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Tampa area BCO sisters II

specialk
specialk Member Posts: 9,262
edited September 2022 in Member Matchup & Virtual Support Meetups

The original Tampa Bay area "get together" thread was created in July 2012 after a great group of BCO sisters met for lunch. This is a new thread intended to carry on our tradition of support, companionship, fun, and camaraderie - as often as we can all get together! We welcome familiar faces and new friends alike - if you have found this thread and wish to join us - please do!

Here is the link to the previous thread - it contains a lot of love, and we thank MondaysChild for her leadership and management of our "get togethers" to date.

https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/34/topics/791258?page=57#idx_1694


Watch this header for updates to our schedule.

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Next gathering TBD




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Comments

  • MondaysChild
    MondaysChild Member Posts: 161
    edited March 2016

    This continuing of a previous thread could not be in more caring hands. Thank you for tending to our group, SpecialK. And love to all of you.

  • specialk
    specialk Member Posts: 9,262
    edited March 2016

    MC - it will be my privilege!

    This is how we started, seven sisters!

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  • nbnotes
    nbnotes Member Posts: 338
    edited March 2016

    The May 14th date that was mentioned at the end of the previous thread would work for me too. I would be good with potluck or whatever is easiest for all.

    Thank you SpecialK for continuing this, and thanks to Mondayschild for carrying the torch for so long!

  • specialk
    specialk Member Posts: 9,262
    edited March 2016

    nbnotes - yay! A potluck would be fun - I think we did one at Firework's house previously, right? When the time gets closer we can refine who is bringing what.

  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 754
    edited March 2016

    Thank you for taking over, SK! May 14th so far appears available. It will be a wonderful gathering of caring ladies, as we do so need at times.

    MC, I'm only a call or text away for anything you need. Truly!

    Hugs to you all.

    Sal

  • bougain
    bougain Member Posts: 2
    edited April 2016

    Hi TampaK,

    Just dx with IDC and looking to join this type of informative forum. Pls let me know of the time and venue I certainly will attend.

    Thank you......Bougain

  • specialk
    specialk Member Posts: 9,262
    edited April 2016

    bougain - add this thread to your favorites and watch the header for the specifics for the next get together - this is a fun and knowledgeable group - we welcome you!

  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 754
    edited April 2016

    Specialk where are you planning the get together in May? I'm going to be in Tampa Thursday to see dr Wright and will just stay for the weekend.

  • specialk
    specialk Member Posts: 9,262
    edited April 2016

    Kira - last we discussed it would be a member home here in Tampa, but I need to revisit and confirm. I will do that ASAP and put the details in the header as quickly as I can, as it is getting close enough to the date that people need to be able to plan. Stay tuned

  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 754
    edited April 2016

    I'm trying to get in touch with an old member from our original get together whom I'm still in touch with. She has also gone stage 4.

  • specialk
    specialk Member Posts: 9,262
    edited April 2016

    kira - PM'ed you

  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 754
    edited April 2016

    So glad I decided to take a peek at this today. Entirely forgot to put the May event in my calendar. It's there now! Phew

  • specialk
    specialk Member Posts: 9,262
    edited April 2016

    Our May get together info is posted in the header above!

  • annalive
    annalive Member Posts: 286
    edited April 2016

    Please count me in on the May potluck. What to bring? Hmmm, I'm not much of a cook, but I'm thinking.

  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 754
    edited April 2016

    i had a mini stroke on Monday. I'm hoping I can still be there but want to let you all know.

  • specialk
    specialk Member Posts: 9,262
    edited April 2016

    kira - oh no! Are you doing ok?

  • moderators
    moderators Posts: 8,736
    edited April 2016

    Kira,

    We're so sorry to hear that.

    We're hoping for a speedy recovery for you.

    The Mods.

  • nbnotes
    nbnotes Member Posts: 338
    edited April 2016

    So sorry to hear that Kira!

    I'm sort of iffy right now for the potluck. I have something else that I had accidentally written on the wrong date that starts at 12:30, but it is come & go and in South Tampa so not too far away. Trying to determine which order I can do things. I'm thinking it might work best to go there first and then come late to our get together since we normally stay for quite a while.

  • specialk
    specialk Member Posts: 9,262
    edited April 2016

    nbnotes - if it is a situation that makes it problematic to bring something, no worries! We will have plenty of food so don't let trying to coordinate that become a nuisance for you! Hope you can coordinate things so that we can see you!

  • annalive
    annalive Member Posts: 286
    edited April 2016

    Kira,

    I do hope we'll see you at the potluck and that your recovery goes well.

  • nbnotes
    nbnotes Member Posts: 338
    edited April 2016

    Thanks SpecialK! I think I will plan to go there first and then come to this. Don't count me in on lunch itself, but I'll try to bring a dessert of some kind or something for our catching up time :)

  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 754
    edited May 2016

    I'm feeling much better today I'm hoping. I'll have my dh drive. There's no way I'm driving myself.

  • specialk
    specialk Member Posts: 9,262
    edited May 2016

    kira - keep us posted on how you are doing and feeling - that is the most important thing! As much as we want to see you, you need to take care!

  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 754
    edited May 2016

    going in for cauraded artery test today and a ct scan Monday. I'm a ticking time bomb according to my dr.

  • Galsal
    Galsal Member Posts: 754
    edited May 2016

    Oh my......prayers for you Lady!!!!

  • nbnotes
    nbnotes Member Posts: 338
    edited May 2016

    Kira -- in my thoughts and prayers!

  • specialk
    specialk Member Posts: 9,262
    edited May 2016

    kira - hoping that things go smoothly and that they can allay your concerns - so sorry this is taking place. Are you still coming to see the MO on Thurs? If so, and you decide not to stay for the lunch I would love to come over and say hello when you come for that appt.

  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 754
    edited May 2016

    yes I'm seeing Dr. Wright Thursday. I've been home most of the last 2 weeks. I think I still have time available will check tomorrow with my principal. He's afraid for me to be at school so I'm sure he'll be okay with me off Friday too. I'll know tomorrow for sure.

  • annalive
    annalive Member Posts: 286
    edited May 2016

    Tomorrow's the day!

    Looking forward to seeing you all!

  • specialk
    specialk Member Posts: 9,262
    edited May 2016

    Yay! If anyone needs directions or any other info, please PM me! Can't wait to see you all

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