Im bitchy, I moan, I groan.....anyway.
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Dream, I am so sorry to hear of your latest incident. *big hugs*
Peggle, I can only imagine the anxiety you must be feeling right now. Please let us know your report as soon as you find out.
Navy, sorry about your friend's mom, but it's good that she lived long and went fast. I know going quickly is hard for the LO's left behind, but so much better for the person passing. We got snow here for the first time all winter! We're expecting 4-6 inches overnight. Weeeeeeeee!
Welcome to the bitch thread, Kimberly. Looking forward to hearing more from you soon. We have some hilarious gals here.... always good for a smile and a shoulder.
I'm going to skip my bitches and just say I'm glad The Apprentice is back on and hopefully that will help amuse me for a while.
Love to you all,
Miss S
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Lovinmomma gonna have to change her name....
Hey Misshapen, I'd like your 6 inches!
We have over 3 feet still on the ground. The piles in the parking lots are over 15 feet. They melt in June.
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I am not sure the tights were worth it but they are very, very cool tights. I realize you wrote this some time ago but I had to comment.
As you can see from my avatar I am from Virginia. That's south, right? March 1 we had snow. It was gone by yesterday afternoon but this morning we have a mix of snow and sleet. This is not the best harbinger of spring!
Have a great day, ladies.
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It is a winter wonderland here in Alexandria, Virginia. At least I do not have to go out in it or shovel any. I do not expect they will plow the "roads" here in my apartment complex until much later.
Enjoy the day, HUGS, Nancy
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Here north of Hickory North Carolina we had snow/sleet all day yesterday with no accumulation. Last night I went out at 9:00 with my dog and it had stopped the rain/snow/sleet. At 10:00 pm we had 1/2 an inch of snow on the ground and this morning, over 4 inches on the ground. The b*tch of the day is my basset hound's belly drug through the snow and she refused to stay outside very long this morning.
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Ivtwoqlt: North Carolina should not be getting snow in March! I'm sure you feel the same way!
My favorite breed is Basset Hound - can you post her picture?
I had a Basset that I literally took out of someone's backyard. They were a couple houses down from me and their next door neighbor said the dog had bitten their little boy and they were at the emergency room but when they came back they were going to have the dog put down. I carried that 75 pound dog over the 4' fence to my home. I told their next door neighbor that if they wanted to know where their dog was tell them I took it. The owner did stop by to tell me the dog had bitten her son. I told her that wouldn't be a problem as there were no children here. The dog had lived with its first owners from 8 weeks to 8 years when they gave it away to the current owners. The current owner told me that she thought the dog would be safe around the kids as she saw the original owner's daughter kick Ollie in the face! They did not take care of Ollie - left him outside in storms, didn't vet him or anything else.
As it turns out, he did have a little bit of a biting problem (as I learned when I gently tried to pull him away from the trash can (he opened one of my fingers). I didn't care. He was a great dog - I mean other than the biting problem - and I loved him. I swear when I retire I am getting a whole pack of them - we will sit on my front porch - I in my rocking chair - them snoozing in the sun.
Bassets rule (and drool)!
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Ivtwoqlt: North Carolina should not be getting snow in March! I'm sure you feel the same way!
My favorite breed is Basset Hound - can you post her picture?
I had a Basset that I literally took out of someone's backyard. They were a couple houses down from me and their next door neighbor said the dog had bitten their little boy and they were at the emergency room but when they came back they were going to have the dog put down. I carried that 75 pound dog over the 4' fence to my home. I told their next door neighbor that if they wanted to know where their dog was tell them I took it. The owner did stop by to tell me the dog had bitten her son. I told her that wouldn't be a problem as there were no children here. The dog had lived with its first owners from 8 weeks to 8 years when they gave it away to the current owners. The current owner told me that she thought the dog would be safe around the kids as she saw the original owner's daughter kick Ollie in the face! They did not take care of Ollie - left him outside in storms, didn't vet him or anything else.
As it turns out, he did have a little bit of a biting problem (as I learned when I gently tried to pull him away from the trash can (he opened one of my fingers). I didn't care. He was a great dog - I mean other than the biting problem - and I loved him. I swear when I retire I am getting a whole pack of them - we will sit on my front porch - I in my rocking chair - them snoozing in the sun.
Bassets rule (and drool)!
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I agree - I love Bassetts. We have had 2. We currently have a Pembroke Welsh Corgie and a Golden Retriever, but when they pass on or the kids take them when they leave (which is where the 2nd Bassett is now), I will have another Bassett.
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I am so sorry to hear Navy's news. I am doing ok... gaining energy
Its cold cold cold and windy but no snow....
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kmccrawl, thank you for taking the basset in, it really upsets me when dogs are adopted out to the wrong homes and then they bite. I'm discusted by that family leaving the dog out in storms letting the children kick it in the head, poor dog. I watch dog town on National Geographic have you watched it, it's fantastic, they take in animals that people and shelters have given up on and retrain them and they end up adopted to the right homes, I love the show. The show is called Dog Town but they have a Cat town, and birds and all kinds of animals so far they are showing the dogs only, I hope you can watch it it's so interesting and uplifting and they have different ways of fiquiring out what the dog's problems are and then treat that behaviour. I'm babbling but I just love your heart towards animals, thank God there are people like you in this world. Big fat hugs!
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Forgive me for being completely selfish today...I haven't even read up on all the suckiness. THAT SUCKS! for all who need it...
OMG...TAXOTERE is surely an invention of the devil himself! I've only had one dose of it and already it has me thinking maybe it's just time to stop tx and let nature take its course! Sure, the ABRAXANE kicked me in the heiny and kept me in bed more than out, but this is even worse! It's like I'm all mentally hyper and ready to go, but I can't even walk across the room without feeling like I'm going to pass out...and the fricking NEUROPATHY that the onc was so sure would be better on TAXOTERE is definitely worse than ever. I know that other people are doing/have done TAXOTERE and manage...I just feel like such a big baby! My kids have all these special events coming up this month and I just know I'm going to be at home lying in bed while they're going on. If this is the "rest of my life", do I really want to keep fighting so hard? DAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNDAMNDAMN.
/rant off
((((HUGS)))
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Dream...it's good to see you post! I'm glad you are doing ok...Thanks for the support ladies, it was a hard few days!
I'm pretty sure if I lived further south I'd be pretty upset with this late season snow storm as well! I hope everyone remained safe!
A big that sux to all...now, listen to my crap!
Minor gripe again...better than major ones I guess! Anyway, my period came back today. Which means I really need to get off my duff and figure out what to do about my treatment. Problem is, I don't like any of my options! 1. Tamoxifen - not really an option in my mind for all the side effects and wear and tear on the liver. 2. Birth control type injections once a month from now until ...ever. Another monthl $30.00 copay on an already tight budget not to mention having to go in to get it! or 3. Get my ovaries out...which I had decided to do until I had second thoughts about the immediate and severe menopause it would put me into. My onc is out of town right now but she'll be back next month for my follow up and I'm pretty sure she's going to press me for a decision! Help! Any ideas/advice/thoughts?
Ugh...sometimes you just want someone to tell you what to do so you can just do it
(((HUGS))) to all...
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Yikes Navygirl. That's a hard decision. I know what you mean about co-pays. Doesn't seem to take any time at all before you are shelling out hundreds of dollars in a month.
I see you are from Bethesda - I used to live in Rockville and was raised in Kensington. My heart is really in Maryland even though I like Virginia, too.
Snowyday, it was pleasure to know him. I have not watched that show - will try to catch it. I do stay stuck on the animal channel most days. I used to work for PETA and have loved animals my whole life. My earliest memory involves breaking away from my mother, running up to a man walking two dogs and as I threw my hands around one of the dogs and nuzzled his neck asked the man if he bites!
Nothing makes me angrier than for any one to mistreat or abuse either children or animals. They are blessings and should always be treated as such.
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Navy, you may not go into a severe menopause. I had a hysterectomy years ago and am not even sure if I'm in true menopause yet! Sure I get flushing, but part of that is my blood pressure medication so I'm used to it. Talk to your doc, she may be able to give you peace of mind. Good luck on your decision, keep us posted!
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Kathleen, we too rescued our Penelope B. Hound from going to the pound. She had been raised for 2 yrs by an older woman who was going into a home where she couldn't keep her. She gave Penelope to a family who had her for about 3 months before they moved and left her to wander. Another woman picked her up, called the phone # on the tag and got the history. She couldn't keep her because of too many other dogs and offered her to someone who would take care of her. We have had her since Christmas 2002. She is a lover not a biter as the vet puts it. Some are more aggressive than others and she would rather lick/slobber you to death than bite. I am unable to post pictures from the office and don't have internet at home. She has been our team mascot for the local Komen Race for the Cure since 2004, didn't realize we could take pets the first year we had her and she does great with all the attention.
Sheila
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So sorry for all the crap
Delighted for all the good stuff
I am falling into a hole and I don't know why or how to stop it. I am tired of constipation issues, I am tired of things hurting, I am tired of pain meds that make the pain bearable but cause their own problems, I'm tired of feeling like a failure, I am tired of being in no man's land- not healthy but doing well cancer wise and yet knowing I have cancer looking well feeling not so well, I am tired of limitations, I am tired of happy faces, I am tired of being positive and looking at all the good things in my life (I know I am so blessed), I am just tired. I don't want to do this any more.
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EWB-I won't say I know what you are going through, I don't. My thoughts and hugs are going out to you and hoping this is just a bad day and things will look better tomorrow.
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EWB,
I know just how you feel.
GIANT (((HUGS)))) to you!
Diane
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Dear, dear EWB: The only solution is to have a whopping big pity party. That's what I do. It is a solitary event but very important for sanity. I just get it all out, cry, rale against the fates, ask why me, sob, and when I have tired myself out sufficiently I usually feel like I need to pick myself up and get on with life.
It does just get to the point of asking why, why, why, why. Enough is enough. Stop already!
Just hang on and know you have sisters who love and care for you. Hugs and double hugs.
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Dear sweet badboob and EWB,
I am so sorry you are both feeling so overwhelmed right now. You have both been through so much.... there comes a time when you just feel like screaming and giving up. Pain and not feeling good on top of everything else is like the straw that broke the camel's back. I wish we could all line up and just hug you both to pieces. The love that would come through would have to fill you with warmth and hope and force some of the hopeless feelings out of there.
I know tomorrow is another day and you will both have better days and I know you both are fighters. May the pain, neuropathy, constipation and assorted other crappiness flee from you and give you a much needed break.
With prayers and love,
Miss S
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Sending out a big that sucks to everyone who needs to hear that today. I'm having my own little pity party and I plan on eating lots of chocolate.
Peg
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EWB...I'm so sorry you are down in the dumps...I've been there too. I wish I had a recipe for magic juice that could bring you out of it...unfortunately all I can do when it's me is persevere. A sucky, crapy, BS solution but I haven't found anything that MAKES it go away, it just does. I sometimes feel so sad about where I am physically after all the complications I've had with surgeries and meds. It just seems like one thing after another sometimes. I hate it...and I hate it that others go through the same thing.I had a very, very dear friend who passed away from this beast in 2006 I never truly appreciated everything she went through and how hard it was for her. Now, I get it.
All I can do is send you ((((HUGS))) and prayers and hope your blues go away soon.
A big that sux to anyone else who needs it...after sleeping on my decision and waking up with the worst cramps in my back/butt/thighs I got off my duff and called the Dr. today to schedule the oopharectomy. Menopause is menopause and since my cancer was ER/PR+ I don't have any choice about going into it so I may as well just get on with it.
I hope everyone has a quiet night and a good day tomorrow...
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Holy Bitch Button Crap!! There's all kinds of crap going on! Deep sigh.....
((((Dream)))) (((((Elaine))))) girls, I'm so sorry about y'alls crappy stuff. So sorry. We are here for you girls...
Peg....did I miss your post?? I saw one with an * but that's it..........>>confused<<
Bobbie, thanx for the nice compliment...
I can be kinda sweet when someone hasn't egnited my 1/4 inch long fuse like Miss S!!! Navy, sorry about your friend's mom and regarding your choices...I say yank out those ovaries girl! Pre-mature menopause sucks but oh my...the benefits.....LOL! I can't even remember how much tampons cost!
Sheila and Snowy!! Long time no see y'all!!!!!!! Shelia, you freaking cracked me up about your dog's belly! LOL!!!
(((((Diane))))) I told you that Taxotere SUCKED!!! That was real hard for me. I'm so sorry you are having to do that crap.
Hugs everybody else....I love y'all.
I met Trish last night. I met up with her and some of her friends. It was great to meet another sister live and in person!
Hugs, Traci
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Wow - major suckage going on here with my buds! I am so sorry so many are suffering.
Diane - the TAXOTERE is shitty stuff. Maybe your onc. can reduce your dose and still get some benefit. If yes, go for it - if not, get off it, QoL is all we've got left and you deserve to enjoy it!
Bonnie - I think you have made a wise decision, but not an easy one. Getting the ooph. will relieve you of two girly bits that continue to threaten your life. We'll be right beside you when you go in. I don't think the menopausal symptoms will be any different than the hormone storm you have been enduring already.
Kathleen - like Bonnie and you, I had some years in Rockville/Potomac. Graduated from Robert E. Peary HS (before it got closed down). My first serious beau was from Kensington - know the area well! Ya'll have got SNOW right!?!
EWB - I hear you, sweetie. This is a fecked-up disease where you just can't quit it and let it move on without you. Maybe you can call your own time-out and take a couple of days to rejuvenate. I'm with you - oft times I just don't want to do it anymore. Say STOP. But it doesn't work.
Miss S - you are always such a sweetheart - so compassionate when I know you have major moans & groans of your own that need airing. You haven't had an easy time of this either. Big {{{hugs}}} to you.
Peggle - you just have that pity party if you need one. Chocolate has great medicinal vaue. My friend just had two pounds of See's candy, all DARK chocolate, delivered for my birthday. She knows what works!
Traci - my bud, so good to hear you had the opportunity for a meet-up with a BC sister. I love my monthly get-togethers with my San Diego lunch bunch. Thanks for worrying about and caring for me. I am really doing pretty well. I'm in a holding pattern, waiting for more results from my radiosurgery that took place in December. Dealing with the pudge of decadron daily - and hating it. But my friend just took me out for a birthday dinner with a bottle of N. Californai Chardonnay to compliment a spread ranging from sesame encrusted scallops in shitake mushroom sauce through fresh greens with mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes to fresh caught halibut with organic baby vegetables, to a decadent dark chocolate truffle cake with fresh raspberries, to a finish of vintage 1977 Taylor Fladgate Port that was incredibly smooooth. Ah yes, he spoiled me! I don't need to eat for two days. But I will - the steroids will see to that!
All my prayers and good vibes sent out to you all! I just love you guys! (to quote Traci)
Lisa
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Good Lord in the Morning Traci! I graduated from Robert E. Peary High School too! I probably graduated before you were born - 1965.
Good to hear from another 'Marylander.'
EWB - I hope you are feeling a little better today. I know I always feel worse at night and a little better in the morning - new day, new chance.
Group hug to everyone.
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Kathleen - What a coincidence! Both my late sister and I enjoyed our misbehavin' years at Peary. But no - you didn't graduate before I was born! We came along in the mid-late-seventies.
I have used our old HS motto "I will find a way or make one" many times over the years concerning my finances - in the face of several stretches of disability - and sure enough, I have always found a way to get by.
Lisa
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Lisa....it's so good to see you post! You sound like you're doing well...and with that lunch you described I'm thinking "how could she not be" - God, that made my mouth water!
EWB...I too hope you are feeling better...I popped on at the tail end of lunch to check and see if you had been back...
KMC...I live in Rockville too...I just put Bethesda when I was becoming a member...it's a long story. I am not from the area orginally, I'm a military transplant...I loved it here so when I got out, I came to live here.
Gotta get back to work for now...I hope the day is going smooth and the suckage is at a minimum...I'll check back wiht you all tonight....
((((HUGS)))) everyone...
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Hi ..... was I doing better.... cant tell, pneumonia, screaming hubby, crying, headache, heartache, reconciliation, radiation, and today hubby went with me for meeting with rads onco.... afterwards we had breakfast (9 am meeting). Walked out of the restaurant and threw up all the way across the lobby of the hospital. Can you say MORTIFIED? And tummy has not settled down much.... tomorrow I have 3 appts - same hospital. Could they not have descreetly available barf buckets? It is a cancer hospital, surely I am not the first to do this.
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Lisa - I was an Army brat but my Stepfather happened to be stationed in DC so this is where I was born, and so were my next two sisters. My brother was born in New York and my youngest sister in Germany. I only spent two years at Robert E. Peary but they were my last two in high school so I am a REP alumni.
Heye navygirl! I'm living in Ashburn, Virginia at the moment but I sure would like to go back to Rockville. Suckage is definitely at a minimum at the moment.
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Dreamwriter -- I am so sorry you had to experience one more loss of your dignity caused by this stupid disease. On the other hand, it IS a hospital. I guess you are going to have to take a brown paper bag with you if the hospital isn't going to provide barf buckets. I've done worse. Thank God I was on oxycodin and can't remember who took care of me during one of my most memorable moments. If I could remember, I am sure I would never show my face in that hospital again!
I do remember years ago trying to get home before a migraine hit (I usually get the 'aura' as a warning) when I could not hold it in any longer. I had to pull over and barf. Even as I barfed I am sure passerbys thought - look at that nicely dressed woman with her pearls hurling on the side of the road!
You can only laugh it off and go on.
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