The Hermit Club
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Hi Blondie!
I just want to say that I am so impressed that after being diagnosed in 2009 with so many metastases, you have continued on to 2014! You are a trooper. What is your secret? I am so happy for you, that you are still here. Wishing you the best. Keep on keeping on!
Mausie
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Hi Mausie Blondie is very special and really a trooper.
OK Ladies the 19th it is, hey May is a very special month to start anything so it's all good.
BTW I smell really good today, shower and all, but I get up to early then want to sleep most of the day. I'm so screwed up in so many ways. But I smell good.
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Ha Teka, My mom would make sausage and "fried apples" for dinner. I would say they were skillet apples not a deep fried version.
Cami-LOL
This morning we are having 'April showers' in May...our region is a month behind...
Of course I think I brought the rain on.....I washed my car yesterday.........
This is one of our local. almost famous. sandwiches. (heart attack on buns) But a delicious treat none-the-less.
I usually get corned beef, however there are a variety of fillings including a triple cheese, fish, steak, or plain egg. You can also get what ever filling you desire and have an egg added on top. I am not sure where this started, but I have never really seen this much anywhere I have traveled. Fries and coleslaw are added on top and the whole thing is pressed between thick sliced Italian bread. The coleslaw is a vinegar based version as opposed to a creamy one and is my fav. I always get my sammie with extra slaw. We used to joke that you know you like the person you're with if you are willing to eat one of these in front of them.
There ya have it ladies.......
My strange contribution for the morning.
I will add, I have taken a turn with the dial and watched each major morning show.......WOW........They are all so bad.
Horrible journalism, rushed segments, too many hosts at a round table talking over each other and the worst.....making unnecessary and strange comments which they apparently think are funny. Is it just me?????
Speaking of which I really am on many tangents...
Maybe I should get another cup of joe and get some laundry started to normalize my brain
xoxoxo
Piper
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Cami, thanks for the heads up that you showered
Feeling good today, not in the mood for people,but good. Is it strange that I am going thru this "nesting" phase. I feel like I have to have the house in order before surgery and treatment.
200 channels and nothing on during the day!
Still waiting for dr.'s office to confirm for the 19th.
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Basia, I nested before surgery and I know I have read of others doing it.
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Before my big surgery, I cleaned my entire house...even washing down the walls. My coworker said "Who does that?" LOL You could have eaten off the floors and the walls
I found many people on the surgery threads did some version of nesting prior to the big day.
Now-a-days...I wish my house would clean itself
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Oh Sandpiper, me too, I wish my house would clean itself. I tell myself that cleaning is exercise in order to make it seem "more fun." Since I really do need more exercise, that sometimes makes me feel happier to dust, scrub, and vacuum.
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Mags welcome hope u feel comfortable here.
Thanks for the compliment, appreciate it.
Am at chemo so who know when I will b back on.
Gonna go bbl
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OH I had everything figured out before surgery. Mine was scheduled on a Monday and go home on Tuesday==So I made a list for my kids of all the things I wanted don, including getting my carpet cleaned and windows. haha-I had a shopping list done for them and I was all set, bt they did have to rush everything--but I stayed in the hospital for 8 days and they had plenty of time, so when I got home I felt the house was cleaned and I was fine with it. I've always been lazy
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Good morning. Another photo from the gardens. Planted phlox this year for the first time and it is going to town. Have a good day ladies!
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Thanks Camillegal - you are doing very well yourself! How do you do it?
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Teka, so glad your yearly mammo came out good.
Jazzy, your phlox are very pretty. Will they bloom all summer?
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My meditation therapist was very easy to like. I am doing my homework and have to admit that I seem more relaxed and happy. The cancer institute where I had radiation provides two consultations with her for free.
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OK, about the nesting thing. I'm kinda feeling it too, but I do it a bit differently. With all my other health issues - arthritis, fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease in my lower back - I'm not the keeper of the house any more. Three years ago we moved from a tri-level to a single level because my knees couldn't handle stairs. (No cartilage left in either.) Then my cousin moved in with us, and she is a real gem. She's 77, but in much better shape than I am, can't stand to be idle for 5 minutes, loves to shop, loves to cook, and she and my husband do all the vacuuming etc. To be honest, I've never warmed up to this house, so I haven't ever felt the need to make it cozy (by my standards). My cousin, when she's home, hangs out in her room, hubby hangs out in the den, and I hang out either in my studio or bedroom. It's always been just fine that way (hermit, remember?). But in anticipation of the surgery May 19, hubby decided it was time for some change. Our den furniture is in good shape except the microfiber has been peeling off the seats. And when he heard that I would probably need to sleep in a recliner for a while, and that I really didn't want to be isolated, he decided to splurge. I'm going to try to post what his splurge looks like, my first pic here. Ah, it worked. This is what nesting looks like in my house. A pair of recliners for him and me, and the chaise for my cousin. Any suggestions for pillows?
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Magdalene, that sofa unit looks very comfortable and cozy. What a fun way to nest ... comfortable, retail therapy.
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Seasonal pillows! I love it, Teka. Guess I'll have to scour the interwebs for that, huh?
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Teka- congrats on the clear mammo! Such good news to hear always!
I want to get more phlox for the front yard and will look for some pink next.
Sally- not sure but think they do bloom all summer. I will let you know!
Magdalene- I love Tuesday Morning for pillows if you are up for shopping and you have one nearby. Kohls has some good seasonal pillows too, very affordable, and you can get those on line too.
Coming off five days in a row of command center go live. Going to yoga for some stretching and restoration. No alarm clock tomorrow morning. Will write more tomorrow since I am home!
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Magdeline I love that comfortable looking sofa, recliner, And I certainly agree with Teka, the seaon now is so colorful, actually all of them are, My favorite is Christmas tho love putting Christmas pillows out--so much color, How nice of u'r DH to think of everyone.
Jazzy I'm glad u have off tomorrow cuz I know (I think) how hard u do work and u need to be home too.
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Teka
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Good morning hermits- working on my second cup of coffee here this morning. How is everyone's Friday starting out?
Five days this week in the command center, and one more day to go tomorrow before this first week is over. I am doing okay so far, making sure I am eating well, getting some exercise in, etc. I notice as I go along with these go lives, my stamina has been better the further away I am from treatment. I am off today, again Sunday and think we may be reducing our command center support next week. I will be on the down slope soon to the end of this contract. I got some nice compliments from the director of patient accounting up to the senior execs for my work helping his area yesterday too.
How is everyone's weather here in the US? I heard there is some crazy stuff going on everywhere again. We had some wicked winds Wednesday that brought in cold and yesterday, snow the mountains! As I drove from the client site, I found myself in a cloud burst and then snow! Yes it can snow here through April, but may is much rarer. Go figure. I hope none of you suffered from the bad winds, tornadoes, or flooding they talked about on the news this morning.
Today I am home and have a couple different folks coming to the house to do things. I am going to go enjoy a jazz concert tonight. I am determined to take care of myself and try to enjoy life despite the go live.
For the newbees, it sounds like you are getting ready for your surgery and making sure your home is comfy. I found having my living space in a good place, the right types of food in the fridge and pantry, bills paid, etc. all helped me to feel ready to just come home and rest after. I never feel like eating much after any type of surgery so having some food around that are easy on the stomach are a good thing. My doctors told me "protein for healing" after my surgeries in 2012 and thinks like yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. were good sources for of that which I could handle afterwards. We will be here with you as you prepare for this and as you recovery from surgery and go into your next treatment. You will get through this.
Time to get going to my day. Wishing all of the moms here or those of you with moms still with you a lovely Mothers Day!
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I am so thankful for my cousin, especially at this time. She is very health minded, and watched her mother be cured of cancer (with alternative methods only) and go on to live to the ripe old age of 95 cancer free. My cousin was the primary caregiver for both her parents (her dad lived to 98) and now she is living with us. She doesn't know how to NOT take care of someone, so she is actually enjoying spoiling me rotten. I know how blessed I am to have her as even before BC it's been a long time since I had the energy to shop, cook, clean, etc. She is juicing raw organic veggies for me daily to help clean out the toxins and keep me in the best of health possible at this time. She also encourages, hugs, prays, and laughs with us. Both DH and I know how vital she is to our little family. Bonus: she thinks she's the one being blessed.
She's going to make me a hope box and a board to put cards on. I got cards this morning from her granddaughter and great-grandson, with pictures, hugs, blessings, and the great-grandson who plays baseball drew a big baseball with a ribbon on it. He's in 7th grade. Wish I could post pics from mobile devices here, just doesn't work.
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Mag- your cousin is a blessing, as Teka says. You may be constantly surprised by the people who show up for you in meaningful ways you never expected. Take all the help that is offered and know this is part of what we learn going through this- who shows up and who really cares. I am glad to hear you have good support around you.
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Blessing for sure
Happy mother's day weekend
Sandy
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I know, Jazzy. I have 4 sisters, all of whom know what's going on; none has reached out to me in any way. I have a friend who I met in an online group; we met for dinner and instantly connected, and she has been helping me with a garden. Grubbing in dirt is something I find very healing, and I can't really do it alone. She's a big help. Another friend sends flowers, cards, comes & sits. Others I just keep up with online. You find family where you can.
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Magdeline this is so good for u, with all of u'r problems and now this crap knowing u have someone to really ease things for u and 'r DH is wonderful, it takes stress off and u are right family isn't always blood related it's about love and caring.
Jazzy I'm so proud of all u do and how hard u work, u'r ethics are impeccable, but sometimes I worry that u get to busy so like u said take care and I know u do but just don't forget it.
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Off to work at my go live command center again. Hope everybody has a good day!
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Jazzy, that cat makes me want to give him a hug. I am allergic to cats, but the many pictures make me feel they are a part of my life which is soothing.
Teka, so nice that you could enjoy fresh air subconsciously while you slept. I was able to walk in the yard when I first woke up while I drank my whole glass of water which I need after taking my synthroid. I put a pinwheel in the topless cage around my sprouting yarrow. My DH will make a top for the cage as Sammy Squirrel climbs the cage and jumps in to feast on the yarrow. Hopefully, the pinwheel will deter him until the cage gets a top.
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Me too teka
Happy Saturday
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Boy have I had a rough day. Got into a crying jag listening to music and thinking too much. And tomorrow is Mothers Day and my mom is 10 years gone and can't hold my hand through this crap. Ugh.
Mothers Day has been rough for me for a long time. In 1970 I placed my son for adoption at age 6 weeks. In 2005 we were reunited and have had a pretty good relationship, however distant (half a continent apart). But a couple weeks ago that changed. A few days after I told him I have BC, he called me to tell me that his adoptive mother had just died, of cancer. Next week he is going to be working a few hours drive from us, and has taken a couple of extra days to come for a visit. Haven't seen him in 6 years. I can't explain the bond we have; I know he feels it too. But it's not your normal mother-son relationship by any stretch of the term. I'm glad he's coming – I hate for him to see me like I am now. For so many years I just wanted to be worth finding. I don't know that I have been, but I know he loves me, and I know that he knows without a doubt how loved he is.
But all that is part of why I am a hermit. Thanks for listening.
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