So...whats for dinner?
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Bedo... Your Lizzy is very beautiful - her eyes shine from the inside. What a sweetheart.
Debbie - how strong you must've been for your daughter. I dont have kids, but couldn't imagine how hard that must've been for you.
Michelle... I started to watch your film show of Paris.... I cant believe it made me sad to not live in Europe anymore. That didn't last long - I just went out into the garden and realised I would hate not to have all this space around me
Europe is beautiful but is there a time when there isn't someone either side of you ? Anyway I have decided it will be a good way to spend an afternoon after my treatment. Enjoy the time wtih your grandkids.Eric... hope Sharon is faring well after treatment..and I agree I hate this cancer crap !
I too know I am missing some of you... least I think I am...brain like swiss cheese today.... but all your dinners sound delicious.
And thanks Laurie...I know all of you are there for me. Makes me wonder how I got through 5 months before i started posting.
Love and hugs to you all xxxxxxxx
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Bedo She is so beautiful! I love to see everyones pics of themselves and their families....we are all so alike even though so far apart.
Debbie I agree..that must have been a sad time for you to watch your child go through that. I would take the bullet a hundred times over to protect my children.
the wineries were a blast and my mom held up well in the heat, although the car and wineries were all air conditioned, and I made sure I pulled up close to every entrance for her....ha ha even if it meant driving on the sidewalk..shhhh. So bought all my favorites and a few extra and fillled my wine fridge...I am now prepared for you all to come to lunch!
Debbie Have a margarita for me.
Tazzy my brain is always like swiss cheese and I have been done with chemo for a year...dont think its the wine do you?
I am having ice cream for a late dinner with fresh strawberries.
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I agree with Laurie. There are so many posts in one day that I'm always behind. So hi to everyone & good wishes to those having surgery.
Found a great roadside stand last weekend. Beefsteak tomatoes for $1.00/lb, and squash, peppers, 1015 onions. Last night I had two huge tomatoes, two large peaches & a bowl of popcorn. Tonight is spinach salad w/mushrooms & more tomatoes. Houston is soooo hot we won't have any tomatoes after the end of the month so I have to eat them every day for now.
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Bedo, that was nice of her. If I lived closer I'd round up a friend and come fix the car air conditioning for you/her.
Off to go to the store for some tomatillos. It's sort of a tomato with a husk. It protects it against the sun..and I suppose if it gets hot enough, the husk can be like a mason jar for canned tomatos! :-)
By the way, it's 110F/45C outside right now..and it's cooled down a few degrees since 4:30pm.....
Eric
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When I get the camera out...I get the "DAD! Don't you...dare! DAD!!!!".
Eric
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Debbie is your daughter OK now? How is your husband? I have been thinking of you.
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Sally's next husband! Or...the cute cat she cuddled at Pickity Place
And Smelly Nellie in Lizzy's bike basket.
Not sure if Nellie's picture will post...didn't get that one as a separate attachment but thought I'd give it a try and see what happens. If it comes through, it will be easy to see...lol!
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Tazzy, yes it is great that you are here, and getting the support you can use as you go through this next step. We'll be there for you.....
Bedo, Lizzy certainly has sparkle! Adorable daughter...
Debbie, I so admire your strength as you supported your daughter. Nothing worse than our kids not being well.
Spent six hours shredding old files today in the quiet of the mostly empty school.....
thought I was done and opened another file drawer to find about 40 more left from the previous clinician. It's kind of an interesting way to say goodbye to so many little clients....and a walk down memory lane when I actually read some of my old entries before shredding. I've decided that this office closing business is very much like packing up one's kitchen. If you've ever done that you know what I mean......there is much more "stuff" than you ever realize! Next I'll sort my play materials so I can decide what I can leave the next person, so she/he is in good shape for starting up. I recall starting with one checker game 18 years ago...took a long time building up good (appealing) materials to use and will leave a lot of them. So, back I go tomorrow , hopefully before the heat sets in ....then not again until the heat breaks.
Saw my PCP today...she has been concerned about the fatigue factor. Decided to give it a month to see if I feel better after not working, or else wants a sleep study and possible echocardiagram. Not so sure about those.....
I got home early enough tonight to make a decent dinner. Yeaaaa! I stopped and got some kale, chicken tenders, prosciutto, a bag of multi-color (sp?) pasta, and made a toss (in evoo) of the pasta, chicken, onion (sorry onion haters), garlic, a sliced yellow pepper, sliced mushrooms, chopped prosciutto, and chopped up kale. At the end,I added balsamic and some red pepper flakes since I had no other spices in there (except for the onions and garlic). It was really delicious! Made a salad of local bibb lettuce, cuke, tomato, red onion, and some of the yellow pepper.
Glad I had the cooking urge tonight since it will be way too hot to create
in the kitchen tomorrow. Seems like most of the country is going through the heat spell. Hope everyone is managing it okay. Oh my, 110F .....yikes!
So, is that the end for the Big C? I don't want to hear the ending...just curious if it is over. Still waiting for season two from the libs. Love Laura Linney in that role!
Enjoy the grandkids tomorrow,Michelle. Thought of you today when I heard Judy Collins singing, My Father, with its Paris theme. I look forward to reading your blog when I am totally free and easy.
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Cats are cool.. :-)
Eric
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Trying to post Bedo's adorable dog picture but no luck...
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Today, I had ribs. My friend had me over for dinner. So I had ribs rice, and carrots. Really good. She is the only person who has either offered to bring me food and actually done it, and the only one who had had me over for dinner. BTW, I have seven siblings. LOL
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Bedo- So sweet of your DD to think of you. The reason i know that you and your DD look alike is because of your luncheons with Michelle, Laurie, Deb and some other gals that pics were posted.
Carrie- I had a margaritta or two for you. hehe! And yes, would love an invite to lunch. :-))
Tazzy-How long have you lived in BC?
Minustw0- What are 1015 tomatoes? Right now im loving the tomatoes they are so fresh and ripe.
Eric- Whoa that is hot. I used to live in Scottsdale and remember the heat. I was younger and could handle it then but don't think i could now. but it is a beautiful place and miss it.
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I totally missed a page...
Bedo- After going to a neurologist on the 13th dr. told us that his brain will swell and only get worse on the 6th-9th month after gamma knife. He was not a happy camper about that. But they put him on mega doses of prednisone 60mg he has been having trouble sleeping but other wise doing fine, thanks for asking. My DD is doing fine now with no problems (knock wood) love the other pic michelle put up so cute.
Lacey- I was sad reading your post about shredding things and knowing you were leaving, must be hard for you. I hope you find that you made a good decision and enjoy yourself. Your dinner sound good.the big C is just the season finale it will be back but not sure when, Laurie will probably know. Hope your echo turns our normal.
Michelle- Good job on posting the pics. I will keep you in mind since i can never do it either lol!
Moonflwr. Awe, if i lived near you i would invite you over for dinner. Too bad with 7 sibs they dont take more time out, i think if people havnt gone through it they dont "get it"
Had a good time with friends sat around the camp and had a few drink then walked across the street from there, actually took a tunnel from a golf course (walked) didnt realize the place closed at 9 we sat and talked and then wanted to orde.r they said the kitchen was closed, but accomidated us any way. I had a prime rib sandwich, had to take half home. be a nice lunch for tomorrow.
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Tonight Sharon grilled some catfish. It was warm enough that we almost didn't need to fire up the grill....
2am and it's still 91F. I haven't decided if the F is for farenheit or F bomb
I'm going to be dead when I wake up in 4 more hours...sigh....
Eric
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Eric - it's supposed to be in the upper 90s here today...in NH!!! We haven't even had a day in the 80s yet this month, so it's going to be shockingly hot.
Debbie - I'll be happy to post a picture for you. Just be sure to email me with the .jpg picture as an attachment. Otherwise, it just doesn't work.
Moonflwr - sometimes it's hard when our family members just don't try to understand what we're going through. I have a sister - she's been completely unengaged from this and remains so even with my latest diagnosis. It is what it is and I no longer waste my energy on her. My friends have been awesome! And my kids and DH - well, you all know how great they are!
Lacey - I hope the fatigue resolves itself now that you can stay home and pamper yourself. I'm assuming your doc has checked your blood counts and you're not anemic?
Doctor appt this morning - labs and quick check one week after starting Xeloda. I still feel good.
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Michelle So glad you are sailing through the xeloda.
WOW that is hot for everyone, I always think of the people that have outdoor jobs and the farmers.
Eric have traveled to Arizona a few times and am always amazed at the beautiful area. i remember one time standing outside at the airport waiting for our rental car and it felt like we were being fried like an egg on the sidewalk.
So jealous of everyone that has the fresh tomatos
Tonight we are going out to dinner with the whole fam damily, all five of us siblings (with spouses) with mom and dad, a rare occurrance.
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Lizzy is gorgeous.. what a beautiful smile.
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Lacey12 - I can totally relate to the ‘wow I have much more stuff than I thought' - whenever I move I think that. Hope you found it a ‘cleansing' experience. Good luck with the PCP. Could you possibly be anemic... my
fatigue is caused by that. Dinner sounds really good.Eric... that is hot - like Debbie dunno if I could stand that kind of heat now.
Debbie - lived in BC since 2000.
Moonflwr... that is a real friend. Funny how we find out our ‘true' friends during these times eh?
Michelle - good luck at the Docs this morning - keep us posted and great that you still feel good.
Carberry.. enjoy your evening with the family. I'm missing mine so much at the moment - Dad was in hospital yesterday for a hip replacement. I have an amazing sister who is there with him. But what I wouldn't do to give him a big hug (my family are still in the UK).
And I wish you would all send some of that heat up to the big white north... please !! Mind you it is going to be about 80 today - so finally we may be getting some kind of nice weather for longer than 1 day.
Michelle.. just read you said the same about Lacey and anemia...... great minds think alike
It is only 7.30am here - as treatment is Friday I will do some light housework today and then some gardening.
Hope you all have wonderful day and for anyone on treatment with minimal SE's.
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Michelle- Sending positive thoughts for your appointment to day.
Carrie-Have fun with the whole fam damily this evening. :-)))
Tazzy- Hope your dad heals fast, that has to be hard not being able to be there im sure he understands.
right now its only 58% suppose to reach 65 i would be happier with around 75ish though.
cheerios with cinamon with fresh fruit of rapberries, side of pineapple and canteope. The cantelope is so sweet.
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debbie, 58 here too, predicted 65. Still jacket weather for me.
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Chabba- How have you been? Dont see you posted often much any more. You must be busy like always.
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I do keep up with reading every day but do seem to keep real busy. I'm not very good at just posting the good lucks and that type of thing. I usuley don't post unless I have something different or useful to say.
Been working in my pj's today but just got dressed. Have to go to the Senior Center today and figure out what I'll cook tomorrow and if I need to pick up something at the store in the morning.
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My doctor appt this morning was no big deal - everything seems just fine. My blood levels are good and I'm not having any side effects. So, apparently, there is an enzyme that can affect how you tolerate Xeloda. I think anyone missing this particular enzyme has more side effects than those who have it naturally. This was discovered back when Xeloda was an IV drug and they couldn't figure out why some people got so sick from it, while others sailed through treatment without a problem. Maybe I'll be lucky!
The grandkids were here, the lake is abuzz with jet skis and granddaughter is spending the night. She's pretty tired from playing in the water so we're inside and she's got her favorite soft blanket (off my guest bed). We're taking her to Chuck E.Cheese, unless she is so wiped out she falls asleep and won't wake up, which is not out of the realm of possibilities. I also promised to do her nails.
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Chabba- Its nice to stay in pj's once in awhile. And everything you say is useful. :-)))
Michelle-Good to hear your blood counts are good. And great that you are having no SE. Interresting onn the enzime. I wonder if thats the same with the neulasta shot. I had such extreme pain that took me to the hospistal but others sailed through it. I hope you continue to have good counts and no SE. Enjoy your visit with your GD. I miss mine, they both live in Georgia.
Just finished the other half of my prime rib sandwich and now eating some Lindt dark chocolate candies. These are so good. Wish DH wouldn't of brought them home though.
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Bedo- your daughter is beautiful and so are you! Love the pic of you with the kittie:)
Tazzy- Hope you had a great day doing some gardening, I don't think anyone enjoys housework?
Carrie- Have fun at your dinner tonight!
Michelle- So glad you had fun today! You mad me remember my memere, she always painted my nails for me:) I will be surprised of you make it to Chuck e Cheese! So glad your counts are good and you are feeling well.
Debbie- I want to come hang out with you, you always eat things that make me go yum! During the day I eat just to get something in me, never things I want. Too busy feeding everyone else. Your breakfast and lunch sounded great!
So it is hot here today/tonight, Not hot like where Eric is...don't know how you handle it Eric! But we are having chicken Caesar salads for dinner. We put our air conditioners is last night and they have been running all day. We went out to enjoy the pool this afternoon and within an hour both boys said it was too hot and they wanted to go in.
For some reason this year they are nervous around the pool and don't want to swim alot. Last year we couldn't get them out? So....I got them dry and put a cartoon on and took a half hour to myself, went for a dip and dried in the sun. It was a 1/2 hour slice of heaven.0 -
We are at Chuck E's and DH is taking DGD around all the games. She will certainly pass out on the way home. The A/C is not working in here ... it must be 90 in here!
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Gardening is wonderful therapy... but oh so tiring... just come in for a breather... least it is sunny - nowhere near as hot as you guys get it. But its not raining which is wonderful.
I agree Laurie... Debbies food always sounds so yummy... I tend to eat cos I have too - when I am on my own.
Michelle - happy the docs appt went well... and here's to you feeling well for good.
Chabba... you are not like me then - I post with any tidbit I may want to share - whether anyone wants to listen is another matter
Debbie - Dad is doing great... eating well, not much pain just a dull ache. Will be home either Friday or Saturday.
I am being lazy today with dinner. last nights leftover quesadillas and 2 stuffed peppers I had in the freezer.
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Nice photos! Thanks for posting Michelle so everyone can see. I'm going to have to see what I can do about posting some photos of my garden and flowers..I have them saved in my documents, so it's just a matter of figuring out what I have to do to get them on here. I can post them to facebook easily.
My goodness...the hot weather sounds awful for some of you. We are still have temps in the 70's and 80's here in the mountains of NC. it has been unusually cool this year for some reason. I'll count my blessings and enjoy it while it lasts.
Tonight we had grilled pork tenderloin, field peas and snaps, white corn, and sliced heirloom tomatoes with motzerella cheese and fresh basil, drizzled with garlic dressing. A nice summer meal.
Have a great evening everyone.
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It is too hot to think. It's 100 degrees here still. I don't have airconditioning. I'm sitting in my underwear with a fan on and the windows open. If the neighbors look, too bad for them, they can look the other way. I have to be cooler. I will read later, talk about hot flashes with hormone therapy. I hope everyone is well and from what little Iv'e read, you all seem to be. This is your brain (image a brain) This is your brain when it is 100 degrees. ( Imagine a Dali painting with it dripping off the furniture.)
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