So...whats for dinner?
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Minus, what awful news. Keep us posted. Hugs to you.
Tennessee is a favorite retirement state as is Florida and Texas because of the no income tax.
Thinking of Michelle and Debbie. Hope you both are doing well.
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(((Minus))) Sorry to hear your unfavorable news. Hopefully things will get under control with a good treatment plan. And I don't think you need to avoid talking about it on this thread - we are here to support you!
I am doing well, actually feeling better than I have in a few weeks. My appetite has been good and my energy level has definitely improved. Yesterday I managed to go to the Town Clerk and take care of hubby's car registration then went to the grocery store, bought ingredients for a chicken stirfry and lunch stuff, and bring it all home, put it away and cook dinner. That's more than I've been able to do in a while. The occasional nausea seems to be gone, too. I'm still enjoying daily ice cream!
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thanks Special K on the tax info thanks to our lovely realestate agent, we kind of have an idea of what to expect tax wise. She has been so good to us and really honest with the pros and cons of NC living. I have also done my homework. It still doesnt even compare to what we are paying for in NY. With land and school taxes we figure we have paid for our house 3 times over 30 years.
Seaside We will deffinitely have to get together when your "dream" comes true and you retire there as well.
Minus two {{{HUGS}}} The triple positive group on here is great with lots of information on dealing with Her2. I am a Her2 pos also and received the drug Herceptin for a year...really not many side efeects from this drug. Good luck to you with your treatment.
I am thinking sloppy joes for dinner and some veges. Really trying to boost the vege sides and try to eliminate some carbs.
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Michelle, glad you are feeling well!
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Michelle- Great to hear you are feeling well!
Carrie- I take my allegra either at lunch time or after dinner, I find it helps with stomach upset. Hope it helps! Looking at houses sounds like it would be fun! Did your daughter end up going with you?
Lacey- YUCK to the credit card fraud! I hope it is easy to sort out and done with quickly. Also good for you for going to PT and trying to turn your energy around! I hope it helps. I am back in PT as well to deal with all my muscular issues. Mine is all stretching and mild strengthening along with some massage. Love the massage part
Busy day today running errands and getting things done. I need to go to the grocery store tomorrow, not too much to choose from for dinner tonight. Looks like meatloaf, mashed potatoes and pea pods.
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Michelle, that's great news that you're feeling good. I'm a little envious about the daily ice cream!
Laurie, to you still make out a weekly dinner menu? I find that very impressive.
Lacey, the PT will probably do you a lot of good. I would love to have a trainer but am too cheap to pay one.
I had a great day on the golf course today. Shot 10 strokes under my par. Our foursome tied for 1st place and were knocked down to 2nd place in a scorecard playoff but I still won a $35 gift card to Academy Sports store. After a fairly heavy lunch afterwards, I'm not hungry so I'll fix up some leftover sweet potato and roast pork for dh. Spring golf is wonderful with a lot of roll that helps those of us who don't hit long.
The high temp was in the low 80's today. We have the A/C on in the house.
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Carol- Congrats on your golf game! And yes, I do still plan a weekly menu. I get input from the family the night before so far I have only 2 requests, avocado chicken and stuffed shells. So that leaves me up to creating the rest! (grrrr)
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Well Crap, Minus!! That news just sucks... I know this is scary stuff but, as with the first go 'round, the beginning is the worst and, while it doesn't lower the crapiness level, as you put a plan together it's a bit easier to get your head around!
Will be thinking of you tomorrow when you see your MO.. And, I agree with Michelle, this thread is so much more than dinner and cooking... It's more like sitting around the kitchen table talking... Feel free to pull up a chair, pour yourself a cup of coffee (or maybe a glass of wine) and talk about whatever you need to!0 -
I used to make a weekly menu when my son was little. He took a lot of pleasure in seeing what was coming up for dinner. It did help when I was working so that I knew I had what I needed to cook that night. Since I'm retired and it's just the two of us now, I make frequent trips to the store because I seem to always want to cook what I don't have. The only time I seem to have a menu in advance is if I'm having guests.
Congratulations on your golf game Carole. Lacey good luck with the credit card mess. Happened to us recently too.0 -
((((Minus2))))), we will support you, feel free to vent any way that helps here. Michelle, good news! Hope you keep feeling better and better. Lacey, that definitely s$cks. But I'm sure you will get it straightened out. Carol, congrats on the golfing! That is stupendous. It got to 85 here today, supposed to get to 87 tomorrow, then I think down to a high of 60. We didn't get any snow the last two years. Yippee! I miss debbie too, hope she is doing okay.
Bedo, thanks for the encouragement re the teenage daughter. You too Lacey. Don't know what happened to the little girl who thought mom could do no wrong, but don't think she's coming back.
Leftover veggie chilli tonight. Probably not the smartest choice for the hot day. I need to start thinking summer. Yay!0 -
Kay- Don't say she won't come back! My mother and I had about 4 years where we did not get along, we were too alike I think. 14-18. At 19 or so dawn broke over my marble head and I realised she was the smartest person ever and we once again became best friends. More than ever before. We started taking girl vacations and I will never forget the time when we were on the Conn. Shore sipping wine with our feet on the balcony railing and she said she had no idea when she had a baby girl that this would be her favorite time, when we became friends. Hold on it gets better! I still am so thankful that I came to my senses and realized what an idiot I was and how wonderful she was. I have so many wonderful memories and laughs to remember.
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Laurie08... So happy for you and appreciate that situation. I have an 18yo daughter and for the last couple years she's been furious with me for things going on in her life I have no control over. Lately, things have been happening that are showing her that its wonderful to have goals and dreams, but they may not happen as she thought they should. She's learning things happen for a reason. Maybe there's hope for her yet!
Had a big so no plans for dinner. Hubby got to have sandwich from leftover meatloaf - he loves those sandwiches. As for tomorrow, either ham or beef/chicken chili. Depends on what my parents (who are here from out of state for the week) want.0 -
I'm sitting in an Italian restaurant in the "Miracle Mile" in Las Vegas...wishing I was home. Business travel isn't much fun.....
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Eric... "Miracle Mile" aka The Strip? Even if you don't gamble (which I don't) there's lots to do. So enjoy people watching there - so many crazies!!
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Yep. I'm in the Elara Hilton at the south end of Miracle Mile.
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Eric, you remind me of my "little" brother (51 yrs and 6ft.5in. tall) who lives in Atlanta. He doesn't enjoy work-related travel and is a home-body.
Nancy, we go to the supermarket a lot, too. The way Laurie plans her meals is more economical, I think. Frequent trips and less planning leads to more impulse buying and more chances of food items getting "lost" in the refrigerator until they've completely changed their character and become garbage!
The view out the windows this morning looks like a greenhouse. Overcast, hot and humid. Tomorrow the mucky Gulf air with be battling with the cold air moving in from the west.
Does anybody have a Green Egg grill? If so, how do you like it?
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Carole Impressive golf game!
Kay Someone once told me that my daughter would change back around when she hit 20...I remember thing Ahhh I cant wait that long. but they were right, and when she graduated from college and was out on her own, she grew up tremendously and now we are the best of friends and can talk "adult" girl stuff and figure out lifes challenges together. Laurie, yes she went with us on our trip to NC and was so useful in taking notes and pictures for us (has all the best technology) She also challenged us on the long drive with some pretty funny trivia..laughed our butts off. She actually ran into a guy in a bar in New Bern that she had worked with as a teenager here in upstate NY What are the chances of that?
Going out for hump night so no cooking tonight YAY!
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Carole, a friend of mine has one and really loves it. I noticed that Costco had a knock off version that was considerably less expensive I believe.
Eric, I love Las Vegas, but it's definitely more fun with someone else on your own time. Hope you get home soon. At least enjoy some good food while you're there!0 -
Part of why I don't like business travel is my daily commute. The office location changed so I went from a moderate commute to a 90 minute drive, each way, on a normal day. Bad commute days are worse. It seems like I'm not home except to sleep and the travel just adds to that feeling.
Moving would be "interesting" because my 95 year old mom and 77 year old MIL (they are both in similar health) live nearby and it's good to be able to get to their places in just a few minutes.0 -
Minus Gentle hugs to you and I will be thinking of you
Also those who are having a hard time.
I have read the boards and think of you all but it is hard to keep up
One of my best and oldest friends returned from a year sabatical in California and we went out to dinner last night at.... India Restaurant! for more Indian food! I am a serious Indian food addict now.
Thinking of you all
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Eric- Hope you can get back home again soon.
Bedo- Good to see you check in!
Debbie- Thinking of you as Chucks date for surgery approaches. We miss you here. Hope you are doing ok.
i found out today that a friend of mine, who is 35 years old has a stage 4 brain tumor that is inoperable. Talk about a reality check. I am absolutely in shock over this. She is a very healthy person and is so young. They are going to try radiation to shrink the tumor in hopes for surgery in the future. Cancer knows no boundaries. I hate it.
Tonights dinner is balsamic chicken and salad. Quick and easy just the way I like it. We spent about three hours outside playing this afternoon. So glad winter is behind us and the great outdoors lay ahead once more.
Hope everyone had a great day.
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Another day, another soup here in the 02143 household. Tonight's soup began with andouille sausage. Then Vidallia onions, carrots and leeks, before adding some tomato paste and anchovy paste [shhhh don't tell.] I had some garlic confit so I threw some of the garlic cloves in as well. A half cup of white wine, reduced and then the tomato puree and chicken stock. I brought that to a boil, and then reduced to a simmer which is when those parmesian rinds go in. When I could taste the parmesian, I added cannelini beans. Later a box of frozen spinach, squeezed dry and chopped, a couple of handfuls of green beans and lima beans. Final step was adding the fidelia pasta, but not before removing the rinds. Darn pasta just sticks to the rinds if you forget and then you loose ALL that pasta.
If I had to call this soup something, it might be a minestrone, right? Tomato, veggies, and legumes... is that the definition?
Finally pulled off the thyroid bandages and the incision is almost invisible. Now the itching begins. Forgot to get some Vitamin E oil or lotion. Clearly a dumb error.
*susan*
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Laurie - so sorry to hear about your friend. I hope treatment helps.
We had Chinese after chemo today at a place near the center. It was actually quite good and I was willing to eat the leftovers for supper, but DH wants Popeye's chicken so he just left to get it.
I'm feeling amazingly good and can't wait for my tumor marker results (should get tomorrow or Friday). And I'm scheduled for a PET scan next Wednesday. I'm optimistic.
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Michelle, Such amazing news. Clearly the ice cream diet is working!
Laurie, hard when our friends are hit with the monster.
Minus, such hard news. Hope you get a treatment plan that allows you to push forward.
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Susan, I think minestrone translates to "vegetable soup", so I think yours qualifies lol. In mentioning your garlic confit, in retrospect, I realize that that's what I should have done with some of those garlic cloves that are now in the freezer. Oh well, next time.
We are having carryout Chinese tonight. The next couple of days will be spent cooking as my sil and bil are coming Monday for several days. We'll be doing a "pasta day" again so that will be fun.
Laurie, I'm so sorry about your friend. I hate this disease so much. Good luck with your tests Michelle, hope you pass with flying colors! Susan, I'm shocked that you would allow anchovy paste in your kitchen ;-) I, however, find it very convenient since I've never managed to use a whole can of anchovies at one time.0 -
Laurie, so sorry to hear about your friend. I do hope her youth, general health and supportive family and friends add a huge curative element to her treatment. Damn cancer!
Michelle, am keeping my fingers crossed that your tumor markers are continuing to improve as they should given your current "feeling good" status. Positive vibes for those!
Susan, thanks for letting us know when exactly one adds the parm rinds! I will also check on garlic confit since I have never made that either. You ladies are really expanding my culinary horizons!
Today I visited my old school....first time since packing up and leaving last June...to bring all the Red Sox taggies I made for the teachers who are new mothers (actually for their babies!) during my Tamox hiatus that left me with lots of decent sleep and great energy to complete projects! Brought some baked goods for all the teachers, too. As I drove down the highway, I suddenly worried that it might be hard to be back in the building where I invested such a large part of my life. And tho I planned my visit for when the kids should have been well gone, I ran into one of my most troubled little guys, who was hit hard by my leaving. He was being picked up from his detention, and about passed out when he saw me....poor kid. I must send him a therapeutic " cheerleading" letter thru his new clinician. Otherwise it went okay....the staff was so welcoming and spirited and we had a great time catching up. I am very fond of the person who is replacing me, (and whom I supervise by phone weekly) and I was happy to learn that the principal has adapted to her style that is very different from mine, so she wants her to stay. That is a great relief to me.
So I am glad I went and saw my old colleagues....tho I am sure the feelings of loss will haunt me a bit. I do love that school. Of course it is a lot easier to be walking its halls when I don't carry the responsibility of servicing the mental health needs of the whole place! I needed to do this visit after so many months.....
Tomorrow off to the allergist....so many docs, so little time.
Oh.... Carole, I am also penurious enough that I would probably never hire a personal trainer either. What was offered is a (currently) free ten week program in the Cancer Center in which I am followed. I figure if I get the exercises and weight regimens down in that time, I can add it to my walking plan and just use the equipment we have in our basement, where DH does his exercise routine each morning. Tho my routine will undoubtedly be completed in the afternoon!0 -
P.S. I splurged and bought a piece of Whole Foods pepperoni and mushroom pizza for dinner on my way home from my school visit. Made a little salad and called it a night!
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Michelle I am on the optimistic train with you! So glad you are feeling so good, I think the coming of spring and warmer temps is a major wellness factor.
Lacey I feel your pain at leaving the little ones. I too worked with adolescents, but in a residential setting, that had suffered such extreme abuse. When I left my job I had told several of the kids that I would be back...but that never happened, and my friends that still work there tell me that several of the kids keep asking when I am coming back. I feel like I abandoned them and let them down just like all of the other adults in their life. Unfortunately we are not able to be in contact with them outside of work.
Sounds like yesterday was ethnic diversity day. We "humped" at a mexican restaurant and had the best margaritas, and I had chicken enchiladas. We were either all starving or the food was really good because everyones plates were licked clean.
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Lacey, I'm glad your school visit went well and was pleasurable for you. I'm glad there are people like you working in schools and helping children cope with life.
Dinner last night was quick to prepare and delicious. I had cooked chicken from Saturday's barbecue cookout. Removed the meat from the bones. Thawed out home-cooked black beans and mixed with Frontera tomato salsa. Made enchiladas with some tortillas from Fresh Market that looked home-made. The enchilada sauce was Hatch brand. Used a little grated cheddar in the enchilada and sprinkled on top. Side was cabbage slaw.
The weather looks iffy here today. So I had my mother switch her dr. and hair apptment to tomorrow. SO....I have a day at home to get some things done and not go anywhere! Sometime I feel like my everyday life is a job! And it's my own doing. Was looking forward to watching some Masters golf this afternoon but our weather is headed their way and may interrupt play.
One thing to do today is e-file our federal tax return and pay the taxes due.
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Nancy - Hope you were spared any damage in last night's storms. Can't remember which end of St. Louis you live on but thought it was the north. My dad was was living in St. Peters when he passed in 2000 and I had visited twice up there.
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