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  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 842
    edited December 2007

    Cy,

    So happy to see a msg from you.  You've been on my mind a lot.  Looks like you've got a lot going on right now with a house full of family.  Those little ones will be lots of fun to have around.  If we don't hear from you, just make sure Charlie keeps us up to date on what's going on with you.

    We love you and think of you every day.

    Bren

    PS - I'm thinking of everyone from Amy to Zazette, but a little tired today.  I'll catch up with everyone tomorrow morning!!  Laughing

  • Naniam
    Naniam Member Posts: 586
    edited December 2007

    Good Evening,

    Didn't mean to be gone so long.  Have been having some really bad headaches.  I just feel bad; no energy. Think it is the weather.  Some of you are having ice and horrible winter weather.  We are to be close to 80 degrees tomorrow - not typical NC weather and we can't get a drop of anything wet.

    Liz, WildJan, Casino Girl, hope you are OK.  Susan thanks for letting us know you are OK.  

    Deb, glad to see that you are hope and enjoying your cards.  

    Vicki how is the job?   Better? 

    Grandsons here.  Just wanted to say hi.  Take care  Brenda

  • BMD
    BMD Member Posts: 215
    edited December 2007

    Update on Wild/Jan-her dh just called. They are trying to conserve their battery. Currently they still don't have power. The fireplace is going and they are wearing layers of clothes to stay warm. They can see lights about 1 1/2 miles away but he said that is a different power company. They have lost most all of their trees. Jan has been crocheting to pass the time and has almost a whole box of squares done.

    That's it for now. I hope everyone else is having a warm, quiet evening.

  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited December 2007

    Good evening cg's...looks like we are all tired out tonight...I am heading off to bed soon or I won't get up in the morning.  Been a loooong day. 

    Love and hugs all around

    Vickie

  • MargaretB
    MargaretB Member Posts: 771
    edited December 2007

    Hi all, is everyone staying warm?

    Susan, us California girls are used to warm weather.  It's in the 50's during the day and the 20's and 30's at night.  That's cold for here.  I live about 20 miles south of San Francisco.  And the 49ers are a sucky football team right now.

    Slonedeb, glad you are home; hope you rest well.

    Gina, "done" is sure a nice 4 letter word isn't it?

    Vickie, I heard that was a cute movie - $3.50 is pretty cheap to see a movie.

    Kristin, can you say "online shopping."  Free shipping - works for me.

    Neesie, my sister and her ex hate each other.  She moved up here and brought the kids and he fought her for custody.  During the course of the divorce and child custody battles, she was dx with bc and just couldn't fight anymore.  End result is that the kids stayed in So. California and she paid child support.

    CY, thanks for posting.  You know we miss you when you don't post.

    Night all, stay warm.

    Margaret

  • sdstarfish
    sdstarfish Member Posts: 38
    edited December 2007

    Nice to meet you all. As for me, stuggling with Tamox. Just started it, hate it, thinking about going completely homeopathic instead but scared. I feel like my choices are: cancer or cancer.

    Other than that, life's a party!

  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited December 2007

    Pretty darn quiet around here...whats a girl gotta do to liven things up a bit?

    Unfortunately I can't do anything this morning as its already getting late and I have to get my fanny off to work. 

    Starfish...welcome...I struggle with the Tamox too...are you having the joint...bone pain?  I think thats the worst for me.  My knees and feet are killing me most of the time.  I wouldn't know where to begin to go homeopathic so it looks like another four years of this for me. 

    Margaret...3.50 is cheap...I don't know why other than the theater is very old...needs a total overhaul LOL and we have so many of the "big" theaters around that they probably couldn't compete if they charged more.  Nate loved the movie...he's a little movie buff anyway.

    Gina...so happy about your news...

    Nickster...wake up missy...I'm wandering around the circle all along and its still dark outside...

    Off to the outhouse...then to work....

    love and hugs from A to Z

    Vickie

    CY...how are you feeling?  I don't see a post but you are in every prayer and thinking of you all the time.

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited December 2007

    Good Morning Everyone:  Vickie, thanks for tweaking my toes.  This has been a heck of a week so far.  Pretty soon Im not gonna have any computer time left except for week-ends.  And no computer time makes Nicki not a happy person.

    Chicago actually faired pretty well with the ice storm compared to what other sisters have been going through.  I know CasinoGirl and Wild/Jan are without power and many other are iced in.  The temperatures stayed just warm enough so that most of the area was rain.  Our northern and western suburgs got icey, but not too bad.  It took twice as long to drive everywhere yesterday.  And I felt harrassed by all the truck drivers. (sorry for those of you who live with a truck driver).  There was me in my little car trying to drive safely not knowing if it was a sheet of ice or just wet.  I was in the slower lane and the TD still were on my butt, driving way to close so if I stopped too quickly I would have gotten smashed.  Then there were trucks who had piles of snow on top of there trucks and it was flying off onto the roads.  At one point I had a truck in front of me, to my left, and behind me.  They were driving so fast and just spraying me with water from their wheels.  Even my windshield wipers couldnt clear my view fast enough. It was an awful day driving around.

    This darkness is really starting to get to me.  Dark when I wake up and now dark at 4 pm.  Not much daylight around here.  And I havent seen the sun in days.  Really cloudy and gloomy.

    Lisa:  Nice to meet you and welcome to the wagon circle.  I cant help much with the tamoxifen as Im er/pr negative.  Thought it was a curse, until I read how many of you are having side effects to it and other aromatase inhibitors.  Good luck with whatever decision you make.

    Bren:  Good to see you.  I was looking around and wondering where you were.  Missing you too.

    CY:  What can I say.  You are just one amazing lady.  Its gonna be crowded in your home, but it will be filled with love. 

    Neese:  Im thinking maybe you are having an allergic reaction to the TB test.  I would not be a happy camper if my turned red right away.  Would be running out to get a CXR.  In the past year I have been exposed to 2 different patients who had TB.  One day no isolation - the next day isolation.  So that always worries me. I with ya - would love to surprise Madison with a visit. 

    Rita:  Im hoping you faired well with the weather yesterday.  The icing seemed to be to the north of us.  A trip to Tennesse sounds scary in the middle of winter so you be careful. 

    PurpleMB:  Icy indeed!  Im so ready to head south.  I have lived in Chicago all my life - so this goofy weather shouldnt be a surprise to me.  But everytime we get a storm I go bonkers.

    Odalys:  Loved your picture.  Made me smile.

    Slonedeb:  Glad you are home from the hospital and hoping today will be a good day for you.

    Well - at least I had some time this morning to say hello to everyone.  My shower is calling me.  Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

    Nicki

  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 842
    edited December 2007

    Norning Nicki!!!

    I'm here, just haven't been able to properly keep up with everybody lately!!

    Way overslept today and need to get busy.  BTW ... it's 70 degrees in my part of VA tody.  Holy Smokes!!  Gonna open ALL the windows today.

    Love to all,

    Bren

  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 699
    edited December 2007

    Hi Lisa, I've heard tamox sucks.  I'm taking AIs and they suck.  It's all part of our new normal and we grin and bear it and tell jokes.  Hope you are doing well today.  and it's nice and warm where you live.

    margo, I thought you were north of SF.  I lived in Santa Rosa. 

    Brenda, darn those headaches anyway.  I ended up going to a headache specialist and he put me on some medicine that made me sleepy a lot, but the headaches were greatly reduced.  Hope you are feeling better today.

    Wild Jan you have my sympathy.  I was in the same situation last Jan.  I forget exactly where in OK you are but we could drive in some emergency supplies this weekend if you need them.  :)

    Gina, you are done with chemo.  Time to go out and celebrate.  I'll go with you!!!

    Liz, how did your surgery go?  Are you still nice and warm at home?

    Party at Madison's house.  woohoo.

    gotta run busy at work.

  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 842
    edited December 2007

    Hi Liz,
    Glad you are at home ... and able to type with one finger.  See if the doc will prescribe some chocolate with the extra strength pain meds!

    Nicki - Please be safe on the roads today.  I was pretty worried about you yesterday.  I look for your posts every afternoon about the same time.  Thanks to some very strange decisions I've made in my life, I've ended up "wintering" in Iowa and Utah ... really scary driving in the winter, even with a 4x4 truck.

    Cy - Love and prayers to you and your family.

    Madison - How have you been?  Hope DD is managing her first winter in Iceland.  She most likely sees it as an adventure and is focused on taking care of her little four-legged patients.

    BMD- Thanks for keeping us updated on Wild/Jan. 

    Wild/Jan and Casino - Sure hope you gals are okay in OK.  A week without power is a long time in that cold.  Mr. Tim said he saw hundreds of power truck passing him on the highway yesterday heading your direction.

    Brenda - I hope you're feeling better today and it's not a flu bug.  It might be something that a week at a lovely spa in the tropics might cure!

    Margo - I know what you mean about the tree.  I always put it up myself, lights, decorations, and everybody or nobody, depending on whose around, enjoys watching me.  I curse the lights, drop the bulbs, the trees crooked in the stand, etc.  But they love it when I'm done.  oohs and ahhs all round.  Thanks to Odalys .. I'll be putting one up this year too.  It will look lovely in the Mustang ranch theme I've got going in there now.

    SloneDeb - Hope you are feeling better, keeping you in my prayers.

    I saw my PCP on Monday.  We had a long talk about my meds and ongoing problems with pain in my boob and ribs on the radiated side, weight gain, as well as AI's and Tamox, which I quit 3 months ago.  She upped my anti-depressant, which is a good thing.  We talked about the AI's, which I won't take, and the problems with Tamox, as well as my chronic pain, and inability to do all the activities I loved in the past.  By this time, I was crying and then she was crying.  Plus, I have to have my first post-tx mammo and visit with surgeon next week and I'm dreading having him aggressively poke and prod my painful boob.  So, she suggested after the mammo, no doctors visits until April, just let it go for awhile.  We'll discuss Evista at that time.  She also said she can prescribe more Davocet for the pain if I want.  I still have the prescription from last June, so I haven't really been taking too many of them.  She also said that if in six months it hasn't improved, we can talk about Neurontin or something like that. 

    What I've decided is that feeling sad for a few weeks right now is just part of the deal of recovering from my cancer and tx, as well as immediate menopause.  I'm getting over the losses, trying to find acceptance and move forward.  I get stubborn about it .. say f__k you cancer .. and then overdo it!!  Thank god when I do that I can find some chocolate and Darvocet!!

    I'm sorry for all the gals I dearly love who I missed in my note.  I need to get dressed and head to the store.
    Love you all,
    Bren 

  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 842
    edited December 2007

    Hi Starfish,

    I'm guessing you're premenopausal or an AI would have been suggested as an alternative to Tamox.  I recently read a study, as well as read the same information on Adjuvant.com, that stated that premenopausal women gained almost the same benefit from having an oophrectomy (basically putting them in menopause) as taking tamoxifen.  Of course, you can't reverse having your ovaries removed and that is a huge consideration for young women who may want to have children in the future. 

    Are your SE's musculoskeletal or GI in nature?  Evista may also be a medication you can consider.  It was recently approved by the FDA for prevention of breast cancer.

    I truly understand what you're going through with having to make a decision about this.

    You're in my thoughts,

    Bren

  • shrink
    shrink Member Posts: 131
    edited December 2007

    Thanks, everyone, for your support during this time.  I finally heard from the onc.about the tumor board recommendation following my bi-lat surgery last week.  If you recall, 21 of 21 nodes were pos. for cancer.  They are recommending Xeloda for 4-6 months allong with 2 months of rads.  They are also recommending an upper body CT/PET scan for "baseline."  Of course I'm upset since I thought the chemo phase of this mess was over.  It seems that none of the surprises on my cancer journey have been good ones.  Now if I could get rid of these drains, I think I would feel better.

    I continue to pray for you all and am grateful for your wonderful notes of support.

    Marian

  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 842
    edited December 2007

    Geez Marian,

    You can't catch a break right now.  Any word on when you can get the drains out?  Xoleda is a pill isn't it .. so at least no infusions.  Still, this totally sucks.  And eight weeks of rads.  Are the rads during or after Xoleda?  Gina just finished Xoleda and will start rads soon too.  I can't remember the link to her website, but she'll be along and she'll write it down for you.  There are a couple of gals there who can help you with this. 

    We're going to be here for you all the way through this.  We'll do it together so you won't have to be alone, ever, while you go through this part of the journey.

    love to you,

    Bren

  • shrink
    shrink Member Posts: 131
    edited December 2007

    Bren - one of the drains will come out on Friday and the other two on Tuesday I hope along with the stitches.  From what I understand Xeloda will be given along with radiation.  I don't know exactly how many treatments I'll be getting.  I did hear from Gina and visited her site.

    It's good not to be alone.

  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,110
    edited April 2008

    HELLO.......................................ANYBODY HOME!!!!  Geez oh peez it's quiet around here today...............glad to hear from some of you anyhow...and thanks for letting us know that our 'iced' in girls are okay.

    AI'S  suck big time...........I did just over a year on Tamoxafin and have been on Femara for almost 2 years......I think....Maybe it's been closer to 3.  Still hate it no matter how long it has been!  Things are not as bad as they were the first year, but that shouldn't be confused with 'things are good!'  I actually went for a couple of months this summer feeling good....that didn't last........The 'penguin walk' has subsided, but the knees, feet and especially my hands and fingers are very much aware of the evilness of this "good" drug!

    I'm a chicken though.........scared to go off of it.  I would love to go off for a couple of weeks just to see if I felt better............than I would know for sure it's the dang pill that is doing it!

    Think I'll spend sometime wondering around looking for you girls...........kinda feel like the little girl left at the playground all by herself.Cry

    Nicki:  The test is nothing............just a bit freaked cuz I have never had a red circle around it before..........One of our sweet sisters sent me a pm telling me that she had a reaction to the serum one time.  Anyhow, imagination gone wild!  Today you can hardly see the needle prick!

    Hugs to all!

    Denise 

  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 929
    edited December 2007

    Well, this pretty much sums up my day.  I think I'll start my count down to the weekend...only one more day to TGIF.  

    This is some weird weather going on.  Hope everyone is staying safe and warm tonight. 

    Nicki - it must be so hard to drive on ice roads and with all that sticky stuff brought up by the trucks.  It sounds like you also had a very stressful day. 

    CY - so glad to see you posting.  Please take it easy and do get some rest.  You are amazing.

    vickie - Have you gotten used to the new job yet? 

    Update on mom:  She is feeling better but is still in the hospital.  She underwent a gastroscopy today to determine what is going on with her digestive tract.  So far, all is clear, just gastritis.  They have her on oxygen and clear liquids and we can see such a change in her mental status.  But, I do know her condition is fragile.  Thanks for all your prayers.  They mean the world to us.

    It's late and I am exhausted so I'll call it a night.  Good CG's.  Wishing you all a safe, warm and cozy night.

    Hugs, 

  • Odalys
    Odalys Member Posts: 929
    edited December 2007

    Well, this pretty much sums up my day.  I think I'll start my count down to the weekend...only one more day to TGIF.  

    This is some weird weather most states are having.  It's still summer herer, hot and muggy.  Hope everyone is staying safe and warm tonight. 

    Nicki - it must be so hard to drive on icy roads and with all that sticky stuff brought up by the trucks.  It sounds like you also had a very stressful day. 

    CY - so glad to see you posting.  Please take it easy and do get some rest.  You are amazing.

    Vickie - Have you gotten used to the new job yet? 

    Update on mom:  She is feeling better but is still in the hospital.  She underwent a gastroscopy today to determine what is going on with her digestive tract.  So far, all is clear, just gastritis.  They have her on clear liquids and oxygen.  We can see such a change in her mental status.  But, I do know her condition is fragile.  Thanks for all your prayers.  They mean the world to us.

    It's late and I am exhausted especially after receiving the zoladex implant today.  Boy it always wipes me out.  I'll call it a night.  Good night CG's and pleasant dreams.  Wishing you all a safe, warm and cozy night.

    Hugs, 

  • sdstarfish
    sdstarfish Member Posts: 38
    edited December 2007

    Hi, all:

    Thanks for the moral support re: Tamox. I hope to get to know you all a bit better...seems like a great group. If I don't drop in every day, please don't take it wrong. I'm a single parent, and I'm working my chemo-skinny butt off to make up for all the work I've missed during treatment and surgeries so farSurprised.

    BTW, my biggest s/e with Tamox is extreme anxiety - something I've never experienced before - as well as perpetual headaches.

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Member Posts: 2,728
    edited December 2007

    Good Morning Everyone:  Its still cold, but sunny.  Thank goodness.  I have forgotten what the sun looks like. I saw my PCP yesterday and he said to see him again in 3 months.  That would be March 12th - and my first thought was, shoot it will still be Winter.

    Lisa:  Dont worry about stopping in everyday.  Its just good to see you when you have some time.  Im in the same shoes with working.  It has taken away all my computer time.

    Odalys:  So good to hear from you.  I always find it amazing how an older persons mental status changes when they get sick.  Usually not dementia but delirium.  Glad your mom is feeling better and hoping she improves everyday now.  My PCP tried talking me into applying for a DON position that is open where he is medical director.  I looked at him and said are you crazy?  I like being busy, but not overwhelmed.

    Neese:  Glad it was just a reaction to the serum.  Even though I have been a nurse for along time, I always worked in critical care - dont do many TB tests there.  And there is a trick to giving that test.  The only time I tried was practicing on a hot dog when I was in nursing school.  So I leave TB tests to others. Foot in mouth

    Shrink:  I am so glad you have a treatment plan.  Even though I didnt like the chemo, I was glad I was in the fighting mode.  Your onc sounds great.

    Bren:  Well you were sure talkative yesterday.  Sorry I missed you.  Strange, cause I saw my PCP yesterday.  Im on Celexa.  He thinks Im stilled depressed so he added a low dosage of Wellbutrin to the mixture.  I was a little shocked and said "but I dont feel sad."  He told me thats cause the Celexa is working, but thinks I still am in a depressive state.  He didnt like the fact that I told him I wont go anywhere but work and home.  Still have panic attacks when I have to go to a social gathering.  So Im hoping this Wellbutrin works.

    Susan:  I smiled when I saw your post.  Seems like its been forever since I have talked with you.  Hoping today is a good one for you.

    Vickie:  Where are you sunshine sister.  Guess its my turn to tweak your toes.  Heard these storms are hitting your area now.  Hoping all is ok.

    Well my morning shower is calling me.  Hope you all have a wonderful day.

    Nicki

  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited December 2007

    Good morning cg's...internet is in and out this morning and I"m running late.  Good morning Nicki...yup...we are gonna get slammed with this storm.  They have closed every school in the areas surrounding us...

    I'm running into work to do a check run and will be back soon...gonna leave before we get totally dumped on!

    Sending love, hugs and prayers....

    Vickie

  • ritajean
    ritajean Member Posts: 4,042
    edited December 2007

    Good morning ladies.........Just a quick stop in before I head for my oncologist this morning.  It's been one year since I heard those three terrible words...you have cancer.  Bren, I just went through the one year mammos last week.  I have problems with all kinds of scar tissue and radiation damage and really expected them to be lots worse than they were since that breast is so tender.   I do know how you are feeling and the anxiety that it causes.  Hang in there and when you have a little extra time, please send some of the warm VA air backwards to IL. 

    Marian...hope you get your first drain out tomorrow and can move forward with your plan.  You said it all:  It's not good to be alone.  I am so glad that I found this site and all of you wonderful ladies.

    Hope all you OK gals are back to normal living now.  Wow!  Mother Nature played a pretty dirty trick on you.

    Well....hello to all the rest of you.  I'm trying to do better about staying up with you gals.  Stay safe with the approaching storm, Vickie.

    Gotta get going this morning!

    Rita

  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 593
    edited December 2007

    its snowing here and we are supposed t o get lots.... so back to work quickly... warm hugs and lots of love ... 

    OK a freind sent me this and thought maybe you may smile and even chuckle... but I  will be back after January making sure you all work off the holidays...lol 

    Holiday Christmas Eating Tips - Let the Christmas Season Begin

    1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.

    2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!

    3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy! . Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat step #3.

    4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.

    5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?

    6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.

    7. If you come across some thing really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.

    8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?

    9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.

    10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner. Remember this motto to live by:

    "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"

    Have a very Merry Christmas!

  • MargaretB
    MargaretB Member Posts: 771
    edited December 2007

    Morning girls, only have a minute but wanted to say hi.

    Lisa, I'm on tamox and have no side effects from it.  I started out getting leg cramps but that doesn't happen very often now.  Wait, I do experience some of the anxiety but it's not often.  The onc. wants to switch me to another AI and we'll discuss it on my next visit next month. Don't worry about dropping in every day, most of us don't. 

    Don't have time to go back and read but want to wish everyone a good day.

    Margaret

  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 699
    edited December 2007

    MB will you come and stay in Springfield for a while and be my mommy.  And then when you've had enough, maybe AlaskaDeb would come be my mommy for a while.  I know I'm way older than both of you, but that doesn't count in Pinkstock World.  In Pinkstock world we can be what ever age we want.  And that's the truth.  pfffft.

    No, nothing is wrong here.  It's cold and I'm bored.  I called Neesie yesterday and told her she had to entertain me.  And you know what she did pretty good for a flibertyjibbet.  Now don't the rest of you think you can call her a flibertyfibbet, just me, cause I am equally dingy.  Wink

    Ritajean, one year anniversary.  that's a biggie.  Good luck today.

    CY hope you are having a good day darlin'.

    Shrink, I don't know anything about the drug you are taking.  I think that's one that Gina was on.    We will be here for you to hold your hand whenever you need us.

    Odalys, hope you mom continues to improve.

    Bren, you know, there's always something about BC to make us worry or feel bad. (like your next mammogram - in January!!!) It does seem to get easier with time though.  So keep telling yourself, there's one more day behind me. One more day that I'm able to love more than I cry. 

    Miz Chemosabi, I hope your toes are not frozen.  Vickie you too.

    Brenda, write and tell us how warm you are.  Go ahead, I dare you.

    hugs to everyone

  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 699
    edited December 2007

    Sending everyone some heat.

    sunny mailbox

  • newvickie
    newvickie Member Posts: 2,941
    edited December 2007

    woohoo...did a slip slidin ride home from work.  Everyone got sent home and the roads are terrible.  It is coming down so hard its nearly impossible to see.  If this is mild compared to what we are supposed to get this weekend (which is what I heard on the radio) then we are in big trouble this weekend!!  May have a snow day tomorrow too by the looks of things.

    Rita...happy anniversary...I know how hard they are...I have a two year anniversary in a couple days...happy yet sad. 

    Susan...thanks for the sunshine.  My toes are currently on the verge of frozen!  Had to wade through the snow to the house without my boots that I swore where in the car!

    Hi Margaret...good to see you.  I hate the Tamox...I actually am not sure if its what is causing the bone and joint pain or not...guess I'll look it up and see what it says. 

    As of today my heel is killing me...I think I must have heel cancer...geez...something new hurts every day.

    CY...love, hugs and prayers to you. 

    Liz...where are you?  Hope you are fairing well in this weather.

    Madison...love ya giggle sister.

    Shokk appears to be MIA!  sniff sniff whine whine...come out and see us missy!

    I've been looking at my front door that is covered with wonderful cards and I must say it is such a beautiful sight to see.  I love the cards!  I saved all the ones from last year and will do so again this year!  Just makes my heart swell with happiness.  Thank you all.

    Ok...lunchtime...starving (as usual)...then I do believe it may be naptime LOL.

    Love and hugs all around

    Vickie

  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 593
    edited December 2007

    Ms, Susan.... OK there.... here's my list..... first you don't want to be on the hill this week, so I'll have to long distance this...lol... (this was always my mom's fix to bored kids...and I still find myself doing it...lol)

    first take out the paper towels... now clean all the windows with vinegar... till they are squeaky clean...  

    next move to the stove... take off all the burners and pans clean inside & out with orange cleaner...

    now for the fridge.... first eat everything taht looks yummy and might spoil...lol...chocolate first... and ice cream...lol...

    Ok now you could ignore me but i never could...lol... and we always had a fresh smelling kitchen.... so now I'm ready to come over and bake... cookies, ginger bread houses....with stained glass windows.... and frosted cookies if someone will frost...lol...

    hugs my friend I really so miss you and I'll be your mom anytime...

    MB

  • Madison
    Madison Member Posts: 859
    edited December 2007

    Hi All.............

    It is raining here after hitting days of record heat......so, if it is raining here I know my friends in the north will be getting snow and ice..........be careful......

    Here is my take on all the shopping and decorating for the holidays (yep, I am stressed...)

    ‘Twas 12 days before Christmas

    And all through the house

    Not a present has been bought

    Not even a thought

    The mantel is bare

    Not a decoration to be found there

     No garland on the staircase

    Decorated with ribbons and lace

    No Christmas tree in the corner with lights

    Oh, please can I hire someone with insight

    I'll stand aside and cheer them with all my might

    I'm sure their decorations will bring delight

    So many people in the shopping center

    That it is impossible to enter

    This is my excuse

    But you know it's a ruse

    Shopping for everyone

    I know should be fun

    But I haven't a clue

    My thoughts are so few

    What gifts to buy for parents

    I know should be apparent

    But it's almost impossible

    The task is colossal

    The children need lots of presents

    Oh my, I am so hesitant

    And the gift for my husband should be great

    ‘Cause being together is a wonderful fate

    Why, oh why am I not shopping

    I know I should be hopping

    Running to all the shopping centers

    Except traffic is fender to fender

    I need all the help you can muster

    To give my home Christmas luster

    Alright, I know I am stalling

    And I should be "malling"

    So tomorrow I have a plan

    With my Christmas list in hand

    Getting sales items with be a fight

    I'll shop from dawn till night

    The Christmas bells are ringing

    There are parties and singing

    I'll definitely stand in line

    For those glasses of fine wine

    For this is the season of love

    And two turtle doves

    And I wish all of you

    A very Merry Christmas too!!!!!

    Madison

  • susanmcm
    susanmcm Member Posts: 699
    edited December 2007

    uuuhhh MB....so NOT what I had in mind.  Cleaning windows? Cleaning stove?  Why would I want to take some housekeeper's job away from her.  LOL

    I was thinking more along the lines of "oh gee, you're bored?? Let's go buy you a lot of new toys and maybe some clothes".

    oh well. Cool

    hang in there Mz Madison.  You CAN do this.

    hugs

    susan