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  • Sige
    Sige Member Posts: 334
    edited September 2006
    DID YOU GET THE BOX????? Oh wow I hope so!!

    Peggy
  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited September 2006
    It's late and I got all wrapped up in CryingLaughingLeslies
    rampage, what a mistake! I think I responded to every one of her toxic post, why couldn't I just let it go? S**t! I think it is a messed up thing, poor girl.
    G'night girls, hope all is well. OH, premier night was great.
  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited September 2006
    I missed the brou-ha-ha and saw this a.m. that she's gone. She did seem a bit off but then at times so do we all.

    Christine, yopu did nothing wrong! Where does this guilt complex of yours come from? I say drink more, and more often!

    I'll be back tonight (I'm off to work after my 'weekend') but not drinking as tomorrow is an early day...

    Cheers to a better day!

    Janis L
  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited September 2006
    Ha Janis- I am thinking "drink less"
    I think the only thing I did wrong was stay up too late, chasing her all around the board, makes me too lazy to get to the gym before going to work today. What made me think I had to play Police of the boards. LOL
    Working late tonight, you girls all behave, oh well it is Fri night, so maybe not.
  • b445
    b445 Member Posts: 980
    edited September 2006
    No drinking for me this weekend as I'm off to the retreat. I'll let you know how it went when I get back.

    Peggy I got the box! and I'm almost finished with my entry. I just have to review it then will post to box on to Zeekers By Tuesday. This is fun!

    I say we could do one for the drinking group but you can't send liquer through the post!

    Hugs to all and behave, at least a little
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    hey girls........where is everybody?

    i'm sittin here by myself in the midst of some crazy weather, was gonna go down to the lake restaurant for dinner, but the winds are too crazy, so instead i'm eating ruffles and crabdip for dinner........needless to say......i need groceries lol!
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited September 2006
    Ruffles and crabdip sounds yummy. Any beer to go with it?
    I have a couple of friends coming by. Haven't really talked to one since a blow up back in June. Wonder if we'll work out the issues or keep them under the table??? Should be an interesting evening.
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    of course there's beer lol!

    good luck with your friend.......my BF and i avoided a blow up last visit, but the tension was not much fun.....i'm thinking my long distance bills will be greatly diminished after her recent stay with us.......she "can't handle cancer right now".

    i'll miss her though.
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited September 2006
    Boy cancer sure screws things up, huh? What can't she handle about your cancer?? Mine's mom died of BC, she just lost over 100 pounds with a lap-band surg., I lost my boobs, I'm tired of being in the middle of her, her daughter and my daughter and all of their stuff. I think I'll keep it cordial, but probably not be as close as before. Too much stuff has happened.

    We're doing a sparkling red lambrusco recommended by the guy at Trader Joes. I hope it's good and doesn't give me a sparkling headache. I made some pasta and a salad.

    I'm thinking I'd rather be there with you and the crabdip.

    lini
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    haaa!!!

    now i put some of the dip in some mushroom caps with bacon and brie and i'm baking them........can you say moooooo?!

    my friend "can't handle that i could "most likely die young" (her words).......and she threw in for good measure, that she doesn't think i should have forgiven mike for his indescretions.......she is a "new baptist" and told me that she was fairly certain that "mike would would contribute to my early death".......!

    i am her 2 kids godmother and she asked if i'd mind if she rebaptized them with a new godmom, because she didn't "have faith" that i'd live a full life!

    needless to say........the last 5 days of her trip were spent at her brothers instead of here......."oh well" right?????

    where do i find these people lol!!!!!
  • Sige
    Sige Member Posts: 334
    edited September 2006
    OMG shel...my stomach is growling (brie!!!!)...STOP IT!

    I'm sorry about your friend...this stupid disease has a way of bringing out the *best* AND the *worst* in people, doesn't it? That just sucks.

    Hugs to shel
    ((((shel))))
    Peggy
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    thanks peggy.

    i'm pretty much adjusted to it now, but it was hard at first.

    we are already separated by 1000's of miles, so i think it was kind of an excuse too!

    i still have my nursey buddy's but aside from texas hold 'em once a week, i pretty much hang out alone now except for the odd "visit"........when i get my gummies and get back from mexico, i'm thinking of going back to work part time to kill the boredome!!!!!

    btw........brie is a "must have".......and you can freeze whole wheels of it so that it is ALWAYS on hand lol!
  • AlaskaDeb
    AlaskaDeb Member Posts: 1,159
    edited September 2006
    OMG Shel...Your "friend" said all that and you didn't give her a fat lip?? You are a beter woman than me.

    I just had to share with you all that a girlfirend of mine and I are going to start a new club. She is building a house about a half a mile from me. Up here that is a close neighbor

    ANYWAY...we decided we were going to have a Whine and Wine club. It will be like a Stich and Bit*h club, but we'll focus on the booze instead of the womanly handywork!
    Too funny! You will all be invited
    Deb C.
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    lol deb........no fat lips.......instead i have been tripping over my own "pouty lip" for a while!

    i can't stitch, but ya'll sure enough know i can bitch, so count me in!!!!!!.........i can't drink wine, but i'll bring my beer and whine instead!
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    BTW........christine........you did nothing wrong lol!

    i saw all of that but since i'm in my own little funk, i actually stayed out of it.........but IT WASN'T EASY FOR THIS BIG MOUTHED LASS!!!!!!

    you have nothing to wonder about girl......AND, we have a diabetic bakery here......she makes pastries, chocolate, candy, breads, cakes and pies.......they are all "amazing".

    my dad is a brittle diabetic and my aunt is a juvenile and brittle diabetic (so bad that she does her glucose testing in her toes and flank area)......they are both on the pump......my dad is at 4 units of novorapid, my aunt (who is a nurse practioner and a drinker) is on a self regulated and fluctuating dose of novolin R..........they both "live at this bakery".....i'll send you samples, just say the word!!!!!
  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited September 2006
    Quote:

    my friend "can't handle that i could "most likely die young" (her words).......and she threw in for good measure, that she doesn't think i should have forgiven mike for his indescretions.......she is a "new baptist" and told me that she was fairly certain that "mike would would contribute to my early death".......!

    i am her 2 kids godmother and she asked if i'd mind if she rebaptized them with a new godmom, because she didn't "have faith" that i'd live a full life!




    OMG shel- I am still up becuz I closed the restaurant tonight and someone's car alarm o/s keeps going off (livin' in the city)
    My bro is 39 and his wife, who I believe is an angel (45yo old) just had a baby and asked me to be Godmother, Of course, I was so thrilled, I immediately said yes, but as I thought about it, I thought I would be 64 when she is 20 and maybe with all of my health shit, miss out on alot of her life. I asked them if they wouldn't like to consider someone younger and healthier.I even said I could be a co-Godmom with one of my neices, They would have nothing to do with it. They, of course think I will live forever. You and I know better, as we have looked the future in it's face. shel, I am sorry that friend's idea of friendship sucks! You will be the the best Godmother, no matter the distance,or your health, for as long as you can be and so will I.
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited September 2006
    Shel- Never knew that you could freeze Brie. Do you just let it defrost in the fridge or on the counter?

    I'm sorry about your BF. I know my relationship will never be the same with my friend. It's okay, I'm actually less stressed. I was really tired of being stuck in the middle of her daughter, my daughter, my friend, and all of their stuff. It was too hard to keep all of their secrets straight. My first allegiance is to my daughter and now that the girls are both adults, I don't want to be in their business. The distance has made things better, but last night had another example of the crap. I know that she was trying to bust her daughter in another lie when she kept questioning me on a recent funeral date that was near her bday. Daughter probably used the funeral as an excuse to not come visit for her bday, but the funeral was before her bday. This is the crap that my daughter and I have gone through for 7 years now. So, I'm the initiator of this break-up, but my life is calmer now and I don't have to worry about keeping secrets anymore.

    Speaking of mushrooms. Was over a friends for dinner last week and he bbq'd a portobello mushroom brushed with olive oil, topped it with grated mozzarella cheese that has sun-dried tomatoes and basil in it, wrapped it in puff pastry brushed with olive oil and baked it until golden. Oh my gosh, yum-yum-yum!!

    Christine- What a wonderful friend to have!! I know you'll be a great godmother.

    lini
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    yes lini, freeze it in a ziploc (a whole wheel freezes better than wedges) and then i thaw it out just on the counter.

    thanks you guys for understanding about my friend issue/feelings.......i really felt a great emptiness at first, but like everything else, i'm getting over it! i think as lini said, that my life will be much calmer now too.

    well i'm off to town to shop and have a late lunch with my sis in law.......she is coming to mexico with us and she hasn't been in about 8 years so she is totally geeked already lol! we're going bathing suit shopping "yikes" i think i'll put my beer goggles on before i try anything on!!!!!

    see ya'll this evening???
  • inspiewriter
    inspiewriter Member Posts: 54
    edited September 2006
    Thanks for all the nice welcomes. I'm feeling very well-- only this stoopid lymphedema in my arm is bugging me now.

    What is everyone doing tonight???
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited September 2006

    Bunco night with 12 ladies. Always good food, drink and company.

  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited September 2006
    My friends call bunco, drunko. I have never played, have fun.
    No plans for tonight, but tomorrow is a trip to Fast Eddies. Kind of a drive, but the most fun bar and great bar food. I hear that Toby Keith wrote the song "I Love This Bar" about this place, really. Huge .30cent peel and eat shrimp, .99cent burgers, Big Elwoods, Hot Chicks on a Stick (beef tenderloin and chicken kabobs), not much else more to eat, but live music, lots of people, bikers love to stop here, especially when out for a Sun ride. I try to go at least twice a year. If you're ever in Alton,IL it's like a must experience place.
  • jaybird627
    jaybird627 Member Posts: 1,227
    edited September 2006
    Game Night with family (cards or a board game) then work Sunday (and Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday) - blech! Good thing I have my wine to keep me happy! Cheers Ladies!
  • inspiewriter
    inspiewriter Member Posts: 54
    edited September 2006
    Hubby and I just made hotdogs in blankets---very fancy Saturday night dinner. LOL

    Now having a glass of Chianti. Will watch a movie we rented.

    Everyone have a lovely evening : )
  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    hey chicas?

    anybody awake?

    i'm having a really bad day........translation "i want to shoot merv".....and bathing suit tryouts frigging sucked lol!
  • casinogirl
    casinogirl Member Posts: 476
    edited September 2006
    Hey drinkin' buddies...drinking a cab right now. In fact, I think I am knurd. I mean drunk. WOW! Just now realized "drunk" spelled backwards is " knurd". (the "k" is silent?) Coincidence? Yes, I'm sure it is. Cheers my friends.

    Donna
  • inspiewriter
    inspiewriter Member Posts: 54
    edited September 2006

    knurd. LOL

  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    knurd.......that's me "backwards and sometimes forward" lol!

    gummies tomorrow night girls........."yeehaaa"

    better go eat.......i'm cut off at midnight (won't hurt my jelly belly though)

    tty all on tuesday!
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited September 2006

    Go gummies!!! Make sure you tell us all about it before you leave for NY.

  • 2up
    2up Member Posts: 944
    edited September 2006
    i will, i will..........but i'm thinking after 2 separate mastectomies and expanders my story will be very anticlimactic lol!

    i'm just so happy about the "no drain" aspect.......not thrilled about the puny size, less thrilled about no nipples, but hey........i'm breathing and bitching and buying shoes so......."life is good" right?
  • Sandra1957
    Sandra1957 Member Posts: 1,064
    edited September 2006

    Anticlimactic is good. Don't want any hitches. Shoes are great, especially flip-flops!! And bitching, well that's our god given right.

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