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Hey everyone, my appt with BS and mammo went very well. NED for a 2nd year. whooeeeeee!!!!!!!!
I was off for the apt, so then went on to a women's retreat with some ladies from church. It was a great time, as long as I took a nap every day. Now I am catching up.
It will be a small Thanksgiving turkey for us this year. Which is fine by me. I like that the holiday has gotten less stressful, no real schedule or deadlines since so much of my immediate family is gone now. My DD will not get any time off from work (also she is in CO) so just DS and a good friend.
For many years my family had said that we had a relative that came over on the Mayflower. One of cousins finally did some research and found that he actually got thrown overboard before they landed, because of his bad behavior. Which sounds just like my family. lol
Chrissy, how is the show going?
wow, look at the time, I have got to get up off my bum and go grocery shopping!0 -
Nancy the show is going splendidly.........I have sold two so I'm super excited!
Congrats on your being NED for the second year in a row.........that is such a good thing to hear. Sometimes it's a good thing to have quieter holidays, as you say, less of everything that would take the enjoyment out of them.
Summer has hit with a vengeance these last couple of days.......sigh........I guess I should get used to the heat as it's going be around for a while yet. Thank goodness the cool breezes do show up to take the sting out.
One more day and then it's off to Adelaide to get my hair done and catch up with the kids and grands before hopping a plane on Friday morning and heading for Sydney for the Aussie girls from BCO get together.........I'm really looking forward to seeing some that were there last year and getting to know new ones that have joined our ranks.
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
I too headed for Sydney on Friday. Can't wait.0 -
Wishing everyone here in the states a Happy Thanksgiving.
It will be a busy one; but not with cooking. We're doing ours over the weekend, and very relaxed, just Mur (DH) my son, and I. Thanksgiving we're going to my oldest sons' for turkey with his family and my beloved grands, then to DH's parents. It's also the first night of Hannaka (sic) so, we need to be there, this year.
I plan on spending friday in bed!!!
Alyson and Chrissy, take pictures, and have a great time!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Cherie it's always lovely when you pop your head in and say hi! Give my love to Mur and DS and wish all a Happy Thanksgiving from me. We will certainly be taking loads of pics and will share them with all.
MsJAR......hello and welcome! Come on in and sit a while and join the conversation as the mood takes you.
I've got a few more things to do which includes getting my px filled before I start my very long weekend tomorrow when I head for the city. Going to spend the extra day getting my hair cut and catching up with the DD's and grands. So excited!!
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
Hi everyone, on this cold rainy night in NC. Weather's been horrible today, a cold rain with high of around 40F, and then in early evening the wind really blew hard and the temp increased suddenly to 63F. Very strange. Now it's back around 40.
Welcome Ms. JAR. Come right on in!
Good to see you, Cherie! It sounds like you'll be having a good Thanksgiving with your son and the grands. And hooray for no cooking!
Great news about your pictures selling, Chrissy! They're so lovely I knew they'd sell. Have fun with DD and grandkids, too!
And Alyson, you have fun in Sydney!
Yay, Nancy!! Mammo's are so nerve-wracking and I'm so happy you had the kind we all want!
Hugs to all,
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I have been busy too with cooking and cleaning. I have an appointment with my gyn. Doctor tomorrow. I always seem to wait forever in her office. It was the only opening she had until next year for non emergency visits. Our weather has been perfect.0 -
Oh my is it ever cold here! Down to 22F tonight. The heat pump's running so often I can see the dollar signs adding up.
The turkey's done and carved, sweet potato casserole and cornbread dressing made and ready to cook tomorrow, broccoli salad made. DD and DIL are bringing mashed potatoes, rolls, and green beans, and I have the sweet potato pie and pound cake thawing. Tomorrow we'll make the gravy and tea and after tomorrow we get to MY favorite part, turkey sandwiches! Sad to go through all this just to get a homemade turkey sandwich.
Hope all of us have a good day tomorrow, both in this country and elsewhere too!
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Kathy your menu sounds delicious! Hope you enjoy your special day with the family.
Those turkey sandwiches sure are the best!
First stage of my weekend away accomplished! I'm in the city and the head has a new do. Tomorrow Sydney! I can't wait to catch up with all the girls!
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
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Hi everyone, I am not sure if I should be here. I am 60. I have been for a mammo and ultrasound and I go for a biopsy on Tuesday. I found a large lump two weeks ago Sunday. All I know so far is that it is not a cyst. I should no more next Friday. I have two wonderful son's at home. Both are looking for work right now. They both just completed a seasonal position as actors at a haunted attraction. They have worked there for a number of years around their school work. My husband and I have been married 29 years this year and we live out in the country on a couple of acres and have a ton of animals.
I specifically wanted to speak to Dogs and Jogs because I work for a bank. Do not let them intimidate you. Stand your ground. Remember they are there to serve you, not the other way around. They are supposed to bend over backwards to help you. I know a lot of the larger banks including the one I work have poor reputations for customer service but it is not the way it is supposed to be. Stand your ground and be firm. I am a systems analyst at the bank. The tellers are poorly paid and quite often poorly trained. Just be firm and stick with it. Good Luck0 -
Welcome Tekwriter. Do you have multiples of your animals? Like lots of cows and an assortment of other animals? Be sure to let us know how your biopsy turns out. I think waiting for those results is the hardest part of the whole journey. Good luck that yours will be benign.0 -
Welcome, Tekwriter. Yes, the waiting is really awful and here you have to go through it for a long weekend too. Hope the biopsy goes well for you. Just plunge right in at any time--we're glad to have you!
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welcome tekwriter! the waiting is really hard. And waiting for results over holidays is the worst. But we are here for you. Ask any questions. I was dxed on Dec 2nd 2 years ago.
Hope the Aussie girls are having fun!
Hope everyone who over ate like me this weekend are recovering. I just sent most of the leftovers off with my DS. I start my diet on Tuesday. You all will hear all about it.0 -
Hi girls! Welcome tekwriter! Waiting for results suks big time but try not to let it get to you.........here's hoping all goes well with your biopsy. Please let us know how you get on.
Finally back at my DDs after a wonderful weekend in Sydney with the Aussie girls from BCO. There were so many shared laughs and long conversations.
Glad to hear that all had a wonderful Thanksgiving........now to look forward to Christmas......lol.
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
Chrissy, no giant crochet projects for Christmas, OK? Sounds like a great weekend.0 -
I'm only 52, but I think I have a little sense; can I post here?0 -
Of course, after all you are older than some on these boards.
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And have enough sense to come here!
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hi Ziggypop! You are very welcome to post here anytime you like. Great bunch of girls here and all stages so if you have questions ask away.....there is sure to be someone that can answer you and the support here us just perfect!
Still recovering from my weekend.......lol......I think I overdid, as usual......lol.....but I don't regret it one single bit as I had a ball! Got the ENT appointment this afternoon or I would have been home last night......at least. Don't have to come down again this week unless she want more tests......sigh.......I am determined to take t easy next week......we'll see f that happens then.......lol.
Got to go deliver some donuts to grand and then head to see the doc. I'll let you know what she says when I either get beck to DD's or hem later this evening.
Have a good one all!
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
Chrissy, go glad you had such a good time! And glad to have you back too. Good luck at the ENT.
Welcome, Ziggypop! Glad to have you, so just chime in anytime.
DH has a cold and sore throat and no one in the history of humankind has ever been so sick, to hear him tell it! He stayed home from church today and has rested (watching football) all day. I went to church and it was the "Hanging of the Greens", decorating the church for Christmas. Everyone in the congregation got Chrismons and filed around the tree hanging them on. It would be interesting to know who made these delicate, beautiful ornaments so many years ago. They're carefully wrapped and packed away each year, and are treasured.
Hope all had a good weekend.
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Kathy your Church Christmas Tree sounds lovely! I would love to see the ornament......is it possible to take a photo? Somehow when the fellas get sick it seems they are the inventor of the illness........my DH is just the same........thank goodness he rarely gets sick.
I am presently in the waiting room and I will be for awhile as I wrote down the wrong time........that will teach me to pay attention.......lol. still waiting. .......0 -
Hey everyone,
We had a great turkey dinner. My aunt ended up coming over. She didn't let me know until the day before. (I think she was keeping her options open lol) She regaled us with tales of traveling cross country and on a cruise to Alaska when she was 18. (in 1933). Very fun and also not much stress. Her kids are coming up this week for her bday (99).
Chrissy, I hate not being on time to my appts. For a while my phone seemed to change the time of my appts when I wasn't looking. At least that is what I told everyone. Hope there are some interesting people or at least a magazine that is only a couple of months old. ( and not those hunting or fishing mags!) Hope you get good news and no more tests.
I get to see my PCP tomorrow. I hope she has the sleep study results. Also there were some off numbers on my last blood tests. So I'll get the scoop. We are going to discuss my starting my diet. Shakes and bars (meal replacements) I have got to get some relief from this inflammation. I'll let ya know how it works. I'm not starting until Tuesday.
Kathy, your Christmas decorations sound very pretty. I love the old ones. Not too many have survived the kids and cats and dogs in my house. My DD just made me go through all our ornaments and get rid of the moldy ones made out of cookie dough and the old wrinkly paper chains, etc....... lol. Now they fit in just a couple of boxes and are much easier to store.
welcome ziggy!
Cherie, I was so happy to see your post. Happy Holiday season, my friend!
Leah, Happy Hanukkah!0 -
Chrissy, I see you live in Australia. DH and I are planning a big trip to Australia and New Zealand in January. Would appreciate advice on what kind of clothing to pack. Thank you in advance!0 -
Hi Carole, oh my goodness where do I start. So far the weather patterns have been all over the place ranging from 40 - 18 celcius and everything in between. Depending on where you will be in Australia (it's a big country) the usual weather and temperature patterns are.
Sydney, NSW.........hot and with some to a lot of humidity.........mid 20's to high 30's
Melbourne, Vic.......Similar to Sydney with very little humidity.............mid 20's to high 30's
Adelaide, SA....... Usually hot and dry........high 20's to low 40's
Hobart, Tas.......Warm and dry.......low 20's to mid 30's (all temps are celcius)
For all of the cities and states there is always a possibility of a cool change after about four or five days of heat when the temp can drop 10 degrees and sometimes the evenings are cooler. For clothing and keeping everything to a minimum I would suggest light trousers, shorts or skirt with a pair of jeans for those cooler days. Tops again something light but pack a lightweight cardigan with one of those rollup water and wind proof jackets should you need something warmer. For New Zealand the clothing would be very similar but usually a little cooler in the South Island.
How wonderful that you are heading down under! If you are heading to Adelaide let me know and I will come to the city and meet up for coffee if you would like and have time.
If you need any other info, give me a yell, happy to help anytime. Have a great trip!!
Love n hugs. Chrissy0 -
Happy Birthday Chrissy!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! CHRISSY
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