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  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited September 2006
    ...so I drink!
  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited September 2006
    There's a Testicle Festival here, in the Ozarks area. Ha, I thought that was so funny. I did have those Rocky Mountain oysters, once in Montana, my ex-DH was from there, but I would only try them once.

    Janis - I know what you mean about the "drive" being stuck with the brakes on. Do we ever get that ol feeling back or is it gone forever? Why didn't anyone tell us this would happen, maybe I just thought it would never happen to me! Although since I switched from Tamox to Aromasin, I am at least noticing, with some interest, good looking guys again
  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited September 2006
    Christine, I don't know what it is. I can do 'it' and I can 'get there' but it's not like it was before. I used to be 'horny' all the time, thought about sex (getting laid) 24/7 and now, well, no true desire and I really don't care if I ever get it again. I'm extremely bothered that I don't have any sex drive but what can I do? It's not in my head, it's definitely a physical problem. I'm blaming Tamoxifen. Okay, off to bed - alone!
  • leener
    leener Member Posts: 1
    edited September 2006

    As a former bartender, a patient newly dx'd with bc, this is a very reassuring thread to me. It has only been 2 weeks, but I'm just not ready to have this additional vice excluded from my life.

  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited September 2006
    Eileen- welcome here. I am sorry you had to join us. As you have probaby read this is known as the "funnest" thread. Depending on what treatment you'll have, you may find you need a break from drinking or don't care to think about a cocktail or a beer for awhile, then like most of us, you'll find you're on your way to your "new normal" but feeling good enough to get back to some of the "old you"
    Good luck to you. This site is a wonderful place with lots of wonder people.
    We have a couple former bartender, me included (as well as sever and restaurant mgr) Most fun was behind the bar (OK not as much fun as the side of the bar)
  • casinogirl
    casinogirl Member Posts: 476
    edited September 2006
    Welcome Eileen!

    Drinking a Fosters right now, and plan on going out in the motor boat SOMEtime today. Battery is dead, so what's a girl to do whilst she waits for it to charge? Crack open a cold one, don't you know.

    Have Citron & tonic packed to drink on the water (if we ever get there that is.)

    Janis - you know what is ironic? Here you are (former sex pot & all) and now feeling like something has drained out of your sexpot...things aren't quite like they used to be and you hate it. And rightly so.

    I, on the other hand was married for 20 years to a man who never wanted to have sex with me. Claimed he loved me and WANTED to be sexual with me, but I ALWAYS initiated, and it was just mediocre at best. I didn't think of sex much, and why would I, because basically, it sucked (and not sucked in a good way.)

    After 20 years of that crap (plus some other crap too) I NOW think about sex all the time, due to BF of 1 year, and can't believe what I missed out on for SO long. But, I am just glad I found out about it! Now I must wonder, how many other women out there just THINK they know what good sex is, but really don't. Of course, it's subjective, so.....I think those 2 Fosters I had are getting to me and making me write a post that should really be on the mojo thread.

    If I'm sober enough later, I'll check back in with you all to see if I'm the only drunk gal. Don't let me down, girls!

    Cheers!

    Donna
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited September 2006
    Where oh where did my mojo go
    Oh where oh where can it be...

    oh who cares...i'll just have another drink.
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited September 2006
    WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and panties.

    Hasn't happened to me in a while but one can hope!
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited September 2006
    To some it's a six-pack, to me it's a Support Group. Salvation in a can! ~ Dave Howell

    Along with this thread...my online support group!
  • Sige
    Sige Member Posts: 334
    edited September 2006
    Quote:

    Where oh where did my mojo go



    Arent' they on the Candy thread?? ROFL

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    Peggy
  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited September 2006

    What did we do without you!!!
    Hugs
    Vickie
  • RobinTN
    RobinTN Member Posts: 466
    edited September 2006
    Just stopping in to say howdy to my buddies.Aint gonna let all of you forget me while I am on the wagon.Is that the proper term I am looking for? Guess so,since I cant fall off the wagon now.
    Chemo is well.....crappy.I feel terrible most days.So keep those cards and letters and pm's especially coming.
    Hope all of you had a g reat weekendend and will have a good week ahead.
    Hugs and luv to all of you!!!
  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited September 2006
    Peggy -I've never seen that kind of mojo and it's been awhile for the other one too. lol
    I'm off to a 50th bday party for my friend's husband, this is the first of many 50th parties for me. I am still going to 40th parties! (just turned 44) When did I get to be old enuf for these?
    Oh shel - had to tell you I have been checking out the real Ewan on TV today, Moulin Rouge was on. Nice!
    Have a great night girls!
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    i think those "mojo's" might be a canadian thing.

    we got them every freakin hallowe'en here!!!!!

    christine........ewan is HOT!!!!!!!
  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited September 2006
    (((Robin)))

    I can't drink for you tonight as I have to work early tomorrow but I sure can drink both Monday and Tuesday nights!
  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited September 2006
    Donna, I'm SO glad someone here is getting it good AND enjoying it!

    I DO know what good sex is and all I can say is my loss of estrogen is the culprit. Oh well, there's always wine!
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    lol janis!!!!!

    it's wierd for me too........i never lost "mojo" and luckily captain fantastic knows what he's doing in the sack (gee no wonder he was popular with the young band bunnies for a while there.......cause he's not all that to look at lol)......anyhow, i still desire "it" mentally, but physically it takes for freaking ever and all the goop required embarrases me sometimes......not to mention the "new boobs" and 10lbs of belly fat!

    i'm extremely self conscious now and i think that really gets in my way a lot.......so for me there's always beer lol!

    i'm on the wrong thread again........oops!
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    oh crap.........i'm a "thread killer".........sorry, i had a bizarre weekend!

    carry on..........spanish coffee all around!!!!!
  • casinogirl
    casinogirl Member Posts: 476
    edited September 2006
    We finally got the boat out on the lake around 4:30 today, then had to get a jump from another boat about 6:30....thank GOD women aren't afraid to ask for help. But it was a fun, relaxing time.

    Had a couple of Citron & tonics on the boat then a beer and am now on '03 Sterling Cabernet. Yummy. Think I'm wasted. Do you all see a big, purple, Bigfoot running across the backyard too?

    Hope everyone is having a relaxing, safe long weekend.

    Cheers!

    Donna
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006

    lmao.........no bigfoot, but a big purple pig was in my airspace on the way home and i stuck to beer !!!!!

  • casinogirl
    casinogirl Member Posts: 476
    edited September 2006
    Think I read somewhere that pigs and Bigfoot are related, or there is a purple connection or something....whatever....cooked mac & cheese from scratch tonight. Now I remember why I only do that couple of times a year!

    Cheers!
  • casinogirl
    casinogirl Member Posts: 476
    edited September 2006
    HEY! If I'm drinking alone, I'm gonna start on Kareoki (SP?) here in a minute...anybody remember "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon?

    Cheers!

    Donna
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited September 2006

    You walked into the party like you were walking on to a yacht.

  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited September 2006
    Your hat strategically dipped below one eye
    Your scarf it was apricot
    You had one eye in the mirror....

    Speaking of purple, no I wasn't talking about the confused couch, but my tongue after a good bottle of red. Why do the cheap wines never turn your teeth, tongue and lips purple, only the really good ones?
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited September 2006
    As you watched yourself gavotte

    And all the girls dreamed that theyd be your partner
    They'd be your partner, and...

    You're so vain, you probably think this song is about you
    You're so vain, I'll bet you think this song is about you
    Don't you? Don't you?

    So, where is everyone today??
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    i'm here.........i just ironed for 4 hours "blech"

    now i'm grabbing a beer.. and BBQ'ing stuffed chicken breasts.
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited September 2006
    What the heck are you ironing?
    Yummy what's in the stuffed breasts, not silicone or saline, I hope.
    How was Chicago??
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    lol.......i iron EVERYTHING......got that nasty habit from my mom.

    chicken is stuffed with portabellos, breading, sundried tomatoes and tandoori spice.......yummy and easy.

    chicago was short and sweet......mackenzie was amazed at the "big city" atmosphere and had a blast shopping.......man i wish we had cool stores like that here!

    i got mugged a detroit city airport though.......nothing valuable, but still kinda freaky!

    how was san diego?
  • jasmine
    jasmine Member Posts: 773
    edited July 2008
    "As you watched yourself gavotte"

    I always thought those words were 'you had one eye in the mirror as you watched yourself go by.'
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited September 2006
    See, this is why I miss all of the fun. While you all are gathering sharing stories and having a sip of the spirits, Im in bed, ready for sleep.

    Shel: Your were mugged this week-end? How scary.

    Oh well, good night all and please have a spirit for me.

    Nicki

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