Moving On......After the Flap
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wow! I have missed a lot. I can't commit yet, but I would feel more comfortable if we could all stay together in a bigger house, wherever that is. If we went to Portland, I could plan a visit to my son in Seattle too. We were going to go in August to early September, so then I couldn't afford to go a second time. I am open to moving my plans possibly. It would be so great to see you all.
Starting the second half of drinking prep for colonoscopy today. Not looking for to going out and driving in this weather. 15" of new snow and the winds are a whipping! Well time to drink. Yuck!!!!
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Up since the wee hours again, and had good laughs reading here - thanks girls! I've been wondering if we maybe have a ghost posting here who goes by the name of Nihahi? To think that I had tea, and visited with this ghost . . . spooky!!! Have to say she's a pretty competent, efficient, feisty little spirit - hehehe!
Wherever this get together is, I will do my level best to attend. Just have to meet all you wonderful people that I've 'known' for so long! Will say one thing though - it will be lovely to stay somewhere together. Bailey, I concur. In the end one just has to pick a time and a place, because you can just never please everybody. Those who can make it will be there, no doubt. Those who can't, there can always be a next time.
Cherrie, thinking of you chugging that colonoscopy brew. No fun, eh? I don't do any driving in icy conditions, and simply cancel everything, so I admire your courage. Be safe, eh?
Movie, have you tried good old Vicks to soothe that cough? I know it stinks, but I firmly believe in that stuff. It works. Always rub it on my chest and back, and a little in the nose. It defo eases your breathing, and slows down the coughing.
Jeannie, are you available on Saturday, January 24? Movie and I are planning to visit you on that day, so let us know. Hope you can make it!
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sbe.....today I'll be wearing 2 layers of socks, thermal winter boots, gaitors and "tennis rackets" strapped to my feet.....what is your choice of footwear today??? (my friend won't get a rats a** if my socks match)!
movie....please get better..!!!! Also, please get the pneumo vaccine once you are over this!!!!!
cherrie....wth?????? I thought you were in Virginia and heading to Florida????
Sunriver sounds good!!!!! No grizz sounds even better, because in Sept.....them bears are hungry little fur balls!!!!!! Is it a bit more sea level for sbe's O2 needs?????
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For me, I think considerations for our gathering of the DIEP Clan might include some factors--
Someplace reasonably accessible by air and with a tendency to have good airline connections. Usually that makes airline tickets a bit cheaper.
Availability of housing where we can stay together.
Perhaps off-season, so prices are lower.
September would be a pretty month, depending on location.
Nihahi, I'll take a photo of this morning's footwear choice and post it. No tennis rackets here. Wish there were, though!
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Sensible oxfords, with purple tights. Very professional. I love these shoes--they're made by Wolverine and the comfort is fabulous!
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Sbel, love the shoes and the tights! Funny how all your pictures at work are with your feet propped up on the desk. Lol.
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Sbel do you know the headquarters of the Wolverine Company is right here in my little town of Rockford, MI?
Also idc a bit where we meet....Oregon sounds awesome, I have never been there (been to Montana....just not Missoula). It's about the time spent together. Meeting and laughing out loud with my cyber sistas is on my list of things to DO. I just want to see it happen.
(And maybe whitewater rafting.....???? Lol)
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Just googled Sunriver - it looks fabulous. One can rent a house there that can sleep a lot of people. I'm willing to share a king bed with our ghost sister here. Which means I'll have it all to myself - hahaha!
Sbel, love the purple tights!
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Nihahi- I got home on Saturday. Leaving for Florida on the 20th. Fitting in doctor and dentist appointments.
If the meet up is in Portland, Jeannie and I could drive down from Seattle together. 🗻🗻🚙🚘🚗🚕🚙🚘🚗🚕🚙🚘🚗🚕
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Liefie, I can't believe we booked a float trip to watch bald eagles on the very day you and Movie are available to see me! I'm a doofus. Booking this trip was a nightmare, with date changes, etc., so I can't change it. I will be available in the evening, though tired, I'm sure. Are you leaving Sunday? I could see you in the morning if you're still around.
I've never been to Sunriver but I've heard great things about it. How far is it from Portland? Getting there could be complicated for people without a flight there. I, too, would prefer us all staying near each other. Obviously, getting to know each other in person would be the highlight of the trip for me.
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Yes, Cherrie, road trip! I hope your colonoscopy is non-eventful. My 87 year old mom is having one today. Hope hers is non-eventful, too. I hate that she has to have one. I hope she followed prep directions. I haven't been able to reach her by phone. (She's in California).
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For us northerners:
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Oh, Tammy, that is wonderful!
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LOL Tammy, that is great!
Here is my 10 lb Dachshund after two minutes in the snow. It's over her head. She is a hound at heart and searching for something under the snow (likely a lost tennis ball). But she can't stand to be out more than two minutes at a time (wind chill was -20F last time I checked). Then she comes in and I towel her off and she goes back to the door wanting two more minutes lol.
Thing 1 and Thing 2 are outside "building character" (shoveling the driveway so DH doesn't have to when he gets home tonight).
I miss being a stay-at-home mom (albeit I was only ever a part-time one). I think I will go make some hot chocolate!
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Ok that's not Bella at all, but a nice sign my BFF had made for me when I got diagnosed. Bella pic later, I'm being paged for driveway inspection lol!
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Tammy, love it, especially since we've all had fat whacked out! Bailey, love your plaque, too.
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Ok, here is the crazy "puppy forever" dog (she is almost 7 but you would NEVER know it).
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Omg, sooo cute! Love the sign and sbels shoes too!
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Bella is very cute! Got my hot chocolate in hand!
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Jeannie, we'll just shout 'Plot twist', and think of something else, no worries. Please don't feel bad! We should have let you know sooner about the date. Visiting on the Sunday morning will depend on what mode of transport we use to get to/from Seattle. Things may be complicated further since we are with a group of people. Will keep you posted.
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Thanks, Liefie. In the confusion of changing the date of our trip I completely forgot the boat show was at the end of the month. So, mea culpa.
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if the trip gets moved to Oregon/Sunriver , since I will not have travel expense, I will chip in our Tahoe , which can seat 6 comfortably, and spring for a rental, if we need more than one car......if all out of towners come in the same day, we can load up and drive there......cars/gas on me.......just a thought? Sunriver is about 140 miles from Portland.....but it is a gorgeous drive, and we can work with rental agents who will find us a home(s) to fit our needs....many with hot tubs.......perfect after a day
of hiking to Green Lake....:)(My head is ready to explode......
Sbe...NO flu...just this carpy virus........)0 -
Just FYI, there are some flights to the Bend airport from some western cities.
Oh, Movie, I'm so sorry you are suffering so.
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Thanks, everyone, for your condolences......they are MUCH appreciated.....
Bailey , I forgot to add that your little doxie looks JUST like ours.....Otto Von Wienerschnitzel......he's 11 years old....
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I have been reading everything but evertime I go to post, a child/husband/mother in law interupts me and I toally go off on a tangent. I would love to meet up with you guys and I dont care where it is but it would be nice if we could all stay at the same place or close together. I checked on flights out west and they are about six hundred but may be cheaper flying to a bigger town.
I am gearing up for stage two and Ooph next Wednesday. Ive been working on my stomach and chest muscles in hopes that it makes healing faster. Bailey and Movie, how are you guys feeling and how far post stage two are you?
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Movie- I hope you are resting as much as possible. Hot tea and feet up. I have never been to Oregon or Montana. I love the idea of riding and staying together. Hiking, tubbing, wining,etc. Glorious!!!
Jeannie- They found two polyps and I will have pathology by Monday. I am not fretting. I wonder why???
My niece (37) had her second mammo and was called back in for a diagnostic mammo and US. She is having a stereotactic biopsy tomorrow. Her mother (my sister) has also had BC. She has 4 young children. They found a cluster of micro calcification in one breast. Hoping she is one of the 80% that is benign. I wish she didn't have to worry about this at all.
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Cherrie, I will be praying for your niece. Sometimes I think it's harder to watch others go through the worry because we know what it feels like.
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Cherrie...hugs and prayers...I suspect all that you have seen in life has given you patience, no?
Awww, post a pic, Movie I want to see Otto! We got Bella by accident (long story) but she has been a joy to all, including out big dog, Moses.
Sweet I am 2.5 weeks out. Doing well. Painful and Braxton Hicksy toward afternoon. Been sitting at the computer (practicing to go back to work) and finding long stretches of sitting difficult. But...very very happy with how everything looks this time. What is the plan for your stage II?
Zen, I think you are spot on.
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I'm serious, Bailey! And I also had Braxton hickish contractions after stage 2a..... In fact, that is exactly what I told my PS they felt like!
I can only hope tomorrow I wake up feeling better..........
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cherrie...sending hugs.
This is what I did today to "de-stress"....sorry, they are phone pics, as I forgot to charge my camera battery. They seem to be sideways....no idea how to fix that.
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