Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
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WOW on the snow photos!
Taco, loved the description of the birthday party for the 100-year-old friend. She sounds remarkable. My 91-year-old friend, Norma, is cut out of the same cloth.
NBC got some criticism on Facebook for running so many commercials during the closing ceremony.
Today dh should get word from the surgery center what time to arrive tomorrow morning for his cataract surgery.
It's 39 degrees this morning and doesn't seem to be quite as breezy as yesterday. A fire near I-12 caused the lanes in both directions to be closed yesterday. There were fire hazard warnings that evidently weren't heeded.
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The top one is my crape myrtle and the bottom one is my beloved lilac. Hoping the crape myrtle doesn't break. We got about 14 inches of very heavy snow and it is still snowing in spurts but lighter than yesterday.
Taco, loved the story about the 100 year old's birthday party. I think your table assignment sounds like a great mistake.
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Betrayal, I love the snow pictures, but glad I am not there. BRRR
Taco, That 100 yr old sounds like the 100 yr old that leads my chair yoga class
My Dermatologist went crazy over blood work, 6 tubes, yikes! Most results have come in. All normal but one. She only froze one spot, but the Lupus rash was in over drive. It does that in cold weather. She took me off the cream I have been using and gave me a different one. The first couple of days it seemed to be working well, but the weather has been warm. It dropped to 30 degrees today and the rash is back. Strange.
Dentist today.
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i have been lurking on this thread for almost 5 years and finally told myself that I should either start posting or get off, so here I am. (I am an introvert to the max). Briefly, I am 71 (will be 72 in 2 weeks), was diagnosed in Dec. 2019 (Stage1), did BMX to flat, chemo and have been on an AI since July, 2020 (and have already told my onc she will have to pry the bottle out of my hand to get me off it). I also had/have? kidney cancer - diagnosed Dec. 2022 and lost my entire right kidney. I lived outside Lancaster, PA until I was 10, moved to NJ (Ridgewood) until I went to college, and because my husband served 20 years in the AF I have lived in NC (Fayetteville), VA (Richmond), the Philippines, TX (San Antonio) and finally WA (first in Tacoma, the last 15 years in Seattle)- where all 3 of my adult children and 6 grandchildren live - none more than 10 mimutes away. I do A LOT of school pick-ups, drive carpools and spend almost every weekend at sporting events (all 6 play sports, several of them 2 or 3, so there is no down time). I have a dog and a cat ( both elderly) and my cat reminds me a lot of Betrayals in that he is a menace. He also has run thru a paint tray and left footprints all the way down the stairs and out the door. Unfortunately, it was my neighbors house and to say she was not happy is the understatement of the year! (Not that I blame her, of course). My husband and I spend a couple of weeks every year in Hawaii, took our first cruise last fall (we actually were about 2 days behind Betrayal and her daughter going up the Inside Passage) and travel to the east coast (Boston) a couple of times a year as my sisters, nieces and nephews are all in that area. Anyway, I’m looking forward to participating here and hope everyone on the east coast has survived the blizzard (can’t say I miss the snow, which, if the last few years are an indicator, we may never see again in Seattle. ) My daffodils are blooming, my neighbors cherry tree is blooming and both my asparagus and peonies are showing thru the dirt - that is so not right for the end of February!
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Welcome janiehs, my menace of a cat is female, weighs about 8 lb, most of which is her long fur, and she lives to get into trouble. The paint was the worse so far and mostly because she has furry feet with tons of hair between her pads and toes. Loved your story about your cat's paint mess.
So glad you decided to post and look forward to you keeping us abreast of your life. I love Seattle especially Pike Place Market and the flower stalls.
Thanks for I providing info on your diagnosis and treatment. There are others in here that could identify with you on this basis.
I look forward to your future posts. Come back soon.
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I'm an optimist in the sense that I believe humans are noble and honorable, and some of them are really smart. I have a very optimistic view of individuals.
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Welcome, Janie. I second Betrayal's hope that you will become a regular "talker" on our forum. I have been to Seattle twice and enjoyed the food.
I am sitting here in my chair feeling tired and sleepy. I was up early (for me) to go with dh to the surgery center for his cataract surgery on eye no. 1. According to the nurse and the doctor, everything went well. The fact that he had Lasix in the past added some complication and expense. I just read the Do's and Don'ts paper of instructions. He is over in his chair now, sleeping with the tv playing.
My long time golf friend, Norma, called while I was at the surgery center. A couple of days ago she listed her home with a real estate agent. It sold to the first prospective buyer who came and looked at it. It was perfect for that person's needs. Now Norma's mind will be filled with questions about whether the selling price was too low, whether she should have put up her own For Sale sign, etc. I'm feeling a little depressed about her moving back to her hometown, but the move seems right for her. She will be closer to members of her family, including two daughters and a sister and nephew.
I don't know how much I'll get done today. I have made up our bed but still haven't cleaned the kitchen from last night's dinner. I'm not a napper and will drag through the day and hope to catch up on sleep tonight.
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WelcomeJanie . My brother lived for 20 years in Anacortes and my parent s moved there in their last years so I have enjoyed Seattle many times. I am a West coast California girl but now live in Colorado.
@carolehalston I am glad your DH s Cataract surgery went well. I remember mine 4 years ago. I had both eyes done at once. It was a new procedure and I was moving within the month so the kind surgeon did it. I was pleased with the outcome.
I am sitting in the infusion waiting room so I'll close. Thinking of all the wonderful people here and the challenges your day brings. Blessings…
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Hi!!
Been sleeping a lot.
My brother and daughter both live on northern California. My sister lives on the west coast of Wisconsin. I live close to the Mississippi in Wisconsin, was raised close to the Mississippi in Illinois. Not much travel, to be honest.
I have an appointment in La Crosse for an ultrasound imaging at the breast care clinic, on the same day as replacing the soft splint with a cast, and the same office.
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wow Betrayal youse gots snowwwww. I loved the closing ceremony of the Olympics. Many moons ago I sang Violetta in La Traviata in Vancouver also was in Rigoletto so the tribute to Italian opera was extra special for me!
yippee. Had my CT finally and as suspected there is now mild subpleural fibrosis going on. Dang them for not listening to me earlier. I spoke with both medical onc - who wasn’t concerned! And my GP today who ordered ling function tests and a referral back to my pulmonologist. I haven’t seen him in a while. I’m irritated but will adjust. At least no consolidation and effusion. But dang nabbit I wasn’t happy yesterday.It’s a beautiful sunny day out here today. I’m heading inside to the theatre soon to work on sound for the show. Yahoo opening soon. I’ll take some set photos for you to see.
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Welcome Janie. We look forward to your additions to the conversation.
Betrayal - Yikes! That’s a lot of snow. It’s very pretty but you are wise to just stay indoors until the situation improves. Happy to hear you have a generator to supply power if needed.
Taco - loved the story about your 100 year old friend. May we all be so fortunate to live such an active, fulfilling life.
Canarycat - that sucks! It’s so frustrating when doctors don’t listen to us. Enjoy your theatre work.
Waving ‘hi’ to all.
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In the end, you're trying to find God. That's the result of not being satisfied. And it doesn't matter how much money, or property, or whatever you've got, unless you're happy in your heart, then that's it. And unfortunately, you can never gain perfect happiness unless you've got that state of consciousness that enables that.
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I’m behind, again. Welcome Janie.
Our second guests leave today. The gf is overwhelming me with constant chatter, from the minute her feet hit the floor. A lot of talk about HS, college and a repeat of her kids schooling on through college graduation. The first time it was informative, she’s already told us this information over the summer. Her HS days are 50+ yrs ago and living in the past isn’t for me. I’m venting again!As they leave, we begin to pack for our Key West vacation. But first, we start the cleaning of the guest bedroom and bathroom. Too much going on in a short period of time. We leave tomorrow morning at 6:30 AM.
I woke up with less than 5 hours sleep. I’m not sure why, but our guests were not up, nor was SO, so it gives me quiet time. LOL How sad is that. I’ve checked all my email, did all The NY Times puzzles (Carole lol) and got on here to read a dozen or so posts. I heard their shower going so I know they’re awake. Fleeting solitude.Stay warm, stay safe, and Betrayal - I hope that snow goes away sooner than later. As Petite said, I too don’t miss it. ❄️
Enjoy your day ladies!
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Cindy, I was on a streak of 110 Wordles solved and hoping to beat my 138 record when I missed one. It was typical of my misses. Two letters missing with multiple obvious choices. Then the next day, I solved on the second try. I was doing most of the NYT puzzles daily but lately have been doing Wordle and Spelling Bee. Occasionally some of the others.
When you were posting about multiple guests visiting, I was thinking, "Better you than me." LOL. Having visitors around can get old quickly. At least for me it can. Hope you enjoy your Key West trip.
We skipped the State of the Union speech last night. This morning I read about it. I was glad that the Supreme Court justices weren't openly scorned. I'm of the generation that likes some decorum.
Chris, glad you're resting and recuperating.
Canary Cat, hope all works out well for you with health issues and with your theatre work.
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Today, haircut ends my February Winter Blues. 🤗
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Welcome Janie. As you may have observed, we don't bite. Thanks for the extra bio. My DH did his surgical residency at Wilford Hall/Lackland. We lived in DC twice and have been in AZ since 1997.
Snow is beautiful to look at but I'll pass. And you can all remind me of that this summer when it's 110 degrees for many days in a row. It's supposed to be 94 on Saturday. Way too soon and we really need some of that moisture that you easterners are getting.
Carole - I sold real estate for over 15 years when we first moved here and in all those years, I only had one client that got more for their house when they turned the first offer down. Assure your friend that it's just one signal that the timing is right for the next chapter. She can now move on with the mess of moving without worrying about having the house ready to show on a moments notice.
My Irish relative was born in Dublin in 1822, my deadend in genealogy terminology. She shows up first when she marries a much older man in 1859. Part of my frustration is that I don't know if the surname given when she married was a birth surname or a previous marriage. I've even had the Irish expert at NEGHS help me and we couldn't find her, even with a birthdate from her gravestone.
Be safe everyone. Looks like more bad weather is on the way across the country again.
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hello everyone. Here are a few photos of the set. It will look great once the sound and projections are on. Location is a private Gulf Island in BC.
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