Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
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What jackie said we accept all
Rita tomorrow
I am withnu jackie i am so impressed with whoever takes notes n responds individually, so plz accept my apology for not talking directly to all of u..but i am going to fla, lolololol coudnt help myself, lol
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Blondie, Have a GREAT time!
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Thx wren
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I'm wearing the long pants and sweat shirt again this morning! No complaints. Yesterday was as gorgeous as a day can be. In the afternoon we drove to a lumber business a few miles away at Two Inlets and ordered lumber for a deck. It should be delivered today. After we have some breakfast, we're planning to take the bicycles to the little town of Dorset and bicycle another stretch of paved bike path.
I'm hoping by tomorrow that our membership keys will give us access to the Anytime Fitness gym in Park Rapids. It will be 30 days since I paid for a membership to an AF gym in Louisiana. I have been missing our exercise at the gym. I don't actually "enjoy" the workouts but always feel good afterwards. You have to be a member of an Anytime Fitness gym for 30 days before you can access a different AF gym.
Puffin, you probably have weather similar to ours here in northern MN.
Blondie, I'm looking forward to your FL trip!
Hi to everyone else not mentioned.
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Laugh when you can,
apologize when you should,
and let go of what you can't change.
Life's too short to be anything... but happy.
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Good Morning,
It's raining ( very light right now ) and I think will drizzle most of the day with maybe one or two heavy downpours --- always hard to say. We don't get excited too much by what the weather-people say --- seems like it can be nearly opposite of what they do tell you --- so we try to just take it with a grain of salt. Oops, as we speak -- the drizzle turned into heavy -- fairly consistent though -- rain which will likely back off in a bit and go back to drizzle.
Have the funeral to go to today --- so do hope it is not toooo awful later on.
Nothing much planned for the day. I think this is the start of a few wet days in a row now so --- nothing too much will go on. Give me time maybe to plan out an attack for some things I want to change around here.
Blondie --- I hope you have a totally awe-inspiring and fantastic time in Florida.
By the way --- all my talk of winter yesterday --- we won't get out of the 60's here today due to the rain. Not sure about the humidity -- there could be a little but I don't think it would be too apparent to us as long as the sun it gone and the rain and wet persist. Glad for those temps. It will keep us a lot more comfy. Carole -- I instantly felt what you said about not enjoying the work-out, but feeling great afterwards. Most of the time my feet are dragging a little on the way to the Rec Center gym, but once I'm there ( I'm actually thinking about how to get done a little faster ) and get a pace going --- I'm pretty much ok with it all. I have been actually fairly consistent for the better part of a yr. so wish I did have a little more enthusiasm than I do. Ambivalent I guess --- I don't want to be a fanatic about it so it is probably me -- just to find a cruising altitude.
See you all later.
Blessings
Jackie
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Today is as dreary as yesterday was beautiful. Life in MN! DH is outside in the drizzling rain building our deck. I'm thinking a hot shower will feel great.
We were fortunate to get in our bike ride this morning with only a few raindrops. Once we loaded up the bikes and started home, it started raining lightly, but enough that we would have gotten wet.
Off to take that hot shower....
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Good Morning to all,
It is early for me to be on today but I had an MRI on my knee this morning at 6am and back home so I have time before going to work.
Rita, I sometimes write down a note to myself if I want to write something to someone and am not sure if I will remember it from one page to another.
Puffin and Carole, Have a great time together. Show pictures of the two of you.
Blondie, have a great time on your trip and be safe
Carole, glad you and your dh were able to get your bike ride in before the rain.
I had a cake decorating class last night. We learned how to make daisies, mums, and carnations. Next week we have to decorate a cake with items we have learned to make in the last 4 weeks. I tried putting pictures on here for a cake from our last class and for a hat I crocheted but could not get it to work. Have to get ready for work now.
Hope everyone has a great day!
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Termite, are the pictures in a document file on your laptop? I don't seem to have any trouble posting pictures. I click the photo rectangle and then click Browse. Select the photo and then click Insert. I can do this posting on my laptop or my I-Phone.
I'm looking forward to meeting Puffin in person tomorrow at Shorty's in Detroit Lakes. And, yes, we'll post a picture.
DH started building the deck yesterday and should finish it today.
Happy Thursday to all of us.
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"People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone."
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Can't stay too long, but wanted to say good morning. I keep my pictures in Picasa ( Chevy taught me how to store and use pics from there ) and though it feels complicated, it's not really.
Rain today -- we had some serious pour-down's yesterday. Went to a funeral -- the lady I stayed with before my present one. Sad as always, but it was time I think. So much wrong -- and she was 89 as well. It was quite cool during the day -- stayed in the 60's which in a way was nice. We finally closed our door -- too much cool air getting in. Will warm today though -- maybe a shower or two --- though it sounds like it could stay farther south from us.
Anyway, I will be back later. Glad that deck is almost done Carole. Nice to get home working properly and being really comfortable. I really like your idea of leaving your camper in place. Nice to have a 'true' second home away from home. See you all later.
Blessings
Jackie
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Looking forward to lunch with Carole and her hubby tomorrow, have my camera ready. That's such a nice bike trail, an old railroad bed, no hills.
I had a friend over for lunch yesterday and took her shopping afterwards (she doesn't drive). She recently moved from her apartment into one room in an assisted care facility and needed a small desk to put her computer on. We found the perfect desk at our first stop at Office Max. It'll be delivered this afternoon, she's so excited. Once her computer and desk are set up she'll be able to get the rest of her room shaped up.
Lew left for the Peace Gardens this morning with a friend for a 3 day ham radio convention. Time for me to clean the house and it'll stay clean!
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No cold temps for me in summer. This weekend it's predicted we will have the first 100 degree day. I don't need 100s but no 40s.
Yesterday on way home from working out, it stormed so much the wipers couldn't keep the windshield clear. We've had over a year's worth so far. I'm glad it's warming up in time for us to go on vacation!
Headed out in a few minutes to pick up a friend visiting family. Kathy was my contact person during treatment and I'm so glad she's here. We and another friend are hosting a bridesmaids' luncheon tomorrow and are going to do all the set up today. As we've experienced what the mother of the bride has done since last September, I'm glad I just had a rehearsal dinner to do. From the groom's side it is so much easier. Weddings are such a production now. My hairdresser of 25 years + now does hair and make up for weddings and Is booked into next year already. Thankfully she's kept a few of her original clients. I sometimes get a text and she will ask if I can change day or time because a bride has had a meltdown and must redo engagement /wedding photos because of some reason or another.
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Teacher, weddings are a big industry. I remember when dh's niece got married about 20 years ago and the price tag was $20,000. Now I hear it's $30,000 and up. I'm from a blue collar background and can't quite see the value in a big "production."
The deck is coming along. DH is taking a break because we're having to charge the battery for the drill. I'm hoping he doesn't tire himself out too much to play golf this afternoon. I have a 3:36 tee time at Blueberry Pines golf course. The greens fee gets cheaper after 3:30.
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Termite, You might try another browser if you have more than one. I can post from Firefox but not from Safari.
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Hi guys just returned from Nantucket where we relaxed for 7 days. Beautiful place and the oysters are great! I also loved watching the seals in the ocean right off beach area so cute. We went for our ann. which was in May. DH having some heart problems so that has me in worry mode. My sister has taken my mom for a few weeks so I don't have that worry. Back and forth to dr's for him and Me so we really needed the break. Thinking of everybody! Shuf
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Welcome back, Shuf !!!! Your Nantucket vacation sounds very fun and very relaxed. Glad the medical issues you each have didn't prevent you from going. I hope these issues can be resolved to a point where each of you can be comfortable about each other.
I maybe wouldn't have cared for oysters but have to tell you --- I can't recall ever truly eating any ---save maybe for what you might find in Thanksgiving dressing. They never did too much for me in there -- but maybe I wasn't really tasting much at the time. Sort of terrible to say you don't like something you haven't truly eaten. Well, maybe I just feel sorry for the oysters. When I was little I think I felt like the oyster was being "hounded" for the pearls they had --- and that may have turned me off the idea of eating them -- like someone was hurting them so they could steal from them what they had. I just never wanted to try them.
Don't do lobster for much the same reason --- hearing them "scream" when put in boiling water. Funny -- I only heard about the "screaming" and never heard it for real myself --- and it is not really real, I don't think --- but first impressions when they come at the wrong time ( when you are so young you don't know ) can leave a real mark.
Anyway --- just glad it was a great get-away for you and you have a little alone and catching up time now that you are home.
Jackie
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Shuf, glad you had a great vacation. Hope your health status and your dh's both improve.
See you tomorrow, Puffin!
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Jackie, I love your quotes especially "I am Happy…."
Carole and Jackie, I am glad you have stayed with BCO. You bring so much to others.
Carole and Puffin, so nice that you could get together – I think today's the day.
I had 11 days straight of overlapping family visitors and it was great.I had my last day of (easy) evening work Tuesday.I counted 40 days remaining until I return to work.I vowed to use them well – even if it meant hanging out and doing very little.I got my hair cut yesterday and left it long – I have a wedding Sunday and thought it would be nice.Speaking of summer, we all know how "quickly" it seems to fly….especially if we are going by academic schedules which "end" summer by mid August or Labor Day.However, as of today, we are in day 19 of official summer and there are 65 days left! Enjoy!
I have a new kitty – no name yet – she is a purebred, about a year (?), but she is a rescue. The shelter told me they were waiting for just the right setting for her…no other cats, no small children, and lots of snuggle and brushing (long haired cat).I am so blessed as I always wanted a long-haired cat but did not want to "buy" a cat from a breeder. She is a sweet little bundle of mushy love.
We are going away (planned before kitty arrived) and now have the dilemma of where she will stay. It is much harder than I thought to find a place and to even think of leaving her.Jackie, I admire your dedication to the dear animals who depend on your caring and giving.
I have read all the posts I missed, so will write a little more later.
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Joan, what is your kitty's name? You'll have to post a picture.
You sound happy. That makes all of feel good!
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And I haven't forgotten lunch with Puffin at Detroit Lakes!
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Spirituality is a flower with a
thousand petals: every act, every
thought, every talk, every movement
of our heart is a part of it.
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Morning from rainy, soggy southern Illinois. Not minding the rain tooooo much --- though partly due to knowing that we are getting good sun in-between the storms. Keep me up a bit better about the dreaded color of gray that goes along with the rain.
Great to hear from you Joan and the news of your new friend/companion -- very welcoming. She sounds like a lovely lass for sure. Of course, I'm such a push-over for animals that I'll be clapping about this news for days. That said --- I am doing my level best to not rescue anymore. I always have too many here -- though as they all have different personalities most of the time I keep up ok --- but it is just ok.
Duty calls and I have to take Dh to work but I'll be back to finish right after.
Jackie
Ok, back again. Dh is still waiting for the transmission work on his truck. Terrible thing happened yesterday --- Dh kept my car leaving me at work. When he picked me up my car didn't want to start, but finally did. Came home to fill out bills to be paid --- and Dh checked the battery and all seemed fine. So, when we left to carry the checks around for my bills -- car once again not wanting to start --- so Dh was with me --- and I sat with the car running while he ran in and left the checks for the bills. Then we turned into the alley-way of the garage where Dh gets his work done.
How great -- the owner and major employee were out there just then. So -- told them how my car was acting --- they both said --- sounds like a starter. Turned out that was it --- and they were able to have one delivered right then -- as my old one was taken out ( for core charge ) and within less than an hour --- back on the road again. I had visions of both our cars being in-operable at the same time --- and lastly, I now have to stop saying my car runs great all the time. It has --- up to now, never needing more than tire changes, batteries, oil changes, or gas. Fingers heavily crossed that this "list" now started stays this short for a long, long time.
Looking to have a quiet day here -- suits me though the rain will stop soon and thinking we won't get any more today.
We will be eagerly awaiting those pics from Puffin and Carole won't we? I think it is always amazing when there is an opportunity for anyone to get together with the friends they have made here. Would always be nice if the 'bond' starting us all out had not been cancer --- but then, since I feel like there is a reason for all events, encounters, and life in general --- it likely doesn't matter so much about the why behind the fact that we all came together. My view is just to treasure it now that its here.
Hope you are all having a dry day without too much heat involved. Our weather is just crazy everywhere lately it seems. Talk to you all later.
Blessings
Jackie
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Joan, Check with your vet about people who come into your home to take care of animals when you are away. Aldo, I have used Care.com. Look up pet sitters. Never had a problem giving my house key to someone to care for pets. Always good.
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Joan, We need a photo of your new fur baby. Rescued cats are the best! I saw a bumper sticker that said "My favorite breed is rescued" with cat and dog faces.
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mysunshine, Great idea to try care.com. I tentatively have her set for another local vet who comes recommended. They have a staff for 12 hours per day there just for the boarders. I will check it out Monday. Meanwhile, I have a call in to a recommended pet sitter. Either way, the vet will check her out.
Jackie, Carole, Wren, it is comforting to have her here. The guys at my job are creating a very difficult time for me and an email I got upset me. The next day, I found the table I have been wanting for months in an outlet in really good shape for half price. Smile.... that same day I found our Kitty on line and made the inquiry ... and got approved! Bigger smile! It put things in perspective and showed me that I have much more important things to focus on. Now, the sweetness and comfort Kitty gives makes my days end happy.
She is allegedly purebred...I had listed myself for a long-haired domestic but every one I tried to adopt was taken. I have had many in/out long and short-haired feral cats but am now ready for an indoor kitty. Our house is quiet which is what the shelter was looking for. We gave a donation that covered her spaying and shots and care.
As per your requests, here is Miss No Name.
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Joan, She's beautiful. Animals will always treat you better than people.
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Joan love the kitty. We lost our "Holstein" kitty this spring. She was the smartest cat I ever had, understood so much. I'm finally disciplining myself to NOT get another til we stop traveling so much. Last time I lasted 2 weeks, doing better this time! We love them so.
Beautiful today, pulled some weeds and sat in the sun a while.
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Thanks Wren, so true!!
Jean, So sorry to hear about your kitty....sounds very special and a real family member. You will know when you are ready to commit to another. I checked with the vet when I was there with our last kitty who was 16, and it was 2011. The main reason we did not get one is lots of travel and working long hours. Not much has changed, but we are hoping it works out.Cable guy here for 3 hours so I did not get out. But I still have a few hours of daylight to be outside.
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Just dropping in to catch up on everyone's posts. Goodness, there were three pages to go through! Love the beautiful kitty. We are down to two now with the oldest of those, Jeffrey, soon to leave us. He is 17. My blind kitty Rosie died several weeks ago. We'll soon be left with only one, ten year old Emily, who is a long haired grey girl. Her middle name is Poupon...after all she IS grey. (LOL)
Daughter Allison is still here with me and our list of finished home and garden projects is impressive. She leaves to go back to Chicago in about two weeks and of course I will miss her terribly after six months here. She'll be taking her two fur babies, orange domestic short hair cats Toby and Joshua, with her. We will surely miss them too. Mike is doing so good that his oncologist thinks he might be able to go another six months or maybe even a year before needed the bone marrow transplant. Allison will return home and get a job to replenish her bank account. The plan is that she will return when he has the transplant.
The oncologist is amazed that Mike's lab numbers continue to stay stable and he has not required any more blood transfusions since he began chemo six months ago. He will have a second bone marrow biopsy next Friday. Hopefully the percentage of cancer cells in his bone marrow will still be low enough to keep him from the second diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. We know that's where he's headed since there is no cure for him, but so far the percentages have been low enough to limit his diagnosis to one, Myelodisplastic Syndrome. The docs want to wait until he shows signs of worsening before "pulling the trigger" on the bone marrow transplant. Apparently he is one of the most successful patients they've ever had, especially considering that his stage was the worst one of the four in January and they felt he had to get to transplant within 3 months. No one could have predicted that he would respond so miraculously to chemo. With his disease, chemo is not really a treatment. It often doesn't work at all but usually will help the lab numbers to stay stable for a period of time. The docs say it generally takes three or four months to see any signs of stability but Mike responded within weeks of the first chemo.
The docs have given Mike the green light to do some traveling which is something I never thought we'd be able to do again. Of course his immune system isn't the greatest so we aren't going to be around crowds, but we are going to have a bit of a holiday in the Florida Keys in October. He made the plane reservations today. We have friends with a vacation house in Marathon - about half way down the Keys and about an hour and a half north of Key West. They will pick us up at the airport in Ft. Lauderdale and we'll drive to Marathon. Afterwards they will drive us back up to St. Petersburg and we'll spend a few days working on the house I inherited (my daughter Stephanie lives there) before flying back to San Antonio.
I'm still half-amazed that I'm actually saying that we are taking a vacation. The prognosis was so grave for Mike in January. Just goes to show you never know what will happen.
Missing posts from Di and from Mimi.
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