TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS
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I forgot to put a deadline for getting addresses in...How about 2 weeks? That would be the 21st of November. It would give people plenty of time to get their cards in the mail.
I will post about this every few days so that I make sure everyone sees it and gets a chance to participate. I know that not everyone is as obsessive about checking in 3 times a day as I am ***grin***
Deb C.0 -
Evening gals! I think I actually saw about 10 minutes of sunshine today! We are just plain ol drenched here in Washington State! The parking lot at work was a river. So I had to give up my sandles for a few days and put on the chest waders!
I have lots of cake to share! Carrot cake and white cake with yummy fudge frosting too! If I eat it all I'll gain 20 pounds!
Niki, Put the cigs outside! Make the house a smoke free zone! you too Vickie! that way you have to go outside to smoke and it's just too darn cold to do that!
Wish I could chek in at work but I'd get fired if I used the computer for personal uses.
By the time I get on most of you have turned in for the evening.
5 more lovenox (blood thinner) shots and I'm done!
Speaking of I haven't seen Kathy R lately. She also has to do the shots. Anyone heard from her lately? Kathy are you out there? Are you off the O2 yet? Thinking of you!
Cheryl G how are you doing? Welcome!
Ok I think I'll check in on some other threads before I hit the sack.
Rowing artound my end of the circle looking for high ground! Sleep tight. Hugs & prayers0 -
Good Morning Everyone: I am having a bit of a down morning. First of all I woke up too late to exercise! Im wondering if I did that on purpose lol. And I dont have alot of time to spend on the computer either.
So first - the smoking. I was successful, didnt smoke in the bedroom (thats where I do most of my smoking) and it was funny cause if I woke up, I was too lazy to go to the Living room. Its a start. I convinced my husband not to smoke in the bedroom either! But when I woke up, I saw he cheated and found a cig butt in the ash tray. Now this is pathetic, Im actually counting cig. butts.
So why am I down? There is a person on the Alternative Forum who appears to be following me around. Woke up to another nasty post telling me what a negative person I am. Now, I know Im not negative, but Im tired of waking up and seeing posts specifically directed to me like that. I have notified our moderators - and hopefully this negativity will stop.
Thanks for all your encouragement with regards to quitting smoking. Vickie you and I should become pals and try together. I remember the days of going out to take a quick puff. It was a stress reliever. I smoke about 1/2 pack/day, but I am a considerate smoker. Never smoke in front of others who dont smoke. Never smoke at work cause Im a department head and I dont want others to see me smoking.
Well, my time is up. No chance to say hello to everyone this morning. I hope you all have a great day.
Nicki0 -
Ok Nicki...we'll be no puffing pals together. I am going to try the outside only thing...it's cold here so it should help and I may try the patch again.
AND...who does this person in the Alternative section think he or she is!!! We love you here...let that person know that! I love reading your posts...I'm sure our moderators will take care of it for you. If not, we could always send out a posse!
Welcome CherylG...this is a super place to be. A home away from home with lots of comfort and peace.
Ok...gotta work.
Hugs all and have a wonderful day one way or another.
Vickie
Susan...any results on your ribs yet?0 -
Nicki, that's not a good way to start the day - will putting them on ignore help? Quitting smoking is hard - you can do it one day at a time. I quit many years ago and a had 2 pack a day habit. Good idea about you and Vickie being smoke buster pals.
Morning to all. Going to put on coffee. Have a good day.
Margaret0 -
Morning Circle
Well it's early this morning and couldn't sleep. Antibiotics are playing with my innards so I didn't dare 'pouf' in bed, lol. PLus DH was snoring, so I'm up. And it doesn't matter how early I'm up there are always people on this site and Nicki has always posted a morning post! Nicki, what time zone are you in?
Nicki, you are definitely NOT negative, so this person is way out of line. Want us to let her know? Congrats on not smoking in the bedroom, now if you take the ashtrays out of there, dh can't smoke there either! And so long as your only counting the butts and not smoking them, you're doing ok, lol.
Liz, hope all your parents are doing well.
Cheryl, isn't it nice to see your name up in stars, lol. I was happy to see mine there too.
Finished last year's Christmas presents. We try to make our presents each year, but last year I had my appendix out on Dec 18 while visiting my BIL's place(out of town) and these placemats never got done and then got buried in my sewing pile. My daughters will be happy to see them, lol. Probably surprised too. Now to start on this year's stuff!
Hope you all have a good day. Hugs and prayers for those that need them.
Lynn0 -
[grrrr]nicki let me know who they are and I'll take care of them. [/grrrr] It's hard to do something like quit smoking when you are feeling down. I have the same problem with watching my weight. when I'm depressed I eat.
Nicki and Vicki: I'll share how I quit smoking. They used to sell these filters. there were 4 of them. the first one cut the cigarette smoke etc. by 25%, the second by 50% the 3rd by 75% and the 4th by 90%. You used each filter for 2 weeks. By the time you got to the 4th filter you were sucking as hard as you could and getting nothing out of it. It just wasn't worth it to keep smoking. LOL. Plus you had to cclean out the filters and they were full of this brown gunky stuff. Another incentive to quit!!!!
I think my ribs are ok. still going to the doctor. Went to see the gyno yesterday about my ovarian cyst. She is positive it is not cancerous and was discouraging about surgery, called it major surgery. But said she would do it if I really wanted. Everything I've read on the internet about ovarian cysts if you are post menopausal says have them taken out. I want the whole ovaries removed. It means I won't be able to ride my horse for a few days if I go through with the surgery. LOL
lynn glad this year is looking better than last year. I'm a crafter myself. My projects usually go unfinished.
Liz, you deserve an award for all the effort you are putting into your family health issues.
love you all.
Susan0 -
Good Morning Camping girls!
I have mazer loaded up and ready to start the posse. How dare someone say Nicki is negative! Thats just crazy. I know its hard but please dont let it get to you and try the ignore thing. Mazer is ready just tell her when. She would love to have a target to practice her kicking on.
Ok for those of you trying to quit smoking I will cheer you on. I smoked when I was a teenager but cant really call it a habit. Heck I was too scared my mother would catch me and beat me. My dad is 75 and has smoked since he was probably old enough to walk and has quit recently. Its tough, probably more tougher on my mom than him,,lol. He is chewing alot of gum but so far so good. He wouldnt dare use the patch because hes just that kind and has to make up his mind to do it. I am so happy he has quit and crossing my fingers that it will last.
Lynn48-I know what you mean about it doesnt matter what time you show up here, Nicki will beat us. I gave up a long time ago.
Deb-dinner was great and I love brussel sprouts. Hmm,, better not aim my butt toward the fire after eating them or we might have some fireworks. And you thought that was my donkey that was stinking over by my wagon didnt you???
I also pm'd you my snail mail address. Great idea.
Liz I know staying at the hospital is never fun so my thoughts are with you and wishing your inlaws a speedy recovery.
Susan-the stars are wonderful and love your comment about the lexapro. I love my effexor also or better yet the close ones around me love it.
Its a drizzly (yes I know thats not a word) here on my end of the circle. The rain should clear up soon and the weekend is supposed to be nice. Its predicted to be 78 degrees on Thursday! I hate this weather because one day you could wear long sleeves and the next day you burn up. Looking forward to the long weekend and getting work done on the farm.
Whoever asked I am building my house and its not prefab. I have drawn up my plan along the plans of a double wide because of no wasted space and then across the front is a large room with my wood burning heater. Its nothing fancy at all because I am not going to work everyday to make my mortgage payment. I also dont have to impress anyone because if me and my son and my SO is happy that is all that matters. Life is too short to worry about small things.
O.K. no notes taken so I know I left people out. Hope everyones wagon is doing well and those of you getting rain, I am sending more tarps your way and maybe my canoe.
Before I go I must give a puppy update. Peanut Annie Oakley has learned how to bark. I would say she is definetly a terrier. She has no fear and thinks she is the one in control and she just might be. She love Bandie the Australian cattle dog and squeaks if Bandie gets too rough. Bandie is 40 pounds and Peanut is not even 2 so you can imagine what it looks like to seem them playing.
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My stinking, lousy, mentally, physically, emotionally abusive ex just got elected as judge in town! How friggin unjust is that!!! I wouldn't think you should even be able to run if you have a police record of abuse! I wish I had known ahead of time that he was running...I would have started the biggest smear campaign that anyone has ever seen.
Oh...I'm sorry ladies...this is just to unfair and has really blown me out of the water. He put me through hell for twenty long years before I escaped.
This just makes me sad. Friggin cancer, my daughter moves to Florida, contant doctors appointments, two car accidents, constant worry about new cancer, no breasts, tired all the time, abusive men...somebody get rid of this black cloud over my life.0 -
This is what makes me NEED a cigarette!
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oh vicki so sorry to hear this. If they only knew he never would have been elected. Well instead of having a cigarette how about we start planning on how to get back at him. You are a good writer, how about a thinly veiled novel about an abusive lawyer turned judge who lives in the next town!!! You could really spice it up. We could all chip in. It would be fun.
I'm thinking of you and commiserating.
Susan0 -
Amy, I just re-read your post and I am so in awe. you are builing your own house. you go girl. I used to rebuild volkswagen engines but that was a long long time ago. way before cancer and chemo. woohoo for you!!! I know Mazer is helping, isn't she. She's doing all the hard stuff.
more puppy pictures??
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may i commiserate on the novel..........how about the judges slimy musician friend who helped to get him elected because of his skill with the fine art of bullshitting, lieing, using and cheating!
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Thanks Susan...you always seem to be here with a few good words.
No cigarette yet...half a bag of Goldfish crackers and a Kit Kat bar but the craving for just a puff or two is pretty darn overwhelming today.
EVERYONE is calling me and emailing me in shock over his election results...NO ONE can figure out how he pulled it off. The police are at his house on a regular basis because he beats his new wife (she's brave enough to call the police...I never was) and harrasses the neighbors endlessly. He called our daughter and told her that he shot what was "our" dog because she got in a fight with the neighbors dogs and he wasn't going to deal with her anymore. This is the second dog he has taken out back of the house and shot...I had a german shepherd when we were together and he didn't like that she was protective of me so he took her down back...told her to sit and shot her in the head. The power of being a judge will only make him so much worse than he already is...it's truly scary.
No need to spice anything up when it comes to this man...I could tell you stories that would curl your hair.0 -
Join right in Shel...you know the type of man were talking about as does a few other women here.
I feel like a thread stealer here...sorry ladies...I am just beyond upset about this...I can't even begin to explain...I have a hard time even talking about this man to anyone as I end up having friggin nightmares for days afterwards...I try to just erase him from my mind. He is half the reason my daughter says she will never move back to NY...she can't stand the sight of him.
Oh well..I will leave it at that.
Back to circling our wagons and keeping everyone safe and happy...sorry for the rant.
Love ya all
Vickie0 -
good afternoon all, busy morning at work and I never beat nicki on either...deb, dinner was great thanks for having it ready when i got back... Kung fu on a full stomach is really difficult...lol...
Nicki & Vicki...best of luck with quitting...we will all give uyou the support you need ...hugs...
It truely is amazing who can get elected now adays...hmmm...I like the novel idea....
Susan you are so cool keeping up with all the stars..thanks again
AMy I too designed my house, small enough to live in and be comfortable, 24x40 , so whenth e boys grew up they'd move out, well they all moved back home within 2weeks of each other, brought all their stuff and one brought his family....Still have 2 at home, one trying to close on his house this week...so remember some room is good...lol
Liz, when you can sneak away, after taking such good car of the in laws...stop down and we'll have a spa day, my massage lady is great, you are such a good DIL...and wife too...
Ok dinner tonight,,,, slow cooked roast beef, oven fried potaotes and salad...fat free pudding for those in need oa calorie watchers...
ok bringing the rain gear and have a few boats ready just in case...take care all and stay safe
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I figure the building of the house will keep my mind off mets and keep me busy. I am tired regardless so why not have a real reason. I will have help though. I wish I could do it myself but have to admit the things that would be better off in somebody elses hands.
Oh man, sorry vickie about the ex. Hard to believe elections these days. Mazer is ready just tell me when. We could get Molly in on it which is Mazers mom but she is so layed back it wouldnt be worth the trip.
Mazer help build? Uh huh! She is way too busy making messes and practicing her hee haw noises which she cant quiet master. Sounds more like a fog horn but I would never hurt her feelings.
Amy0 -
Amy-
You make me smile. You are a strong loving woman. I would love to pick up my hammer and my chainsaw and come on down for a good old house raising party. There is something joyful and life affirming about building something. At the end of the day, there is something there that didnt exist until YOU made it .build on girlfriend build on
I was feeling wistful last night, wishing we really could all join hands around the fire. I would just love to get my big old huggin arms around the whole circle. Cyberspace is wonderful, and I have gotten SO much strength and love here .but I would so like to sit down for coffee with all of you. Just think how many hours we would talk and hug and carry on. It makes me smile just to think about it.
Have a good morning ladies. At least the political adds are done for the year!
Deb C.0 -
Wow, I miss 2 days and all hell breaks loose.
Vickie...that's unbelievable...maybe buy a dog for your protection or does he leave you alone now? I say do the novel, you could be the next Jackie Collins of our group here.
Deb...I'm going to pm you after this.
Amy...send a new picture of your pets, I had trouble seeing them. Like I said before I'll send my dh down to you now.
Kristen...you sound great, keep it up.
Nicki....I was shocked over your bears. I just had Ted (my dog) portrait down for the holidays in Eagle's gear.
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Wow! So many posts. I will try to keep up. But time is limited, sigh! once again.
Susan: I just told my gyne I wanted them out period! They were removed by laparoscopy. two tiny 1 inch incisions. My sister did the same thing, but she had a harder time. She had abdominal surgery in the past and had alot of adhesions. So they ended up removing hers with an incision. I figured, Im post menopausal - get rid of them! I did not go into immediate menopause cause I was going through menopause for 10 years before I had them removed. I started menopause at 45!
Vickie: I cant believe your ex is a judge! Its amazing. Too bad the voters didnt know what hidden in his closet. So, go to the venting wagon and punch him out!!
Lynn: Im in central daylight time. I wake up at 5am every morning. Dont have to shower till 6:30 -7am. So its my computer time - or exercise time! Watch those antibiotics and I hope your feeling better soon.
Liz: Hope you mil is ok. Wont be eligible for home health services unless she is in the hospital for 3 days. Hope your feeling ok. Make sure to rest up.
Shel: OMG, all I can say is Im laughing out loud at your post. Especially the musican part!
Hi! to Tgirl, DebC, Kristin o hand everyone else. Margaret, good advice.
So I want to end this with, I read my post from this morning. What a negative belly jelly I was. The solution is simple. Ignore! I come to this space everyday because we are always so positive and supportive of each other. No negatvity.
This should always be a safe place for everyone to come who needs to vent, support, and be loved.
And where is NS and Peggy?
See ya in the morning. You all gotta get up early to beat me.
Nicki
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Nicki and all,
I've been reading this thread a bit, but haven't posted. I've "returned" to this board after a while of chilling out (I used to post on the Going through Chemo thread), and am loving the Moving Beyond threads a lot! Anyway, I just wanted to say that I've read a lot of your posts Nicki, and I find them straightforward, honest and often upbeat and amusing. I'm glad you're feeling better since your post this morning (I went back and read it) and agree, even though it's not right and you shouldn't have to, just ignore any negativity being directed at you!!
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HEY LADIES...GOOD NEWS!!!
The newspaper made a mistake!!! They transposed the numbers and my ex DID NOT GET ELECTED. THERE IS A GOD!!! I am so incredibly relieved. Everyone was up in arms over this all day...no one could understand how he got elected and tonight the newspaper printed a retraction!!!!
Thank you all so much for your support...having him as judge would have truly been a nightmare!!! For me and any other women that would have had to go in front of him...he simply hates women.
Everyone is teasing me tonight...telling me I need to call the paper and tell them I'm sueing them for mental anguish LOL.
HUGS to all
Susan...any news.
NS...where are you?
Alaska Deb...thanks for the PM
RobinTN...how are you...doing ok I hope.
Silvergirl...When is that baby due...do you know if it's a boy or girl...I would like to make it a surprise if you don't mind.
Welcome Colleen...this is a wonderful place to be.
Nicki...Hugs to you...still hoping our moderators will take care of the nasty PMer.
Theresa...I really could write a book but it would be so unbelievable people would probably think I was crazy and delusional! That's how bad it was.
Sweet dreams ladies
Vickie0 -
Susan. Thanks for the star. Now I feel like I belong Now if I could figure out how to add my avatar with photobucket I would look like I belong too
Deb. Always great to see your smiling face on the posts. Thanks for the cards idea, it's wonderful. Glad you are feeling better today, this circle is really helpful when we feel down
Liz. Yes this cyberspace thing is wierd here ... keep losing posts
Cheryl. Thanks for welcome, I am good and very glad to have joined the circle
Nicki. don't let those nasty posts get you down. We all know you here and enjoy your NON NEGATIVE posts. Hopefully the moderators can help with this
newvicki. I agree this is a great place to be. Only wish I found it when first dx. Sorry to hear about your ex. Go figure huh?? I lived with a jerk like that for 12 years so know where you're coming from
Lynn. Yeah it's great! First time I had my name in the stars LOL
Hope everyone is well ... Hugs to all
You are all wonderful, beautiful and strong ladies and I count myself lucky to be in your circle
CherylG0 -
Vickie .... Yessssssssssss! There is a god after all. Maybe it was all our positive thoughts that turned those numbers around LOL
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Hi Girls -
Well several of you invited me to "stop by" so here I am...I have been curious about this forum, but have been too busy to check it out (too busy getting frickin' diagnostic tests done - LOL).
I read through several "pages"...wow...you are all so kind and considerate.
Laura0 -
Welcome Laura ... hope your tests come back ok
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Boy Ladies, things are happening in the Circle.
Just a quick visit before I head to work (so Nicki I'll be up before you because I won't be going to bed, lol!).
Vicki,THANK GOD. You will sleep well tonight now knowing that bozo isn't going to be judging women in an official capacity. Did the woman get elected then or was there a third party running?
Laura, welcome. Hugs and prayers that your test results are not as bad as you fear.
Susan, have you had any results yet? Prayers for you too.
Colleen, welcome too. This is the most wonderful, supportive group of ladies I have ever met.
Hugs and prayers for all that need them.
Lynn0 -
Lynn...yes it was a women who was elected...I'll bet he's seriously ticked off tonight!!! There were only him and her running and everyone thought that she would win hands down and as it finally turned out SHE DID!!!
Laura...welcome to this wonderful circle of love...praying you have good test results all the way around.
Off too bed...to sleep without worry!
Hugs
Vickie0 -
Laura, Glad to se you made it to the circle!
Collen, Welcome.
It's been a bit dryer here on the Seattle side of the circle finally, the 4 days of heavy rain have played havoc with this state!
I stayed home today as I just couldn't get my rear out of bed. Turns out I had a 102 fever. Didn't feel like I had a fever but that's what the thermometor says. other than my ear hurting, I think because the gland is so swollen and a slighty scratchy throut I feel pretty good so will try to go back to work tomorrow.
Vickie I'm so glad he didn't win. that would have been terrible. How could he even try for a position like that!
Good move Niki, take all the ashtrays out of the bedroom. it will help! Beside, one really shouldn't smkoe in the bedroom! No to get the hubby on the same page that will help you even more! We will be with you and Vickie as you go through the steps to quit!
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There is absolutely no way I can catch up with everyone's post since the last time I piped up so will just make a stab at it.
Nicki---I know you will succeed with the smoke free campaign---as will Vickie. I quit a looooong time ago right before the Christmas holidays. I didn't backslide but I drank more! Had to have SOMETHING to do with my hands, you know. And don't let that nutty poster get to you---I can't imagine anyone thinking you are negative. You are always so supportive and full of good information. I think you irked her because you interrupted a marketing plan.
Vickie---politics in upstate New York are certainly interesting but at least, in your case, the situation straightened itself out. Some of the stories I hear through Foundation activities makes me think people have been dating their cousins too long in these parts. Really dumb stuff happens. The baby is due November 28 and they don't want to know if it's a boy or girl. They won't even tell me the names they have picked out. ARGHHHH!!! The baby is referred to as Baby Sunshine at the moment---trying to find a place to have t-shirts made that say "Team Sunshine" on the front for them, the doula and me.
Laura and Colleen---welcome to the Circle. This is really the only place I go any more but have decided it's addictive.
Deb---glad to hear things are back to normal. I often wish we could all circle up in person. Can you imagine what that would be like? Enough positive energy to light Chicago for a month.
Can't remember which one of us escaped the root canal last week. Apparently root canals are like energy----they are just converted to another form. Went to the dentist Tuesday for a cleaning and, you guessed it, root canal! The RC just went floating thru cyberspace along with our lost messages and smacked me right in the choppers. Also heard from the onc---the calcium levels are still just as high even after 2 weeks off supplements but the PHT intact is normal as are the kidney and liver panels. Waiting for one more to come back--PHT peptides---which will take another 2 weeks. Maybe I just run abnormal levels of calcium? At least I can stop worrying about some of the more obvious stuff.
Susan---have you got results back yet? Some of this stuff just takes so loooong.
Amy---I'm impressed! I stopped doing anything hammerlike a long time ago---might break a nail!
That's it for tonite. Sweet dreams and snuggly blankets for all of us around the campfire. I wonder just how complicated it would be to try for a real roundup. Hmmmmm.......
Jeannie0
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