my hair, short, short and I tried the wig out.....the next day....12 days post chemo, my hair started to fall out....I walked around with a plastic grocery bag pulling the hair to help it along.....I didn't shave my head for the final strands till they were like straw....that was hard!!! but really once it was gone, it was a relief and I didn't mind the bald head....it was like my badge of courage....I didn't like my wig, so I tended to wear baseball type hats and you could tell I was bald.....and in the house and once in a while out like at the grocery store I went "naked"....I had some lady come to me and tell me something like I'm so brave and she admires me!!! Statement still strikes me as strange.....Whats to admire about someone whose dealing with BC!!!!
This is my third teenager...but I haven't had a teenager in the house for a few years.....my big kids (as I call them) are in their 20's. They are 9 and 12 years older....I am so lucky to have DD #2. Couldn't imagine being empty nest at my age!!! Too young to not have kids at home!!! And I'm in my mid 50's, so I guess I'm really not that young...When it comes to being empty nest, I think I'm too young, but in many other ways, I feel old!!!!
RipStick....if I could post pictures, I would...but I'm not that tech saavy....DD describes it as skateboard like....but it is two sections with a part in the middle that allows it to "bend"...you kind of ride it like you would a snowboard......Several of her girlfriends have them....it says for 8 and up!!!! Geeze...when you watch the kids on it, you sure hope they dont break anything.
Junie....glad to see that you're back...
Another massive headache this morning....sinus like.....it seems that the nasacort must not work anymore...nor the generic musinex.......ibuprofen dulls the headache but doesn't get rid of it totally......I need to start being good about keeping a journal....also need to develop a way to find one positive thing to say about each day and try to ignore the negative......In public, I put on a good mask.....most people would never guess how I feel....and no need to tell people.....Its supposed to be warm out today.....but its kind of hazy.....going to go for a walk....walk to the bagel store then make lunch...DD wants to go to Target after lunch.....So enjoy your Sunday....have a drink for me......Hugs, Karen
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Karen - happy you and DD had a great bday! (I always celebrate my DDs b-days as if they are my own since, well, I did more than half the work!) Is it Bat Mitzvah time or was that 12? I can never remember...
Dorthy - DH and I very much wanted to see the super moon as we got engaged under the last one... he said "I think there won't be another one of these for 20 years and I want to be right here with you looking at it..." too bad there were too many clouds and it was pouring rain. No, WD has never had alcohol. I'm pretty protective of my glass! Cats have dipped their tongues in my wine glass but I learned to watch them. Lately WD has been really interested in whatever is on the kitchen counter... especially if it is protein. I am a firm believer in no people food for pets as our corgi has a condition that affects her digestive system and any little discretion throws her into a miserable state. Also, WDs and corgis tend to overeat...
Speaking of which - DRUM ROLL PLEASE! - I just reached my target BMI! I still want to lose a few more pounds but it felt good to not have my Wii tell me "that's overweight!" when I weighed in this morning. Euro chocolate is da best! I never eat chocolate that isn't really, really good. As Claire would say, life is too short...
Beanie - I had no idea foil hats were such a hot trend! I definitely need one! One time I went to a Halloween party with a colander on my head, decorated with deelly-bobbers ... I was a martian. Won first prize that year and I'm sure it was the hat and not the skin-tight silver cat-suit on my 19 YO body that got the votes.
Claire - enjoy your ride! Thanks for sending that hellacious storm our way! We sent it on to So Cal I think.
Kymn - sorry you are not feeling well. If I were you, I would want to destroy something. For some reason that always makes me feel stronger and more in control... I've learned to make it productive though, like kneeding dough, turning soil, or sanding down something but I have been known to smash old china when I wasn't up to kneeding or sanding. Hope you feel better soon.
Oops, almost forgot bookclub meeting this afternoon! We are discussing "Sarah's Key" and the meeting is at the bakery where my DD works. Well, gotta run! Happy Sunday everyone!
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Karen - I had the nicest talk with MIL yesterday about the empty nest. Mind you, this is my DH's mother... she said "this is the best part" (when the kids are gone!) and "you will get closer and closer every day" basically because you stop focussing all your attention on parenting and spend more time together as a couple again. It will be awhile before your DD goes away to college but she will become more and more independent in the next few years.
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Gail - that kitty on the window drinking wine just sent me into giggles! My kids came running and didn't think it was amusing at all - why am I always alone in some things like this.... Thanks.
Oh my heart breaks for all of you and the whole hair thing. I was lucky not to have had chemo as I know I totally use my hair to hide behind and with and everything else - it is like my crutch and security so I can only imagin how hard this all is. I'm hoping you found some wigs that make you feel pretty. Oh and Karen( right?) - I know what you mean about people saying you are brave for something you have no control over??? With my son people will say things like that and it is just so odd - never have any idea what to say.
So the woman came and took pictures today... don't know yet but she thought it looked like a perfect tree so?? Just as long as I'm covered and they don't kill the tree and it isn't a huge hassel. This company has only been in business for 4 years so ?? Oh it is soooooo pretty here with the Cherry trees in bloom and everything starting to burst forth. Remind of this when the poofs of yellow pine pollen choke us all to pieces and cover everything in that awfuly yellow and no one can breathe.......
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Hey Girls! DH and I are here in Atlantic City and it is a beautiful night. I am stuck in the room waiting on the hotel locksmith, the prior guests locked the darn safe and the locksmith is having a hard time getting it open. DH called and said he won 1k at Harrah's, we are staying at Bali's and I was beat so took a cab home. So it will be me and the locksmith, Jay, oh baby!!
Stanzie, I can relate with the hair thing. I really never thought about it as security but in thinking about it, I get it. I would be so depressed over loosing my hair. I for one have a long face and I have not seen myself bald since I was a baby and I have a very ugly head. My heart does go out to Kymn and the others who have gone through the chemo. Like you, I was fortunate to escape it. And wow,I hope your tree is so perfect that it becomes a huge scene in the next big box office hi.! Your property sounds so beautiful. I spoke with my Mom today, she is in SC and she said that it is raining yellow and my Dad is washing the pollen off his car daily.
as anyone heard from Kitty Kat? HD, I can only imagine when you get to know someone here and they disappear. These are times we will never forget and I will never forget you ladies. Each of you has come into my life and i would have to give you all the courtesy of saying I am here and I am okay. Alrighty then, I am getting mushy...what up with that? I guess i miss my home and my dogs and my DH too.
Can one of you girls come on in the lounge? I will even give up the hammock, come on, its beautiful tonight!
Until then, I life my glass (brb)....
drink .....
and toast each of you....here's to peace and lots of comfort, joy and love. CHeerS....
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Gail.....my 13 year old is very independent and mature young lady....haviang two much older siblings, then mom getting BC when she was in grade 2 kind of made her move into the type of young lady she is a little sooner.....I am very blessed to have her.....DH and I have been married 33 years....we were right out of college...literally...I graduated on Wednesday and got married on Sunday.....DH and I have changed soooooo much over the past 5 years....we are not the same two people we used to be.....we really do need to get to know each other again....And Miriam had her Bat Mitzvah at 12...it was a year ago last week-end....some people do it at 13, our tradition is 12 in our orthodox synagogue....
DD #1 is "IM" me while I'm writing here, so trying to keep two conversations going.....see how long it takes till I get confused!!!
Stanzie....hope they use your house (but take extra good care of it)
Claire....how was the bike ride?
Junie....how are you feeling? and Kymm....how are you doing?
Chrissy.....how are you?
NM...keep us posted about the job....
I'm tired tonight....think its my sinus making feel that way....really thirsty too...
Going to go.....whenever I get DD "IM" it stops me from writing....Sweet dreams...Karen
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Thanks for asking Karen. Today's ride seems to have made a major difference. Here is a picture of a lake next to the road where I was cycling.
Just so gorgeous if a bit wintry today.
The mosses were beyone amazing. Another picture. I feel ever so much better now. - Claire
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LOVE the pics Claire, so very beautiful.
We are about to head to the beach and enjoy some nurturing from motha nature....ahhhhh, life IS good.
CheeRs!
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Claire - your photos are really beautiful - so with all the art history and art looks to me you area wonderful artist as well as gormet cook, athelete and successful business woman with a really great positive attitude! So glad to know you!
Dorothy - Wow, fabulous about winning! I'd be so thrilled with that!!! Hope you got the safe unlocked so all your crown jewels will be safe! When do you play TPIR? Today?? If so wishing you all the luck!
I think this might be the first time I'm the first one up and here unless I'm about to bump into someone.... I'm thinking NM is madly picking out fabulous pictures - Oh I can still see the moon - it was too cloudy last night but there it is over my left shoulder - well cool! Come on down everyone it is early and kinda cool but the birds are chirpping and hopefully you can come see moon set with me as it is still pretty dark out!
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Dorthy-Congrats on DH's winnings! Hope the locksmith is at least cute to watch working. I'm having Jocks move the hammock over by the hot tub so you can sway while I soak. Ahhh, that feels sooooo gooooood.
Karen-multiple "conversations" is a fun thing, isn't it? I do that now and again and usually end up making a fool of myself, or at least looking like a fool at some point. Fortunately, it's usually funny and my friends are forgiving!
Job update: no news over the weekend, no surprise there. Waiting to hear if I get the peer interview at job possibility #1. Will see if I hear anything from applications to possibilities #2 and #3. Current contract runs through May 31st, so there's plenty of time. I've done my part, now I'm sitting back to see what God does. He'll put me where He wants me.
Claire-those pics are beautiful! I can see why you so like riding there. So nice to be able to stop and take pics and enjoy the view.
Morning, Stanzie-I took advantage of being on break to sleep in this am, didn't get out of bed until almost 7.
Seems a bit quiet in the lounge here, this morning. I'm enjoying the sunshine of the morning, knowing that snow is coming. I'm hoping for enough to get one more snowshoeing session in, but we'll see. Nothing quite so unpredictable as spring in Maine, except maybe winter in Maine. Or Fall in Maine. Or Summer in Maine.
Sunrise from Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park, near where I grew up. How about Spring Fever DOTD?
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3/4 oz Mango Syrup
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Morning all! Not much of a post from me this morning. Aweful night! But hey NM, where's the booze in that drink!
Beautiful pic Claire, but indeed looks cold. Y'all starting with the pollen can keep it. I am so wanting to be done with this. Wind advisories here today, they'll probably end up closing the Interstate. Stanizie, 3 loads of wash with nothing? Girl, you need to get some rest. DorK, glad the gambling Gods are being good to you, I hope they are being good to Kathy as well.
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It's a little early for me to show up at the lounge... especially on a Monday!
I like the Spring Fever, NM, but werz da booz? That's an amazing photo -- is that a lake or the sea? Really beautiful. I forget sometimes that I live in a beautiful place... oh maybe for a day or so. DH and I are really into walking and we try to walk where we can get a view. The ocean views here are amazing and I don't think most people see them enough as we all get so busy with working, kids and static.
Karen - whenever my friend and I spend time together we both end up texting our DDs without dropping our conversation! Once we drew them into the conversation and they ended up hanging out together (somewhere else) as they know each other from grade school. I had a funny cell phone conference the other day... this may sound odd but two of my BFFs and I all have the same first name. It usually isn't a problem and they do not know each other and ppl usually figure out who I'm talking about in context. The other day when I was dealing with the school situation, my friend who is a teacher was advising me on my hands-free while I was driving. I lost the call and told my phone to dial her... as soon as we were connected I started blabbing away and she didn't say a thing... lost the call again so I connected just to say I would call her back later. When I called her back, she didn't remember having a conversation with me that day (kind of worries me since I watched my mom develop Alzheimer's)... turned out that I was blabbing to my other friend (of the same name) and she just thought I was crazy! Also, I hadn't talked to Gayle3 in awhile so it was a little embarrassing to admit I hadn't meant to call her... maybe I should start voice-dialing them by their last names.
Had a nice bookclub meeting yesterday even though the book we discusssed was really sad. "Sarah's Key" by Tatiana de Rosnay... We usually choose books that either have a happy ending or at least ones in which the female protagonist grows in some way so this one was kind of an "oops" but still a very compelling read. There were several new members, one of whom is a survivor. I hadn't mentioned that when I introduced myself but I asked her later when was her dx and she couldn't remember! I started laughing when she finally said, "nineteen ninety.... eight ... or maybe ninety-nine?"... apologized and told her mine was June 26, 2009 and I am so relieved to see that it is possible to forget the date in time! She has a wonderful attitude - mainly based on being kind to yourself. She even had a bmx with lots of complications but has managed to move on and only carry with her the good part (the wonderful attitude). I plan to carry that attitude and all my new friends at HTL and leave the junk behind... someday.
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Oops, didn't mean to post yet but I see I bumped into Lori. Hey, Lori, sorry about the Spring Fever I spilled all over your cute shoes!
Claire - yes those photos are beautiful! I just love the change of seasons... from a distance. Not too much snow left on the mountains? Will you still have much skiing left this season?
I'm gonna be a good student and go study at the coffee shop... hopefully I won't encounter anyone I have to verbally accost.
... happy Monday!
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Morning ladies, woke up today feeling better than yesterday and the day before for sure.Was a little pukey but nothing a couple of gravol couldnt take care of. Well my niece came over yesterday and cut my hair, I chickened out on shaving it which is so sillly as I only have about 9 days left with it but it is short,feels very weird. its strange to see so much of my face. still feeling tired, but again not as bad as yesterday. I think I will go to work tomorrow unless of course we get all the snow they are expecting here. up to 40cm of that white sh@#. sure hope they are wrong and it bypasses us.Nice start to spring hey gotta luv living in Canada.
claire the pictures you posted are so beautiful it makes me homesick. I grew up in Cranbrook BC in the east kootneys and that is what is always looks like. Its so beautiful, I now live in alberta and its well.....flat....lol although at night the sky goes on forever and I do like that feeling of not being closed in at all.
dorothy sounds like you are having a great time. I sure hope i get to see you on the price is right is it taped live or do they show the episodes at another time?
Morning Astorm,Goldie,Junie,Beanius,NM, Stanzie,Karen and anyone I missed have a great day.
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Glad my pix cheered you up Kymm. I cut my hair in two stages. The first was a bob which I spent good money on, even if it was only going to last 3 weeks. Important to have an image of what how I would look when everything was over. I got my wigs in roughly that style.
Then I got it buzzed just as things were starting to go south. That was important too, as realized I could rock uber short.
My own post chemo tresses were in desparate need of a color job which I just did. Look good now as color helps with texture too.
As for how much longer skiing, my best guess is about 3 more weeks. There is plenty of snow at about 4000' which is where I do most of my skiing. I am sorry I didn't get a good picture of the peaks on Saturday. Just glorious and white.
As part of my money-conserving effort (finally get paid this week.....YAY), I have been playing a game of making substitutions where I don't notice. One example is buying lamb shoulder as opposed to the loin chops on sale, as half the cost per serving (equally yummy). Or baking my own Irish Soda Bread from scratch as opposed to buying the mix (cheaper and better). Or seeking out the grapefruits at $5 per bag of 6 vs $1.49 individually (same item!).
In that spirit, I finally bit the bullet and started to buy wine by the half case. I am going to drink it anyway. I get the 10% savings. I think too, that I am less tempted to buy something "special" for 1.5x the price when I am well stocked at home. Of course, you need to do this too, but I have found cheap wines that I think are amazing value.
Especially when in the $5 per bottle range.
Back to work. Hope everyone is having a fab day. - Claire
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I'm doing a hit and miss on my catching up......then off to the pool with a cyber dog beer........
Hey, Beans-----super duper pooper pills you picked up for me--THANKS!!!!!! Lori--you got that yellow pine crap yet? Don't know if ours comes from east or west but figure any day now!!!! Wahine--do I hear a big KA-CHING????????? Kymn--hang in there--it is doable; and, I loved being bald!!!! Karen--if melt-downs are interchangeable, I'll have a couple for you!!! That could be a good DOTD! NM--not sure where you are with the job thing, but you have a full-time job here at the HTL! The pay isn't that much, but no way to put a price .on the enjoyment I get from your DOTD's and wonderfully appropriate cartoons!!!!! Dorthy--how was Pr is Right ??????? Hope you had a great time!!!
Here is a true story for my lounge lizard buddies--which explains why I love this thread, the HTL, and all you wonderful, wonderful people I've met (in person and cyberly) over the years......ready?????
Sitting in dr waiting room this afternoon, waiting for some blood work (DH was with me but was off getting his blood drawn)....so I'm sitting there really apprehensive over what the results of my tests will be (should know tomorrow) and all of a sudden, my attention is riveted on something across the room sticking out behind a fake potted plant.......it was a gigantic blob of...... TIN FOIL !!!!!!! And, I got to thinking about the tin foil hats/HD/hysterical photos and reach for my phone to see if I can get a pic of it! Of all times to have left my phone home charging. Thinking I'll ask DH to snap a pic of it but can't figure out how to tell him why I want a pic of that blob of tin foil so bad------------AND, I started laughing so hard--was getting to snort stage but controlled myself. So, you guys are with me every day, no matter what and never fail to cheer me up!!!!!!!!!
Spring Fever, indeed--my 1,000 daffydils are bloomin' and they are gawgeous!!!!!!
biggest huggggssssssssss to all, and can safely say..............
BOTTOMS UP!!!!!!!!!!
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Gosh Astorm, sure glad there wasn't any alcohol in that drink, I would feel awful that it was wasted! My shoes are fine dahling!
Kymn, glad you are coming out of the funk. Now you know what to expect. Hang in there, 1 down, 5 to go. 5 is a little number, you can do it!
Oh Junie, how can we NOT love you! I can see you sitting in there laughing and snorting. Good thing you didn't get the snorting stage, the men in the white suites may have shown up! No yellow pine crap, not sure what that is, nor do I think I want to know!
Unless they look like this, THEN GO, DO NOT HESITATE, DO NOT LOOK BACK.....GOOOOOOO!
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lmao Junie, I have had those moments when something catches me like that OMG I can just see you imagining those pictures I am giggling right now just thinking about it. And did you really love being bald?? Do you go completly bald or is there a tiny bit still there?
Dorothy how was the price is right I watched today cause I was home but didnt see you but at one time I could have sworn I saw someone swiggin Jack right out of the bottle was that you girlfriend??
Goldie thanks I had just finished saying to DH that I didnt want to do this 5 more times but your right its a small number I guess
Claire enjoy your last three weeks skiing
Im off to finsih watching dancing with the stars cant wait to see how kirsti alley does god she is a funny woman
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Aye aye aye aye aye!!! heeeee hawwww!!! bow-cheeka-bow-cheeka-bow-cheeka!!!
Junie - you tell a hellofagud little story that sent me right to snortland - LMAO - so good to see you here and thanks for qwakin me up!!!!
I totally totally totally think of these things and ya'alls in my mind and heart each foily silly minute!!!
Mo Dog Beers Pleeeeza!!! Hugs and rubs, Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenie
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Junie!!!! Love, love LOVE that story!!! Reminds me of the first time my sister and I went with my mom believe it or not to the Oncologist's office, I guess we were all nervous and worried but who knows what but something got us tickled and I think I was snorting in between the silent shaking laughter... I can't imagine how insensitive the other people in the waiting room must have felt we were but I do think when one is worried/ nervous or just horribly uncomfortable sometimes it is the way it is handled. But to think of HD and that funny hat now that truely is funny. I wondering if you first thought was is that HD hiding behind that plant!!! I agree all of you are just the best!!!! I think we are all very lucky to have found eachother on this thread even though not the circumstances any of us would have wanted!!! Night all - just so tired.
Oh, went and got a second consult for my nose - Ugh he tells me somthing totally different - now what? The Doc was great - his office and staff not so great....????
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