Im bitchy, I moan, I groan.....anyway.
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Going on 1/29, will see her at caesar's palace on the 30th fly home on the 31st! I am so excited and actually the biggest expense is for the ticket to her show-i used points for the airfare so it is only 80 bucks (surcharge-what a crock) and my first time in Vegas a couple of years ago for business laid bare an unknown weakness for the slots so it earned me a comped room for two nights. My sister and I are splitting the car rental which I got for 60 bucks...so not bad. But only if I stay away from the slot machines. It is so damn funny, I am so damn practical....but I love me my slot machines. Which is why it is good I do not live in Las Vegas..
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wait a minute Connie...do you live in Savannah, Georgia? How cool is that?! That is my dream destination....I have to make it to Savannah...
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I do. Yes, its a garden, but its hottt and we have lots of bugs. I do appreciate the architecture and the saving of historic properties. And I love the giant Live Oaks but the spanish moss... not so much. The weather is fun to follow. People say, if you don't like the weather, stick around, it will change. I"ve also heard... We do have 5 seasons, the 4 typical ones and AUGUST. So don't plan on visiting in the summer unless you like to sweat. The best time, the funnest time is St. Patrick's Day. March 17. Sometimes it's beautiful and 75 degrees, other years it's raining and 32, usually, it's gorgeous and not too hot or too cold and we party all day long in the downtown, historic area. There is a lot to see. If you want to know anything, just ask. I'm a native of 4 generations. My grandaddy's name hangs in the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame for his work in boxing in the 30s and 40s. Other family are buried in the famous Bonaventure Cemetery, where it used to be a plantation now it's a huge burial ground on a huge bluff overlooking a gorgeous river. Did you read the book? Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil? author John Berendt. Good one to read, mostly all true too. Clint Eastwood diected the film that he had to make here. Lots of other movies filmed here too. One day, going to work I had to redirect around a film crew and got to see Robert Redford, he's a lot shorter than I ever imagined. He was filming The Legend of Bagger Vance, and cell phones were buzzing when Matt Damon dropped into a popular bar.
~Connie
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Science Girl- I was pretty happy I got laid off actually as I was planning to quit in a few months anyway to go hike the Appalachian Trail (I did 900 of the 2200 miles with DH this year- that's a whole nother story) But getting laid off allowed me to qualify for subsidized COBRA health insurance for 15 of the 18 months- but that 15th month is Feb- the price triples (will probably drop DH). And then at the end of May- I better have another job with benefits by then. I have a 3 week temp job in Feb with a company I really like-it has the potential to turn into a great job- but they are waiting to get more contracts before they can hire someone full time.
I am happy with my TRAM recon- I had a reduction on it this year and now it matches the other better- it was quite a lot larger before and I felt self consious of that. I had nipple recon and its okay- somewhat of a dissappointment as my radiated skin doesn't hold the bump well. I had the first round of tatooing and it does make a difference somehow- if I look in the mirror in poor light it almost looks I have a matched set.
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annettek- YAHOO, go to Vegas and enjoy every second! Good for you, I'm living vicariously through you : ) Forget the copays, you HAVE to go, the show is ending! Taking my vacations days away is just about the worst punishment I could get.
I know what you are saying with your son. Mine will sit beside me and put his head to mine and just sit and not say a word. He infuses the love into me. Too funny about the streaking that's going on in your house. Sometimes a boy just has to 'run free'. One good thing about autism is that it teaches us not to care too much about what others think. This will serve me well when I loose my hair!
You are so right about family. Your brother - I gasped when I read what he said. WOW. BC isn't 'serious' enough for him? unbelieveable.
Alyad- So cool that you hiked the Appalachian Trail. I've always thought that would be a really amazing thing to do. Good Luck with the job, I hope they get tons of contracts and when May roles around you won't have any worries about insurance. Thanks for sharing about your recon.
Connie07- DH is really supportive, I'm lucky to have him. But he does make me crazy sometimes. (Feels so good to vent) I think your right about sibs, I think my sister is scared to death. Our mother died of BC 8 years ago, so my cancer has hit her really hard. I will give her a pass. The people at my work have been the most supportive, my boss is just the nicest guy, he is more worried about me than anyone!
You make me want to visit Savannah, it sounds beautiful. It's going on my list with a note saying "NOT in August"
OK ladies, have a wonderful weekend. I'm going to hold it together and be civilized and proper for a few days and not even swear, then next week when the pressure builds, I'll blow!! That's how I roll.
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I say let's save a savannah fund and go! I was intrigued by the city before I read the book and that just made me nuts when I read it (Garden). I do believe I lived there a very long time ago....ah, but that is that is another story (see "woo hoo BC survivors who believe they have lived before)
In the whole spirit of going left instead of right (a little exercise that helps us to change) my hubby invited me to go with him today down to galveston to an AA convention- (he has been in AA for over 24 years-again, another story for another day). My first instinct was NO, I must catch up on work, not practical, blah blah blah. I bit the words and said ok, let's do it. I last went 20 years ago and that is where I found out I could laugh again. He reminded me how much I had enjoyed meeting folks from all over the country. And said if it isn't so good, at least we'll be on the gulf and can be on water. Oldest son is coming to hang with younger kiddo (thunk...falling over, that happened with no...I have a lot do, etc) saying that's cool mom-you and pops need to go play for a day. There is so much good sometimes. It dawned on me how I could have changed the whole tone if I would have not "turned left" when he asked me. I would have missed that he had cleaned the house (of course not as WELL as I would have-but again BIT MY FAT TONGUE) so I would not feel the need to do it on a Saturday. Would have missed older son stepping up to the plate (and his bro thinks the world hangs on his shoulders). Would have missed an adventure that may or may not be what it was 20 years ago but does not really matter-it is the doing. Me thinks a lot of crap in my life is sourced out of my laughable control and being in charge of every damn thing...motto of the week "Turn left"
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Alyad- so happy your results are making you feel mo bettah good:) I even like my TEs now...and that is WEIRD:)
SciGirl- civilized is cool-but please tellme what is proper? My boss is nervous wreck and keeps blabbing at least I will have new breasts...I mean how inappropriate but I know it is his nerves....he is whack with a good heart.
Connie- you're just too cool.
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LOVE the "turn left"!!!!!! That's what I've been doing for 52 years and why people think I'm nuts! I'm terrified of water, so I am now a licensed scuba diver. I had a realistic fear of motorcycles, so of course I got one along with my license! Tractor trailers on the highway are intimidating....YEP!!!....got my tractor trailer licence and drove for a year across the US and Canada.
I LOVE stretching my comfort zone. Sounds so much better to say "turn left" instead of people thinking I'm impulsively crazy!
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you crack me up barbe:)
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turning left- awesome! I might have a tendency to do that- when I get in a rut- unhappy where I'm at- I had a tendency to just want to totally shake things up- move somewhere else, quit my job, go hike the Appalachian Trail (this year was the second time, the first time 9 years ago, I did it solo and made it the whole way- 6 months of hiking). I hate being bored. Even now, this temp job I am doing will take me out in the field for weeks at a time, if I get the full time job, I'll be in the office, but the office is 4 hours away from where I live now- would be away from home a lot. DH is fine with it, but I have to wonder why the only job I've found that appeals to me is this one that is totally different than anything I've done before (but the work itself is actually totally in my field and I'm completely qualified- so in that sense, its not outside my comfort zone.
I think I just hate being bored.
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Ruth, i dunno; i ALWAYS love the gay guys. they have a way better outlook onlife, than i do! you look great in your new avatar!! i say that, but still grieve for my long, beautiful red hair!!Tiffany, i grew up in Mass., but am so glad i'm here for my old age.. science Girl grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr you go grrrrrl!! 3jays0
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I got addicted to Facebook.
I just spent the last three....hours (at work...don't tell my boss) reading all the posts I missed. I didn't take notes, sorry. I missed you guys. Sorry to hear all the new crap going on, but happy to see that almost every single post has humor in it, whether intentional, or not. Literally laughing out loud, a lot. This has been a fun work day! When the cat's away......
I promise to try to keep up. I wish there was a way to post a reply to a one particular post instead of having to go all the way to the end, or I wish you could go back and forth. There were so many posts that I wanted to comment on specifically like Sessna does so well!!
ScienceGirl, something you said is sticking with me, even though it was like 10 pages ago or something, cuz I could TOTALLY relate. I think it was your brother and sister?? And you said you hadn't heard from them and then said "Don't they wonder how I'm doing????" That CRACKED ME UP!! (As did so many other posts) I know exactly what you mean. If hadn't been for my brothers girlfriends, I don't think I would have seen or spoken to them once during my entire treatment.
Gotta get something done in my last hour!! Hugs!!!
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i wish there was a way to comment directly on posts too- or even just "like" a particular comment like on FB.
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I haven't tried this yet, but would it work to hit the "Post a Reply" button that is just below each entry and go from there? Your replies, I guess would be at the bottom of all the posts but your post would comment on each individual's entry. I may try that one of these days....Suzie
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I tried that suzie, but it just adds the comment to the bottom of the thread. I agree that it would be a great feature. My DH already refers to this site as "BreastBook" because of all the time I spend here, and all the friends that I have made.0
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No one would know to go back and read a post pages back. That option is if you don't want to forget what you were going to say.
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My turn to moan today...my car wouldn't start this morning
The mechanic is going to come by tomorrow to look at it. I hope it's not gonna cost too much. I don't need this right now!!! 0 -
Oh no, Diva, I do hope your car is easily and cheaply fixed.....keep us informed.0
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Good news, the mechanic says that it's only the battery, so have to buy a new one. At least it's not too expensive!!
Hadley....I remember those days. Everytime you look, more needles.
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Great news Diva! My DH's car had the same thing happen last week- I was going to say it was the cold weather- but I see you are in Bermuda! I'm jealous- we have snow on the ground.
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I just discovered that someone stole the spare tire from underneath my truck. How scuzzy. I don't have the money to get it replaced right now. I needed new tires on the back, which is one of the reasons I was checking for the spare. Sigh. I guess if I have a flat, I'm outta luck. We also had to let our AAA membership lapse due to lack of funds this year.
Elaine
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That sucks ... Im about to do the same. Let AAA go, letting my magazines go, let the sattelite TV go,drop, lowered my cell phone plan, everything that isn't a need. The library is still free, thank goodness. The gas to get there isn't. Ans someboody stole your whole spare tire?? Thats low. do they even make a truck spare lock? geeze.
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Elaine, that sucks about the spare tire! I just don't get people who steal anything- but a spare tire? that's really low- karma will get that person.
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My AAA is history too. And, I lost a prospect that I have been working for almost a year today to a bigger company. I bet they sent 2 stuffed shirts to Corporate for some rounds of golf and a titty bar after.
Maybe I should send them a copy of the Boob Book (can't remember if that's right, and can't go back since I already started typing) and play the cancer card.Sister # 4 is having her scare right now. Suspicious mammo and now they want an MRI. Really? You've got to be f*cking kidding me. All four of us can not get breast cancer. She's already had uterine cancer....I thought she would be spared.
Cancer sucks. I'll let y'all know. Of course.
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someone stole your damn spare tire- that is the most ridiculous damn thing I have ever heard...I would like to kick their butt!
Boredom sucks...I hate being bored as well...gets my mind up to all kinds of bad things but sometimes it spurs me to do something new and different....
BIG HUGS ALL
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Wow!
I don't wish that I had breast cancer 3 years ago when I was going through so much crap with my daughter, but I sure wish I had this board to vent on at the time.
3 years ago, my daughter was involved with a guy I like to call Scumbag. She was going to college to become a teacher. She moved in with this guy, and he immediately started cutting her off from her friends and family. Every time I talked to her, she sounded miserable. She would say, "He's nice to me.....when he isn't drinking...." Long story short, one night, when he was drinking, they got into an argument. One of his friends was at their place, and this friend called the police.My daughter claimed that Scumbag hit himself in the chest with the TV remote before the police arrived so that he had marks, and that the friend backed up his story that she had hit him. The police came and my daughter was arrested and taken to jail in handcuffs. It was the Friday of a holiday weekend, so she spent 3 days in jail. She was charged with domestic violence. Imagine what that does to someone who wants to be a teacher!
This was probably one of the worst times of my life-I sometimes look back on it and wonder if the stress didn't cause my cancer. But...I survived, and so did my daughter. 3 years later, after much therapy for both of us, she realizes how toxic that relationship was. She graduated from college, she has a good job(not as a teacher though
) and is slowly getting her legal record cleared. She also has a very nice boyfriend who treats her well.I wanted to offer a little hope to those here who have posted with troubles with their children and their children's poor choices in life. It does get better, although it sure doesn't seem like it will at the time.
Mary
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Thanks Mary.
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You're welcome Connie07. Your story felt so close to home to me, and I wanted to give you a little encouragement.
How is your daughter now?
Mary
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Traci,
So sorry to hear of your sister's scare. Praying for B9 results. This disease just sucks! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Trish
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My daughter dropped out of high school at age 15. She is now 26 and in college. She is top in her class for just about all of her subjects. She had all A's and a B for her first report card. So things do turn around. My other daughter graduated high school and college and went on to University and is working on her BA. I am proud of both of them.
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