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  • gmafoley
    gmafoley Member Posts: 5,978
    edited January 2015

    Welcome Susan - FK and Ducky are in your area - they will take care of you ;)


  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 4,833
    edited January 2015


    FK and Ducky,,, I thought you would have ideas for Susan!  So glad!

    FK: your GD and I have same birthday?  Cool!  I always love finding birthday twins!

    Hi everyone!  Pouring rain here,,, it's a monsoon.

  • Susan303
    Susan303 Member Posts: 5
    edited January 2015

    Thank you glennie, FK, and Ducky!! It's such a gift to know that their is experience, acceptance, and encouragement right at my fingertips.

  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 5,858
    edited January 2015

    we r here for U

    Know it

    Ask anyone here

    Did DUCKY tell U she is the oldest,smartest yada yadda and she is a member of the mile hi club

    And she has a boyfriend that's a pilot????

    She may be all that but I'm the craziest...

    Just a friendly reminder the party is the 29th of January...

    Party on the STFU thread and burning right here

    U no I'll be burning dr.shithead who Brian has to see the day before


  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 4,833
    edited January 2015

    i'll be throwing in the person who told me that Lymphedema is "curable".  Oh yeah, really?  Tell me how!!

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited January 2015

    Glennie.......obviously someone who knows "shit" about Lymphedema..........LO

  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 5,858
    edited January 2015

    who told u that Glennie?

    I wanna meet that person

    I have a few words to say

    One PT? Told me I had edema..she swore up and down it was..told me she was a PT therapist for 25 yrs.

    Bull...I went to 2 more and one look at my breast and they said that dirty word LE.

    They can't cure stupid

  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 4,833
    edited January 2015


    nope,, can't cure stupid,,, you got that !!!   So many people just don't understand LE.  I tell them it is like diabetes,,, you got it for the rest of your life and you have to "manage" it,,, can't cure it.

  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 5,858
    edited January 2015

    and

    After U tell them all that most still never even heard of it

    I have to explain with a story ....

    It's like the disease is non exist

  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 4,833
    edited January 2015


    You said it, FK.   So many have never heard of it.

  • joan811
    joan811 Member Posts: 1,981
    edited January 2015


    Hi all,
    I hate mice...we used to buy the little white ones with red eyes to feed to a snake...one time the snake wouldn't eat it because it was shedding.  I think we put the mouse in the bathroom with my cat and closed the door. 
    I have a storage room in my house that I have not been in in a very long time (it's unfinished) and I often imagine there are 100 mice that have taken over the room...I want to set out traps before I go in there to clean it. 
    Hmmm the ladies here are getting younger...39?  I guess I can't be middle-aged then...(66). 
    I keep really active with work and when I travel I do crazy things and am grateful that I can. 

    Jo, whoa, still working too hard!  Hope you can go home soon and get back to retirement...

    Susan, I live on Long Island, but I do not know anyone to recommend. (sorry)  I go to Sloan Kettering on LI.  That must be a tough decision for you.  I always believed less is more...but you know your needs best.

    So, we're getting snow...and it went from up to 1 foot to now up to 3 feet on Tuesday. 
    Work tomorrow....snow will be light but they may cancel night classes because the County wants to pre-salt the roads before the big snows and winds.  Be safe, everyone, and stay warm.  It's a huge storm.  My part of LI is in line for the biggest snowfall.

    Keep the fire going....it will be cold here.


  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited January 2015

    MJoan here too with the snow............I hate it......I feel so closed in when it happens.........Kind of dumb cause I'm home anyway, but that is by choice.......with over a foot of snow...it doesn't become a choice anymoe it becomes a "keep your ass in the house"......LOL

    I got the Riddex things you put in the wall......I think now they are working......will only know when I see the next mouse turd........LOL

    My grandaughter's baby shower was wonderful.........my daughter did an amazing job.........

    Something new.......gifts ot wrapped by request........worked great........

    It was a breakfast shower.....11am......it was at a very nice country club.....my daughter worked there for years......bacon, eggs, home fries, french toast, beligan waffes, and a station that made omelets to order...........danish, bagels, croissants, jewish apple cake, marble lb cake, baklava....orange juice and coffee and tea with different.liqors.................

    Then cookies, cake, homade apple strudel with whipped cream, cream cheese cup cakes, and mini key lime pies......and gifts for all........plus games with gifts for the winners..............my daughter did a great job..........

    And no surprise.........which I loved.....my grandaughter was there to greet the guests......imageMe and my daughters with the new Mommie in the middle.....her Mom is the one with the scarf....left to right....Nikki, youngest, Genevieve, oldest, Genna, and on the far right Michele

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited January 2015

    This is my daughters with their daughters......Kaileen far left....her mother is far right.....Nikki, her daughter is the far right....(only 14)...Genevieve, with Genevieve the new Mommy and her daughter.....image

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited January 2015

    These are some of my grandaughters...Left....Lindsey, Kira, Genevieve, Kaileen, Sabrina, Makayla.......image

  • glennie19
    glennie19 Member Posts: 4,833
    edited January 2015


    What a lovely family you have, Ducky!  The shower sounds wonderful!!  A breakfast shower is a great idea.

  • PoppyK
    PoppyK Member Posts: 1,275
    edited January 2015

    Ducky, Beautiful family. Makes me aware that we have so few girls in our family. Can't wait to see the baby!

  • Lucy55
    Lucy55 Member Posts: 2,703
    edited January 2015

    Ducky.. Thanks for sharing your photos.. Such an attractive family.!! The baby breakfast sounds wonderfull .!! 😃

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited January 2015

    Thanks ladies........actually I have 10 boy grands, and 8 girl grands............BUT.....have 4 great grandaughters...........SO......I am hoping for a boy this time.....but healthy is more important.......then I learned last week I have another grandson who told me his girlfriend is pregnant......Ugh...........he loves her early, and he is a college graduate going for his Master's now............

    Just not sure he realizes what he is in for......he is a great guy......but this is "big"...........

    So I will have 6 great grandchildren by this July.........Phew...........

    Honkering down, waiting for the snow..............

  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,757
    edited January 2015

    same here. Will not relax until hubby gets home from work. Hoping they let him get out early ahead of the storm  (ha ha).

    Wore my new boots to run to Dunkin' Donuts to get my breakfast this morning. Love them!

  • Lulu22
    Lulu22 Member Posts: 61
    edited January 2015

    I'm a little over two weeks out from my BMX and hubby tore his meniscus playing soccer, so the only able bodied shoveler in our house right now is my 13 year old daughter. We've called a service to snowblow our rather long driveway, but it could be interesting trying to make it to the hospital on Wednesday for my appointments with my MO, PS and GO. We've been told to expect 24+ inches.


  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,757
    edited January 2015

    We may see anywhere from 15-30 inches statewide!

  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 5,858
    edited January 2015

    well good morning

    Busy place this morning

    Ducky,UR family is beautiful....yr goin too fast with the GGrands..and im not tryin to catch up either

    I just got a knock on the door from one of my neighbors...coffee clutch at 10:00

    I'm still in my pjs..

    Yup it's snowing...hope Joan stays home from work today....LI is getting hit hard.I hope my GS is not workin today...

    Yesterday Greyson fell down the basement stairs...damn my GD was hysterical and called the dr...she asked him all kinds of questions and thank God he is fine...she asked him what happened he replied..I HIT MY NOODLE....sounds like he is the usual brat he always is...I went there last nite...he has a nice egg on his forehead....

    Just got a new pic of baby CALI...gonna try to share it

    Gotta get dressed...it's nice to get out for a while

    I'll be back...I have some baking to do

    Hugggs

  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 5,858
    edited January 2015

    image

  • FireKracker
    FireKracker Member Posts: 5,858
    edited January 2015

    she is 3-1/2 mos old.

    Bbl

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited January 2015

    Adorable............give Greyson and hug for Grayson........poor little guy.........

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited January 2015

    Adorable............give Greyson and hug fromGrayson........poor little guy.........

  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,757
    edited January 2015

    Poor Greyson!

  • proudtospin
    proudtospin Member Posts: 4,671
    edited January 2015

    baby is adorable!  so much dark hair!  well making bean soup, someone told me maybe the gas~~from the soup will be of help if I loose power
    ~~~~~~~~~~~

    oh well could clean, or something but feel lazy and want to save my energy if I need to shovel

  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 9,646
    edited January 2015

    Thank heavens my son sends someone over my house everytime it snows.....he has a company that cleans his house and all his apartment buildings, and properties he owns, and he sends them to my houss........what a break for me........at 79 I am not about to shovel....

    However there are no kids or people around here who do it, and forget the neighbors...........although...next door's son who lived with her would always do my walkway......great guy, and I would give him a gift card everytime he did it...........

    But my neighbors older brother moved in, and Eric her son moved out.........well her brother does shit.....other then rev his Corvette, and his motorcycle......so thank heavens my son sends his guys over here.......

    I hate snow.........image

  • Susan303
    Susan303 Member Posts: 5
    edited January 2015

    Lovely family photos Ducky! :)

    I'd just like to thank those who encouraged me to seek more experienced Dr.s for consultation, and those from my area who gave me names of a some terrific Dr.s to check out. I want you to know, that thanks to you, I've made an appointment with one them for April 1st and am confident that their expertise will help me make the best possible decisions.

    Sincerely,

    Susan

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