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Kathy!!! you behave yourself now.....we will know by the look on your face if you've been up to mischief! What time is the bus due past my house.....I want to make sure I'm ready. Will this hat do? Or do you think I need to fluffy it up a bit?
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Nighty night Dotty, hope you sleep well!
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Finnished the bottle of shiraz.....just stopped by to wish everyone sweet dreams...trying to decide if I should break open another bottle or get into bed!!!! Sweet dreams...hugs, Karen
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Sweet dreams Karen!!
Love n hugs. Chrissy
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Nighty night girlzzzz!!!! Sweetest dreams of freshly baked cake!
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Night Kathy! Sweet dreams to you!
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Hey, DorK, don't worry bout hurricanes here we're on the West Coast so it's very rare. There have been some twisters up north this year though, but nothing near us. We did have some intense storms this winter and flooding; the harbor got thrashed pretty good and a lot of boats were damaged or lost.
Kind of crazy day... grumpy hubby so had to leave abruptly. Ran into a friend at Peet's and went to hang out with her and spent a lot of time reading and shopping instead of cleaning the house and making dinner for grumpy hubby. Finally came home just in time to go to sleep. Told him I don't want to hear the "GD" prefix every time he says "cats". Also reminded him that I'm trying to enjoy my life... he forgets. Feeling kind of sorry for myself and missing my mom today. Mean people suck. Tomorrow will be better.
cuz I bought duck tape.
Yeah, where is Beanie?
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I would suspect that Beans was doing the same thing I was yesterday. Out enjoying the sunshine, as yesterday was the first warm, sunny day we have had this year. In the NW, you get your posterior outside when that happens.
Another one for today.
Hard to describe these days. Glorious sunshine, a bit of a breeze, warm but not hot, able to see forever, brilliant water, snow-capped mountain peaks, long evenings.
I went out cycling with a friend and stopped at the wine bar later. Got the most amazing fresh lettuce at the market.
Off to church in a few and then need to do a long training ride. Finally cycling in shorts and not fleece. Will wear my summer silk skirt to church.
Talk to all of you ladieZ later. - Claire
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Gail, love the pic, gosh I think we need to have an abundance of duct tape around, sort of like the foil, we never know when we will need either! Your DH sounds alot like mine with the exception of a different prefix and the word dogs. He calls them names all the time, never calls them by their real names and addresses them as "it". He has gotten much better as he knows if he ever wants to join me and my DD under this roof, he has not choice.I hope today is a better day for you.
My old dog fell into the pool again last evening. Poor guy, one minute he was enjoying watching the water through his foggy eyes as he has always loved to do. Even DH commented on how cool he looked. Five minutes later, "splash". I was ready to jump in and get him but he did swim up to the steps and I grabbed him. He seemed pretty perky after that...the poor guy just breaks my heart. Maybe a swim now and then will do him good.
Yeah, where is Beanie? and Lori? I need me a DOTD, will just have to be creative and have yesterday's! Cheers girls...hope you all have a happy day!
DorK
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Good Sunday morning....going to be hot here in Denver. We have a Bat Mitzvah brunch this morning....then I think I need to do some puttering in my house.....so much that I neglect....maybe the basement is a good place...out of the heat....except no sunlight.....Last night the 2 glasses of wine got to me....took an ativan when I went to bed and when I woke up a couple hours later took a generic ambien....beginning to wonder if ambien isn't my friend.....usually wake up tired or in a funk....today in a funk!!!! not enough time this morning for a long walk as I spent time taking everything off my counters....we get our new ones tomorrow.....of course annoyed with hubby....just because!!! he is a coffee afficiondo (sp) and a whole counter is filled with his coffee pots (notice plural) and several coffee mugs....its a corner counter and not the best for cooking on, so don't know what I would do if not so much was there, but just being there is annoying me.....also the sink is full and no one has emptied the dishwasher (hence the full sinke)....mostly son and hubbys stuff.....well guess who isn't goin got empty the dishwasher or do the dishes!!!! now of course the dishwaher and sink need to be empty by tomorrow morning when the cabinet people come.....SOOOOO that tells you about my mood!!!
So going to wish everyone a good Sunday....Its cancer survivor day....so what are we all going to do for ourselves!!!! thinking a long walk might be necessary to get out of this mood.....or a good cry (d***, I forgot, I can physically cry.....but I so want to)....Thanks loungettes for letting me vent. Hugs, Karen
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Karen, How exciting to be getting new countertops! I just love ours, but haven't had time to pick out a new floor yet. BOY what is it with these hubbys???? Karen, I hope your hubby or son will help out today and you don't get stuck doing it all. Do I see some duct tape in your hand....just in case??? LOL.
Luv, luv, luv the duct tape pic also, Gail. GREAT IDEA!!!! Sorry your DH was such a PIA yesterday, but good idea to just leave the house and have fun! Think DorK's idea of adding duct tape to the HTL (thanks to your pic) is the best idea since aluminum foil!
Think I need some duct tape too....I was out sweating in the heat painting this morning...sweat just dripping off my forehead; then come in and start laundry. MEANWHILE DH reads the paper and gets dressed up to try out the kayak. WHAT???? We got up too late for one thing, and we really need to go together the first time to try it out. Anyway, "think" I got the msg to him that I am not supposed to be the ONLY one to do work around here, and we need to wait now till it cools down this evening to go to the lake. Maybe I can duct tape him somewhere that he can help me with some chores???
DorK, Oh that just breaks my heart too, about your sweet furbaby falling into the pool. THANK GOD he can swim out. Does he have access to the pool when no one is home? That would worry me, just in case he fell in and got disoriented and couldn't get out. Sounds like such a sweetie; it is so hard when they get old. But also sounds like he enjoys looking in the pool, and like you said, maybe the swim invigorates him too!
Raising my glass to DUCT TAPE!!!!!
Kathy
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OOPS! Hunk just drove up in the bus to pick me up.....how could I have forgotten that??? Grabbing my lampshade and extra likker in case the bus didn't get restocked....and jumping on the bus (well jumping into Hunks hands while he *carries* me onto the bus...lol), and will be heading to everyone's homes to pick you all up! PARTY HEARTY at JUNIE'S HOUSE! Oh wait a minute, was it supposed to be tomorrow we are all getting on the bus, and HUNK just came by here a day early????/ Well, more time for me to be alone with him...
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Sorry Karen, I wish I could come and give you a big hug of support. Men will be men, need I say more? Still lmao over the duct tape pic, that was classic. Congrats on the new counter tops and perhaps make a new rule about how many coffee pots/mugs are permitted.
Kathy, I never let Mocha outside alone. I do not have a doggy door except for the ghetto doggy door that my little Bella made out of my beautiful screen door that came with my beautiful Anderson slider. She used to scratch to get out and finally put a hole in it. The hole has gotten larger and now all three dogs use it to come and go. I would replace it but I know that little dog will make another big hole. So when I am in the house on a beautiful day, I have to close the door so that my Mo does not sneak out. I have many photos of him over the years just chilling by the pool and watcing the waves. It breaks my heart that he is going down hill but he starts another two weeks of anti-b therapy tomorrow and that really helps him.
I see my PS tomorrow so have the bus stop in Philly at about 11am and I will see all you great ladies then. I am anxious to hear what my PS has to say about getting the fn expander back. Ugh, I wish I was done and am envious of the girls who are done but should not whine too much as I am fortunate and blessed that my prognosis is good. It is just hard to be a hot chick with only one boob. I always liked to show my cleavage as it was my best asset....or so I thought until those SOB's tried to kill me!
So why not get Karen's DH and Wahines and put them both in the Kayak and have it tipped over and hold them under for a few minutes and tell them this is what they get for being lazy asses. Hmmm, maybe duct tape on their mouths and around their balls until they man up and help.
Junie, I saw you sneak off with Jocks last night to the chapel, how could you? I hope you were praying in there girl. Thinking of you and wishing you happy days.
Well I am going to have a wee little nap before my guests arrive at 3pm. I am having the same couple over as last weekend, my DH and my ex DH. Hope the weather stays nice.
Cheers, my lovies!!
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Dorthy - LOL I guess most pet owners have one of those doors.
is it WD shaped? .. we have a "red neck" couch -- I think it's the third one. The "GD" cats use it as a scratching post cuz DH won't let me put something in the living room for them to scratch. (He thinks a small scratching post is ugly... uglier than our couch? probably not... whatever).
going to Monterey... DH wants to spend time with his family today... ?
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LOL at tipping the canoe over, DorK! Is that how the saying started..."Tippee canoe and Tyler too...?"...j/k. Well my DH must have seen me get the duct tape, as he actually came outside and did some work! YAY! I've been scrubbing, painting the railings, and spray painting (umbrella stand). We filled the small pool for the dogs, and Maverick loved it. Of course after Molly got out (DH had to put her in it!), she found some dirt under the trees to roll in and is COVERED in mud! Muddy Molly, for sure. BUT they are cooler....Mav always stays clean! DorK, glad you don't let Mocha outside alone....but sorry for the "ghetto" doggie door (funny what you call it though!). Esp since it was part of your Anderson sliding doors. I got an Anderson glass storm door last yr and love it....esp the "crystal-looking" handle. The handle is what I fell in love with....saw it on a townhouse when we were finding one for my parents, and HAD to have one like it. Well, I think it is Anderson...either that or Pella, which ever one had that handle....LOL. Anyway, both brands are good.
Have a nice time in Monterey Gail!! I'm taking a break to watch Black Swan, but ALL THREE dvd players keep freezing it....must be the dvd itself. GUess I'll have to put it on the portable player, sheesh. Staying cool for the moment though....then errands....then kayaking later on.
So...till later on....
Kathy
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Did you know they make pink duct tape!!!!
DH emptied the dishwasher and put the dishes from the sink in the dishwasher....sarcastic me said something like isn't anyone going to empty the dishwasher??? he knows me well enough to know what I'm asking!!!! I also asked if he needed to much coffee paraphanalia on the counter and he said no....and pointed out what he would need to keep out...I will share my small cabinet that I keep pastic containers for freezing.....
Its hot and muggy out......DD has a friend coming over in a bit....then I'm going to go into the basement and do some straightening up and throwing out....hopefully my mood will change.....
Will be back later tonight.......Hugs,
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wtg Karen, yay for less clutter. Boys will be boys, we just have to show them who is boss.
and wtg Kathy too, I think I need to purchase more duct tape and send Gail's pic to him via email.
I am proud of you gals...ok, back to my company, six of us plus one ambitious child who will work for peanuts...weeded my yard, washing my car and getting ready to haul fire wood....love that kid!
ChEErZ!
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Ladies,
Am having a rough day today. Shouldn't be surprised when it is day #3 of post-chemo, but this one hitting harder with the pain and tears. Geez. I cry easily anyway, but today is horrid. Usually feel achy, but today feels more like I am beat up (not that I am familiar with that!) My ribs, shoulders, stomach, chest, all feel like someone hit me with a bat. A pain pill (or two) helped take the edge off, but didn't improve my emotional state.
However, a friend from college who is a few months "ahead" of me with BC treatment sent me a FB message that today was NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY, and sure enough, it is. This is from the official website: Participants unite in a symbolic event to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful and productive. In most areas, National Cancer Survivors Day is traditionally observed on the first Sunday in June...Who is a cancer survivor? The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation defines a "survivor" as anyone living with a history of cancer - from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life.
So a drink is in order for all of us and I will try to shake this dark cloud hovering...am thinking it might have to do with chemo being done and now waiting for the next phase of appointments (I see BS Friday and RO the 16th for rad consult) and treatment. DH is treading lightly. He wanted me to agree to a trip in October to see Jimmy Buffett, a fave of his not mine. I told him I could not be expected to make any decisions or commitments today. And then started crying. Which annoyed the hell out of me. But really. I have school in October. How is that going to work? He just wants me to say it is okay for him to go alone.
Enough. I'm making myself depressed reading this. And the temp is 95 degrees outside. I am too tired to sit on the porch. Maybe a pitcher of sangria would lighten my mood?!
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Husker.....the last round is weird. Your mind is so done with everything, but you still have to go through the cycle physically. It will get better soon, promise.
Now about that 95 degree weather. That is one reason I live in the NW.
How about planning a trip to some place YOU want to visit.
I will toast your being through chemo later this evening. Major, major milestone.
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AWWW, Husker, so sorry you are going through rough times. Just remember that "this too shall pass".
And to one and all, Happy Cancer Survivor's Day", I had no idea but nearly shed a tear reading Husker's words.
Odd how our DH's react to our emotions. I don't think they mean to be uncaring, it is just that they are not as strong as we are. We all lived it as they watched...perhaps harder on them. My DH, or as I now call him by fav bf, has been so very supportive and sympathetic but that is because he is facing a great probability of facing prostrate cancer, another story in itself. Not diagnosed but being monitored each month, I love that boy and wish I could change a few things about him but damn, I miss him being around here around the clock. Dofey is corn-fused.
Kymn, thiniing about you too and hope to hear that you are alive and well.....
Sending you all wishes of health, peace, love and prosperity!
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Hiya girlz! Husker, So sorry to hear how down you are feeling....like Dork said "This too shall pass". But we know it is hard to believe that when you feel like crap. We're here for you!
Yeah, Thank God we are ALL Survivors!!! Happy Cancer Survivors Day to all. Just tried out the kayak and LOVE IT!!! Luckily it cooled off this evening and there was a nice breeze so was very comfortable. We had a ball....canada geese flying overhead, ducks on the water and in yards, blue heron across the spillway catching fish, lots of walkers and some people fishing, and we even paddled up to my parents house! I cannot believe all the years we have lived here, and I had never been on this water before!!! SInce it is a small lake (120 acre, spring fed), no motors other than electric are allowed, so I had never thought of a kayak or canoe, etc. BUT a woman fishing from her yard reaffirmed that the lake is FULL of snakes....she said 3 came up in her front yard this year. YIKES! But the kayak was so stable, and so wide, I never felt like I would end up in the lake. Will be more fun when I decide which one I want, as we had to take turns. THEN we can take beer and paddle together....FUN!!!! What a workout though...maybe I will get rid of the"bingo wings" (DD said that is the new name for "bat wings"....loose arm skin). LOL
DorK, Enjoy your company! How cool that the kid is such a big help!!!
Where is everyone else? Beans, Stanzie, Junie, HD, Lori, Kymnie, NM........???????
Having a late pau hana....OH that Black Swan movie was sooooo good. Anyone else see it?
ChEARS!
Kathy
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Wow Kathy!!! Sounds like you guys had the most amazing time.
I am sore in the butt, as in hurts to sit down. I did a training ride today, and wanted to pick up the pace for the last 5 miles or so. I did, but think my muscles are telling me something.
I am making a curry-style chicken tonight. Really easy. Mix up the curry paste with yogurt and slather on chicken thighs. Wait a couple of hours and put on grill or under broiler.
All of us need to celebrate, and all of need to do fun stuff. Which is what I think this thread is really about.
I had a lot of Thanksgiving to give at church today. So glad to be moving forward with the rest of my life now.
BTW - don't have arm flab. Weights, skiing, and even cycling kick that sucker right to the curb. Amazing how that one works.
Unfortunately, hoisting a tall one doesn't help that much. Good try though....... - Claire
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Just enjoyed a couple glasses of nice cabernet.....thinking if I want more or not!!!
DD#2 has a friend over spending the night....they have been good friends since 1st grade...I love listening to the girls giggle together....
Got a couple books at the library...feel like getting in bed and reading...at its not even 8pm....so going to get off the computer and get in my jammies.....well, that is unless dh wants to go for a walk....hugs,
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all these years I've been calling it "duck" tape! LOL! I thought that was a weird thing to call it.
Now this picture makes sense... I thought it was just child abuse at first:
Hope everyone had a great Survivors' Day!
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Hi all!!!! Happy Survivors Day!!!!
Kathy, glad to hear you got to use the new kayak and enjoyed the experience! It will be even better once you get your own! I saw 'The Black Swan' a while ago and really enjoyed it! It becomes a little disturbing at the end but I thought it was very well done!
Awe Kristy, (((((((hugs))))))) to you girlfriend. It does get better....honest. Give yourself a few weeks and this will all seem like a bad dream!
Gail love, love, love the 'duck' tape ROTFLMAO.............at least mum knew where the kid was!!!
Dotty don't you just hate it when you can't live with 'em and you can't live without 'em? When they behave they can be so good to have around! I'm looking forwards to spending time with you as well!
Well I'm back in the city as I had to have a chest CT today and I see the doc tomorrow but as far as I can tell, the CT seems to be clear for the beast but showing a deep seated infection so that would explain why I have been breathless for so long..........well that's my interpretation but I guess I'll know for sure tomorrow.....will keep you all informed.
Heading for the couch as I'm a bit pooped.....think I'll get PaNtS to fetch me something smooth and cool while I sit back and get JoCkS to give me a foot massage!
TITZ UP!!!!!!!
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Good morning Loungettes.........My connection in the house has been just awful and I have just so much to do! Pretty much outside playing with my flowers by 6 am. I love the summer, and just don't want to spend time in the house. Thanks again for all the comments of our little town. I can not take praise for it, as DH has done pretty much all of it. I just help when he needs it, holding a board or a level. I had a sign made for him with the name Tombstone Ranch, which is what he wanted to call it.
It is SUPER smokey here from the Wallo Fire, almost hard to breathe. 0% containment and almost 200,000 acres burned and it is going to be yet another windy day with gusts reaching 60 mph. The fire is about an hour and a half SE of me and moving NE, so no danger for us.
Kristy, so sorry for the bad day, but congrats on being done with chemo. Junie, LMAO at you and DH. Kathy, so glad you had so much fun with the kayak. Grabbing my lampshade, I hear the bus pulling up! See ya all at Junie's!
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Good Morning ladies, had such a busy weekend had compnay all weekend and the one nice day we had without rain got outside to pull dandilions my goodness they are bad this year.Never seen thenm like this. Let me tell you that absolutly poooped me out it was crazy. Only spent about a 2 hours outside garndening and stuff but that was enough to tire me for the rest of the day.
Kirtsy so sorry you are feeling so emotional.I swear that is the worst part of chemo the lack of control over all the emotions. The depression is so deep. Congrats on being done though,once you get out of this fog you dont have to take those damn steriods anymore.
I am heading into chemo #5 this thursday,oh how I wish it was # 6. but I will try not to think that far ahead and just get through this next one.The weight gain is getting stupid, I am not eating way to much yet I keep going up and up I just want to scream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend
Hugs Kymn
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Kymn, nice to hear from you. This will be over soon.
Goldie, I hope something can be done to contain the fires.
My surgery is set for 7/20. I am disappointed that he has to do a lat flap but I am so scarred that is the only choice. Two nights in the hospital. I am not going to tell work just yet so that they do not cut me off. I will also not tell them I will be out for two weeks. Not sure if I am ready but will enjoy feeling so good for another six weeks or so.
Gotta get to work. Ugh, crap, I missed the bus to Junie's party. I will be there in spirit and will wear my new lampshade to work.
Peace and love girlies, have a wonderful happy Partay Dey!
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The workers are here...the old yucky formica is being cut up and hauled out the front door...I am no sad the least to see it go.....when we moved in the house almost 18 years ago, the formica was decent, but probably at least 7 or 8 years old...I'm sure its over 25 years old......so granite and a new stainless steel sink!!!! it will look so good...will it make me want to re do something else....NOT....the pot is empty!!!!!!
Things for Israel are lining up....friends have offered me to stay at their house....they will still be in Denver the 1st two weeks I'm in Israel, then they come back.....Its a great offer that I can't refuse, but I'm disappointed as I didn't realize that they live so far from where I'll be studying....its an hour bus ride....as far as walking, the program said its 2 -3 hour walk......I was really hoping for some good exercise....so maybe I'll walk part way and take the bus part way!!! Other friends who moved back to Israel offered me to rent thier house (and they don't need the $) and they are closer, but free, heck I can't pass it up...funny thing is...those other people are staying free in friends houses here in denver for 6 weeks.....go figure!!!!!
Mood is a llittle better this morning....but overall I'm up and down....really need to do something about it, but not interested in anti-depressants at this time.....been there done, that!!!!!
Another hot day here in Denver today, then it will go back down into the 80's and rain by thursday.
Kymn......you're almost there....after 5 comes 6!!! but I hear you wanting to be done....it just s*****....hope the side effects are kind to you this time....
Goldie.....hope they get the fire contained....I remember one wildfire just south of denver about 10 -12 years ago and it was close enough that ash was falling in the city....it was the most horrible thing....won't even tell you what it reminded me of......but Wild fires are so scary.......hope its not close to you.......
Lots to do, so best get of the computer.....will be back later....hugs, Karen
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Kathy - As the mother of a former ballet student, I didn't really want to see Black Swan so I waited until it was on DVD and DD rented it so I watched it with her (it was her 2nd time since she saw it at the theatre). It was pretty intense but not as gory as I expected. DD1 was in ballet until recently and there were definately some weird people but overall a great experience for her. I had the same aversion to the book "The Lovely Bones" but I finally read it and found it quite moving but not in the way I expected (and way better than the movie).
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cuz I bought duck tape.
