The Hermit Club
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No sun here yet Teka, it's raining on and off and chilly too.
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thank Cam but the bbq is off, we didn't decide soon enough and DS1 is going to another one.
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Laurie- good luck with the upcoming surgery. You have done well to prepare on all fronts and hope you will feel ready to get on the other side of this. We will be thinking of you here and waiting to hear how things go. And how wonderful you have had such amazing support! God has a way of always making sure we have what we need to get through things.
The long weekend is lurking. I am starting mine tomorrow with a little late afternoon happy hour.
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Ssorry Blondie, I don't know what we're going to do it's supposed to be rainy so we'll see.
Jazzy u go with early happy hr. that's how to start the week-end.
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Happy long weekend everyone! I hope everyone has survived the week and has something nice planned for the upcoming holiday. I know some are still going through chemo here, others have surgery on the horizon, others just recovering from the whole darned thing (like me). I love the summer holidays the best and hope you have nice weather and good people to spend time with!
I have gardening to do, a dinner to prepare for on sunday, time at one of the local museums on monday along with a trip to the spa after for a facial. Oh and the happy hour tonight. Maybe the first holiday I have actually felt like doing anything in a long time!
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Jazzy u make me happy just hearing how excited u are and I love that--remember this everyone--u'll get there.
Well on another note--I'm haveing a bad day so I'll be back when I feel better--it passes, I'm not concerned really. But I hope everyone is doing well.
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Jazzy you are so busy love that...I so look forward to your posts....you are way too perkie for me....or can be perkie for me....
CAM be better.....pm or call me if you need to talk!!! luv u
My car has decided to break so I am car less....it was broken before but it ran, now can't start....it is ok, it is my week off from chemo...do have a swallow test to get done, something in my throat, probably a cyst blocking my esophagus, pills are hard to swallow...but other than that have nothing to do...not stressing, thank goodness for the illegal stuff, it takes away the pain sometimes and the nausea...
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Hi ladies- Cami, I am sorry it is a poopy day. I have them often (and you won't see me posting here much when I am). I tend to retract into my own world when things are too hard and/or I don't feel well. Take it easy today and hope you feel better tomorrow. Some days just suck....
Blondie- wow, I sound perky? I am super tired from work and all the problems on my project. I think I am just excited to be doing some fun things this weekend, before we do our next system go live on 6/1. The project is difficult but the client and work place is total demoralizing. Not a good place for a recovering cancer patient, eh? But most of their issues are just self created from lack of good leadership and a culture of drama queens. With that, I am sure you get the picture.
Sorry about the car. I always say my car gets sick when I am sick. I hope it is something as simple as a battery. I am sure you are not up for an expensive repair right now (who ever is?)
Wishing you both a better day tomorrow. Now back to work here now with the crazies....
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Jinkala glad you can get a different test than the MUGA! And yay for 4 left!
Camille hope you feel better soon. Big hugs, prayers, and love your way!
Hope everyone has nice weather and a relaxing weekend doing whatever you enjoy. I'm in full hermit mode- too bad other stuff gets in the way
Mom is still in hospice. I'm not sure what the next step will be or if they will let her stay for awhile.0 -
thoughts and prayers to mom, mark....how r u?
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Thanks guys--we all understand the hermit mode so I'm thankful for that.
Jazzy u always sound JAZZY I think that's what Blondie meant LOL and
Blondie not having a car would make me cry before all the time. Now I have none and it's my life so I'm not crying LOL Anyway like they say I can't afford loosing the moisture.
Oh Mrkat I hurt for u and u'r mom--take it day by day that's all u can do.
Teka sno? WTF are u talking about, it will be cooler here but no snow. Guard those plants.
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Hi hermits- just checking in here before I get my day going. Thanks to all of you that say I sound peppy and jazzy. I do try to keep myself positive.
Markat- Thinking of you. I hope your mom is getting good care in Hospice and can stay there for awhile. And I hope you are doing okay too, so much stress for you right now.
Teka- Snow in late May? I hope the bad weather moves through. I have cousins who live upstate NY and they are hoping that Monday may be back to normal. Stay warm along with the plants.
Blondie- how are you doing too? And hope the car situation is getting better?
Cami- we all understand the hermit thing. I hope your day is better today. Is Joey out of school yet?
And FL Warrior, are you out there? I was thinking of you here today too.
Happy hour was good. Today I am preparing for my friends that are coming tomorrow for patio time. Got to find some good white fish and other things for a dish I will make to feed the crew. Two friends who are sisters and their mom who has severe dementia. The sisters work FT and have their mom in adult daycare during the day, and they are with her the rest of the time. They are struggling and never get to go out and do anything now. So I am creating a social event for them all to come over here. Both my parents had dementia at the end of their lives, so I totally get this.
To all the hermits here, have a good day where ever you are and what ever you are doing!
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Oh Jazzy u have such a good heart doing that for u'r friends--it'll be good for them to get out and relax. That is such a trmendous strain to watch u'r parents become so different.
And Markat I think we're all thinking of u alot, so anytime u feel like it just let us know how U are.
Well a holiday weekend rainy and cool so far--I hope it gets better for everyone who's having an outside thing, MY oldest DD had her pool opened last week for a party this weekend and it cool outside so--she'll still have it but no poo stuff.
Joey gets out of school in 2 weeks and I'm the excited one--I ove having him around he's always cheerful and that's much needed.
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It is friggin freezing here, well not really but 60 and that is cold to me!!!
Cam love hanging the grandchildren around and they don't get out of school here until june 14th...but Andrew and I have plans...
Have a nice weeekend, have nothing to do so will be here....again it is friggin cold!!!
BBL
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Thank you all for your love and messages!! Thinking of all of you and sending you love and peace.
Hugs!!!
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Hi all - I haven't been on for a while but missed you. Lori - it's funny that you wrote about drinking. I went out with DH last night and had 2 glasses of wine! It's this first time in a LONG time that I've had that much. It felt right - but I also felt a little guilty. I have read so much about alcohol causing reoccurrence - but I guess once in a while is OK - just not to over due. I used to drink every night at least 2 glasses of wine - but I really don't miss it - it's a habit and I feel better - morein control not drinking. I also see how there's a lot of peer pressure - even at our ages to drink. All really interesting. I guess the bottom line is to do what YOU want to do - as with everything.
Much love-
Marilyn
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I guess I don't think much about if u have it or not but I was brought up with wine in the house ll the time and if we weren't well(like anemia, bruising) we drank wine t a very early age and my Dad drank it all the time till he passed away and it was a dinner thing anyway. And once we were 18 we could have it anytime we wanted as long as we weren't going out especially driving. My sister still drinks her 2 glasses of red wine everyday (Stge IV) for almost 6 yrs and still FT working and she relaxes her stress away with the wine. My dad lived to be 96 and actually heathy, my mom didn't drink wine much and died at 88 of cancer---I still think it's a crapshoot--whatever is still going to happen, but I know everyone tries to do the right thing so it doesn't happen, and it might still happen. That's a big problem with this beast it does whatever it wants to do to anyone it wants to.
I remember someone contacting me for a trial for cancer and my files were released, they turned me down cuz I had to many complications. HMMM don't most of us, so who do they use?
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Hi - I agree with you camillegal - it is a crap shoot - emphasis on crap - LOL. I guess I've read so much about the connection between drinking and b.c. UGHHHHHHHHHHHH I wish it was that easy.
M
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Well, here's my 2 cents on drinking. I never was much of a drinker, but I tied on a good one about 40 years ago. Took a week to get all that scotch out. Since that time, I CAN'T drink anything. Nada! Not even a sip!!!
And I still got ca.
I'm not against any drinking. As a friend says everything in moderation, except laughter.
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Hi folks- with respect to drinking, I just keep it to the 3 drinks a week my MO suggested. Most of the time, I don't even drink at all. It is a crap shoot, I think the type of cancer you have (particular pathology, genetics, etc.) is the greater driver. But I try to take good care of myself and keep the cocktails to a minimum.
New flash, my sister who is just coming through her BC, myself and another are going to Kona, HI in August. Our dual celebration of making it through treatment.
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Jazzy how awesome is that, so happy for you....
As far as drinking, my father was an alcoholic and of course I picked 2 men to be in my life that drank heavily....so I don't drink...and if I do, it is tequila shots or lemon drops. Didn't and don't like wine even when I could taste...
BB tomorrow
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YYYAAAYYY JAZZY---GOOD TIMES ARE COMING---WONDERFUL u all deserve it.
Again I'm all for drinking but I don't drink maybe cuz it was always all right IDK I did have a 1/2 beer by my dgtrs house mixed with ice and Diet Dr. Pepper---sounds disgusting but tastes good. LOL
Blondie take good care of u'r self.
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I just read a post online that said that BC is becoming more and more prevalent in young women with no family history. They couldn't make sense of it until they found one common factor.......they all carried their cell phones in their bras.
Scary.
Yesterday was my last day of work for awhile. I feel like I can exhale now. In other news, I've been off of my HRTs for two months now. The hot flashes are bad, but nothing I can't handle. I have not felt any depression creeping in and that is a true blessing.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. We plan on seeing some of the great movies that are out and taking our kids to the Cheesecake Factory. Love to you all.
XOXOXOX
Laurie
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Happy Memorial Days Hermits!!!
I've been MIA on this thread for a while. It just got too big and too busy and I couldn't keep up. I only log on to bco about once a week. I am trying to move forward and get the bc chapter of my life in the rear-view mirror. My hair is down to my shoulders now and I can look in the mirror and say, "Wow...2 summers ago, I was bald!" Remember the saying "You've come a long way baby!" I think I am finally there! Not back to my pre-bc self, never will be. Finally finding a new me, a new normal that I can accept and live with going forward. I still have the daily reminders and pains that I am learning to "live" with.
I do try to scan through about once a week (it is too much to read it all) and I see that couple of you have had a shout out to me - thanks for remembering me.
I am still at the stressful j.o.b. and yes still looking for something else. The hard part is that I have gotten 2 pay raises, so I think that is making me drag my feet a little bit. Attempting to stash some cash to make the big break.
I am trying to crawl out of my "shell" a little bit more now. Still a hermit at heart though.
Markat, warm thoughts, hugs and prayers for you and your mom!
A big Hermit (((HUG))) to all of my hermit friends! *Wave* Hi to all the newbies!
Happy Holiday Weekend to all!
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Teka --True
FL it's so nice to see u, and I'm glad u'r looking ahead and not back--u'll do fine. And now u've gotten 2 raises hahaha thy're making it hard for u to quit, maybe they don't wnt u to. Whatever u decide I hope u'r happy.
Laurie u weekend sounds great--u had me t th Cheesecak Factory. Now u'r done at work for a whiee so that stress is off, which is good. So we're her for u to get thru the rest. U sound like everything is under control.
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Hi hermits- I have been up early today and getting ready for my friends that are coming over in about four hours. I have had some nagging lower back pain this weekend, went swimming last night and that helped, but not sure what is going on. Going to do some yoga next and some poses that that may help.
Teka- I agree. I think so much of the cancer is environmental. It is in our air, our food, our water. There is far more cancer around in my generation and the younger folks than my parents generation.
FL Warrior- good hear from you and glad to hear you are getting back into life again. I have been trying to do the same thing and know it's a process all it's own to get back to our normal routines. I find they return slowly and in their own time. Glad to hear your hair is longer, you got some raises, etc. Hopefully a less stressful job with good pay will come along soon!
Laurie- I know you are down to the last few days now before your surgery. Your plans sound simple and lovely for this weekend.
Back to my preparations for the patio party. Hoping everyone has a good day and that it is warming up on the east coast today.
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thanks Cam...am trying...made a milkshake not enough ice cream, it is watery.....damn....
bbl
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Blondie u can never have to much ice cream, so be more generous next time. LOL Relax
Jazzy I hope u'r back feels better and have a good time with u'r friends too.
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I ran out, and with the broken car will have to get some more later.....
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@Teka, I really wonder sometimes if we humans have already doomed ourselves but just haven't figured it out yet. We have used huge numbers of chemicals in large quantities, for agriculture and manufacturing without knowing a thing about how they may affect not only our own health and genes, but how they may have affected future generations. Look what happened with DES--it increased breast cancer risk in women who were given it, caused adverse effects in the children of those women who were exposed in utero, and may even have damaged the children of those children, through epigenetic effects. Just now, I feel pretty pessimistic about the future of the human race as a whole.
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