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Beanie, did you say a wicked evil curse word? I heard that but will portend I did not. With that said, it is just ONE hour from Twos-dey! Yay, let's celebrate now, after all, it is Twosdey in OZ!
Lori, missed commenting on your elevated bed (Claire, get your mind outta da gutter). I hope this goes well for you. I would like to be on a waiting list for one, I have money (well the lounge money machine does). What a clever idea. I also like the "no leaning" aspect. Your place sounds so very cool. Maybe, just maybe, I will show up at your door. I can only dream....have always wanted to go back to the Grand Canyon and Painted Desert. I was young when I was there and did not appreciate the beauty at the time (being on the road for three weeks each summer with Mom, Dad and my three siblings). In hindsight, I know I was blessed to have had the experience. Am I a-ramblin' or what?? WHAT?!
RW, do you ever just relax and have an occasional nappy-poo? Gosh, reading your posts makes my head spin, I have nooooo idea how you do all dis in one day in da heat. I would last three minutes. A cheer for you "three rah risque three rah risque, rah rah rah"!! you GO sister. btw, how are mom and dad making out? I hope all is good.
Well me tinks me should git to bed. Dis girl needs eight hours sleep to function. The question is, do I want to function? Hmmmmm.......
Cheers, hugs and peace out girl scouts!!!
♥DorK
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Thank you to all - you guys do cheer me up. Well at least a bit. NM - I am not on any anti-depressents as ...well frankly they scare me. I did take them a while back after my MS diagnosis and when both my Mom and mother and law were dying and it was so awful. I went through most of them with problems and then couldn't get of them without gettin migranes where I couldn't get out of bed so my neurologist ended up getting me off but it took almost a year. So yes I'd be game for trying one of the natural anti-depressents - any thoughts on what I should know about either one before choosing one? Also thanks for the info on Melatonin- yes I finally had to up the dose and it works wonderfully especially if I just have a low light on to read before bed or doing crossword puzzles which I'm slowly trying to teach myself to do.
Oh and NM - really I can ask for a case worker? I usually just talk to whoever answers the phone. I had one girl who was so nice and said I could ask for her but then after two times no one would leave a message for her anymore.... So in the notes from my cousin she had written down fat harvesting - so what is the difference? So confused by all this stuff.... Thanks to ALL!!!!!
Missed the ladder thing - but count me off I fell off one in 2002 and it was not good. I'll keep NM company but I vote we find really big funnels so we don't get so sticky.
Kathy- wedding on short notice - Really? Oh gosh, I'm so sorry..... My mom would have killed me if I had done that but then again i was the last to get married and she pinned all her Wedding dreams on mine so...
Chrissy - where all will you go when you come over to the States and how long will you be here?
I so would love to have a place to Kayak - the few times I've done it it was lovely as you can actually get somewhere without killing yourself and you have freedom to travel over the water where you want.... how cool is that?
Dorothy - can you explain the cotton balls???
Goldie - love your elevated garden. I stopped on the way home at one of those roadside stands and usually the people are so nice and honest. Well this guy wasn't. I even asked how his peaches and tomatoes were... Well he lied. The tomatoes were not ripe at all and don't know if he switched the bag of peaches I pointed to or what but the ones I got most were rotten and the other's had holes from worms or something. When you cut into them the pits are all mouldy. Never have seen that before. So sorry I gave him business.
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Stanzie, That sounds very wrong to have Georgia peaches that are not up to par. He prolly did switch them....thats rotten (literally). My DH's elderly uncle had remarried, a much younger gold-digger, very low-class girl w/ rotten teeth and on drugs. Well, since her name was "Georgia" I always referred to her a "Peaches". Needless to say, after going thru most of his money, SHE died and he is still kicking. And she was waaaay younger than me. Back to peacher, our good AL peaches started coming in a couple of wks ago, so DH goes out to the orchards, and they are scrumptious! Oh, and my DH takes Sam-E, and has for years...sorta expensive, so he loads up on the B1G1 deals at the drug stores. I take Wellbutrin and like it pretty well. Hope you can find something that will work for you! IS that a pic of your beautiful mother??
DorK, I would love to relax....just too much to do. But can't really nappy-poo during the day, as then it makes me tired all day. DH has several short naps every day! But look at you and how many hrs you are working right now....I don't think I could do all that! Do you want to function....that is funny!!!!!!!!!!!
Time for a night-cap!
risque wisque
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Stanzie I will be seeing Dotty in New Jersey then flying down to Nth Carolina to the Outer Banks for a week then down to Hollywood, Florida for a week then up to Missourri to Shell Knob for the get together for a week am considering going to Colorado before heading to LA and home. At this point I will be away about five maybe six weeks all told. I would love to catch up with more girls if it can be worked out somehow but neverthe less I am so looking forward to being there!
Love n hugs. Chrissy
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Chrissy...if you do come to Colorado, be sure to let me know.....you are welcome to stay at my house.....and if you have other housing, I'd love to meet up with you....I know you mentioned September, but remind me of dates and if you are in Colorado when. The Jewish new year (Rosh Hashanna) is the last 2 days of September, the Denver Komen RFTC is Sunday October 2n. how cool would that be if you were here for that...
Enjoying my 2nd glass of wine.....met a new psychiatrist today...not sure if I like her better than my previous psychiatrist...but she was concerned about my wine drinking and she asked me to think about stopping.....not sure if I agree with her.....going to try Prozac....but left the appt very frustrated.....I know that my DH really loves me.....I said, I'm ready to just put a gun to my head and end my misery and he said that that wouldn't end my family's misery!!!! He knows that I would not do it...and we don't have any guns in the house....plus I would never hurt my family that way....it was more an expression of speech!!! DH and I have had some rough times the past couple years, but he really is a keeper....BC and life after BC has been hard for him....I'm not the same person he married going on 34 years ago!!!!
((((((((((((Stanzie)))))))))))))...sorry that you are having such a hard time....
Started laying out my clothes so I can pack....last loads of laundry is up......one more to do tomorrow morning.....We leave the house around 6 am Wednesday for an 8:30 flight...poor DH has an oral surgeon appt at 8 that morning to get 2 implants...I feel bad that I won't be here for him.....
Going to go do some more packing....sweet dreams....be back tomorrow...Hugs, Karen
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Kitty - cute picture. Nice to see you back at HTL. Yeah, neighbor sucks. And they are always in their front yard with the kids playing in the street so I can't avoid them. Not going out of my way to be neighborly though. I'm afraid of what I'll say if we actually speak. He told my DH a few months ago that he was clinically depressed. Really?
Stanzie - my PS kind of did the same thing (said insurance wouldn't cover just as I was ready to schedule the procedure). I got really upset but asked for other options. That was when he told me to remember that I had cancer and should just be happy that I'm ok and foobs will never look real so just get over it. So I fired him. My new PS did a major revision and replaced the implants. The larger implants pretty much corrected my dent. We talked about fat harvesting/ injections and she said that whether or not the insurance covers the procedure is pretty much determined by how the PS supports the request for authorization. My revision made all the difference in the world to me and I am so glad I didn't just roll over. So glad I went for a 2nd opinion. Sorry bout the puppy thing ... I've been there. Now I overlap our pets but it is still awful to lose one. After I lost my Australian cattledog it took a long time before I could see another one without getting teary.
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Stanzie--I am more familiar with St. John's Wort than SamE, when I need an antidepressant boost I take St. John's Wort and Sage extract. I prefer the extracts, put 30 drops in water and drink it down twice a day, tastes horrid but works. St. John's Wort has been researched and found to be as effective as antidepressants for mild depression, comes in extract and capsule/tablet form. Have you thought about seeing a naturopathic doctor? They work with herbals and other modalities like supplements. Vitamin D3 supplements help with joint and muscle aches and pains as well as depression. And YES, you have the right to request a Case Manager. Then you have one person to go to, and you can refer your docs to that person for insurance questions, too. The difference between liposuction and fat harvesting is the diagnosis code number used. That's actualy the case in a lot of things--insurance will pay for procedure 111.1 but not 111.0 or 111.2. People get degrees in coding and work full time for doctor's offices, hospitals, home care agencies, etc just figuring out the right code # to use. This is one place where a Case manger can be a huge help. The CM is the "face" of the insurance company to the consumers (us) so they have a vested interest in working with us. A CM can also help minimize duplication of testing and procedures by helping get the reports where they need to go--if the test isn't done a second time for a second doc the insurance company saves money (odd how that is more important that saving me from multiple needle stick trauma, infection risk, etc).
Wahine--I had some fresh Georgia peaches once, spoiled me for the grocery store stuff that is all I can get around here. Now I work on getting local fruits as much as possible, much yummier.
Chrissy--that's an extensive itinerary! I'm sure you will have a great time. We'll all be following you ‘exploits' through the boards here!
Karen--glad you got to see the new psychiatrist. Hope she works out better in the long run for you. Personally, I couldn't function without my Prozac, but I know it's not for everyone. I still think the trip will be a big help, too! So close now!
Astorm--What is it with docs and people who think that having a cancer diagnosis should make us happy with substandard work? Would a PS blow off a woman getting a boob enhancement or breast lift when she wasn't happy with the results? I don't think so!
We need an exciting DOTD for today. I'm thinking this would be good:
Around The World
1/4 oz Cognac
1/4 oz Creme de Noyaux
3/4 oz Dark Rum
8 oz (Crushed) Ice
1 1/4 oz Orange Juice
1 oz Sweet and Sour MixDirections
Pour rum, cognac, orange juice, sour mix and creme de noyaux into a blender with one cup of crushed ice. Blend until smooth, pour into a wine goblet, and serve.
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Awe NM is that drink in honor of me and my trip? Thank you, I think I'd best get the boys to make me a few.......PaNtS!.........I'll have two Round the World's to start!!!!!
TITZ UP!!!!
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DorK, I DO have my cotton ball, must have been my hair covering it.
Stanzie, sorry you got ripped off at the fruit stand, there must be others that you could go to?
NM, as always.....just a wealth of information. And Gail, your suggestions to Stanzie as well. It is so nice that somehow we all can help one another out.........WE ROCK!
BeaNnZIe........you ok?
Karen/Chrissy.......gosh, not sure who's suitcase I want to jump in. Wishing you both fantastic trips and can't wait to hear all about them.
Karen, give up the wine? I'd give up the shrink!
Kathy, those yaks sound heavy to me. I find anything over about 40 lbs almost impossible to lift. I too meant to comment on Stanzie's avatar and assumed it was her mom.....beautiful! I only wish we could see a larger version to get a better look.
One of the nice things about that elevated garden bed, if you look at the shape, it is V shaped. So quite deep in the middle, and it really is larger than it appears to be in the picture. Maybe in a month or so I'll get another one with me in the picture and the plants will be bigger too.
Well, get this.........I have not really talked to my step daughter much, she got upset with over a discussion we tried to have with her on the behavior of her children...anyways, she has been speaking with her dad and some with me, as tho nothing happened. Well her MIL comes out to CA almost monthly to see them, now next month the kids are coming to AZ and his mom is helping to pay for the trip. They are coming for just a few days to see some college friends (not family, but will try and squeeze them in) WTF? So DH daughter calls and says she will try to see us, but have to fit MIL in as she is helping to fund the trip. Well she makes the suggestion to her dad that they could come here and spend the night and maybe invite her in laws over to our house, that way they could see both of us and since we were having them over here, we should probably feed them! R U F'n Kidding Me? Of course, I would love to have them, I really don't mind and seeing the grandkids is the plus side of it all, cuz one day they won't be little anymore and we probably won't ever see them.
Is it 2 for 2sday? A drink in each hand.
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Yippee, between NM and Lori, we can have a Round The World dwink in EACH hand....way to go! Yeah Karen, I am surprised that the new dr thought you should quit drinking....seems like that could cause probs of its own. They usually say to keep up with what you normally have....what was she thinking? I also am glad you fired the PS that thought you should be happy with sub-standard results, Gail. I did the same thing, but B4 he had a chance to mutilate me...exPS thought I shouldn't even ask to see pics of his work cause I should be happy "he was saving my life".....noooooooo, it is the BS that saved my life, and the PS is supposed to make us "whole" again. I am glad I ended up with a very caring, and excellent PS. Stanzie, good tips from the girlz....hope you can get a case worker that will help you, as well as good PS for breast tweaks and nose repair.
Cracked up over the "fresh" fruit, NM! Our northern AL peaches are actually as good as Georgia peaches (sorry Stanzie!). Esp when we get them from the stand at the orchard...very fresh. Been getting lots of Vidallia (GA) onions lately too. My DH started a study where he can't have lycopene for 12 wks....so none of the fresh tomatoes from his garden, or any watermelon that he loves! Wonder if there will be any tomatoes left in our yard at the end of Sept? Not only does he have 3 diff tomato types in the garden, but started one in the "topsy turvey" upside down planter. Lori, I did notice the "V" shape of your elevated planter, but did think it looked a bit small in the picture...glad it is bigger, in reality. So nice though, to be that height!!
Karen, Hope you get your packing done....I always seem to pack at the last minute too, and think it ends up with me taking waaaaay more than I need. And you will be able to get online and let us know how you are doing, right??? Too bad Chrissy's trip is not bringing her to Alabama or Georgia....glad that some of you may get to meet her, though! Hope you can see her in CO.
At least it is past NON Monday....now on to Terrific Tuesday!! I see Pants has set up a whole bar full of Around The World dwinks.....and stood a globe up in the middle of them...so thoughtful. We have a wall map upstairs that we used to put a pin in everywhere we traveled to, but I am about 3-4 yrs behind now, so need to add a few. This year, I am focusing on trying to get a LOT of stuff done around here, so not traveling as much. Feels good to be home for awhile, but plan to be back in Tunica soon.
Happy Trails.......
Kathy
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I didn't sign on last night as got back late from my informational interview. Young, attractive guy from my church. We talked for a couple of hours. Anyway, he is going to get all the stuff in the system, so bypass the recruiters who only move forward certain resumes. This way, mine will get looked at.
Then, I had promised to do something for another contact with possible consulting work, so needed to get that one out the door. Then dinner, and bed. Yes, wine.
My head wasn't into BC at all, but into my potential career going forward. Now, this could have been my ankle, which I think is down a bit this AM. I walked the mile or so over and back so got in exercise too.
Drinks on the roof, reminds me of Seafair a couple of years ago. Have a picture of me on a roof where we had a front-row view of the Blue Angels. And yes, I had a glass of champagne in my hand. Lots of drinks that day.
Thought of yesterday as a watershed day in my life and the start of something great. I am mostly through the thinking, and have it all in place to move forward. I am convinced I will get there.
I know alcohol can be dangerous. As in a recent wedding where maid of honor ran off following the reception with a nephew of the groom. Neither was seen for two days, and the bride was not happy!!!
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NM- Thank you SO much!!! I will try and find some extracts. OK, so why would the Doc change his mind on insurance, what would his advantage be? Or why would he not want to do it this way? His office manager said he would do it cosmetically -totally paid by me - and would cut his fee in 1/2 but I'd have to go to a different hospital. Just can't figure out what is really going on....
As for another doctor - I would go for a second opinion in a heart beat however I was only given 3 names by my BS - one who was just hateful and mean, the second who I used and a third one- a woman who I admit never went to see but heard and read awful things about her. She apparently is a BC patient also but very vain but beautiful and a friend of mine ended up at a Charity dinner at her table and said all she did was complain about her patients wants. So wasn't really gung ho on trying her. It is weird being in this "big city" there are only 2 doctors who do nose revisions and 3 who do breast reconstructions - doesn't that seem strange? But I know trying to find a children's endocrinologist for my son - only 3.
So on one hand I'm worried that if I challenge the PS on this then he won't do a good job or will do so relunctanly and will just be a scary and uncomfortable situation - but don't understand why he wouldn't do it so it was covered. Oh, Kathy I did ask if he could do it without the lipo and he said no. He said I wouldn't get nice results and it would be an extensive operation leaving worse scars and problems.
This is the first time I haven't gotten good peaches - oh this vendor was in North Carolina so they were not Ga. Peaches to clarify! If I can get up early enough on Sat. I can go up to the local farmers market and get good stuff! Kathy- too funny you all called her Peaches - how can people be happy doing that to other people?
Lori- Wow can't imagine that.... I'm sure you all are so nice and lovely - she just seems very ungrateful and selfish. Hope you get to see the grankids though.
Chrissy will you be coming through Atlanta? PM if you are and when that might be. I was talking with this Mom about her daughter possibly renting my carriage house but then haven't heard another word from her so not sure what is going on with that.
Karen- gosh I cannot imagine packing for so long.... I'd keep putting it off till the last minute cause well cause that is what I'd end up doing!
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Oh, yes - the picture is of my Mom! She would have been 87 this month on the 29th. Miss her everyday.
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Hiya loungettes! Sure been quiet here today. WE had some bad storms this afternoon, with high winds, rain going sideways, etc. Well, we went to a free outdoor concert just a few miles away, but it was cancelled. Then we saw so many trees uprooted, or broken in half, between the concert area and our home....traffic lights out too. Went to my parents house to make sure all was ok, and when we walked in the back, by the lake, there was the BABY HERON!!! All by itself. Right in their yard, looking into the lake for its dinner! Just Sunday it was still standing up in its nest.....and the pic I took of it in an earlier post was taken just last week. That was soooooo neat...wish I had my camera with me!!
Cheers! No Fears! DILLIGAF?
Kathy
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DD #2 just commented "I'm so excited" I'm pretty much packed except for meds...didn't realize I had so much to take!!! But that is because I'm taking everything just in cases...the 2 different ambiens, the ativan, gabapentin plus the stuff I take...we get 3 month Rx and they use these huge bottles...also supplements come in huge bottles...so trying to just take what I need...put it in those little zipper bags.....the Rx I will leave most in the Rx bottle....supplements, I need to mark as so many look alike.
I got everything in the large (30") duffle bag and using a 21" duffle for a carry on....I really wanted to take DH carry on but he commented that he wants it when he goes to Toronto next week...I have a smallish duffle Le SportSac packed so coming home, I have room for things that I buy. If I was flying Denver to Israel I would take 2 checked bags, but United charges $35 for the 2nd bag and the airline I'm flying from Toronto to FL charges $20 for the 2nd bag...too cheap to pay the $55....plus my mother said she bought a really nice (and she added expensive too) carry on that I could take and give to Miriam to bring back when she goes there in August...so just might take Mom up on it. Everything fits in the carryon except my computer.....so since you have to take it out at security, I'll just carry it in its little "glove" bag.....Don't think I have room to bring cookies for my folks, so that will have to wait till Miriam goes.
Since I have my computer, I will be checking in, especially while I'm on this side of the ocean....For now, I'm going to stay at my girl friends...that is till I change my mind....
Going to finish up the last minute packing.....so have a glass or two of red wine for me...finished my last bottle last night and since DH doesn't drink red, didn't buy one for dinner tonight.....but I did take a wine bottle topper with me!!!! I'm not giving up my red wine all together...if I want a glass with dinner, by gosh, I'm having one.....Saw therapist today and she said psychiatrist spoke with her today...psychiatrist doesn't think the wine is the cause of the problems, but wonders if I feel better without it....I know the answer to that!!!!! So cheers!!!!! Sweet dreams and I'll be checking in tomorrow from the other side of the border...Toronto!!! Hugs, Karen
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Kathy- I am here, are you in da lounge? Sorry for the weather scares AGAIN. Who were you going to see in concert? I love love the outdoor concerts.
Stanz, the cotton balls on the ears are in Chrissy's honor as she has cotton balls stitched into her ear ~~editied from eyes, oops, I really mispoke.....so she thinks it could be a new fashion trend. Hope you start feeling better, enough is enough. If you need some legs broken to get a PS there to bix you, lemme know. I am in the same bind, my surgeries have left me mutilated and I am not clear if he is going to fix my implant side this go round.
NM, prozac WAS my bff until we were forced to separate once I boarded the tamoxi train. I am still working with my doc in finding a suitable combo that does not have interactions with tammy. I was on effexir for a bit but could not afford it as I have to pay 100% and it is very expensive. So I take this new she-at, forget what it is called. My doc keeps increasing my dosage. But nothing works like prozac...I loved my zac n jack and was mentally stable but BC went and ruined it all. I try to stay upbeat but there are times I slip into the cracks of depression. I just hope I don't fall hard.
I told my boss today about my surgery and she was po'd. She was under the impression I would hang longer but I need to get this all done b4 end of calendar year unless start a new high deductalbe. I am facing two nights in the hospital and I am guessing that my 20% can amount to over 24k. and God knows, I hate being uni-tit. It is about my self image, can't stand to look at my naked body in the mirror.
And I just realized today that my scheduled surgery date, to get the TE back is 7/21 which is the anniversary of my bmx.I am in a "poor me"mode.Pants, pour me poor me a drink, now please.
Chrissy I have asked DH about flying into Laguardia and he told me that JFK is easier and closer to this area. I am not sure the cost of flying from there to PHL but it is less than two hours driving. We will figure it out. So, do you still have your cotton balls or have you put them in your nose? I have removed mine as the glue fell off and have them in my nostrils. SOmething about it feels good lol.
Gail, I am glad you were able to get your ps to bix you up. I had such a fantasy after finding out that I will be getting "new perky girls" after being diagnosed. That part of the deal kept me upbeat. But after having so many disappointments, that fantasy is dead. I just want to have boobs that match with out huge sacks of fat in my armpits.
Karen, good luck with the new shrink. I had to let mine go when my insurance went from A++ to C- in one year. Ugh. I think it may be near time to contract hime again as I have been so tense lately. I attribute that to not enough dwinking. ha!
time for a night cap...Pants, send me round the world....make it a double.
So paging all AWOL loungettes..please report to the lounge for one more round. Then I will have my Pant's tuck me in and sing me a lullaby.
Good night my fwends. CHerS! Chairs and barstools ha!
love,
doRK (thanks NM for the new name, it fits me so) ♥
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aww, Karen, sorry I bumped ya, glad you did not have a drink bcause you would be wearing it and I would laugh. Really though, I am glad you can report in now and then and let us know you are having a grand time. and believe me, you do not drink in abundance. However, I will have two glasses of wine for you and hope that makes you feel better. Glad DD is excited, that is special.
well got to sign off for wheel dis time, it is after 11 and I am tired. I will crash like the bandicoot. No problems sleeping for me, thank God! I wish you all a good night and a great Wendsdey.
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Karen, Happy and safe travels tomorrow!!!
DorK, (Or is it doRK?), Too bad your boss was not so happy about you having to take time off again. Well, prolly because you are such a valued worker! Will you really have to pay 20%? YIKES!!!! That could buy you an entire bar! The concert was a local band playing 40's hits. There are free concerts at least 4x week at different venues, but usually it is too hot, and tonight it cooled down, so would have been purrfect, this one was in an upscale outdoor shopping area, in the courtyard at the Westin. But not surprised the band cancelled, as could have been dangerous w/lightning, rain, wind, etc. They didn't know it would stop and be clear at that time....darn it! I do hope your PS can get you all fixed up this time!!!
ID'd 2 more birds at our feeders....Tufted Titmouse (or TataRodent???), and Carolina Chicadee. I just love all the birds we get in our yard....and all the babies. Lots of colorful ones. We don't have hummies yet this year though.......should have showed up by now. Lori, you get so many of them, do you have a lot this year? I told my Dad about the baby heron in his yard, and he said we should all catch some fish and put the fish in a tub at the shore for it. THAT would be a funny sight! Don't worry though, I won't do that...it needs to learn how to catch them on his (her) own.
Beans, Did you get your truck sold? We still need to get over to the condo.....not much left to do, but we have been lazy....need to get it listed for rent though. Also have to copy all the instruction manuals again, since ex-tenant took them.
Well, I am babbling.....almost time for that night-cap.
Cheers to ALL OF YOU amazing ladiezzz!
Kathy
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NM - exactly.
Lori - I've got a Round the World in each hand but I still feel unbalanced.
Stanzie - I went to all the PSs in town and rejected each for good reason. The one I ended up using is about 90 minutes away. She happens to work for the same medical foundation as my BS but he didn't know her. I was looking outside the box... just got a list of providers from my insurance and started "interviewing" them about their experiences with revisions. You should stick to your guns with your doc though - it is your body and you need to be happy with it regardless of how he feels. I didn't want a confrontation with my PS and felt bad about going to another PS but I told him how I felt and what I wanted and he made it clear that he didn't agree so I had no choice. In the end, I decided that my need to get it right was more important to me than my continuing to be his patient was to him.
Dorthy - when is your surgery? I think our expectations adjust as we go and it is a longer process than we expected too. Hang in there!
Karen - happy trails!
Went to the city to see the Picasso exhibit - awesome. I think he would have appreciated my body since the parts aren't exactly where they're supposed to be anymore. My friend is a member at the museum (deYoung) so she gets us in free and we took DD2 and her friend. Bought DD2 a book, "Picasso and Lump" (that's "loom-p" not "lump" like lump of clay). Lump is a dachshund. I wanted to name ours Lump because of Picasso's dog and because he makes a lump in my bed. Then we went to Berkeley to visit David Goines' studio and he gave us free posters. And to Cheeseboard where I bought too much cheese but it was sooooo gooood! It was 95 degrees though so glad to be home where it was in the 60's.
Happy humpday! I'll peek in late tomorrow...
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Drinks around the world and toga parties, I love it!!! I heard an ad on the radio today about a toga party at the Blue Martini (local bar). I had to laugh. This place is where the singles and cougars hang out. I took a customer there 2 weeks ago! So funny!
How did my profile pic get upside down? Must have had too many of those cocktails! LOL!
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Happy humpity hump day girls!
RW, sorry the concert was cancelled. Other than it being dangerous to the musicians, they also risk damaging their instruments. Back in the day when I played in a band, we would not play in the rain unless there was a tarp to keep us dry. And yup, under my new insurance, 20% is my share. Sucks the big one. I just took cash out on my refi to prepare. Sad but true. I am torn over this, should I wait until we are less busy? Initially I told myself that it was all about me and not my employer but now I am having a guilt trip.
Gail, my surgery is 7/21 which was the same date last year I had my BMX, weird.
I just thought of Junie, there was a TV commerical and I forget the "punch line" but there was a little girl in a hospital bed who apparently had cancer (she was bald). It was promoting nurses and paid by Johnson and Johnson. ANyway, the nurse was singing the name song, banana panada how ever that goes. hehe. I wish NM could see it, it was touching.
Well me must have a last shot then head to the sweat shop for another day of torture. It is busy and crazy. But pays well, so I will try to remember why I am there.
Cheerz all!
DorK doRK dORk, the spelling it up to you!!
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Good Morning DorK! Meesie is up tooooo earwy too.....5 am and was wide awake. Hope your day goes well. As for whether or not you should have your surgery next month, IMHO I say GO FOR IT. You really sounded like you want to get it over and done with, and I think you should go with your gut feeling. Think of yourself first for awhile...it is bad enough having bc and all the surgeries and tx it involves, that at the very least, do what is best for you. Once you get it all behind you, I think you will feel much better. Since I have finished my surgeries, other than visiting you all at the HTL, I rarely think about bc. PULEEZ do not get the "guilts" regarding work. When you are there, you work sooooo hard, and do so much overtime, I think you give them a LOT of yourself! But of course it is YOUR decision, just make your decision based on your needs and wants, okay?
Gail, the art exhibits sounded so nice! Glad you were able to go with your friend, and take your DD and her friend also. Hadn't heard about his dog "lump"...cute. Good advice for Stanzie...I totally agree. Hoping also that there are more good PS's in Atlanta...should be....just maybe her BS doesn't know them all. Stanzie, are there any gals you could ask for recommendations? Maybe start a thread on bc.org asking about PS's in the Atlanta area??
Heather, too cool about the toga party at that bar! They must have copied our idea....LOL.
Happy Hump HotChaCha Day, GIrlzzzzzz,
Kathy
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Kathy, t hat is so neat that you got to see the baby heron. Like Junie said, someone has really pissed off Mother Nature. Yes, I have my hummers and lots of them! We call them our kids! I swear I go through 5 lbs of sugar a week. We have Tufted Titmouse (Titmice?) here and I had them in Michigan, also had the Chicadees in MI. Both are so cute.
Safe travels Karen and CHEERS! Glad you are not giving up your wine. If you did, we couldn't let you in to The HTL......lol, j/k!
DorK, so sorry for your worries, you are certainly entitled, you and Stanzie both. Hoping your surgery goes without a hitch this time. Please don't let someone else make you feel guilty, this IS about you.
Gail, try putting one on top of your head, maybe that will help the balancing! Museum sounds like fun. Hope you got some some whine for that cheese......I mean wine!
LOL Kitty, upside down? Ya, too many cocktails...but that's ok here!
We went to town yesterday and will go again on Friday. Yesterday we got windows for the Shady Lady and Friday will get lumber to start on the floor. DH wants to have those things done by the time his daughter gets here (notice I didn't say DD) just pisses me off, but will be glad to see the kids. Had all you can eat ribs and of course at too much, but they were sooooo good!
Actually found "A Shady Lady Cocktail"
1 oz melon liqueur -r 1 oz tequila - 4 oz grapefruit juice - 1 slice lime- 1 cherry
Use a "In glass" for Shady Lady drink recipe
Pour melon liqueur, tequila, and grapefruit juice over ice in a highball glass and stir. Add the slice of lime, top with the cherry, and serve.
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Lori, So cool you have all those hummie's, I mean "your kids"..lol...so sweet to love them so much. Hoping we can get them to stop by soon. We love all our birdies, and I am so glad that DH is such a softie when it comes to the birds. So many birdfeeders and bird baths!!! Sounds like the "Shady Lady" will really get fixed up nicely! I think I mentioned before, but when I had a Girl Scout troop, we met at 'Our Lady" catholic church, which was on "Shady Lane", so I always referred it it as "Shady Lady". I love how your wild west town is soooooo neat!!! Well, at least one good thing is coming to fruition because of DH's daughters visit....(besides getting to see the g'kids)...the Shady Lady will get so much done! THEN we can have some partays there....woohoo!!! Hope your day goes well! Ciao, Kathy
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Lori - yah, that works! Improved my posture at the same time.
Stanzie - there is a lady "whippetmom" on another thread (Exchange City) who is known as "the breast whisperer" and knows everything there is to know about implants and revisions. She helped a lot when I was considering and then planning the revision. She keeps track of "successes" and who performed them and also helped me decide on the size for the replacements. You could check out the thread or just PM her.
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Hi ya goils!!! I'm home minus my cotton ball.....yay!!!! The day was truly exhausting but I made it there and back and did my grocery shopping in the city where it is cheaper as well. Needless to say tomorrow I will probably spend most of the day sleeping as it will catch up on me. The verdict from the doc is that the graft had taken...yay!.....and the stitches have been removed......double yay!!!.....now I just need to keep it dressed....as against being naked........for another couple of weeks. If I say so myself, she has done a magnificent job and once completely healed it will barely be noticeable so as my DD1 said...no cauliflower ear here.....lol!
Karen hope your trip goes good and you have fun.....it's good that your DD is getting so excited!!! Packing can be a problem when going on a long trip....it's hard to decide how much of what you need...and trying to pack all the meds?......ay yi yi! It's almost like they need a suitcase all of their own.
Awe Dotty...bummer about your boss but you need to do this for you! Don't let her get under your skin and distract you. If JFK is easier, then JFK it is. I was thinking of putting the cotton balls up the nostrils but I found there was a problem with that........I couldn't actually breath particularly when I was trying to drink so I had to take them out so I could drink and eat and, and, well you know...........
Kathy I think it would be fascinating watching that baby heron learning how to fish! Have you seen the parents near by or have they disappeared? Shame about the concert being cancelled but playing an instrument in the rain is not a good idea.
Stanzie, hope you get find a PS that is willing to bill the insurance co. with the code that will allow it to be paid.
Gail that Picasso exhibition would have been fabulous!! What an opportunity.
Kitty, what a beautiful new avatar! Girl you are gorgeous!
Oooo Lori that ‘Shady Lady' cocktail sounds divine. You are going ahead leap and bounds with your building. What I don't understand is are these cabins or where you live or what?....sorry for my ignorance.
Think I'll get the boys to mix me up one of Lori's cocktails and then I'm heading for a hammock.......need to put the head down and the feet up.....talking about up? Yup!
TITZ UP!!!!!
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Yes, the exhibit was great! My friend is going back with her SO. Here is Picasso's muse:
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Gail...... I saw it here last December. Really fascinating.
At one point, I burst out laughing at yet another depiction of tangled body parts. But was disturbing too.......all that anger and violence towards women. Only a relatively few paintings where this wasn't true.
Funniest, and I think I mentioned this, is that a gallery a couple of blocks away had an exhibition of Francoise Gilot. She is Claude and Paloma's mother, and the one who got away with her sanity. She married Jonas Salk, and is still going strong. I framed a post card of her work.
I opened my mouth and now need to put together some conceptual consulting model slides for one of the consulting gigs. So adapting stuff I already know, but a bit differently. I thought it would be easy, but things change over time.
This is where I love Wikipedia. Someone else has most likely done this work. Just take and adapt to our own particular point of view.
Need to sign up for a webinar. Yikes.....June is almost over.
Happy summer.....finally in the 70s here. - Claire
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Lori and Kitty- wow both lovely new pictures!!!! Both of you are more than gorgeous!
Thanks so everyone for all your help.I think I'll call the PS's office manager who deal with insurance first and then try the Case Manager - well at least that is what I think I'll do first. I'm still confused as to why my insurance would "help" me with this as they don't want things to be covered so that makes me a bit nervous.
It seems like fat harvesting should be covered and since he is removing the fat and injecting it into the breasts to fix problems then why wouldn't it be covered unless the Doc just doesn't want to do it. Well, at least that is my understanding so far.
The office manager was very nice in trying to help me ask the right questions for the billing office of the nose doctor as their information was quite confusing so perhaps I'll give a go with the nose Doc first and see how far I get with the office manager's help so then I'd have another reason to call her if it all gets awkard. This is where being from the South isn't helpful I think. One is raised and has it so engrained into you never not be polite and never ask for too much. Well not a good trait when trying to stand up for ones self but southern woman are truely at a disadvantage on this one.
I will PM Whippitmom - hadn't thought of that at all. Knew she did a lot with bra help but forgot she helped with revisions. Thanks.
DoRK- wow - congratulations on being packed - or almost - cannot imagine how to do that and then all the meds!
Kathy love your name for the birds. As to the baby heron ... well now that ours hasn't bothered our fish pond I guess they are alright...
Lori- too cool you found a Shady Lady drink! So if it is good you can make it your "home Cocktail" or change it to suit you! So far everything I bought at that produce stand is a bust! Even the pretty tomatoes - they are totally unripe. Ick. So disappointed.
AStorm - had forgotten about Picasso and his muse!
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good afternoon ladies, I will definetly have a shady lady please that sounds delicious. wish i was on my deck drinking it instead of here at work. Work is going ok, it was great before bs but now just ok, some of the jobs i loved to do have been taken away and given to someone else
they say it isnt because of bc and me being away it just made more office sense but i dont know. when i get back to full health i will feel a bit like a mushroom around here without all i had to do. oh well guess as long as i am getting a paycheck shouldnt complain much. my dd went to school camp this morning. first time i havent gone as one of the school moms i feel sad and worried. she is 9 and certainly a mommy's girl but i know this will be good for her and she will have a good time. ds started finals today too, wow this year has flown by so fast i cant believe bs has now been a part of my life for 6 months.
meeting with the rad oncologist on july 14 to get a ct scan \i think it was and to find out my scheduale. they starts rads 4 weeks after chemo so i will get a little bit of a break which will be nice. hopefully they dont start on my birthday july 31.
did any of you just feel like your life was just standing still. i mean i am still carrying on and all but i dont know guess i dont really feel like i am participating in my own life all the time. i can certainly relate to bouts of depression that you were discussing i certainly have been having them lately. i think i have to make sure i get enough rest, i think that is when they really hit.
ok well happy hump day to all my lovelies
hugs kymn
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