how about drinking?
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Junie had shared this photo of the view from their deck....in case anyone didn't see it before, wanted to revisit it on the week anniversary of her passing, as I know she loved this view so very much...
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NM, awwww, my sweet friend, I am sending you a big hug. I am so sorry you are going through this mess again. Those SOB's better get you the answers or I may have to send my people to make sure they do. Broken legs? It is your call and no charge for you. Really though, I do remember how upset you were the last time the meeting was rescheduled. It is so unfair for you and you have my sympathy; I hope it helps at least slightly for you to know that we all care and are here for you to bitch as loudly as you want. BUT you are in hot water with DorK as there are NO apologies allowed here at the lounge. Hmm, I think I will give you a pass on this one though. I can feel the anger in your words and know that is not your nature. I give you kudos for making all those calls and hope that something happens in your favor. It is so wrong to not give you the answers you are seeking, it is your body and your life and it seems so wrong that you have to go through so much to cut through the red tape. I hope the xanex helped. Personally, I see nothing wrong with a drink to go along with that as long as you are not driving or operating heavy machinery (cutting the lawn?) but I live on the edge! Again, know people who can help if needed, just give me a hollar and my people will come and help. I am po'd for you if that helps. How dare they ruin your day. BTW, I loved your post this morning and also thought you had some great advise for Stanzie. You never cease to amaze me with your wit and pics to match, great job as always.
Stanzie, I again hope today is better and that you are able to enjoy opening your gifts. I prayed that the emotional hangover that you had is gone and that you are happy. A hug to you too my friend.
I sure hope this place fills up tonight, I am ready to partay! I just got back from doing some running around. This mother hubbard's cupboards were so emtpy, there was nothing to eat in the house. I had to stop home between stops and change my shirt as the front of my shirt got wet from sweating. It is also hot here but very very dry. RW, you can send some of your rain here. I am glad that you at least appreciate it. My lawn could use a grand drink of water, sadly it is turning brown. I do not have a sprinkler system and am not up to doing the watering thing this year. It saddens me to see my lawn so burnt up.
Kathy, thanks for sharing the pic of Junie's view. I have set it as my desktop background and will be sure to enjoy the view for her in the weeks/months to come. Seeing that photo again is bittersweet, I am sad that she will miss it but hope she knows I will think of her when I see it. Sheat, I still had Claire's tulip pic as my wallpaper until now. And I just loved the pics at your Mother's place, Aflac and Tonto are beautiful. The heron pic is also gorgeous! It is so beautiful there, I would just love to come and see it for myself! Are you gonna be around for Pau Hana? I am here and ready to drink!! Who is in??? Pants, fuzzy piss bombs for everyone, please! cHEERs!
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Gosh, Junie's view is gorgeous!!!
Not much to report here. I have been working on stuff to get everything moving. Have no idea how things will turn out career-wise, but now another friend of mine is on the Amazon case. Her boss used to work there, and had a high position.
Other news is the Jackie O tapes. Really lurid stuff. I think I liked the "unexpurgated Jackie" better. What was her daughter thinking???
The heron looks hungry. - Claire
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What a pretty view that Junie enjoyed...
NM.....ready and willing to help your rant, rave and scream at the medical board for you....that just plain old s**** that they went and delayed the hearing.....
Kathy...sounds like a nice day with your mom
DorK......I'm not a good patient....be you need to be....you need to be kind to yourself
Kymn.....glad that your internet is back
Claire...send me some of the cooler weather....tired of the hot heat!!!
Beans...how are you doing?
Husker....how are rads going? when do you start back? I go back Wednesday...but its only a one day work week as I only work, M,T,W
Stanzie...did you open the presents from the kids today? How was your DS's first day of school?
Wonderful salmon, salad and veggie lomain for dinner....
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ATTN: Loungettes, there is a pool party happening NOW, pleeze join me. I will let YOU talk.
Hoping NM enjoyed her homemade pizza dinner, are there any left overs? Also hoping Karen enjoyed her salmon, I don't do seafood but I bet it was delish.
What is Claire having her dinner (other than wine, duhhh).
See you ALL at the pool party. Hunk, Pants AND Jocks are serving us this evening.
Peace out and be there!!
doRk
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I had leftover chicken with curry paste/yogurt rub. It was fab.
Then some malabar spinach and a mixed summer squash/onion/tomato/pesto saute. Plus leftover bulgher.
And of course wine to go with.
The chicken is super easy to make. Buy whatever chicken is on sale (I get wonderful WA state free range, and used thighs with skin) and slather with a mixture of curry paste and yogurt. Put under th brolier and grill until done. Or BBQ.
Serve with above or something else equally fab.
Eat with lovely wine while watching the sunset. Works for me.
I need to eat one of my super-ripe peaches. Loving the veggie/fruit time of year. - Claire
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I tried to catch up after five days, but there were 6 pages, so I gave up. ACK-but I think I've missed a lot! Kymn, my Internet has been down too, so that makes it worse. I now have Internet but the emails from the last three days were never delivered. Gotta call again tomorrow.
Karen, I start school Wed (1/2 day) for new student orientation, but have been going a few hours here and there to get schedules ready. I have two extra days that I can work in as I want to. Teachers start next Monday and kids on Thursday. SIGH. My summer is over.
As of today, I have 9 rads left, with five of those being boosts. So if all goes well, I should be done next Friday. However, I think I may have to go a day or two into the next week because of meetings. I think I will be working half days to start, since I am still driving every day for treatment. I have had a couple of friends take me or drive with me and that is nice. I have been so tired, I actually pulled off the interstate half way back, pulled into an parking lot, reclined the seat, and took a 15 minute nap! Then I was fine.
Of course little Gracie Lu is not helping matters. She does not sleep all night and whines for about 10-15 minutes in her crate before she settles down. When she wakes, she wants to play for awhile. Can I use maternity leave for a puppy? At age 50? Going to try the old ticking clock trick tonight and see if that helps. She weighs 1.8 pounds, so her bladder is about the size of a grape! Can't really blame her for waking up. Heck, I think that is the current size of MY bladder lately!
Everyone I missed, I hope things are looking up. I promise to check in more regularly (at least until school starts again!) and stay caught up (famous last words). Welcome, newcomers! This is a fun bunch, as you have already discovered!
TTYL, Kristy (aka Huskerkkc)
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falling asleep while reading here, so I'll just wish everyone sweet dreams...hugs, Karen
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Oooo a pool party!!!!! Just what I need!!! I've been sorting through my wardrobe and deciding what to pack but alas, I'm going to have to buy a few new things as all my cargo pants are way to tight.....I eally must try to loose some weight! I've actually been trying for months but it just stays the same......not up....not down.....UGH!!!! Thankfully I have enough tops that fit....yay!!!! My passport arrived yesterday and I have my permission to enter the USA so now it is just the Internatonal Drivers Licence and pack and I'm ready to go!!!
Wow you girls are going through some stuff!!!! My life in comparison is a doddle! Hope everyone manages to get all things sorted and back on an even keel.
Dotty what drinks are the boys serving tonight? Something yummy I hope!!!
TITZ UP!!!!
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Stanzie - You need a do-over on your birthday. I'm going to keep celebrating mine until the world treats me like the queen that I am.
The "canceled" party came up at our friends' house the other night and DH had a hard time defending himself. We talked about it later and it seems there were many issues bottled up that he never wanted to discuss... not the least of which was that he blamed me for getting bc. How could I do that after he lost both his brother and sister and his mother is not doing well at all... and we have kids that need 2 parents... what was I thinking? Well, I was thinking that I would just get it over with and LIVE the rest of my life but in order to do that I need him to get over it and stop being mean to me. He thinks he can do that if I promise to never get sick again. Problem solved via DIY counseling.
Long Monday. Tired now...
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Hey ladies,
It is nice to see Chrissy and Gail in the lounge. And sweet dream at you too, Karen!
Gail, those are some very strong words exchanged. Although your DH's words very very insensitive, it seems that he is in a lot of pain over so many loved ones. I hope you are handling this and not hurting too bad after hearing such harsh words. I bet he really loves you but has issues in handling so much. I pray that you are able to work this out and see eye to eye. btw, what is dyi?
Chrissy, yippy, thanks for stopping by the pool. My party seemed to have flopped and walaaa, there you were. Glad to hear you got that passport....USA HERE YOU COME!!! Exiting beyond words.
Husker, sorry things are tough with Gracie Lou. I pray that you find patience to get through this . Puppies are really a lot of work but remember the payoff when you get that lifetime of unconditional love from her. My Mocha dog who I recently loss at age 14.5 was a demon puppy. I got so frustrated with him that I placed a classified add to "sale him" (the term my daughter used and has reminded me many times over the year that I did this). I can't begin to tell you the nightmare he was as a pup. But he turned out to be a great dog. Contrats on getting through more treatments, you will be done soon and we will celebrate with a huge parTay!!
I am thinking of Stanzie and hope today was better. Check in when you can girl friend and let us know how you are doing!!
To the rest of you great gals, wishing you all a great night and an even better HUMPTIDEE-HUMP dey.
2am here, me tinks me napped too long today. Having a night cap then crashing on a hammock ~yawn~~~~
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Arrggghhhhh lost my long post, but it is after 1 am, so will play ketchup latah. DorK, tomorrow is the day B4 humptidee-hump dey. Are you wishing the week away? LOL. When my mom and I were talking today, and I mentioned her birthday next month, she wondered how old she was. I asked her how old she thought she was, and she thought in her 70's. Could not believe me when I said she is almost 91! It is very sad for us to see this quick decline. You all have a good night and I will see ya latah! Kathy
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Oops, today is the day after that day that has no name, thanks RW for setting me straight.
I am wondering why the lounge is so quiet, I hope it is not my babbling!
And I am sorry you lost a post, Kathy. I swear there is a conspiracy against us drunken ladies! And I can relate to the pain associated with parental memory issues. I spoke with my parents today and my mother was telling me about this great group that brings her dinner every night and also cleans up. The only thing she has to do is tell the cooks what to prepare. This is so sad as my Dad does all of the cooking and cleanup. It was a very long and disturbing conversation. My heart aches for both parents.
Well I am going to bed,for real this time..... it is 3am and my eyes are so heavy. See you all tomorrow! Peace, comfort and love to each of you gals!
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Shoot, it is almost 4am and I still haven't gotten any sleep....just worrying about my mom I guess. DorK, that is so, so, so sad about your mom. How sweet though of your dad to do so much. And I think your parents are younger than mine are, is that right? It breaks my heart too, and in my mom's case I can't tell if she is better or worse with the "memory" meds. Sometimes I think it is worse when I remind her to take them. Who knows? I hope your Dad can continue to take care of your mom, as well as he does. What a sweetie. Lately, when the drs/nurses ask... "Do you smoke?", No; "Do you drink?", Yes...then I proceed to tell them my parents ages and how they have had happy hour every night, and that I think that might be the answer to their long lives! LOL. At least I never get a lecture about not drinking!! Hope you are getting some much needed sleep!
Chrissy, Do you really need an international drivers license? The only reason I am asking, is that we have never had one, and have rented cars in different countries.Maybe we were supposed to have one and didn't know it. But we have had to show our US drivers license when renting the cars. I dunno. What day do you leave? I have not been able to lose any weight either....really sucks. But then again, I am not nearly as active as I used to be, and that is probably the reason.
Gail, Glad your DH finally came clean on why he didn't want the big party. Not fair though....like you would WANT to get bc??? WTH???? But maybe now he will realize how unfair he was being, and start being nicer to you.I hope so! Boy, you and Stanzie sure had "birthdays to remember" this year, but not for happy reasons.
Oh DorK, I think Gail's DIY was for "do it yourself"....as in counseling themselves. Is that right, Gail?
OK, going to try again to fall asleep....
Nighty night cap, girls!
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Kathy, it's recommended that I carry an International D/L if I intend to drive............the reason they say is it's proof that I hold a current drivers licence in my home state so like the good girl I am...lol......I'm just doing what I'm told on this one.......lol....I'm also told that it's not expensive and takes about five minutes to do the application and ten minutes while they do the licence........fifteen minutes well spent I think.
I will be leaving Adelaide on Tuesday 30th August and I arrive on US soil on Friday 2nd September and that's when I get to meet up with our lovely Dotty...........I am so looking forward to it all!!!!!
Well I think I'll go and check out what the boys are up to and maybe get one of those Fuzzy Pissbombs...................
TITZ UP!!!!
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Stanzie, I say if your birthday wasn't the best, then you shouldn't have to be a year older and can remain the same age for another year! HUGS for you hon.
DorK, you can have your poor me moments, they ARE allowed. Besides, you always seem to get over them rather quickly. Hunky garbage men eh?
Kathy, great "passive" ideas for DorK. I have thousands of emails on my work puter, with customers mostly. But I hate to get rid of them, as I get calls from repeat customers and I can go back to see what we discussed. I think I have like 5000, both in my inbox and sent emails! I was sorry to hear about your mom forgetting things, especially the one of your dad being there at the new place. Scary stuff for you, for sure!
Hi again Allison. Sure glad you have smiles from Junie and thanks for stopping by.
HA HA, love the motorized bar stool NM. I think we should let DorK use it for now....wud do ya think? So sorry about your hearing, and you deserve to be rip s$##ing mad (sounds like something Junie would say) I would def. go for the newspaper and anything else public. But you hit the nail on the head, they don't care about you. What you want is not important to them and can easily be put on the back burner. GO GET EM GIRL.
Love the bird pics Kathy. We don't have that here in the part of AZ that I live, but there are lush places (with water too) not too far away, we just don't ever go, always too busy I guess. The Shady Lady is coming along. Darrell has been working on it during the mornings while it's still cool, then coming into the office afterwards.
Husker, you will get there with the rads and before you know it, all of this will be behind you. Sorry Gracie is keeping you up, but at least you are an understanding mommy. She is such a cutie!
Hi Chrissy! I'm getting so excited for you!
Gail, glad you and hubby have that talk. My DH is always the one that initiates them, as holding things inside is not good for anybody. And I so LOVE your comment that you will continue to celebrate until you are treated like the queen you are!
Kathy and DorK, my heart goes out to both your moms and you ladies. That has just got to be so hard. My dad is in the same boat, but I don't talk to him much and he is going to be 77 (young) His mother had Alzheimer's, I am hoping I don't get it!
Ok, I made my post on the online obituary for Junie. Not many posts there and don't know how long it will stay there. I think it allowed me to post, but I won't know until today, as it said they had to review it and it would be 24 hours before it posted. Kathy, do you know if Bob knows about this? It was done for a friend of mine when she passed, and I printed all of the posts to give to her daughter. Here is the link again, for anyone that would like to add to it.
Oh wait.........we weren't going to post that, almost forgot. Ok PM me, DorK or Kathy if you want the link. I already shared with Jaybird and Casino Girl and if I have time will send to the other gals that stopped by that knew Junie.0 -
Hi all!
You all are so very wonderful and sweet to think of me and my birthday... hmm maybe that is the real reason I hate birthdays they ususally are dreadful. Anyway, so yes yesterday after my son got home from school- good day at school and nice note from the teacher about bringing the muffins - he got on the bus with muffins for the mean bus driver and it had a hand written note from him saying Happy 1st day of school muffins and she recoiled from him and looked at me questioningly and then asked if he made them. I said he did help along with my other two kids. She then asked what kind and then just put them on the floor. No thanks or anything - I'm sure she just threw them in the trash - so lovely!!
Anyway, so afterwards yes I opened presents - now my ex gets presents for the kids to give me. He did great with giving me two volunteer crepe myrtle plants from my Mom's tree's volunteer that we planted long ago so that was nice and made me a Boston Creme Pie as that is one of my favorite desserts so that was just lovely. The presents were interesting - some ball point pens, some plastic plates and two tiny sample boxes of cinnamon. ...Ok.... then my oldest son gave me an art project he didn't finish in school and has been working on. Let's see then one sister gave me some lotion, more of books from this series she likes and tried to get my daughter interested in and has sent her these books for three years now even though she never got into them so I guess I'm the new recipient to these books, and a choker necklace which is tiny as it it won't fit around my neck and it isn't like I have a huge neck so hopfully my daughter can use it someday. My other sister sent me some plastic glasses, a bottle opener, cocktail napkins and silly paper coasters. So interesting presents to be sure! The one really lovely special gift I received was from my aunt. She sent me a lovely antique perfume bottle she bought with her Mother when she was in Lisbon in 1954! I thought that was just such a sweet thing to do as I do collect perfume bottles and snuff bottles and such.So we ate Boston Creme Pie and as it was my friend's daughter's last night she came over and we played The Game of Life. I lost but it was very funny. My daughter who normally hates board games was hilarious as she kept landing on spaces where she had another baby and her career was the lowest paying one and lived in a mobile home even though she kept saying a tent would be better for her financial situation. Anyway that was highly amusing.
Enough about me! NM - that is really horrendous - no wonder you are so angry and of course you need that information. Wouldn't it all be in your records which you certainly have a right to have. I know there is more to it but at least would be a start as to how much radiation. I wouldn't think it would be legal for them to keep putting you off like that. I think you do need to talk to a personal injury lawyer. I have a friend whose husband is one - I know for a lot of things ) like my botched nose) the limitations are only two years but since they are the ones delaying it I wouldn't think that would be a problem. I so hope you can get this worked out this isn't right at all. If I see him anytime soon, I'll ask to see if he has any words of wisdom.
Husker - hang in there and that poor little baby with the tiny bladder - whew I guess you are up and down at night. I've seen those fake grass pads with absorbant pads underneath the grass, perhaps having one of those so at least you wouldn't have to go outside at night??
Kathy - I'm sorry you are still worried about your Mom but yes considering their age and how well they are doing - still pretty amazing and I know you are grateful and appreciate every minute you are with them.
Now who is it whose Dad is cooking and cleaning for their Mom and she thinks it is some company? dorK? Well, that is awfully sweet and I understand the worry to but still really lovely...
Gail! Oh shoot when did I miss the cancelled party? He really said that? Wow! I'm stunned as I'm sure you were.... did it ever really register what he was saying..... I cannot imagine - so because he is upset over his family losses how dare you cause him problems by getting sick??? Ummmm, is he normally this selfish? I'm so tired of these men who only think about themselves and how something you have no control over touches their precious life and they are angry with you? I so don't understand. I recently met up with a friend who was passing through town the day after my precious Liesl died and we went to dinner with my SO. Well he went on and on about how devastated he was - he had known her barely 3 years and would have left her to die all alone. I was so upset at the time I couldn't even do or say anything but she re-brought that up and how she was so stunned at him and his selfishness as everything is always about him. I'm so sorry Gail - really I am. He so needs to wake up and grow up and do so very quickly! He needs to realize how lucky he is to have you !!!
Karen- wow the training sounds really interesting - how it all goes well.
Love the picture of Junie's view! - It is just lovely and nice to think of her enjoying it.
Goldie and Beanie???
Chrissy - so excited for you and your upcomming trip. Interesting about the international driver's liscense - never had to have one in Ireland or in Italy but that was long ago so maybe it has changed.
Claire - I'm thinking you have some really spectacular views where you are as well... I'm so jealous of your fresh veggies and wines...
Ok, long enough post and scared I'll lose it! Thanks again everyone!!!!
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Chrissy, Wow...leaving at the end of this month, it is getting sooooo close to time for your big trip! I am so excited that this is all really going to happen. And that is good that you are getting that int'l license, since it won't take too long or too much $. Our next int'l trip will be escorted, but after that one, I may check into it too. Isn't it interesting how many neat, important things we learn from each other! Oh, how my parents, DH and myself, really loved Adelaide! That was our favorite city in OZ, till we stayed in Brisbane during our last trip to OZ, almost a year ago. So now they are both our favorites!
Stanzie, well, what can I say....those are certainly "interesting" presents! But remember, it is the thought that counts (j/k of course!)....and of course your ex never really seemed to get you nice things from your kids. Guess his "thoughts" weren't really in it! BUT he did make your favorite dessert, and that is nice, at least. I am so thankful that your aunt sent you that special perfume bottle....wow...that makes up for all the other "non-gifts". We sure loved Lisbon (but Madeira even more so), and back then there were not as many tourists, so must have been a great trip that they had, in 1954. The old bldgs are the same, but just SO many people there now! Would love to go back to the island of Madeira (have been 3x, and my ancestors are from there, even g'g'pa that invented the ukulele). But it is so darn hard to get there.....have to fly into Lisbon and catch a diff airline, as Delta does not fly there, nor do they have a partner airline that goes there. But so lovely there....awww memories! ANYWAY I liked Lori's suggestion that since your b'day was less than wonderful (to put it mildly), you DO NOT have to add a year to your age!!
Yeah, the guest book for Junie has so many more posts now, and I am so glad to see that. Lori, I thought about mentioning it to Bob, but since I got to it from her obit that he paid for, I was thinking he might know about it. But since you mentioned maybe he doesn't, I will mention it, for sure. And even if he does know about it, might not have checked it for awhile. I am printing out some of the nice comments posted about Junie here, but have several more pages to go....editing out the day-to-day and personal (about us) stuff, just the concern, reminiscenses, sadness, etc about Junie. Thought he would like to read them someday, maybe too hard to read right now though. Sometimes that can bring needed comfort, and sometimes it is just too hard to read till later on.
Wish someone else would be able to come to Kansas City with us. So far from everyone,though. I won't really get to think of it till right before. We take my mom with us to Tunica later this week, then she leaves on Monday to return to HI. I do realize this should be the last trip she comes here by herself, though. She loves to sit in the sunroom just watching the water and all the birds, ducks, activity (sometimes fishing boats or kayaks), and is so happy there, But I do wonder if she will "forget" about her place here, after she returns; hope not.
Love you all, and missing some of you gals who have been MIA for awhile! Do we have a DOTD????
Thirstily,
Kathy
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Good morning, just have a min before heading to radiation. Things are going fine up here in Canada lol I feel like my life is pretty boring right now,kind of a let down after being so crazy with the chemo , radiation is going fine so far,work is cruising along although there could be some upheavel here soon but waiting to see, not with me but some others. Other than that just trucking along
Love you girls think about you all everyday wish I more to chat about right now but maybe that is a good thing that I dont lol
Hugs Kymn
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Wahine-no, I shouldn't drink while taking Xanax, not that it will stop me. The longer they try to put me off the angrier I get and the more waves I try to make. I have gotten a response from one Board member, and it pretty much says the hearing will be held when it's convenient for the doctor and I just have to live with that. The doc even gets to have a lawyer with him, isn't that nice for him? I can have a support person, but that person will not be allowed to speak or participate in any way. Talk about fair. I'm thinking about showing up for the September hearing and sitting there until someone talks to me, (hopefully it will get on the minutes) just to express my displeasure. Hopefully I'll hear from the governor's office soon, or from the state rep or senator. Someone has to be able to do something. I remember that view from Junie's deck, it is so beautiful!
DorK-thanks for the hug, I needed that! I've got a list of people who need to have "attitude adjustments" or their day ruin. I may take you up on your offer to borrow your "people"! And about the apology, hmmmm, how to do I get out of this one without apologizing again? Ah, I give up. Thank you all for being here and letting me rant and rave.
Claire-good luck on the job hunt, sounds like things are stacking up in your favor!
Karen-thanks for the sympathy, I'm thinking it would be fun to bring all of you along with the hearing finally happens, but they only allow me 2 "support persons." Maybe you can all hide in my pocket??
DorK-sorry, no leftovers. I forgot to put them in the fridge and Sadie snatched them off the stove during the night. Gotta remember to put stuff away if I want it next day!
Claire-I can just feel the peach juice running down my chin! Enjoy!
Husker-Hooray for the rads being almost done! Poor Gracie Lu, hope she learns to sleep through the night soon. You must have to take her out every time you get up to pee, yes? Happy back to school, too!
Chrissy-I actually enjoy packing for a trip, hope you are having fun too. Can't wait to hear from you about your trip! Check in when you can, ok?
AStorm-Awww, so cute! So DH thinks he can cope if you never get sick again? Did you ask him how to do that? Can HE guarantee HE will never get sick? Perhaps you should ask him that question. You'll stick with him if he guarantees never to get prostate cancer or lung cancer or colon cancer. . . . Sorry, I'm being pretty snarky right now. Not very patient with any sort of excuse. And I'm feeling a bit like the corgi in the pic, very tired and in need of a recharge!
DorK-hope you finally got some sleep! It is hard watching out parents age and decline.
Chrissy-I'm with Wahine, never even heard of an international driver's licence, not that I've traveled all that much outside of the US, and that usually on cruises. Not much driving on a cruise.
DOTD: Insomniac
1/2 oz Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
1/2 oz Coffee Liqueur
2 oz Cream
2 oz Milk
3 oz Espresso
1 tbsp Instant Coffee
Directions
Blend all ingredients with 2 scoops of ice. Pour into a poco grande glass. Sprinkle some optional nutmeg or cinnamon on top.
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Hi Kymn! VERY GLAD that your life is going okay, and nothing upsetting is going on!!! And so thankful that the rads are going well. How much longer till you are through with that? Glad you popped in to say hello, and that all is well, in your part of the world. OH, I see Pants just mixed you a dwink, in a coffee mug, so no one at work will know you are dwinking! That is, until you start acting sooooo silly!!! LOL. Have a great day!
OOPS....bumped into you, NM! Hope it felt more like a hug than a freight train, and I didn't hurt you at all! Love your insomniac DOTD.....that SHOULD keep us awake! LOL. And such cute cartoons.....I esp loved the suitcase cruisers! So funny!!! Shame on Sadie for eating your leftovers....well at least they went to good use. Otherwise you would have had to throw it away in the morning. Such a smart furbaby!!! YES, of course we will get teeny tiny and hide in your pocket for the hearing! That is what we do best. Well, besides drinking and flirting with our Tattie Tenders! Ciao for Niao!
Kathy
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Good Tuesday morning....lazy morning...stayed in bed too long and now in a funk....that will teach me!!!! Have a great day!!! Karen
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Karen, Read NM's posts with her funny cartoons....hope that will get you in a happier mood!!
OK, now I really have to get moving and start working on the day....
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I still think I'd try and have a lawyer friend if possible - ask co-workers or friends if anyone knows someone who would go with you as it would be good to have a legal person there even if he/she can't speak they will be there as a great witness and would worry them at the very least. I'm so sorry you are being treated so terribly. That is not right.
Kymn - glad things are going alright.
NM- you like to pack??? Ok if I ever go anywhere again I'm asking your advice as packing totally stresses me out to no end.
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Hi Stanzie....
One way to reduce packing stress is to put everything in one carry-on bag. I just plan a couple of outfits, and then accessories around them. Last time, I went to a 3-day conference, and even had room for my laptop. And still didn't wear everything I took with me.
I take extra scarves and jewelry to vary the outfits. Make sure everything fits the way I remember it did as I don't want to wish I had brought something else that fit better.
I find a cardigan helpful as you never know when they will blast you with freezing air.
Then shoes, at least one comfortable vs stylish pair. And jammies that can be seen in public so no need to take a robe. I put makeup in the bag to pack as I do my face. Add a couple of lipsticks and eyeshawdow. That's it.
I am taking a bag with me for Saturday night (cycling trip). PJs and another set of cycling duds. Shoes, jeans and a T. Plus a cardigan as will be cool at night. Big one is to restock my bicycle bag with energy potions. And of course toiletries and skincare stuff. If I forget meds, I can take Sunday evening, but will include a one day supply of everything. I keep ibuprofen in my bicycle bag.
Simple, and a good thing as I need to be on the road by 7 AM Saturday. - Claire
Forgot to mention undies and hose, plus socks. But think you knew that
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Stanzie, like Kathy says it's the thought that counts, but plastic plates and plastic cups, napkins and coasters? Oh well! We need to take that bus driver and throw HER under that bus. I would turn her in for every little think I could think of. I keep saying, she does not belong working with kids with special needs. The game of Life sounds like it was lots of fun, even though silly.
Kathy, you can't dwell on the fact that your mom might not remember, you have to embrace the moment and be happy you have it as a memory. And I keep telling you ....PICTURES! You can even give them to her as well, perhaps to jog her memory, and a set for you too. That is so nice of you to go through and print off things for Bob to read. You really are one of a kind, and I'm so glad to have you as my friend.
NM, we will all join you in making waves! So hoping you get some sort of satisfaction out of this. I would rant and scream and throw fits to anyone that will listen.
What makes a doctors time more important than someone elses...........it's not, we are all HUMAN. Chrissy, I don't mind packing either, but I sure hate unpacking!
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NM - Maybe I should have been snarkier. Mostly I just stared at him so that he could hear himself. I actually thought "well maybe next time it'll be your turn to have cancer and then we'll see how you feel about it" but I would never wish this on anyone and certainly not my husband. The conversation got worse on its own. His brother committed suicide several years ago. We were staying in a condo with the extended family for the funeral and I fell down the stairs and broke my ankle and pretty much usurped all the attention. When his sister got sick the first time, I was conveniently 9 months pregnant and couldn't go to southern California to support her through her radiation treatments. His father finished chemo the same week I was diagnosed. I admitted that it does sound a bit suspicious that I suddenly have a painful accident, give birth or get cancer every time his family needs our support. He actually did apologize after he heard himself. He admitted that he has been withholding his love because he just can't stand another loss. I have heard of this type of response but never expected it from him. Thankfully my daughters are not following his example.
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What a bumbling idiot I am! I saw on the online Obit, that it would be online until the 3rd of this month. And I'm thinking..........well it's past the 3rd, WTH? So I make some phone calls, and find out that it is left online for 1 year. Scarecrow here wasn't paying attention to the year!
This Guest Book has been kept online until 8/3/2012 by Kansas City Star.
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Gail......I am going to take another approach here. First of all, I agree that your DH is out to lunch here.
However, I think this is because he has had so much trauma in his life that he has been "protecting" himself from losing you. Just too painful to contemplate. Hearing this come out was I think helpful in moving forward. Unfortunately, he lashed out at you.
I was so touched at the jewelry he gave you.
Is there anything you can do in terms of "celebrating us, and our life going forward"? So something special like a wonderful dinner, where you wear something smoking and the jewelry he gave you. I would see this as an investment in your life.
Unless I am terribly wrong, if he feels wanted and loved, he will most likely return these sentiments. BC makes us go into ourselves. I see this in myself. I have made a point of reaching out to people. Except of course in the instances where the right decision is to edit them out of my life.
So a "celebration of X" with both of you as stars. No others. Wonderful food and wine.....terrific locale. Smoking outfit, and the jewelry he gave you.
I think he will get the message. The outcome should be to set the stage for a wonderful life going forward and for both of you to heal. - Claire
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Wow, great responce Claire and nice to hear a different approach. I guess we all get stuck in rresponses to situations so hearing other sides is always good. I had forgotten the lovely gift Gail received... as you can imagine I might pass out if I ever received such a gift.... I do hope you all can work it out as him admitting he is scared to lose you is a big one. I think that is one of the big things for me besides not over Liesl yet but the thought of loving another furbaby as I did Liesl and losing her might kill me as I still feel such a tremendous loss so I guess I'm saying I can relate and he has been though an awful lot. But wish he would have talked to you more about all this all along as you are not the enemy and you certainly didn't mean to break your ankle, needed help on the pregnancy, and really didn't want cancer.
oh well you all are right it is the thought that counts as I kept reminding myself on my first Wedding Anniversary and electronic bug catcher might be thought of as romantic by someone......or the Wedding present from his Uncle of a huge lamp shade and I mean huge and no lamp .... hmmm.
Oh Lori - I so do the same thing on dates.... it is confusing to say the least and if you are upset then how are you supposed to totally understand some of the details. Don't be hard on yourself....
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