how about drinking?

Whoops hadn't finished - Just got back from "Into The Woods" Wow what a great production!!! It was Fantastic.... the Singing, acting, the set! Just wonderful- wasn't thrilled with all the costumes but the rest really perfect and wonderful! So glad I didn't take my son with DS! He hates crying babies and Hates loud noises - well the baby in the show cried all the time and the Giant Well almost SHOOK the whole building!!!!It was so great! So exhausted.... so can't respond to all tonight! Happy Saturday!

Hi LadieZ,

Just checking in after a fab dinner.  Welcome Chrissy!!  I keep remembering a "team building" trip to a golf resort on the PA side of the Delaware River about 15 years ago.  I don't golf, so went swimming.  Just so much fun and the most amazing experience.  Floating on the very calm river in this stunning scenery.

Another sunset over the Olympic Mountains.  Feel so blessed to have all this beauty around me.  A special day too, as my mother's birthday, and also the Friday that I met with my surgeon two years ago to work out a treatment plan.

Have been catching up with various business contacts including a Skype call, and using the video this time.  Just the coolest.  Perhaps, I should find another home for my witch's hat in the background though.  Just saying.

Glad Beans that you and DH are planning a fab time together.  I think this will help both of you, and I am so thrilled that all is moving forward.

One funny thing that happened is that I was busted by the clerk at Met Market for having peach gelato crumbs on my face.  Yes, I had the slip so I would pay, but the evidence was there.  Just the most delish as made with fresh local peaches.

Dang, on finding a new MAN Casino Girl.  Now I can vouch that hormones still work even with estrogen supressed.  Good for you.  I wouldn't be hanging with the hen party either.  Not with a real live one.

I am off for an early night.  Will be dreaming of a cycling/eating/Chianti drinking trip to Tuscany as read about such in Bicycling Magazine.  My idea of the idyllic.   May need to re-create my version here in Seattle.

Perhaps, I should start by practicing on good NW Nebbiolo.  And some pesto????   Still need to make a batch. - Claire

NM - one of my favorite places on earth. My DH had family all over the place up in this eparts, beautiful. Yes, PS is okay with showers, praying one comes out Wednesday, leaving one to go at least 5 weeks, oh well, since I live in the historic part of Philadelphia, I just look like avgeek with a fanny pack in the front.



Anyway, happy Saturday to all, time for a Bloody Mary! Enjoy the day all.

Stanzie, I can feel ya with the no sleeping, but so sorry about the smells. As for grouting, I think that might be something hard to try and explain, but you can find videos online for just about anything. No doubt someone has a video out there showing how to do it. Hoping the scouts make it out, which make me think of the photo shoot they did there in the past. Whatever with that? We want pictures! As for not taking your DS to the theatre, you shouldn't feel bad. You know what the outcome could be, and so you are doing what you think is best, for him and the other children. I knew you would make the right decision (just read that) Glad you all had such a good time.

Kathy, have fun my dear.....

DorK, I am sure I will read that you found Chrissy with out any trouble at all. I knew it, I knew you could figure it out. Glad you have the shivagit attitude about your house, as I'm almost certain that Chrissy is not there to see your house. I am sorry to hear that you and DH are spatting. Love your Roller Coaster Drink and the Welcome to America.

NM........congrats on that bone scan girl! So glad you got results already. PARTAY for sure!

My friend here, that I had mentioned a few weeks ago, that had a bad scan......well I had texted her one day and she had just got done from having biopsy, so I texted back a few days later (when she was supposed to get results) and I get no reply. So, on that Friday I went in to Lowes to look for her, she's not there. Well I went in again yesterday, and she was there. She see's me and immediately says "I'm fine" and immediately back to her I say "I'm gonna kill you". Well, she had her phone stolen! Anyways, what they found on her were cells attacking scar tissue. So, I'm hoping that some of the issues I am having are going to prove similar!

Damn it Kitty! I am so sorry hon, but glad that bottle of Jack got a smile out of you, even if temporary. Hoping it is a bad reaction (which still sucks, but better than the alternative) and will say a prayer for you. You are another one that has been through SO MUCH! And you ARE NOT ocd. We have REAL, WARRANTED FEARS. Glad you found something that can take your mind off the fact that it could be worse. (don't' even want to say it)

Yaaaa.......Chrissy has arrived and in the shower! I will be reading in anticipation. Just read about the cruise and the sick blonde....that is funny Dork, and I'm glad you aren't her either. We have enough gorgeous blondes here as it is (Kitty, Kymn, Beans, Donna and Mitch) not to mention any names!

Oooh Donna, good news all around for you. I'll have to give ya a call, but will wait until next week to do so. I don't want to interrupt the great weekend you have planned. Have a blast!

Beans, love love love your lampshade kitty. Too cute. And my head is fine, you really dint bump it too bad.

NM is back in da house! Funny about Beanie still being clothed! LMAO! And love the Caturday, so cute!

Well our day in town: Lunch at a place we hadn't been to in awhile, they had moved. I had fabulous Sept salad, with grapes, raspberries, walnuts, pine nuts, blue cheese....omg, can't think what else and a raspberry vinaigrette dressing. DH gets a BLT, with about 3 pc of bacon on it for $9.00 (terrible) my salad was HUGE! Went to the movies (again)

DorK, you are up early, for staying up so late! Don't ya just want to go in there and wake her up? Just to be selfish? You guys have a great day!

Here is a picture of a T shirt my DD sent me. I wore it all day, got home and happened to catch the margarita glass on it! Had not seen that, not when I opened it, not when I put it on! And of course it say St. John's VI on it. Pay no attention to my frumpy hair! I will get to my hair stylist in MI in 2 weeks. (I can't wait)

Welcome everyone!!!!

So glad you are getting your beauty sleep Chrissy.

Not much to report here other than I am off cycling.  Want to maintain my conditioning and take off some more lard.  Still a bit too much of me.

Anyway, wishing everyone the most fantabulous Labor Day Weekend. - Claire

I forgot to mention that I'm no longer a blonde. Decided to go back to my roots (no pun intended) and be brunette again. Goldie is one smokin hot blonde! Love the margarita t-shirt and the hair!

Hi ya goils!!!!   Thanks one and all for the welcomes!!!!! and I am haing a great time with Dotty!!!  Poorbaby, I think I wore her out last night so she is presently having a little nap and catching up on the Zzzzzzz's that she missed out on.    She is such a special girl and I love her to bits!!! she is making me feel right at home with her.

Our cruise and dinner were marvelous!  The food was yum and the weather was perfect for the cruising.  After we ate, we sat outside on the deck and I took some great shots of Philly by night with a super sensitive setting on my camera.  Once I down load them, I'll share with you.  Here a pic of the two of us on the boat.

I feel like I've been away from the thread for ages but I know it's only a few days, but long enough to miss some important events.  Kitty, I sure hope your boobie is njust having a reaction that will clear up quickly.  NM, sooooo glad that your news was all good from your scans but such a shame that you needed to worry to begin with.  Lori, love the shirt your DD sent, the colours suit you to a 'T'.......lol....get it 'T' as in T-shirt...... okay, okay, I'm a little fatigued so the humour is not working right!  Yay Scuba, looking forward to Wednesday and spending some time hanging out!  Beans love, love, love all the kitties....they are all so cute!   Stanzie, that show sounds great!  I'm still hoping that we can catchup at the airport!  Fingers are crossed!!

Well, time to go give Dotty the wake up call she ordered!!!  Catch you all later!!!!

Love n hugs.  TITZ UP!!!!!!!!  Chrissy

Hope you gals don't mind me barging in but just wanted to welcome Chrissy and say all you East Coasters should join us for dinner Monday at Fridays in Mt Laurel. Funny thing is I thought it was in Moorestown.



Can't wait to meet Chrissy and everyone else!

Hello girls,

Will be taking Chrissy to the likker store but we will be toasting each of you wonderful girls. Gotta fly, ba-bye for now.....

Cheers!

Here I am, behind all the news again. Welcome, Chrissy...I did catch that and the cruis picture! NM, good news on your recent scare. Karen, hope things are looking up. I am back to school full time but still tired most afternoons. Am 10 days out from the 33 rads and the long drives. Stayed home today instead of driving to watch my beloved Huskers (and basis for my user name!) in their Big 10 debut. (They won-go Nebraska!) Enjoyed the time alone at home and watched them on TV instead. Loving my little Gracie. Have had her for a month now and she is 3 months old. Scuba, welcome. I see you have jumped right into the group without hesitation! Claire, it is 61 degrees tonight after many days in the 90's with high humidity. Will need a jacket tonight if I have to get up with my lil pup-pup. Here is a new picture. Kymn, I am surprised you are dismissed to your family doc too. You aren't even done with rads. I don't understand that. I know docs are different from place to place, but that seems pre-mature. I too, will see my onc every 3 months for the next 3 years. The RO and BS think every 3 months for them too, but really-do I need to see all 3 every 3 months? I will get blood work done next week before my 3-mo onc check the following week. Am a little nervous about that, but think we all must have that fear. Hair is returning and over one inch long. Have been wearing the wig to school, but ditching it on the drive home. Will return to school Tuesday with the uber-short hair. Had hoped to get it colored first, but that didn't happen (Procrastination and I are good buddies). Am nervous about that as well, but can't tolerate the wig any longer, especially when I have recess duty at 11:30 in the morning and it is already 85-90 degrees with no breeze! It's been awhile since I've enjoyed a choco-mint Bailey's, but tonight seems like a good time to have a sip. It's cold outside!

Here's my baby, Gracie Lu:

Hi ladies! Been missing the HTL... picked up DD in San Francisco yesterday and she had a really bad cold (like mine). Funny we both got so sick and weren't even in the same town... Took WD for a super long walk today. We walked to Capitola Village where everyone is getting ready for the Begonia Festival parade tomorrow. They make floats out of begonias and float them down the river toward the sea. Here is one from last year:

This is the 59th year and the theme is Let's Dance. There is always a great poster by a local artist. This year:

DD2 rode on one of the floats a few years ago. She and her friend were waving on the front page of the local paper. So today we walked along the river and watched the teams assembling their floats.

Sounds like we had a couple of scares this week... NM, so glad you had good test results. Kittycat, hope everything is ok.

Enjoying a nice glass of fiano. I think that is Italian for "yummy".

Heather, so so sorry for the issues you are having and that you can get them resolved SOON. Glad you and hubby got a chance to sit outside. I know you are hotter there than I am, but it has been triple digits here. And I agree with Stanzie, you are stunning no matter what. And having a party when you aren't up to par? Junie has done that too! I hope it doesn't end up being more than you can handle, and the friends are close enough of friends, that you can ask for help.....or ask them to leave!

Chrissy, your humour IS working! And yes, the shirt fits to a T, thanks. Love picture of you and DorK. I don't know if we were to meet, I could call her Dottie or Dorothy....her name is DorK! BEAUTIFUL photo of the 2 of you! I LOVE IT, and can't wait for more. I have one of DorK passing money off to a what looks to be a rather good looking man.....HMMMMM!

Husker, your Gracie Lu is so so cute. I can imagine just holding her ALL the time! Hope you got to have your choc-mint baileys.

Astorm, that festival sounds great! Floats from Begonias? Sorry you and your girls have been sick. Perhaps you shared some germs when you were there last?

LOL...Mum! So cool that you guys are together and having so much fun. Looking forward to more. DorK, we know you can do videos....hint hint! Would love to hear Chrissy, as I just know she has that beautiful Aussie accent. And welcome Reese.

Ms Katrinka......I hope you are winning BIG and that the gambling Gods are being kind to both you and hubby.

Thanks all for the comments too, I just love my new T. I am also wearing a necklace that my DD sent at Mothers Day, but that is hard to see in this photo. Oh gosh, what should have for a drink? Chrissy....I think you should pick.

 CHEERZ

HOLY THE COW - this is the quietest this lounge has ever been! Where the heck is everyone? Hoping everyone is just enjoying the holiday weekend.

CALLING ALL LOUNGETES, PLEASE CHECK IN.

DorK/Chrissy - OMG, that is hilarious about rushing to the likker store after church. Hoping Chrissy got her vodka. Her drink sounds similar to Scuba's blueberry vodka and lemonade, so I would imagine the raspberry would be just as yummy.

Well we had some old friends stop by (they had moved 5 hrs away) their son still lives in this area. Anyways they came with 3 girls. Their 10 yo adopted daughter, who is mentally challenged, 4 yo foster child and their 1 yo grand daughter. I had so much fun with them, and they had fun playing with my doll babies and teddy bears. Took them for a ride on the quad, and when it was time for them to leave, the four yo was MAD. She did NOT want to go, it was so cute. I have slobber finger prints on my windows! I LOVE IT! Some sad stories to go along with the 4 yo, but she was such a cute little girl and so sweet and polite.

Since I only check in, in the mornings.....I would like some raspberry wodka (as Beans would call it) and lemonade today.

Happy Labor Day to all you ladies! 

I fell asleep in the lounge. Lori, take a looksie by the pool, up in the tree, me fell asleep in the palm tree and needs me help to get down, seems me dwank tooo muchly yesterdee and went looking for you all hiding in me trees..I think the loungettes are all just busy with their families as this is a holiday weekend.

Great drink Goldie, you always whips good onesies.

Hoping to see NM soon?

Will be back when I get out of this tree. 

 Cheerz!