MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish
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"...our prognosticator is a clam."
LoL! Oh, mac, could it really be any other way out there?
I guess for Groundhog's Day, we could have a one day moratorium where we DO talk about weather. Especially if you have your own local prognosticating animal or bivalve. But tomorrow, back to usual...cancer info., ranting, support, and middle-aged women stuff galore.
Speaking of prognosticating, I seem to remember prognosticating (a couple years ago) about who would win the Superbowl based on hotness of the QBs. (If you want a flashback, search for Manning and Brady in the Middle Age forum and you should find it. Unfortunately, a couple of the picture illustrations have disappeared over time, but I correctly predicted the outcome.) I won't be using my powers to pick this years winner. I'll be rooting for the underdogs, Seattle, having lived there long, long ago.
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Do our topper ladies all have on the same heels? Must have been limited shopping. No gloves but it appears to be a stunner of a ring on the lady to far right. Do you think the gloveless hatless one in the middle dyes her hair?
Mac - just how does a clam prognosticate? Open or shut case?
Do either of today's QB's even have "hotness"?
I am just full of questions aren't I?
Have managed to make a totally not healthy bf of eggs, sausage and biscuits. Total slug today. I need to clean house at least that would get the slug princess up and moving. Anyone taking bets on it happening? Naw, I wouldn't either.
OK, guess if Eli can root for Seattle I can root for Denver. I lived a whole 6 months in Colorado Springs in 1958.
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I wish our local prognosticator was a clam - then if he didn't give the wanted prediction we could just tell him to clam up! (or make some chowder)
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here in wisconsin we have our resident groundhog named JIMMY in SUn Prairie...i havent heard what his prediction is yet but its very sunny here today.....
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Jimmy the Groundhog - sounds like a lovely sort. I saw the picture of Phil's handler kissing him. It's a wonder the man has lips left or maybe they drug Phil.
Um yum Barsco I like clam chowder but my sophisticated tastes only run to canned Campbells.
Did I tell you I bought some Tim Horton's hot chocolate? I collect hot chocolate like some women collect diamonds. Having a nice cup of something I bought in after Christmas sale at Marshalls. With a little something added in that is definitely not for children.
My very favorite is hot choc. is Stephens Candy Cane but I will drink almost any kind.0 -
Evening, sisters! I haven't posted on this thread for a very long time, but am popping in for a visit. I come up on my 3 year cancerversary in March. Wow...I just realized that's next month! Yee-haw!
Can any of you, who are more frequent than I, recommend any forums on Tamoxifen, and sex? I'm looking to share Tamoxifen experiences, and get some pointers on trying to get my post-menopausal butt back into the game with my hubster.
Many thanks!
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I'm exhausted and all I did was watch someone else work all day. My machines are all in tip top shape again. The 40 year old sander has all new bearings. And the stitchers that were built in 1895 are all running mighty fine. Who needs new machines?
I have no idea how the clam predicts the future. Maybe which side it spits out. So chowda sounds great!
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Luvmygoats, Tim Hortons is a coffee and bakery cafe. Their is a cafe right around the corner from my house. Love the coffee and food.
The super bowl was a bit of a disappointment, wish it was a closer game.
Hugs
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mac - it is exhausting watching somebody work all day! When I was remodeling my house, I complained to my brothers about how much work it was trying to stay on top of everything. They said "Oh, boo hoo. She has to watch somebody else work." Then when they remodeled their houses…haha, you should have heard them whine!
I prefer old machines to newer ones any day. I've found when a newer thing gets broken, and you take it to the so-called fixit shop they say throw it away and buy a new one. I don't think things are made to be fixed anymore.
Congratulations on getting your shop up and running again. It must be exciting to be back at work, hopefully soon with an easier schedule.
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My appliance repair man has threatened me with firing if I get rid of my older washer/dryer, dishwasher & stove. He said he will fix them cheaply forever just don't buy new. the reason: they are built to die so you have to buy new every 3-5 years. Sneaky manufacturers.
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Eph: thats is true my dishwasher lasted only three years and i had to buy new...i was pissed when repairman told me the same thing.
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marthah, Good to hear from you, as you get close to your 3-year milestone. Keep moving forward. As far as threads go, I know there is the huge (and hugely informative) "Bottle O' Tamoxifen" but there are many smaller threads that might have more immediate answers for you. I think the "I Want My Mojo Back" thread is still up and running and it seemed to address a lot of the sex issues. Some of your mojo issues probably stem from your Tamox. issues. However, if you are one of the many who take something to mediate the SEs of Tamox. (like an SSRI or SNRI,) those drugs can be mojo killers too. Good Luck finding a balance to protecting against cancer and keeping it hot between the sheets, and not just all hot flashes.
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"Hot between the sheets" . What's that mean? An electric blanket?
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Eph, a hot water bottle works too
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ha ha ha "hot between the sheets"
I saw my PCP today, she was trying to figure out if I have a cold or the flu I guess. She asked if I had any chills, or did I get hot and sweaty. I promptly had a hot flash and said you betcha! So I am back on my inhaler and have to stay out of the shop for a few days. I hate when she says I "have" to take care of myself. Oh well.
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mac, by her saying you "have" to, it takes the responsibility OFF you instead of you having to decide whether to make it. Don't think of it as a lack of control, think of it as a "mommy command".
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uh oh, I feel a rebellion coming on!
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Did someone say rebellion?
I'm in a mood today. It is the cabin fever doing me in.
Maybe I should just sit back and be happy that I'm not doing the 6 1/2 week gauntlet of rads right now.
That's how I "Look A Little On The Sunny Side." (The link is a Kink's song.)
I'm ALL British Invasion/Beatles 50th Anniv. right now.
Feeling righteously middle-aged.
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GO CAT GO! Love the topper. I am very excited to watch the Beatles special on Sunday!
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Great page topper El! (Beatles marquee)
Hot between the sheets? Only if I take the freshly dried sheets and put them right back on the bed!!
Have a good week ladies. Can we do a Spring countdown please??? Maybe a party next Fri night? Haven't had a good Middies party for a while. Tropical drinks and breezes theme sounds divine...whay say ye?
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The Beatles: How well do you know the Fab Four? Take the quiz
If you are not engaged at the moment with getting to know your cancer, then you will want to assess your middle-aged cred and see how you fare with this quiz on The Beatles. I am thoroughly ashamed not to have scored higher than a 72%. I'm probably kicked out of the fan club now.
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I love the idea of a spring countdown party!
and I quit the Fab 4 quiz, was getting a "0"!
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Love a spring countdown too. I could go for something tropical.
I failed The Beatles quiz - 36%. My mom - and I may be repeating myself here - called us in from playing to sit us down in front of Ed Sullivan. Said this was history making. I don't know how she knew but I do assume they watched Ed Sullivan every Sunday night. I was 11. I was never much into pop culture having no older sisters or relatives near. I remember having to pick in 8th grade some pop song to do a jump rope routine to and thank goodness the other members of group picked one.
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Yikes! I got 40%! I didn't know all the history about hits and albums in England. Oh, well. I've always been a Stones fan myself.
Has anyone heard of this site: esperity
Supposedly, you can connect with someone with your exact same diagnosis and compare treatments. I haven't joined, just wondering if any of you guys have or know about it.
I was looking something up about breast cancer screening risks. Look what the National Cancer Institute wrote about the risks of a mammogram:
During a mammogram, the breast is placed between 2 plates that are pressed together. Pressing the breast helps to get a better x-ray of the breast. Some women have pain or discomfort during a mammogram.
No, ya think? Was this written by a man who needs to have a mammogram on his testicles? Or on that machine I'm going to invent to check for testicular cancer? Do you think the media would tell men to have a test-o-gram or risk dying? Ugh! Don't mind me, I've got to get mine in 3 days and just preparing for battle. You know, "we need another shot" or "you have some architectural changes here". But that's from my last biopsy! "Well, you need another biopsy to verify it's from the last biopsy." Nooooo!
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I got 44%-but I'm tired
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Heartn, I checked it out. The medical info is quite limited. It does not ask about chemo, for example, nor about stage or ER/Herceptin status. For me, it pulled a bunch of people up with LCIS, DCIS etc. (as well as a couple with ILC) But it may be useful. I will futz with it again later.
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R.I.P. Shirley
From Wiki: In 1972, Temple was diagnosed with breast cancer. The tumor was removed and a modified radical mastectomy
performed. Following the operation, she announced it to the world via
radio, television, and a February 1973 article for the magazine McCall's. In doing so, she became one of the first prominent women to speak openly about breast cancer.0 -
sad to hear about Shirley's passing. What a great actress and I loved her movies. Bless her for speaking about her own BC. May she R.I.P.
Spring party sounds great!!!!!!
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I sucked at the quiz too! I'm fine with that though, I still love loving them!
Shirley Temple...been remembering her movies all day. Spent many happy hours watching her on Sat afternoons. Sad there's been no one at all like her since.
See you Fri night for our party!
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Eph3_12- I scored a 44 too. I didn't know some of the England stuff oh well I still love them!!
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