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Lilgoats, I previously sent Chevy a coke glass so she could drink her chocolate cokes from a bona-fide coke glass. This little 4 0z glass is just cute. It had Chevy's name on it. .Got it in a junk store. Junk stores are way more fun than thrift stores. The little coke glass and an American Brilliant Cut celery bowl 4$. ............10--50 cents is a good drinking glass price. 1.00 maybe, depends. Cobalt 2 bucks is a great price. Cobalt anything is always higher. I saw some the other day the same as mine. The church thrift wanted 7$ a glass. No way. But I'm cheap and patient. I have no problem waiting a few years for a set to be complete.
Stay safe. This crazy weather needs to go away. .............So, I've never cooked with a fennel bulb and the feathers(?). Most of the boullubaisse recipes had it. I finked out on the fresh fish which ALL the recipes say FRESH. I got frozen. Just couldn't think of not laying in the fixings at the last minute. Pernod-----I stopped at my liquor store tonight. 40$. Only large bottle, no pint size. Any suggestions? I might look at amazon. Amazon has everything. HMMMMmmmmmmWonder if it was Amazon and the like that caused the Walmart change?
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http://food52.com/hotline/4928-any-suggestions-for...
Sassy I saw this earlier when looking for Pernod.
You might search "Chowhound". I found lots of links to Pernod in there some very complicated. The ones on Food52 looked not so bad. But then I've never had bouillabaisse or Pernod so wouldn't know what taste it aims for. Or if it is essential.
You could pop over the "What's for Dinner" thread. They for sure would know, some really accomplished cooks on there.
https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/7/topics/...
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Niece in law collects milk glass. Since she was here last I found six cups. She came Monday from Oshawa Canada. Today found 3 of the snack plates. What's nice is the price is reasonably low she can find 3 more plates easily.
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OOH, beautiful !! Love grapes pattern.
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Loverly, Lot's available on the net. It's a snack set(hors deveurs), but could be used for beef aus jus. or regular sandwich & a cup of soup. Tea and cookies. Replacements.com has then for 7.99. I think I got the cup for a 1$ and the plates were 85 cents a piece. Oh yeah, the pattern. Harvest Grape by Colony. Parent company was Indiana glass, but IG never sold them under their brand. LOL, I learned all that tonight, but it took a while.
All clear for another year from the Gyn oncologist. Have to be follow yearly b/c of the problem created by the radioactive iodine. Gi guy is up next on feb 17th.
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Have we heard from Deb? I have her number from when she was here last. I've been meaning to tell her that. If we don't hear from her soon, I'll ring her up.
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Well, I was hoping you would say I will get you some the next time I shop or something like that
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No, I was wondering the same thing about Deb.
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been sleeping most of the day. Judy checking in. Going back to sleep soon. Nigh night.
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Don't you love autocorrect. Good night Judy.
Has anyone heard from Freygea? Have been thinking about her also
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maybe I meant to say Judy uhmmmmm.
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Have we heard from Deb? Wondering if she got her results yet?
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loverly, okay, I;ll do it.
I've lost track on deb, doc visit was when?
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Do what Ms. Sas? Deb had sx last Friday
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Looks like Deb was on the boards on the 19th, but hasn't posted since the 15th.
I like seeing the pictures of your thrift finds, Sas. I'm not much of dishes or glassware person, but it reminds me of stuff my Grandma and aunts had. Always a lovely trip down memory lane.
Testing is finally coming to a close at the school for the winter term. Things should be less crazy now. Loverly, you asked a while back if I teach; I actually am the technology person, not a Teacher. I'm involved with the testing because it is all computerized nowadays.
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I am woorrieyabout deb too
Steroids kicked in..in for a fun,,not evening...blahhhhh
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Ah, Susan, sorry about the steroids....They were sucky. The whole Judy thing had me confused for a minute. It doesn't take much...lol...
Sas, I like the milk glass. I have one candy dish, that was from MIL. I am trying to keep my collecting, buying unnecessary stuff to a minimum. After 2 moves in 2015, reality has set in, I don't need more stuff. But today, I thrifted this huge, darling container of "mr. Potato head pieces". Oh YA, I need that! My niece has a 2 year old & twins on the way....will have it at my house or take it to there's.
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Why do new primary docs insist on reducing 10mg of Ambien to 5mg when the 10mg has proven to work best for cancer patients w/ insomnia?
This came up in our monthly group session. Anyone have some good research to support 10mg vs. 5mg.
Multiple group members are having a time of it w/o restful sleep now. Melatonin does not work for them. Depression and anxiety are starting to creep in to replace the sleep they cannot achieve w/o assistance.
Meditation, massage, sleep teas, light darkening window coverings, sound machines w/ many options, exercise are all part of the daily routine.
Greatly appreciated.
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when I went on ten.. I had black out moments the nest day...but that was just me. And you r right...the lesser dose does nothin
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hellooooooooooo!
hope everyone in the path of these winter storms is ready and has heat!
I am going back a few pages to catch up here:
Back to Sas's Dove door video, I hope all of you ladies know that you are indeed beautiful! Inside and out! All fighters, all lovers, all sisters, moms, daughters. There is not a single one of us that isn't uniquely beautiful, even if we don't feel it all the time. I think it is important that we all realize we are beautiful, and that we should never be afraid or ashamed to say that we are. While it is not the most important thing in the world, it changes how we move through life, whether we like it or not. So stand tall and recognize your beauty, ladies! And never let anyone tell you any different!
Thank you all for the good thoughts. I know it will get better, but 2016 has started out rough, with so many of my favorite people dying, mostly from cancer. I tell you what, it triggers my anxiety. I had to turn off my home computer for a few days because I could not stop crying. Every time i turned it on, someone else I admired was gone. I went on a 7 brewery tour with my bff, then went to go see my Granny. She's 93, and until a few months ago was still on the ball. She fell around Thanksgiving, and has been kind of going down hill since. I fear I may lose her this year as well, so will be trying to see her as much as possible.
I found out something terrible : at 88, she had a mastectomy... that she did not need. The mamo showed a spot, the biopsy came back negative, they could not even really find the spot shown on the mamo, so just did the area, and instead of waiting to see what happened, they talked her into a mx, and guess what? zero cancer cells found. I had no idea. I've been telling all my drs she had BC as well. I can't believe they put her through that.
I have been aware of my mortality since I was a kid. I'm very accident prone, and have had several close calls in my life. It never gets easier.
For those looking for fun socks- check out sockdreams.com I spend way too much there, but they have the most fun tabis!
I am all about records, cassettes, vhs, reel to reel. Digital is good for some things, but I almost always prefer analog.
Sas- I looove saffron. i wish it were not so $$ but it only takes a tiny bit to make a dish. Would love to be at your dinner party, sounds like it will be very interesting. That dance video was so touching. Birdcage is still in my top 10 favorite movies. Makes me laugh so much every time! Condolences to those who knew Leah. colors- each room in my house is kind of different, and all my glass is different colors, so I would love it! thank you! you are so sweet
I am a HUGE fan of Dr. Love, and gift her book to everyone. She has Q&As on her facebook all the time. Besides BCO, her foundations are the only ones I give money to. Hooray for your all clear!!!Susan, You hubbie sounds super sweet- no wonder you made it to 34 years! Happy anniversary! Very sorry about your friend. It is so hard to lose anyone, but seems to hit too close to home when they are near our age. Sorry you've got the 'oid rage- i miss the energy that came with them though.
Zil, your 3 year old sounds fun- i still use any excuse i can to wear mismatched everything
Hope your chemo is being gentle with you. PattyP! I am glad to be back in such great company. I do like your idea of a protest though. and hope you and hubbie are staying warm under the covers
You are so right, men are the WORST when they are sick. Stubborn, then like babies. I only do some kinds of leftovers. Like, pasta or rice dishes, or soups, or things that are cold already. I have texture issues, so, most things just don't appeal to me if they are not fresh. I am sorry you caught the bug! I love coloring. So glad that there are more coloring books for grown ups right now. SC60- I am late, but welcome to the insanity!
FeelingFeline- I hope you feel beautiful, especially after treatment. I like that there is a push to get people to learn CPR etc. It is a great skill to have, and you just never know when you will be the one needing that help.
Chevy- Hope you are staying warm! Really glad DH's surgery went well, even if he is being a pain. I'm going to invite myself over for some good home cookin' at your place! I'm with you on how you eat- i do the same. I think my palette gets bored so I have to mix it up. Be sure to call your credit card co about that handbag so you can get it removed and they can watch your credit activity. I still have all my cassettes. Drive my DBF nuts, but i refuse to get rid of them. My MG has a cassette player, and I am going to enjoy it. I have so many mixed tapes from friends and old boyfriends- i love it!
Spookie- love that photo of Chev at the gym! I don't blame you at all for not letting the family come visit when they are ill, especially that kind of ill! Spookie is just so cute- and loves to pose!
Smaarty- oh Evie is just so sweet. Glad she got to go home and is doing well. Precious! Will never get tired of seeing babies! and great news about DGS getting his new leg. My mom lost her leg about 7 years ago. I tried so hard to convince her to let us carve her a beautiful peg, but she said no. She doesn't use the fancy one she ended up with, and she's kind of just given up. I hope your DGS keeps his determination and lives life to the fullest. Personally, if i ever lose a leg or arm, I am going full pirate.
KathinDC- sending you warm thoughts with the coming storm! I'm with you- I rarely wear makeup anymore, as I work from home. Shoot, I hardly put anything besides yoga pants and big tee shirts on anymore. I do wear tabi socks al the time though! because i wear flipflops year round. My feet hate being trapped in shoes. it has to get close to freezing before the socks go on though.
Nettie- so glad to see you here! and sending you good vibes to help with life
EeyoreO7- I love your attitude!
Deb- not sure where you are but it sounds coooold! Glad your surgery went well.
Goats- how has the weather been treating you? nice to get into town every once and a while to see friends
Lover- hey hey! glad your DH was feeling you up that day! however the lumps are found, that really has to be the best way
but be sure to get the other side looked at asap. and OMG- how scary about your badminton partner!Wrenn, glad to hear your cat. surgery went well. Interesting that they game you a sleeping pill. I've never heard of that.
Blessings- I am with your and your DH on being privately sick. Just leave a glass of water at the door and go. And I can't be around anyone getting sick either, I end up gagging. No way could I have been a mom! Never heard of Rituxan. I hope his treatment goes smoothly.
Jazzy- congrats on your new contract! Glad you found someone to care for your feet. When you find a good service provider- you never want to lose them! Thanks for letting us know about Cami. I've been wondering about her.
Cubbie- Gld to see my grandparents were not the only ones with indoor toilets
Glennie- That stinks about your TV. Sometimes you just get the lemon, always better to trade it out. and HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY!!
Teka- hope you are doing well!
Solfeo- welcome! glad you can join our madness!
Meow13- if my cats has their way, they'd each have their own king-size bed. And then would still just come sleep on me..
HoleInOne- omg- those fobs are a nightmare. We had a Volvo, needed a new one, they wanted $900 for it. I told them where to stick it and we made do with just one. Never again. Your road trip sounds awesome- can't wait to see photos!
Split-bean- 8 tracks were the best!
SusieM49- welcome! it is a busy thread, I get behind all the time, but these ladies are a hoot! and don't you believe Lover for a minute! she's the craziest one out of the bunch! I have friends in the Waverly area. One of these days I will get up there. I had A&C/T for my chemo. I am happy to help you any way I can. Feel free to PM me.
JazzyJune- welcome to you as well! I love dixieland and swing jazz, really anything but contemporary soft jazz.
YogaGirl- you've got me- i never understand what they do that kind of thing for. We just want to sleep!
Ok- I think I caught up- mostly.
Hope you ladies have a great night, and that we hear from everyone soon.
xoxox- jeni
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JWoo- I have been hearing far too many stories about people who are being treated for cancer who never had it. I had a gyn years ago who kept telling me I needed a hysterectomy because I might have some cancer in that area. Some laproscopic surgery suggested fibroids and no cancer, and he continued to push. I changed doctors. Some doctors just want to cut.
To put an elderly woman through that kind of surgery sounds like complete medical fraud. I think your family has grounds for a lawsuit. Missing stuff is one thing, outright deception is a whole other story. Whoever did that should loose their medical license. My two cents on the whole thing.
I hope you can have some nice visits with your grandmother this year.
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I love my chickens! Here is my favorite, ahem, rooster!
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they have cancelled everything around here last night. Still waiting on the snow 12 hours later. Teacher sent home homework. 100 day next week. Must send in two things (one for each child).
Ibrance very mild compared to the red devil. But it did the job on my lung Mets and I asked for two extra rounds. Everyone's different. I think the first round is always the most anxious because you don't know what to expect. I didn't mind being bald after the initial loss.
But yes you can get meds if your nauseous. I always felt better after I threw up. I still drink ginger"tea" and sleepy time. The meds will make you constipated. Stay on top of that. My taste buds would fluctuate but I ate regular food. If it didn't sound good, I didn't bother.
Can't wait for the dinner party. Must post pic of my glassware.
Stay warm!
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Jwoo, A while back you mentioned you had pain in the abdominal area and doctors could not find any reason. I have had the pain from the soft tissue in abdomen for about 6 months, all recent scans did not reveal any problem from the BC issues ( I have bone mets). When I complained to my Onc in December, she challenged me to try "Gluten Free Diet" for two weeks, and she herself is on gluten free. I put it off for two months until the pain became really unbearable last week, I finally started gluten free last Sunday. In the short few days, the pain subsidies to a tolerable point. I am not sure if the pain is really associated with gluten intolerance, but I will give the two-week gluten free trial a chance.
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jwoo. So glad your back. I missed you.
Good morning all.
My dss's are on day 3 of school closed for inclement weather. They are starting to get stir crazy. Driving each other crazy. Ready to put them in seperate rooms for the whole day.
Hootie ho
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Hit the mother load this morning. Thrifted 5 items for Di. AND found a Colony Harvest Grape pitcher and 8 tea glasses 15$ for cousin in law. RC has the set for 65$, Ebay in that same price range. Etsy has them for 75$ Went out this morning feeling like I was going to find something.
Fenton glass trinket tray(repurposed ashtray) 1$ each---ebay 7-15$
Haven't caught up on reading BBL.
Loverly, after cousin inlaw leaves for Canada I will look for you
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sas sweert find
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My morning so far. Done nothing. Raining. Cold. Got to get moving
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snow has now covered the tracks the boy made in it. Going to tackle homework. Here are my snack trays. Have punch bowl and drinking glasses in the glassware. Would love to find a cake plate.
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JWoo, you have a kind heart. Can't believe they did that to your grandma. Hope you have many beautiful visits with her. Also, I am glad you pull Eeyore out
. Yes, consider trying gluten free diet to see if it helps with the stomach pain. My younger sister tried it and said that she does not get frequent headaches and bloating anymore. Best wishes.Susan, just hugs this morning to you. Hope you have strong armor and weapons to fight this crazy battle.
Same to you too, Zill and Patty. Zill, I am happy to hear that you are tolerating Ibrance. Hate nausea. I have been having nausea through out the day since the beginning of this week and I am not even on any meds except Omega 3 and vitamin D. I don't think I am pregnant, although I am late. Home test is negative. I wonder if my body is transitioning to menopause or my thyroid is off. Hoping it is just sympathetic nausea.
Pretty roosters or is it handsome roosters...makes me feel guilty eating chickens.
Oh no Ms. Sas, please don't. I was just teasing you. As much as I like them( nice finds btw), like Hiho, I am trying not to buy things because I really want to downsize. I just donated a bunch of stuffs yesterday. It was hard to let go, but it was for a good cause. Don't worry, the angel is still with me. Can't give her away unless you make me mad. Just kidding, just kidding.
Where is Ms. Chevy this morning. Did Mr. G make you mad
Pretty glassware.
I am lazy too, Ms Smaarty. Got to get going. I am blaming it on the weather.
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