The Hermit Club
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cc--pretty, pretty! Family tartan? (As a little girl, I bought a thistle pin in Scotland, with great dreams of pinning a family kilt... Never came to be.)
Teka--wow. I've only seen the catalog. Can't imagine how fun the store would be. Is it sort of like LLBean, only "vintage" feel? Lots of goodies, I'm guessing.
Camille--tired from your new job? Learning lots of computer speak?
Lily--we're all needy in a way. We needy each other! Not sad... just human. Think how sad it would be not to need others! Hugs are healing.
Jazzy--thanks for the fun clipart/fun. It's great to have a smile when unexpected.
Sally--hope healing is going well and you're feeling better. Gentle hugs.
MO today and bone scan. MO happy with numbers from blood work (!!!) Told me to take 800 mg ibuprofen for foot pain. Had never heard of such a dose. He says he takes that for migraines. hmm. But all sounds as good as it can at this point--yay!!
Ducky, gramma, Hope all is well with you both. Strength in numbers, even as hermits. :-)0 -
Sally- I am sorry to hear you were in the hospital with dehydration. Surgery can throw you off in so many ways, and I hope you are feeling better now and every day. Certainly not the thing I expected for you, but we are all different how we react. I had a pretty violent reaction to the anesthesia in the recovery room after my lumpectomy and proceeded to vomit immediately when I woke up. Just be sure to keep drinking whatever tastes okay to you. Water, hot tea, etc.
Skittle-wow, is the dose of ibuprofen short or long term? I am personally careful with the pain meds as they cause other problems if taken for the longer term. I hope it helps your foot pain. My feet are better since I went on the "AI vacation." I hope they don't get worse when I go back on but will see what happens. I am glad to hear everything is looking good. Another successful visit to the doctor!
CC- what a lovely photo! It is funny how you create images in your mind of people you have never met (just like when you read a novel). I am not sure I had really figured out what you looked like, but as Kathy says, lovely photo and beautiful ladies.Where is that faux fur you won?
Cami- I am glad you are working and despite it being hard to work some days for most of us that so, it gives us some structure and the cash does not hurt either. Going back to work after my healthcare crises last year surprisingly enough help me to stabilize a couple things that were quite frankly coming undone! I am sure you are doing a great job and hope you find it enjoyable.
Teka- Ooh I love the Vermont Country Store. When I used to live in CT and would go up to ski in Vermont all the time (early 1990s), I would often go there. I still get there catalog and love their things. Like the old style merchantiles of the olden days. I hope you found some good things!
And I am watching the Voice this season too. Who are your favorites? I like Tess Ann and Caroline the best.
Hope everyone else is doing okay. I am super busy with work but just wanted to say yo!
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how is everyone doing? Hope all are well. Was surprised to see no one here, today. love to all0 -
Teka what a view, now did u get the pot------- of gold??, Missy
Skittle it's always nice reading you. I've taken 800 for that drug and I guess it works better than 400, just try it and see how it feels at least. OK so good test results? I hope tha'st what I remember I hope,1````````````````- My cat just did this and I have no idea how to undo this. so.....
Jazzy u sound good--maybe a little tired tho, Oh don't give me credit for having this little job, I'm answering the phone when it rings on TV I am hermitting a lot this week tho, well that's how I feel this week it'll pass soon.
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Ooh! Camille!! I am honored to get the first hermit cat posting! How fun. (Maybe your sweet kitty is saying, enough of that keyboard! Cuddle me a while!) Yes, blood work was great, said MO (huge sigh of relief)... waiting on bone results, though. Wonder if pain is an indicator of bone loss?? Did the 800 make you sleepy or groggy at all? Upset stomach? I am really wanting to stop hurting, but the huge dose just sounds a little scary to me.
Jazzy... the 800 is "as needed," he says. I hesitate to take it at school until I know what it will do. Will wait for Thanksgiving break and then try it out. Eager to feel better, whiney self that I am.
Teka... wow! Pretty. Do you hike your hills? They look steep. I'm guessing they are gorgeous in snow.
kathec... where are your creative energies taking you today? Paint? Mosaic? Enjoy your talents!
Sally... better? Blondie... breathing softly? Lily... doing ok? Peace at home, I hope.
Hugs to all. Hard to believe Thanksgiving is soon upon us.0 -
I've put this on some other threads here ya go!!!!
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Spookiesmom, thanks for the cute turkey message. It woke me up with a chortle.
Skittle, I am doing better.0 -
Good morning folks. Lots of rain here yesterday, which we are grateful for as we emerge from a severe drought. More precip coming tonight and thru the weekend!
Today's sunrise was spectacular. Here is a photo taken by someone in the city and posted in one of the FB groups. Enjoy!
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Thanks Jazzygirl ... what a combination of colors! Is this an unusual sunrise or are you blessed with these frequently?0 -
Sally- yes, the sunrises and sunsets are the best anywhere (except for Hawaii, where I saw spectacular sunsets this past August from the west coast of the big island). I have always thought that our more winter-like sunsets are the best. This is big sky country and little vegetation to block the views so we have good viewing. It was a particularly good one today.
I saw on your post you are feeling better and hope it continues. Don't forget to drink lots of fluids, herbal tea is one of my favorites this time of the year. Keep us posted on your continued recovery!0 -
Spookie good idea.
Skittle the 800 didn't make me tired, but I didn't notice a big change either in how I felt--but again take it during the time u'r off and see what it does to u.
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Jazzy that looks like a painting---Beautiful.
Sally, I'm Glad u'r doing better.
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Just saying hi - have a lot going on inside my head and dont seem able to create a succint post-- told OH last weekend I really have had enough and dont think either of us are happy.......hhis response is simply that he is not unhappy.........I realsied what really ps me off about him - he NEVER takes responsibility for his own emotions, i am expected to work on myself emotionally to get through while he simply stays the same saying "that´s me", or I am stressed.......like it the Titanic iceberg.....immovable....and I get really fed up with it, jeez I have worked so damn hard to cope with everything over last 18 months, even when I´ve been lousy its still been work to get out etc.......yet he can´t even work on normal bloody stress...........
Been to hosptial for two follow ups, both standard. coped fine in fact at first one walked through all cancer patients waiting there and felt good like I was not one of them (sounds horrible but it was first time I had not been traumatised by walking through the door), but today not so good as had a lot of pain when was examined internally and I mean a lot, stayed with me afterwards and now being sent for abdomen and pelvic scan, left feeling really sore and now show blood every time I wee......was fine til the doctor was not gentle enough, and it was a woman.........................
Loads more but I am rambling I think......i read every day but dont always comment......hoping everyone is doing fine and wishing Wintersocks would come and join us.............0 -
Lily I am so sorry for all you are going through my thoughts are with you.....a woman, wth is with that......as far as the hubby what is his deal?
Jazzy you say things so eliquently (I can't even spell today) that I love reading what you write.....
I sometimes lurk and sometimes write, please don't hold it against me....
am going in for surgery (open lung biopsy) tomorrow you will be filling my pockets, will be in the hospital for a oouple of days....they are trying to figure out why I can't breathe without oxygen, me just grateful that people will wait on me and I will get my meals served to me.....lol
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Lily, I am sorry that your examination was painful. That combined with painful emotions is a lot to bear. You are in my thoughts.
Blondie, yes, we will be in your pocket. I hope the nurses don't kick us out at night!0 -
Hello, my fellow hermit! When reading your post, I really know I belong here. Most of my friends are at a Pinerest party tonight but I am just happy to be home on this cold night even if I am alone. Reconstruction surgery coming up on Tuesday! I have finally started to feel better and now I am going back. Oh well--it is the life of a Cancer patient. Just thankful to be here!
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Lily it does sound like u'r husband is immovable, I don't know what to say to help you really. U'r living alone with u'r husband and that's sad for the turmoil u feel. And now pain too--I'm sure u'r Dr. checked for a bladder infection cuz those are painful, well at least mine are and I don't feel it with my peeing I'm just in real pain.
Blondie we're in u'r pocket but make sure u order enough food for us--Let us know asap what' going on.
Dwill I'm glad u found us, But I'm really the hermit, I even got a part time job I do at home. And u'r pocket on Tuesday.
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Hi hermits- lots of news here tonight and another new person has joined us! Welcome dwill and glad you found us. Thank you for letting us know about your surgery next Tuesday. We will be here with you as you go in and come out of that. Nice group of supportive ladies here.
Lily- so sorry you are having challenges at home and that your exam was painful. I hope they can find out the source of your problems. You need relief on so many levels. My heart goes out to you.
Blondie- prayers for you on the upcoming procedure/biopsy. I hope you can get some answers. Your attitude sounds very positive about being waited on! Please let us know how you are doing.
Cami, Teka, Kathy, Skittle, Granny, CC, Sally, Spookie, Markat, Florida, Spookie, and all the rest, hope you are doing okay this week!0 -
Welcome, dwill! Good gentle group here. Hugs for Tuesday. Hope you can feel better over the Thanksgiving holiday. Hope you have family to wait on you.
Sally, glad you feel a little better.
Jazzy, wow sun colors! Amazing. (Kathec--it could be a painting!)
Camille, thanks for the 800 info. I'll try it Saturday and see what happens.
Blondie, I'll share a pocket with this group any time. We love you.
Lily, sounds like he needs a priority readjustment... He doesn't know how lucky he is to be with you. (like the old song... you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone.)
Be safe and comforted, sweet hermits. Happy pie making to those who enjoy the kitchen. (pecan, pumpkin, sweet potato have been requested, so I'll be flour-dusted Wednesday.) Happy Friday.0 -
Hi All,
I had my last chemo infusion of Taxol yesterday. Now, I get a two week break before starting neoadjuvant AC. I'm really glad that the break happens to occur on Thanksgiving weekend.
Lily, I hope you find out what is going on soon physically. That's a lot to deal with on top of not getting the support you need from your husband. My heart goes out to you.0 -
Simple- good to hear you are done with part of your chemo. Looks like you have some more coming up. Breaks are a good thing. Allows our body to recover and our emotions to have a wee bit of a break too. I hope you can have a nice holiday next week.0 -
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Hi all. lots of catching up to do here! welcome dwill these ladies are the best!
skittle, i know! that photo of jazzys night view would make an amazing painting. however, the only brush in my hands lately, is my neighbor asked if i would paint some doors and his guest bathroom, to get ready for a big christmas party he hosts every other year. So, i started yesterday with the doors. first coat, and my Le arm is ok with it so far! luckily it is not my primary arm, i am left handed. not a painting, but still fun for me, very meditative.
simplelife, glad you get a break for the holidays, enjoy.
lily,sorry that he doesnt know how to act, when mine does, i just try to wait for the time that he DOES. it happens just often enough to make me remember why i love him. but it is hard to remember, when they ARE being an A$$. and i do hope all is well with your abdomen. i totally get what you said about walking into a room with other cancer people, once you are done with treatments. i have often felt like it was important to show yourself, stronger and better, after, to give hope to the people just beginning. i am too old to be a child, but i could be the poster hag.
cami, i live in pajamas, and have even worn them to the store, and i found these great slippers from cabelas, kind of expensive, sort of like shearling moccasins. incredibly comfy, and i always wear them, always and everywhere. my boyfriends friend is here from out of town and this morning he laughed at our robes. he called them "rug coats"!!! i think he is just jealous! anyway, it is almost noon, so i better get dressed and go paint for a few hours. i will keep the slippers on, and think of you in pjs.
Blondie. make them be very careful with you, and your lung biopsy. Enjoy as much as possible a brief convalescence, i hope all your whims will be catered to!0 -
blondie hoping for answers for you and that you get fussed over x0 -
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Thank you all for your nice comments about my other photo. Here is one from the luncheon. These are the friends (Maybe I shall call them my "Angel Peeps.") who were so kind and helpful to us on operation day and after.
You have all been so important in supporting me since I came on, I wish I could give you a luncheon party, too. Maybe you can go out and treat yourself to something nice and then pretend it is from me?
One more posting, then I'll shut up for a while.
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hey, cc, i just scroll back up and then down, an d write a note one at a time, untill i notice my letter getting really long, and then i stop! my memory is that shot. so if i dont say hi to every one, i for sure am wishing everyone weell!0
