how about drinking?

good morning all, glad your feeling better shannon.

Last christmas - now will celebrate thanksgivining day with you.  It was a very small glass of Port. lol

Oh, Bernie, what at awesome photo, I ♥ it. Looks as good as one of NM's cute photos with fur babies. So cute.

Hi Chrissy....we are off to the airport, sound familiar? hehehe!

GLad your feeling betta Shannon, yippeee! 

Hi Juliet, herez a dwink for ya! 

Just gotta pack the laptop then over and out! See you all from Myrtle Beach. CheerZ!

safe flight

Good morning, Loungettes! I have survived the pre-op sessions, have all my info in order, and my record for crying at every medical appointment is still intact. I will be staying overnight, which is what I wanted, that way I will be awake enough to remember the instructions I get when it's time to go home and won't have to depend on Mom's failing memory for important info. Got a call for the nurse that's going to work for me next Sunday night/Monday morning, and she wants to take over call and visits from 8 am Sunday so she can get the 24 hour call pay. I didn't even have to think about saying "yes" to that one! I'll get to go to church Sunday am and have all day to putter and prep. Went in early for the appointment yesterday and took Sadie to the dog park there, she spent an hour running around like a crazy thing, then half an hour chasing a ball that I threw for her over and over and over and over again. Somewhere I read that Labs can play fetch longer than any human can possibly throw a ball and that is soooo true! But it was nice to come out of the appointment to a pre-warmed car seat!

Yes, Goldie you are the innocent one here in the lounge (sarcasm filter active)! So much fun to make you blush!

Kymn-I'm glad that FAH is getting counseling, and that he wants to negotiate, but part of me is very suspicious that his version of negotiating is more manipulation of YOU. Please be very careful, and have him work through your lawyer. I am very proud of how you are standing up to all this. This will be a hard holiday season, I know. But you can get through it!Keep picturing FAH like this: 

Mrs. Vino-Hooray for vacation overrides! And so kind of your pharmacist to help you save $$$!

DorK-Quit the OVERDOING!!!!! I know how tempting it is, I know how irritating the splint must be, but paying attention to the restrictions NOW will prevent a relapse and even longer recovery LATER! Speaking of laundry, I need to get on the stick that way too, as Wednesday is Winter Storm Warning Day for us here in the East. Again already. This snow will probably stick.

Wahine-The English language is such a funny thing, isn't it? Where else could sewing something up mean both sewing it closed and sewing it in the "expose" position!

"We'll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes; but the plural of ox became oxen not oxes.

One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese, yet the plural of moose should never be meese.

You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice; yet the plural of house is houses, not hice.

If the plural of man is always called men, why shouldn't the plural of pan be called pen?

If I spoke of my foot and show you my feet, and I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?

If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth, why shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?

We speak of a brother and also of brethren, but though we say mother, we never say methren.

Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him, but imagine the feminine, she, shis and shim."

Karen-Wine might help mets? I MUST find that one! Depression is so hard to deal with without a "life altering diagnosis" as the pre-op nurse put it yesterday. We need a cure for depression, too. What color ribbon would depression be????

DorK-Thanks for the link, gonna read that one very carefully when I'm done here.

Chrissy-I got my service transferred from my old phone to a new one, it should be activated sometime in the next couple of days, and I can't wait to see what it can do! Getting it all figured out is going to take some time, but at least it's fun time! It's not an iPhone, but does a lot of the same things. The big thing is it's Bluetooth compatible so I can use a headset with it. Major advancement for me!

Undercover-Gotta watch out for them toxic alcohol fumes! Hmm, if you inhale the fumes do you get drunk quicker than drinking the likker????

Bernie-Now THAT is a lap full of love! You look wonderful, BTW!

Safe travels to all who are traveling!

Princess Glitter Sizzle says today's DOTD is "The Traveler"

1/2 oz Amaretto
1/2 oz Dark Rum
2 oz Grapefruit Juice
3 oz Orange Juice

Directions
Pour ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice cubes. Stir well, and serve.

Bernie, Oh that photo is so full of love and pure happiness....makes me smile looking at it! Your furbabies look like they are as ecstatic as can be, and so do you! Thanks for sharing!!!

NM, Reading about you asking Karen what color ribbon would be good for depression, "BLACK" came to mind, for me. When you are in that frame of mind, everything feels black, bleak, and hopeless. I think we all have been there at one time or another, but it breaks my heart that Karen does not have meds or therapy that is working right now. Glad your PREOP is over!!! And that you have Sunday to go to church, and do what you need to, before the procedure. Forgive me, but I forgot what is being done.....is this the nasal/sinus surgery? You KNOW we will be with you, don't cha??? I need to know the right procedure, so I can make sure the dr does everything right! LOL. Yes, I LOVE that write-up about how the english language does not make any sense! And the voodoo doll for Kymn's FAR....sorta looks like a gingerbread man voodoo doll....hope it works! Such funny cartoons, too!!!!

Lisa, thanks for the "Pond Scum", can have that in one hand, and NM's "The Traveler" in the other hand, since it is "Twos-dey"! Yippee!!!

DorK, Hope your travels are going well....just imagining the big hugs you will give your parents when you see them is giving me goose-bumps! Such a happy time, getting to be with them again! Albeit with some trepidation, as I know you are concerned over how they may be doing. Let us know when you get there safely!

Anyone know where Gail is??? Sure miss her, and I have no way to get in touch with her. Sent her a PM, but no answer. If anyone hears from her, can you let us know that she is ok?

TO those gals in other countries that are planning on celebrating Thanksgiving day with us, you are so sweet to do so!!!! Such a big day here, but more emphasis on eating, than on the significance of the day. Sorta like Christmas has such an emphasis on presents! I miss my SIL that is in TX, as he gives the best prayers, from his heart, spur of the moment. Guess we will have to wing it this year! If someone wants to share a special, simple prayer for turkey day, I just might use it!

Looks like we may have severe storms today, and schools are laready planning to close early (it is just 8 am right now). Hope we don't have any tornadoes....we had a very deadly one in Nov, a few yrs ago. Take care girls, and esp the newbies that I don't quite know yet....keep posting and stay around so I can get to know you! We have a BIG bar at the HTL that can fit ebberybody!!!

Hugsssssssssssssssssss,

Kathy

OOPS....*bump*, didn't mean to bump into you, girlfriend! Cute pic for Kymn. Yeah, I think they would still do the vacay override, as my mom gets 3 mo supplies too.  My parents go back on Dec 3, too soon. Have a great morning!!!!

DOH! I just cannot keep up with you gals!

Beans, I lurve the acid-flashback grandpa cartoon! (I will tell no tales of my mis-spent youth...)

Scuba-Du, you must visit Rusia but go to St.Petersburg not Moscow. Moscow is not as 'nice'. Another idea is Kyiv - it is absolutely beautiful! (was Kiev, with independence they now prefer Kyiv spelling. Just FYI)

(((Karen))) You WILL find the right dog for you. I was at an adoption thing 2 years ago and saw a black cocker pup (just like my 1st one) and wanted her but some guy got her 1st. Then I saw a bro & sis playing and focused on the boy cuz he was colored differently from my 1st & 2nd cockers but the chose the girl and it is like we were meant to 'be', she is a mama's girl and will be by my side for a long time. Ya just never know but the right dog does come into your life.

I am in Madrid and relaxing. I'm bringing back some Rioja, goat chese and pastry-type desserts as my contribution to Thanksgiving dinner at my aunt's house. (I think maybe someday I'll have to host Thanksgiving - not!) I'm looking forward to my week off. Maybe I'll get those last leaves up and the house cleaned? Maybe? Or maybe I'll just hang out here at the Lounge???

Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels to all!

Hi all, glad you like the pictures, the terrier and the german shepherd were both rescue dogs.  The brown lad is DH's puppy.  Obviously they are not spoilt and not allowed on the furniture.  I think i had drunk most of the port.

Oh noooooooo!  Funny Bernie, I sure didn't expect THAT ending!!! LOL.

DorK, So glad you got there safely!!!

LOL!!!!!!!

ON Monday I am having a turbinate reduction, Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, and Uvulopalatoplasty.  Or in pronouncable terms I'm having the bumps in my nose pared down, my sinuses inspected and openenings made where there aren't any and larger openings made where the one's I have aren't big enough, and the little hangy think in the back of my throat taken off and the extre tissue in the back of my soft palate trimmed off.  I'll more likely than not be spending in the night in the hospital for pain control and nausea management (ansethesia and I are not happy campers together).  

Had my first session with the new counselor.  I babbled and babbled for most of the whole time.  Then she procedes to point out how I've never had a chance to actually experience the emotional aspects of the rat ba$tard and all the crappola treatment misery that I went through.  Now that things are quieting down, treatment wise, all that repressed emotional response is "bubbiling up and squirting out" at unpredictable times.  Apparently I'm not going crazy and what I'm going through isn't even really unusual.  Just being able to talk about everything is a relief.  

But now I am exhausted (probably more emotionally than physically), gonna fix some comfort food for dinner, have an adult beverage or 4--while grocery shopping I found a big plastic candy cane with 4 little nip bottles of Bailey's Irish Cream in it.  Original, Coffee, Caramel, and Chocolate Mint.  That's gonna be my dessert!  

Tomorrow, Chicas! Save some dwinkies for me!

I'm dwinking!  Decided to have dessert first.  Bailey's choco mint is GOOD!  So is the Caramel!  Wish I had more!  Hmm, maybe I should eat something. 

Yes I did feel comfortable with the counselor.  I think this is going to work

Just talked to Mom, she had the stress test Friday and the transesophageal echocardiogram today (she still sounds loopy) and sees the cardiologist on the 12th.  Guess she finds out the detals then. I'd be a wreck waiting that long, but she seems fine with it.  Wish I could be like that again.  

I need to find something mindless to do.  Like grab a pool floaty and let Pants pour drinks in my mouth.  Or find a hammock and have Pants pour drinks in my mouth.  First I gotta get the sheets off the clothesline before it starts snowing.  And maybe even make up the bed.  Or maybe I'll just sleep in the recliner tonight.  I will be so glad to have a whole day at home tomorrow! 

Looks like everyone is starting to get into the Thanksgiving spirit....even dogs...

But the turkey got the stuffing scared out of it.....

Oh I know.....just couldn't help it! Hope not to offend anyone though. (After all I'm innocent too!)....well *sometimes*,,,,,LOL

Kathy, loved your funny TG pics!  Thanks to you and the others for the kind wishes for my parents. It has not been easy but it was so awesome seeing my parents light up when we came through the door. I did give extra hugs from you and Chrissy!  I was watching dancing with the stars with mom and dad as dh watches fox news .....zzzzz. Mom and Dad got bored and left the room and joined DH. DWTS is still on but I am typing between commercials.  You asked what we were doing, right? lol.   not sure if it was you who talked about black ribbons but I think it would be more depressing wearing one AND seeing them on others. Depression is so common and it is not a joke.  Where are you having TG this year at your house or going to Texas? Sorry about you missing those great prayers. Was it your bil who passed or sil? I was confused by your post. must be lack of sleep.

NM, sorry you cried at your appointment, one day, you WILL conquer this. Glad all the preop is over for you, you did it. I feel so bad that you go through this at every appointment.  I am blessed that I usually just show up and really don't worry too much in advance. maybe it is because I live in de nile.  Hoping your surgery is smooth, easy and successful.  I will be praying for ya, my friend. Sounds like a great time for Sadie. I wish my fur babies would play catch. And how nice for someone to take all of your shift. GREAT advise to our Kymn to keep her guard up.

Kymn, I hope that you never let FAH back in your life. One thing I firmly believe is that "once a cheater, always a cheater". As NM said, great he is getting help but too late, he has done some irreparable damage to you and the kids and will likely do it again. Jest my opinion. I care about you and never want to see you hurt like this again. You got what it takes to have a Prince sweep you off your feet and it will happen.

Scuby, you gettin some rest? I am worried about ya. Sorry, hope I do not offend you but deze dotd's your have been coming up with are freaking me out. Algae? Pond scum??  I dunno, maybe they take good with brats and clotted cheese?  you better git some sleep, someting is not right about dese dwinks. Or did someone slip some shrooms in your dwink? jk, you know I love ya!  I will toast with some pond scum.

Lori, if I must be punished and Mr. Big is not available, jest sent me Pants.  Hmm, I considered my furbabies and my DD's as cousins. I have two girls, mandy and bella. yes, poor mocha had a girls name. he wore bows too.

Jaybird, so nice rescuing dogs. I promised myself that I would never buy a dog from a pet store or breeder, always rescue.  Your post reminded me of sumting I saw on one of de late shows last night. It was a classifed add to adopt a dog and it said "Please let this dog Pea in your home", with a photo of a cute lil doggie.  it took me a bit to figure out that the baby's name was Pea lol.

Bernie, lmao. You are on a roll girl.

I think I am going to join NM and Wahiney for de twos-dey bash. Mr. Big, I will have three of what they are having.

To anyone I missed, sorry. Trying to catch up yet not take time from my parents. I am trying to be brave but feel like crying. So I will dwink.  CheerZ,no TearZ, luv me DearZ

Awww DorK, I get it how you can feel like crying when you are with your parents. So nice to be there, but so hard to see them declining and having problems. I must have been VERY confusing in my post.....no one passed....my son-in-law and DD and their family live in TX now and he is the one that does really good prayers. He did missionary work in Guatemala b4 they married, and they both planned to go back there as missionaries, but then the babies came, and came, and came again. And now he is over a factory and making the big bucks....quite a different life than they envisioned! I couldn't read your post till after I saw DWTS, as it was recorded and I was afraid you might mention the winners! But Ms. DorK was a good girl, and did not spill da beans. (Not you Beannie, just regular beans). Was a surprise to me, how about you? I don't want you to dwink alone, so I will join you.....*kachink*

OOPS, bumped ya, undie! You are a pro though and didn't even spill yer dwink! Hope I didn't hit ya too hard.......here's another dwink for you....

Hey beautifuls,

CT/PET scan came back clear!!!  MRI today with Juliet....prayers girlfriend!! Chemo starts next week.

Had the MOST wonderful evening with my boys and BF, relaxing...backgammon, and music videos.....oh and a bit of alcohol, lol.

Went to chemo class.......nurse doesn't think I should work during chemo.......tooo many germs, dnger, scratches, etc......any thoughts ladies??  Think work would be good for my mind nd s[orot. but not at the risk of my body!!!

Love you all, went throught a really tough weekend....better today.

Cindy