TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

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  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited November 2006
    Afternoon Circle Girls...Praying that this thread never disappears!!! I would be so lost...out on the prairie with the coyotes and cactus...scary thought!
    MB...where are you in NY..I am between Ithaca and Binghamton and they are predicting a couple of inches of snow for tonight...NOT ready for that yet (or ever!).
    Shel...thinking of you and hoping you are having a wonderful time.
    Amy...that new puppy sounds so very cute...can't wait to see a picture.
    Vera..love the costumes and your decorations. I also like the dick head idea...I've had my share of them lately.
    Silvergirl...I don't have to share my remote with anyone other than Nathaniel.

    MY CAR IS FIXED!! I am so glad. I am returning the rental car this afternoon and picking my car up. The garage that fixed it really busted their butts to get it back to me ASAP and they really came through! They are a great bunch of guys and made my car top priority.

    Trick or treating with Nathaniel was fun...he had a great time. It wasn't so great for me as the man I went with got angry with his kids and treated me terribly. I was furious with some things he said to me and I told him that I had spent 20 years with an abusive man (which he knew) and that no man would ever ever again treat me that way again. I told him I was a grown women who will do as I please, when I please and how I please and if he ever layed a hand on me in anger again he may not have a hand. I then walked across the street to my brother and had him give me and Nathaniel a ride home. What the heck...I was actually shocked at my response to him...I guess bc has really changed me! Nathaniel was so very funny afterwards...he was telling my brother "Nobody talks to my mommy that way" and "If anybody is ever mean to my mommy again they'll have to deal with me". Had his little chest puffed right out and was stomping around like a little banty rooster! I am so blessed with both of my children.
    What is it with men! I am so friggin nice (ok so last night I really lost it but he had that coming) and they walk all over me. I really felt Nathaniel needed that "male" figure in his life but I have decided that I know how to fish and hunt and do almost anything a man can and that's what I will do.
    whew...done venting now.
    Wishing you all a happy November!!! Thanksgiving is coming...one of my favorite holidays!
    Hugs to all
    Vickie
  • AlaskaDeb
    AlaskaDeb Member Posts: 1,159
    edited November 2006
    Good morning circle girls-

    I’ve been busy trying to reclaim my life (yeah ME). I am still checking here a couple times a day and keeping you all close to my heart.

    Halloween was fun. My kid’s 4-H group decorated a truck for the trunk-or-treat night at the elementary school. A great time was had by all. We copied the puking pumpkin that someone posted a photo of last week and it was a HUGE hit. The kids loved it.

    My burns are about 75% healed and my pinkeye is all healed up. I am trying to avoid getting any more colds…we’ll see how that goes.

    I work 3 hours a day at the elementary school library. I am on an unpaid medical leave until January, so I have a few weeks just for me. I almost don’t know what to do with myself! I have a big “thank-you” project going for a bunch of the people at the local hospital to finish up. It feels SO good to be getting back to the things I love.

    So…November is here. Let’s all go out and make it a great one!!!

    Deb C
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited November 2006
    Good Evening! I have a wee bit of computer time and thought I would come to the circle and just say hi! Its November!!! For those of us in the USA its turkey month. Oh and my husbands birthday month. Can you believe the big baby. His BD isnt until 11-20 and he already reminded me this was his month!!

    Men!! Most of them are such jerks. Im lucky as my husband has been ther for me, but he is not innocent! I have been the main money maker in this house since I met him 32 years ago. He is a MUSCIAN - ENTERTAINER! No joking he is good, but geez I wish he would get a day job too.

    Vickie: Too bad ya didnt have a drink to throw in that guys face! What a jerk.

    Someone mentioned that I get up early. I do I do, I do confess. Gotta have my time here in the wagon before I go to work. Thats why this morning was so frustrating. I had a stupid bad dream so got up 1/2 hour earlier than I do and then I had computer problems. And I thought Hey What am I gonna do for the next 2 hours!!

    I gota tell ya for the 1st 45 minutes on the boards, I thought this thread was lost for sure. So I agree - we cant lose this thread. Its just too much fun. And there are so many of us just helping each other out.

    Susan: I had such a frown at first. I am so glad the onc called and you got the appointments. Here we go again! That should be a song just for us. Anyways, we will be with you when you have the x-rays and see your onc. Distored Humor will have stopped whining about not going to the Breeders Cup. Did I mention he is a male also?

    Well, I havent touched base with everyone, but you all know I just love ya to bits. Hope you all have a wonderful evening and I'll see ya in the morning.

    Nicki
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited November 2006
    Ok ladies! We need a posse. Gotta go out and find some of our dear friends.

    Lini we miss you.

    Marla where are you

    Mena I hope your feeling better

    tgirl are you just watching football

    Tinairene - how is life treating ya

    Peggy! Oh i know your hiding in the bushes, but ahahaha no one is bathing in the lake its too cold!!

    And there are so many more that are missing in action. Anybodt got a hound dog?

    OK, thats it, gotta go, have a great evening.

    Nicki
  • k4katz
    k4katz Member Posts: 158
    edited November 2006
    Hey CGs!

    I just wanted to check in. Nicki, you were wondering how I was doing a couple of posts back. I guess I am just 'cancered out' a bit, if you know what I mean, and haven't been visiting the boards as much. But I am keeping all of you in my prayers, and I am so grateful to know that you all are here. I am sure that once I take a break for a little while I will be back in full force!

    Stay well everyone!
    Kristin
  • christineK
    christineK Member Posts: 735
    edited November 2006
    NS- last year my next door neighbor stole one of my pumpkins and his SIL ratted him out a few weeks later. She told me he made a pie with it and didn't think I'd miss it! He is s'posedly a chef? He has been saying,I'm going to come by your restaurant and fill out an application, he never came, so he is a thief and a liar!
    Deb, glad you are feeling better.
    Vicki, stay strong! I am proud of your response to that JO! I too, have given in and kept quiet in the past. Really, just to degrading men, but mental is as bad as physical abuse.
    Susan, we know the waiting is the hardest part. I have to wait until 11/27 for my thyroid bx.
    Nicki- thnks for keeping this board alive. You an NS are great contributers here.
    Kristin, you just keep taking care of yourself. You can give back later, if you're up to it after tx.
    All others, where ever you are. I hope you are keeping warm and the sun is shining.
  • evilelf
    evilelf Member Posts: 274
    edited November 2006
    I think mental abuse IS worse than physical, bones and bruses can be fixed but the WORDS stay with us forever~!~!
    and it only takes one word to transport us to another date and time...my 1st husband was abusive, knew where to hit so there's no outward appearance
    peace
    vera
  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 789
    edited November 2006
    Hi girls, Wanted to stop by and let everyone know I'm thinking of you.

    I'd like to bring a friend into the inner circle tonight. She went home for lunch and found her husband dead. It looks like a suicide but nothing definite yet. He had a bag tied over his head. He was a court appointed criminal attorney. The police are doing a thorough investigation. They just got married recently and purchased a new home. Please pray for Michelle during this sad and horrible time. Her mom is a breast cancer survivor and she has alot of wonderful friends and family for support.

    Hope everyone is well.

    Hugs

    Liz
  • b445
    b445 Member Posts: 980
    edited November 2006
    Michelle sending out special prayers for you.

    Karen, welcome you're not alone we have all been through these feelings.

    My Mom & sister got here yesterday, They drove out from Ohio. Mom went back home to San Diego last night.
    My girls came over last night too so it was a very busy night. I'll post pics of Cloe as a ladybug later.

    Today I helped my sister unload a 32' moving truck into storage and I'm beat!

    Tomorrow I will go meet Pepper B & Nautghy by Nature. I can't wait to meet them. So if I'm not on tomorrow then I'm still celetbrating NBN's & my birthday. Hers is the 4th & my the 6th.

    Prayers & hugs
  • nosurrender
    nosurrender Member Posts: 737
    edited November 2006
    Christine, Trust me, you couldn't make much of a pie with the pumpkin that was stolen! Isn't it amazing what people will say???

    kristin, you don't have to post if you don't feel up to it, we keep your spot warm by the inner circle whenever you need it - it is there!

    Liz, I am SO SORRY about your friend's husband! What a terrible shock to find!! Of course we will hold her close in the warmth of the circle.

    Sending out a special good luck to Christymike! She is starting her first chemo tomorrow. Hang in there girl! Remember the first one is the worst one! We are here for you!

    Hoping that everyone having tests and scans is faring well. I want to add Victoria to our prayers for her tests, Naniam for her gall bladder, Christine, PM me about your thyroid BX - i had one already and am in need of another, praying every thing ok with yours. Deese, may your upcoming proceedure go smoothly. Vickie, don't be afraid of the BRCA... pm me if you want. Knowledge is power - remember that!

    Prayers and hope for Mena, Lisa, Robin, Penny,Kathy,Kristin, and everyone else in treatment right now...
    And also, special prayers for our Shel that she is rejuvinated and invigorated after her Mexican getaway and is ready to rumble when she is done rumba-ing!

    I know I am leaving a couple out- I may not have written your names, but you are in my heart.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited November 2006
    Good Morning: Just woke up, still have sleepy eyes. Im sure that will go away once I have my first cup of hazelnut coffee. Its cold this morning. Found my cat Leslie laying on the floor heating vent in the bathroom and found my cat Weslie laying on the heating vent in my computer room. Not nearly as cold as it is for others here in the circle, but 28 degrees! It was only yesterday we were talking about Fall coming. Well - sorry to admit it, but I think we are gonna start talking about Winter more and more.

    Back in the old days of real wagon trains, it must have been very cold. I can hear the wind, oh I hate to be out there walking in this weather today. I am not ready to wear a winter coat!! Here in Chicagoland, the winds come off of Lake Michigan which chills ya to the bones. But it sure is pretty watching the waves hit the shore! One of the hospitals I go to is right by the Lake, so I always stop there for a moment of reflection! Wont be doing that today.

    Ah, the coffee is done. Have hot water for tea and some great hot chocolate for ya when you wake up. Seems pretty quiet this morning, which makes me smile. Means plenty are getting a good nights sleep.

    Kristin: Good to hear from you. Yep, I think we all understand when you say you need a cancer break. I think my hardest time with chemo was when I was half way through. I just wanted to stop - even toldmy onc I thought I had enough to kill any lingering cancer cells. But he convinced me to go on. That was one year ago!

    Christine: I so agree with Vera, that mental abuse can be worse. If its allowed to continue, it can really damage a persons self esteem. It is easy to fix broken bones and bruises. Much harder to fix the mind. Convince yourself that you are indeed a good person. No one, but no one should have to go through mental or physical abuse from anyone. The story about your neighbor was sort of funny. And how do you make a pumpkin pie from 1 pumpkin? Ah geez! Having to wait until 11-27 for the thyroid biopsy stinks. Its just like everything else. If your gonna do it, do it now so we can move forward. We will be there with ya.


    Vera: I was lucky. My husband was the youngest and had 4 sisters. I think thats why all the girls like Ter! He seems to understand females cause of his upbringing. He always shares a great story. When he was little, his mom saw him get into a fight with a tough little girl who was the same age as him. She took care of business right then and there. Just let me say, well - he knew he better not ever his a girl again!!

    Liz: Oh my goodness poor Michelle. Please bring her to the inner circle. What a horrible horrible thing to experience. Suicide is awful. I have always thought, in a way, how selfish - to commit suicide knowing a loved one would find you. That has just got to be the worst thing. Having a bag over his head? Sounds suspicious! Anyways hugs to you and your friend. He we are fighting for our lives everyday - so its hard to understand someone wanting to take their life. So very sad.

    Cheryl: Happy Birthday early Meeting Pepper and NBN sounds like so much fun. Get pictures of you all if you can! Enjoy and have fun.

    Christymike: Good luck with your chemo tomorrow. The first one is always the scariest. I hope you find the path to the inner cirlce. We will all help you through this.

    NS: You need a thyroid biopsy too? What the heck is going on? Hoping things go well. When is it scheduled? I have never understood why pumpkins get stolen. I think kids that trash pumpkins in the street are just punks having a good time. Long ago I stopped putting my pumpkins outside. My pumpkin really means something to me lol. And then look at all the pumpkin seeds that are wasted when ya see a crushed pumpkin in the street!

    Vickie: I agree with NS. Knowledge is power. I think it is wonderful we have a test for BRCA. When I was younger, I wish I could have been tested, always think maybe my outcome would have been different.

    PurpleMB: I love your rhyming thread, but it seems the only ones rhyming are you and me. Gonna give it one last try. Maybe change the name to rhyme if ya have the time!

    Nanium, Amy, Shirley L, Mena, Silvergirl - just saying hi.

    For all the other circle girls, hope things are going well.

    For all new people reading this thread, come on in.

    Hope everyone has a wonderfu day.

    Nicki
  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 593
    edited November 2006
    Nicki....I'll try to change the name this AM...I love to rhyme...all of the time...and I'm glad you take notes and keep me informed on everyone around the circle...its hard to keep up at work and to read back...lol...shhh boss is right here...

    Ok bracing for a lake effect snow tonight so getting the fire wood in and checking the water supply...

    Chilli for dinner and corn bread....

    stay worm and well all my friends I will be back later...my coffee is getting cold...

    MB
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited November 2006
    One more note before I get ready for work.

    Yesterday, someone put a whole bag of the pink M $ M's on my desk. Now I thought I avoided them all month! Well brought it home and between my husband and myself - the whole bag is gone!!! There goes another day off South Beach. But who can avoid chocolate?

    MB: Chili and corn bread sounds great. Ill bring dessert. I think chessecake is in order. Plain flavored and some pumpkin cheesecake too.

    Have a great day

    Nicki
  • tflowers
    tflowers Member Posts: 232
    edited November 2006
    Morning girls, been very busy with work. I had my last herceptin treatment on Friday and went down for the count over the weekend, plus my computer is having my pms lately.
    Worried about Mena, she didn't sound good last time I talked to her. Please get better.xoxo
    Niki...I hate football (at least until we win again) "Tis a tough time to be a Philly fan"
    On a lighter note, we're going to the beach this weekend to celebrate a "mini thanksgiving" before my friends shut down the house for the winter. Can't wait, they have a woodburning stove to heat it.

    Kristin, sorry we missed you Friday.

    ChristyMike, we'll be in the room with you (just hiding in the corner to make room for patients)xoxo

    Liz so sorry about your friend. I can't see how anyone could do that with a bag and not try to get it off.
    Vicky, glad your car is back on the road. Please be careful
    Have a wonderful day.....xoxo
  • Lynn48
    Lynn48 Member Posts: 69
    edited November 2006
    GM everyone
    It is another chilly morning here in southern Alberta. Can't wait for a chinook to come through. Haven't been above 0C in 4 days now! Good thing I've got the circle to come too, lots of warmth by the fire.

    Vickie, I think you handled that man well (though I would have felt like punching his lights out!). My first husband was mentally abusive and it took about 3 yrs to get to the point where I felt good about myself again after we split.
    Glad your car is back in service. What a great gang at the garage.

    Susan, good luck with the rib thing. Praying it is nothing to concern over.

    DebC, glad you're making time for YOU. I am sure your family is thrilled to have you back full time. Enjoy your time off.
    And your salmon recipes on the other thread sound wonderful.

    Kristin, take your time. Will be glad when you're back.

    Christine & NS, thinking of you and your thyroid bx. Praying for good results.

    Liz, that is awful for your friend. I am in the same thinking as Nicki that it is pretty selfish. A criminal attorney must see some awful things though. I will definitely keep Michelle in my prayers. Glad she has you and a good support network too.

    Cheryl, Happy Birthday! How exciting to meet some of the girls from the Circle. Glad your mom and sister made the drive safely. Is your sister going to live with you for a while now?

    Christymike, good luck with your chemo. I never had to have any, but remember just being petrified at the thought that I would! Hope it and all of them go well.

    Theresa, Hurrah, finished Herceptin. Is that the last of your treatments now? Hope you have a wonderful time at your friend's cottage. Sounds nice.

    Prayers and gentle hugs to everyone in treatment and waiting on tests that everything goes well.
  • baldeagle
    baldeagle Member Posts: 97
    edited November 2006
    I'm back!

    Hi Circle Girls, warm greatings from a cold Alberta. As Lyn has said, we haven't seen much warmth for a few days. I have been away at a conference in Banff - nestled right in the mountains and the hotel built into a mountain side. When you looked out you were surrounded by these immense white craggy peaks and fir trees powdered with snow. Just right out of the movies - even better. At breakfast the view was down the vally where you could see the river meandering in the background and one of those famous rocky mountains behind it rising to the skies. I would just sit an meditate for a few minutes. It is a superb locale and my favorite conference to go to.

    The weather here on Sunday was horrible - snow and wind which resulted in very icy roads on Monday morning when I went out to the mountains. I ususally love the drive since you literaly drive into the mountains, they don't sneak up on you as they do in most places where foothills obscures the heights and the panorama. However, the blowing snow had hardened and turned to ice overnight. Not a pleasant trip. Hope it is not a harbinger of weather to come. It has come early and hard this year. Funny thing about that is some-one told me in August that we were going to have an early and hard winter. Such magic forecasting - but I wish it had been in the other direction.

    Liz, thanks for remembering. Yup tomorrow is root canal time. I am not looking forward to that. Two weeks later I get the gallbladder taken out. Is there something about chemo that makes it act up? I know that one can have gall stones for years without symptoms, and then BANG! ou are rolling on the floor in pain. So the little sucker is coming out before it can do any more damage.

    I am puting a couple of extra logs on the fire for those who need to stay close to the innner circle. Pink eye, ecoli, more tests, the damn chem, husbands dying from unknown causes. What a difficult time for some of our sisters. Warm hughs and a prayer.

    OK, got to go and do some work. Catch you all later.
  • sherloc
    sherloc Member Posts: 893
    edited November 2006
    well crap. what is up with this....."we can not proceed, the form you submitted is no longer available"??????

    O my is this what everyone is talking about.....Someone call in the fixers. Or whatever.

    Not even gonna try to retype.
    Good morning to all. Hugs to those in need and those not in need.
  • snowmen_n_thongs
    snowmen_n_thongs Member Posts: 367
    edited November 2006
    hi bald eagle,
    it is beautiful scenery in banff...
    i am just a hop skip and jump from there in radium hot springs next time you come to banff if you have the time let me know

    good morning ladies...
    all is well here i guess feeling a bit of depression maybe its the lack of sunshine???
    i am huddling close as its pretty chilly here today,, fresh snow again... so i think we are done with fall here and winter is going to set right in...
    have a great day......
    xxxxxxx
    tracey
  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 593
    edited November 2006
    Tracey, Deb and all others up north...sending the best warm thought I have(maybe mental pic of a real nice pool boy) or at least some extra fire wood to keep you all warm...FYI tracey the winter is a great time be inside...a few yrs back I had a spell..and put higher watt bulbs in my lamps, new silk flowers on the tables, and a new bright throw pillow or two...made a big difference in my attitude...good luck....
    Liz, your friend will be in my prayers and I will pray for the family & friends also...what a shock...
    Mena thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers...
    ok girls I have loaded up the fire and will make the rounds making sure everyones wagon is warm, or cool if your at the lucky end of the circle...lol...
    Peace to all and be strong
    MB
  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 789
    edited November 2006
    Thanks everyone for the wonderful prayers for Michelle and her family. Haven't heard anything else on her husbands death.

    I too have always felt suicide is selfish. We never know what is going on in others minds though.

    I woke up this morning around 2AM with some type of stomach virus so am taking it easy today. Sure hope it goes away quickly.

    I'm headed to the medic tent so I won't expose any others.

    Hugs

    Liz
  • tflowers
    tflowers Member Posts: 232
    edited November 2006
    To all of our sisters up north..keep the snow...please
    Just not ready for that yet. I work snow for my company and just not feeling the urge to work on it yet.
    Hey that's my surgeon that's on the page when we open.
    Jennifer Sabol, she left the practice and moved, but I loved her so much. Found out she dated my sil's brother years ago.
    Hope everyone's doing better today. Get tucked in your wagon and quilts and be ready for McSteamy...(he's my fav)
    Lynn, I'm finished everything except for port removal and stage 2 and nip on my breast. Just waiting until after the first of the year to do that.
    Gotta go and try to get to the gym.
  • Mena
    Mena Member Posts: 263
    edited November 2006
    Well Hello CG's...I'll be honest, if I try to catch up, you won't hear from me for another month! So, I haven't read anything since I last posted and am totally out of the loop.

    I just wanted to pop out of the Medic Wagon and say "Howdy"...I was finally able to get chemo and Herceptin today after fighting an upper respiratory infection since October 7. I missed three tx's...hmmmm...but my counts were excellent today...

    Muchas gracias to all of you for your prayers, well wishes, phone calls, emails, pm's, offers to visit (!), etc...

    I never once forgot about the Circle. I was just too sick to even read my email for a good three weeks there...but I'd visualize the Circle and long for homemade chicken soup, and, of course, cry -- yes, quite the pity party...it's freaking scary to be that sick and alone with kids...you know, they refuse to believe you're sick unless you've bloody got a knife hanging out of your neck...and the laundry still piles up dammit!

    Feels great to be back...group hug...(someone insert picture here)...Mena...xo
  • tflowers
    tflowers Member Posts: 232
    edited November 2006

    Yeah my lil sis is back. You sound so much better Mena. Keep up the better health.

  • Mena
    Mena Member Posts: 263
    edited November 2006
    Hey CG's...I'm peeking out of the Medic Wagon to say "Howdy"...if I try to catch up you won't hear from me for another month! Geesh...it's great to see the Circle thriving. I assume we have new CG's? Welcome!

    Didn't I warn you all that I'd disappear for October? Yep. All that Pink made me bloody sick as a rabid dog and I had to be in bed for three weeks and on antibiotics. I even missed three chemos and a Herceptin tx...

    Yep. It was all that damn Pink.

    That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

    Thanks to everyone who tried everything to help me with my physical and mental funk. Y'all know who you are...I wouldn't want to be "exclusionary"...I never once forgot about the Circle, and the image of all of you on my worst days and nights brought me much comfort, as did the emails, pm's and phone calls.

    Sometimes I wish it wasn't so damn virtual, you know? I kept waiting for a wagon train to pull up outside my house...I was literally salivating for chicken soup...

    So, how is everyone? Is there anyone in the inner circle that needs extra TLC? Please bring me up to date...

    I love you all and hope all of you are doing as well as you possibly can be...Mena...xo
  • Mena
    Mena Member Posts: 263
    edited November 2006
    Hey CG's...All that October pink literally made me sick, so I'm just peeking out the Medic Wagon to say "Howdy!"...I assume we have new CG's...Welcome to the Circle!

    Among other things, I had an upper respiratory infection that took 3 rounds of antiobiotics to kick, and in the meantime, I missed three chemos and 1 Herceptin treatment.

    But today my counts were great and I got both. Woo Hoo!!!

    Thanks to all of you who offered me comfort and a kick in the ass through your emails, phone calls, pm's and offers to visit! I did spend three weeks in bed. But the image of the Circle comforted me, and I kept waiting for a damn wagon train to pull up outside my house...I was salivating for homemade chicken soup...sometimes I wish we weren't so virtual, you know?

    Please let me know who's in the Inner Circle and needs extra TLC. I think of all of you always, even if I don't post...you know something's wrong if I'm not here...I hope everyone is as well as you can be. If not, I pray that you will be...Mena...xo
  • Mena
    Mena Member Posts: 263
    edited November 2006
    Hey CG's...Just peeking out of the Medic Wagon to say "Hey!"...

    Yep. All that pink last month made me so sick, it took three rounds of antibiotics to get me back to vertical.

    Thanks to all of you who offered comfort and encouragement through emails, phone calls, pm's and even offers to visit! I am touched.

    I am so out of the loop, and if I try to catch up, you won't hear from me for another month!

    Although I missed three chemos and one Herceptin because of Pink, I was able to get both Gemzar and Herceptin today and my counts were great...woo hoo...

    Welcome to all the new CG's and I hope all is as well as can be for everyone here. If not, I pray that it will be.

    I just wish this Wagon Circle wasn't so damn virtual...I kept waiting for a wagon train to pull up outside my house, complete with homemade chicken soup and Mazer the Tazer...

    Please let me know who's in the Inner Circle and needs extra TLC...It's great to be back. I've missed you...Mena...xo
  • baldeagle
    baldeagle Member Posts: 97
    edited November 2006
    Mena,

    There are lots of us here who have been worried about you. so good to hear from you and to learn that you are on the mend. Now don't leave the medic wagon prematurely. And keep up with the chicken soup.

    Tracey, would love to catch up with you sometime. I don't get to Banff too often but it isn't really that far away.
    As for all the CG's who wonder how we manage with all the cold and snow - well, we have the most magnificent blue skies all winter and they go on fore-ever. So unlike the years that I spent back East (NY and CT) we have far fewer cloudy days and this is also big sky country. So it helps - and then we get a Chinook (warm westerly wind) that will heat everything up in hours. We're supposed to get one on Saturady and the temp will be in the 50's (F).

    So much for the climate and geography. I have taken the rest of Sunday's chicken and am cooking a nice home-made soup. So wait a while and you can come round and get some yummy broth.
    Jeannette
  • lizws
    lizws Member Posts: 789
    edited November 2006
    Evening girls,

    Mena, so good to see you. Sorry you've been so sick. We've all been worried about you.

    Jeannette, good luck tomorrow. Hopefully yours will go much smoother than mine. I just think this guy was a bit on the odd side and did a new "type" of root canal with electric probes etc. You'll do great!

    MB, your food always sounds so good. Thanks so much for sharing. BTW do you have my recipe for Sopapilla Cheese Cake? It's wonderful!

    Sher, what time does your son get in tomorrow?

    Tracey, I've noticed that with the colder weather and lack of sunshine I've been a bit down also. Maybe adding more light and brighter colors is the key.

    Shel, hope you're having a great time.

    Robin, yes, you will get your wings and fly away from the dickhead. I would love to see his face the day he comes home and finds all his belongings in the yard. Hugs.

    Thanks for all the prayers for Michelle and her family. Apparently her husband did commit suicide. From what I know, he took a bottle of Lortab, tied the plastic bag around his head and layed down in his sons room. That's where he was found. Friends have removed all that from the house and have cleaned out his law office. Rumor has it that he was in some pretty heavy financial debt. So sad that he wasn't able to accept his problems and talk them out with Michelle. She wouldn't have cared and would have helped.

    I know I've missed so many tonight but think I'll head back to the Medic tent. Surely this can't last much longer.

    Hugs and Prayers

    Liz
  • nosurrender
    nosurrender Member Posts: 737
    edited November 2006
    Evening Circle Girls...I just found out that the LAST time the water tower was contaminated was from a racoon that fell in & drowned!
    <----------Seriously considering moving

    YICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    MB thank you for warming up the circle, it is getting a bit nippy!

    Liz, that is so awful about Michelle's husband. And why in her son's room?? That poor kid! I am sorry about your stomach. You haven't been drinking the water around here by any chance, have you?

    Nicki your cats are smart. Did they block the heat to the rest of the house?? I know my 26 pounder would! The hospital you described sounds like the one they use on ER!

    Mena you are back! Hooray! take it slow and easy. Don't do too much or you will wind up back in the medic tent!!!

    made potato and leak soup tonight so I am all warm inside and ready for my rounds.

    Sleep well Circle Girls.

    Will keep the fire stoked for you.
  • b445
    b445 Member Posts: 980
    edited November 2006
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    this is PepperB, Me & Naughty By Nature. NBN is celebrating her birthday here is Seattle. It was so great to meet them both