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Hi all! Popping in to say hello and hoping for a nice quiet relaxing Sunday.
Still been crazy busy here, but all is well. DH & I met with a Personal Trainer last Thursday, who of course, kicked our collective @#!%s. Must mean he's good.
We will meet with him again tomorrow. We got two free sessions with him as part of our gym membership. I like him a lot, but I don't think we'll hire him, and he's cool with that. He's teaching us what do to at home and at the gym without him. No huge surprises, but it's nice to know that you're doing the exercises correctly. Today is the first day since we started that I'm taking ‘off;' and that's only becuz I walked in the morning yesterday, then we went to a big convention / gun show that's in town and walked that whole thing. So, I'm giving my poor old joints a day of rest.
SammieKay - I just love your avatar! It's so good to SEE you!! As for working out, I haven't had a bad flare (knock wood), but I really over did it yesterday and had to double up on the RA meds. I'm just happy that it's very easy to tell the difference between sore muscles and RA pain - and as a bonus, the RA meds help the sore muscles!
Catherine - What's in your garden? I've planted radishes 3 times already this year! They've been soo yummy! Hoping to get a few more harvests before it gets too hot.
Alyson - I know we've been discussing this for two years now, but it's so hard to imagine the difference in our weather! Yes It's 106 today, but no humidity and really quite pleasant. Stay warm.
Leah - You sound great! I'm so happy that graduation turned out so nice. As for the lasik, I would say why wouldn't you go for it?? Hugs to you my friend. Keep us posted on your decision. Thanks so much for the Hilary update!
Hilary - I miss you!
Pat - You sound great too! So glad to hear that you are doing great without the oxygen. Are you still off of it? I'm sorry to hear about work. Are you thinking about temporary disability, or are you going to look for something else? Sending you hugs and good wishes.
Melanie - How was Texas? Have a great time with the grands!
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Feeling good today. Saw the RA specialist who is positive that all my pains are just rheumatoid arthritis. He did say that the Femara wouldn't be helping but we just have to work out what I can take to help control the arthritis. Need to get some xrays and bloods done. He was really great in the way he showed me the scan pictures and how they can tell the difference between arthritis and mets. He did say that he will now keep a very close check on things.
Catherine, the cabbage and broccoli are growing well here at present, don't have much else in the vege garden. And I have nearly finished knitting a jacket and hat for Bea. I spent today transcribing documents out at the historical society which I do enjoy.
Carynn it is quite cold today with the south of the country hit by a really heavy snow storm. And yyou are so hot!!!
Pat, SammieKay, Leah, Hillary, Marsha, Terry, Phyll, Melanie and anyone I have missed big hugs. ((((((((all)))))))) Thinking about you all. And I hope to visit next year. We have started planning our next trip so will keep you posted.
Alyson
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I hope everyone is having a nice holiday weekend. We are going to put the sailboat in the water on Sunday morning. We will come home on Tues. evening. We are both taking off from work on Tues. We will just sail around the bays off the coast of TX. Should be fun.
Hope this finds everyone enjoying life. Thinking of all of you and wishing you all the best.
I will check in when we return from "the sea". LOL Love, Sammie Kay
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Wishing you all a restful and friendly Memorial Day w-e, with special thoughts to all the braves Americans who gave their life and fought hard. This would have been the year to be back to Normandy since on June 6, Obama will be there... In the media, they already changed Omaha Beach to Obama Beach (which I think is neither funny nor in good taste, but the French think they are clever...). Needless to say that everything is blocked and very few people will have access... still...
Love to all,
Catherine
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Now I know why you are having a holiday. Was just about to look it up. We have our 'Queen's Birthday' holiday next weekend.
Had a successful 'Pink Breakfast' this morning. Had 20 friends and neighbours over for brunch, talked about my BC experience and that of others there and raised quite a bit of money.
DH has just come in, he has been away for a couple of days on business and the cats are fighting because it is time for their food. Hope you have a great holiday.
Alyson
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Carynn... Oink!!! Get better soon and keep us posted... Do you have any idea of how you got sick?
The phrase of the day on NPR this morning: remember the true meaning of the Day, it is about brave men and women, not about matress sale... :-)
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Hi all. Just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a pleasant and safe Memorial Day.
As Catherine mentioned, I'm pretty sick. I was diagnosed Friday with Influenza A/H1N1; aka Swine Flu. Yesterday I felt like I was getting better, today, not so much. In fact I woke up this morning with what appears to be viral pink eye. Ugh!
On the bright side, I have OD'd on chick flicks, and today is the mother of all race days with 10 + hours of racing. So at least I have found some things to enjoy during this time spent on the couch.
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Hi all,
I have not been here for quite awhile. Not because I don't think of all of you often though! We have been very busy. I have been working late most evenings. High School baseball season kept us running. It is now over, and the summer league starts next week.
Got my garden in....the lettuce (mescalun sp? mix, romaine, bibb, spinach) is about 3 inches high...will be eating it soon! Cucumbers are sprouting along with the summer squash. Will get the tomato plants in this week.
I took this week off to spring clean and rid the house of the woodburner dirt and dust. I can't stand it anymore. I have been into "natural" cleaning with vinegar and baking soda, borax, essential oils. I actually think the house stays cleaner. Seems like the soap scum doesn't stick and accumulate in the shower as much. Maybe I have an overactive imagination!
Leah....congratulations on the bid graduation and party. I know how proud you are!
Carynn...hope the "swine" flu doesn't keep you down long. How long have you been not feeling well? Hope you enjoyed the race though!
Alyson...snow? We are now enjoying the spring and summer weather, so you keep the snow there, please! Of course, little Bea will enjoy seeing snow!
Sammie Kay....sounds like a great relaxing weekend. Don't get sunburned though!
Catherine...sounds like your gardening is going well. Nothing like homegrown veggies in the summer, tomatoes are my favorite. My miniature roses are almost ready to bloom. I sprayed them for fungus and fed them yesterday. I don't put anything in the way of sprays for bugs etc on my vege garden. The roses are the only thing I spray...and then only a mild fungus spray.
I washed all my curtains and hung them out today.....hoping to get windows washed tomorrow, before I hang the curtains back up. Then on to the walls and rugs and carpet. I have my homemade cleaners ready to go!
I have missed all of you...love you all.....talk soon!
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Hello, All!
Carynn- swine flu? oh my! I hope you are well on the road to recovery now.
Terry- great to hear from you, I think. Your post wore me out just reading it!
Catherine- there you go again,playing in dirt! Looking forward to seeing you!
Alyson- you continue to impress me with your advocacy and your intellectual pursuits. You are fabulous!
Sammie Kay- great idea, sailing. If it would only heat up here!
I spent most of last weekend painting my bedroom and making a headboard for my bed in the condo. It was fun... but exhausting. One more small wall and closet doors to paint. Went on forever with the high mill walls and window sills, etc.
Anyway, today is the big Lasik day. I will write how it all turns out.
Love you all.
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Hi girls... Leah...how did you do with the Lasik? I admit...I am a chicken and will continue with contacts...but I admire you. I have the monovision with my lenses.
Carynn....how are you? Hope you are feeling better.
Hope everyone else is well.
My house is clean. I find it very theraputic to be home and cleaning. Kind of relaxing, even though it is very physical. Much better than banking.
Well....have a great weekend!
Love you all,
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Wanted to check on Leah. How did it go girl? I've had a few relatives who have had it done, so I really didnt expect to see a post from you quite yet, but know we are all behind ya! (((Hugs)))
So, last night we went out to dinner and decided to rent a couple of movies to bring home. Don't ask me why, pretty much everything is available on the same release schedule as 'On Demand' from the cable company, but rent one we did. We get home, put the movie in the DVD player which then proceeds to freak out going into a gigantic loop of turning itself off, on, trying to play, repeat. Endlessly. I try everything to eject the movie, but to no avail. I finally unplug it, take the top off, and using pliers, pull out the tray holding the DVD, breaking the player in the process. The final tally isnt in yet, but I think this was a $100.00 + movie, and I'm certain it wasnt really all THAT good. GRRRRRR.
I'm getting my very first bone scan next week. Not quite sure what to expect there. Wish me luck.
(((Hugs to all)))
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Hi everybody! Commando, the bone scan is more waiting around than anything so don't worry. The way mine have gone is: they bring you to the nuclear med room in the xray dept then give you a small an intravenous dose of a radioactive tracer (doesn't hurt at all) then you go off for a couple of hours (1 to 3 hours... they told me to go eat in the cafeteria). This gives time for the tracer to circulate. Then you come back and lie on a table and the scanner starts from head on down taking images. Don't be alarmed if the scanner gets REAL close to your body. In my case at least, several additional images are taken after the main one that lasts about 20 minutes. So the main thing with this exam is the waiting around part, other than that no problem.
I wish you luck many times over!!
Pat
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my bad! I thought i had posted how utterly delighted I am with the procedure, AND the results!
Oh my word... about 10 minutes total for the procedure, went home and napped for 3 hours, and voila! I could see! Went back the next morning for "post-op" check, and I could see 20-20 distance and 20-15 reading! I can't tell you how pleased I am. No discomfort, nothing. I HIGHLY recommend it! I have absolutely no astigmatism anymore- i had the type with takes 3D pix of the topography of the eye, and I could see the difference in before and after pix!
I drove home to Lowell the next day since I had an appointment! I got a lot of funny comments about how chicken people were and therefore never had it, but I tell you, it was nothing compared to what we've been through!
I never had a bone scan Carynn= wow, a procedure I haven't had- so I can't be much help. But I wish you luck and the happy results of NO problems!
I have to investigate "eyelid" surgery next, as now they are completely visible!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well done Leah, unfortunately laser surgery on my eyes is not an option. So I just will haveto put up with my glasses.
Caryn, same thing happened to friends. Haven't used the DVD for ages so will be careful when we do. Have some dvds that will entertain Bea later on. I have had a bone scan as well, nothing to worry about. As Pat said it is the waiting around that is a bore. And of course waiting for the results, mine showed up lots of arthritis as no doubt will yours.
Terry, its great to be tired from gardening isn't it. It is a holiday here and we have done a bit around the place. On Saturday I swept the footpath clear of leaves but think there are probably as many today.
Catherine I have knitted the cutist red beret for Bea. I will try to get a photo of her with it on.
Talking of Bea we had her most of the day yesterday. Her Daddy was trying to get a contract completed so we picked her up at 8.30 from the Cathedral where her mummy was singing, took her to our church as it was a special service. She just loved it and like her Granddad went to sleep in the sermon. Woke up happy as anything and smiled at everyone during morning tea. Erin arrived and we went out for coffee - her Gran and Mum needed some of the real stuff. Erin then marked essays while Bea watched us put out rubbish. We are having an inorganic rubbish collection this week so quite a bit has gone from the garage. Erin went of the Evensong and wee had visitors, Bea thought they were just for her entertainment. Then at six we took her to the Cathedra. She was just so good, hardly cried, eat anything she was given, at lunch she was eating bread and hummus. They are so lucky with that one and we really enjoyed the day with her.
It is a beautiful clear sunny day but it is so cold, it has got to 45 now and might reach 53 is we are lucky. DH is cutting some firewood and we have to go and look at another desk for the computer room. Just the curtains to go up in there now.
Hope you have all had a good weekend.
Alyson
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Sorry to have been absent so long, but it is nice reading the posts and seeing how well everyone is doing! Leah, I am absolutely jealous of your surgery! I had radial kerototomy which was the surgery choice before lasix, but over the years my eyes have gotten worse again, and I can't even come close to reading anything without my glasses. I think I am going to have to check in to lasix to see if I qualify for it and if it will remedy the close vision. Just think, for years I could see the finest print close up yet could barely read the big E on the eyechart and now I am in exactly the opposite position. We went out with some friends to dinner the other night and by a fluke no one had their glasses with them. We had to ask the waiter to read the menu to us!!
Has anyone heard from Marsha? Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend, and Carynn, I hope you are over that nasty swine flu!
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I just have to say how much I love USA sizing. DD gave me a pair of trousers which are a size 10, I said that I would never get into a 10 to which she reply - not NZ size. I haven't worn a size 10 since before I had my children. So anyway I feel good wearing a 10 but I do have to remember they would be a 14 here. The positive thing is that I have come down two sizes.
It is a wet bleak day here.
Big hugs to all and hope you have avoided the flu
Alyson
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A quick, but warm, hello to all from Palo Alto where I am for the week for work... great hotel and nice environment... a bit spaced out since our flight was seriously delayed last night because of a tornadoe touch down in East Denver... will visit with you guys next week...
Big hugs to all, Catherine
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A quick, but warm, hello to all from Palo Alto where I am for the week for work... great hotel and nice environment... a bit spaced out since our flight was seriously delayed last night because of a tornadoe touch down in East Denver... will visit with you guys next week...
Big hugs to all, Catherine
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Just checking in on you all! Catch a hug from me.
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Wondered what you are all up to?
((((((((ALL)))))))
Alyson
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We are currently a quiet bunch!
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i am here....peeking in!
Say a prayer for another one of my customers....she had a lumpectomy and SNB today. Her mother also had BC.
Enjoying my homegrown salads!
Love ya!
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Hey, Hey all,
I typed a long post 2 nights ago and lost it. Even tho I copy it. It would not paste. I was irked to say the least.
Sounds like everyone is living life to the fullest. Same here. I enjoyed the weekend with my daughter and her children. well, one is 21 and one is 16. We had great fun. Went vinyl record shopping with Lauren. Drew mostly sleeps. I think 16 y/o need a lot of sleep. He is quite the accomplished marimba player. He was named percussionist of the year by the band. He plays all instruments in the percussion section. He loves the marimba(not sure I am spelling that correctly.
Next Wed. I will return to Houston to pick up 3 younger grandchildren. I am keeping them for 6 days while their parents attend a family wedding in Las Vegas. My DD and SIL have never been to Vegas. I will really enjoy the kids, ages 13, 10 & 8. Woohoo!
Caryn, so glad you seem to be on the mend from the flu. I am afraid the rest of us will be in for it in the fall. Now you will be immune. Great.
Allyson, congratulations on the weight loss. I have been trying. I have lost about 7&1/2 lbs so far. Very slow. My metabolism is shot from years of yo-yo dieting. Plus being my age all slows down. I really need to get to the gym. But honestly, I stay so far behind with house chores, laundry, grocery shopping etc. Plus the yard. I am so tired when I get home from work I don't accomplish anything. These are all my excuses. I know, exercise has to become a priority.
I will be starting some physical therapy to strengthen my legs. I don't know why, but they are weak. It is not circulatory and I don't get short of breath, but when I climb stairs my legs just get weak. My back doc thinks it is from loss of muscle. So they are to teach me ways to exercise my legs without hurting my back.
Catherine, hope you are having some fun time while you are out of town working. Thinking of you.
Terry, prayers for your friend. I had a patient today who had a mediport put in for chem. BC. She has chest nodes positive. It really brings it front and center when you see someone else going through what we have all been through.
Does anyone have any news from Marsha? I think of Marsha, Hillary, Pat, Phyllis, Twyla and so many others we don't hear from. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Leah, enjoying those new eyes, eh? Hope you are doing well.
Hi Diann . How are things in Vegas? Thinking of you too.
Hope I didn't miss anyone. Hugs and happy thoughts to all. Have a great weekend.
Sammie Kay
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Oops~~~ How could I have forgotten to mention Melanie. Hi, Mel. Guess you are having a busy summer with all the family. Hope you are doing well. Haven't heard from you lately. Love you,
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Good morning, girls... back in Denver after a week packed with adrenalin... nothing like being home, dog kisses, communing with your roses, inspecting the growth of everything in the yard... not to mention not beeing away from DH. We've had stormy weather and hail almost everyday here (and tornadoe warnings), and plants suffered... hopefully, they'll make it. Stanford/PaloAlto was interesting and I met colleagues I've been enjoying working with for 16 years without knowing them "in person"... worked like a horse on tons of software strings (radiotherapy systems) with my German friend and colleague (we had a lot of fun together), got a good sense and a good dose of corporate life in Silicon Valley/Bay Area... I am so fortunate to be able to work at home...
Well, just wanted to say hi, wish you a nice Sunday and send hugs to ALL... off I go to mow the lawn while DH takes the 3 dogs to the park...
Take care,
Catherine
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I am just trying to get us back up. Couldn't find out thread anywhere. It is a cold but beautifully fine sunny day in this opart of the world. Do hope you are all well.
Alyson
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And a fine job you did Alyson. I had no trouble finding us. LOL
Well, I am getting things ready to leave for Houston to pick up the grandchildren and bring them to Victoria for 6 days. I am really looking forward to having them here.
O.K. Melanie, I am getting officially worried about you. Please stop by and just leave one sentence or so. Hope you are having a rip-roaring good time this summer. You do know how to have fun. We all love you.
Alyson, I love those nice sunny cold days. Everything is so bright and the sky is soooo blue. Have a wonderful day.
Catherine, what a wonderful time you had with your on-line peers from work. I could feel the excitement in your post. I know you are glad to be home with hubby and your babies.
I think we finally broke the heat wave here in TX. I just went to take one of my kitties out and it actually feels a little, very,very,very little 'cool'. But we have been in the grips of a heat wave, so compared to that it is cool.
Well, I better get moving on my house, so things are in order when we all get back. Think I mentioned my 21 y/o DGD, Lauren(senior at UNC) is coming home with me from Houston to help me with Noah-10, Grace-8 and Abby-13. We shall have a high old time.!
I am thinking of Pat and Marsha and Heather and Twink. Seems like our group is shrinking down to a few. But remembering all the posts of the past.
I love all of you my sisters. Sammie Kay
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Hello ALL!
Wrapping up at my present gig, but I did want to let you know that Melanie and I are winging our way to Denver to see Catherine tomorrow... so stay tuned for pictures of this trio! Trouble, I am sure....... LOL.
If anyone wants to skype, we can set a time to do so at Catherine's house....
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I am very envious of you. Have just told Leah that we are really planning our trip for next year. Its a cool clear day here again, its now about 43.
SammieKay do have I lovely time with your little ones. I must try to post a new picture of Bea.
Have a great day.
Alyson
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Okey doke girls. Where's the pix??? Inquiring minds...........
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