Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?

@carolehalston - Sounds like a real nice day out. I'm no hockey fan, but I know what you mean about enjoying the tour. I also know what you mean about hockey being a more northern state thing. I'm in the Puget Sound area and when I was in Jr. High, one of our favorite places to go for week-end hangouts (and to meet boys, etc. 😉) was a nearby ice rink. Some of the boys in my high school were on a local team that played there. Happy Friday to you too, and I hope all have a good week-end.

Hi & Happy Fall Season,

Petite1, So sorry for your loss. There is something down south with that too! Is that where he was? My grandson was eating raw oysters in New Orleans this past July and afterwards there was the deaths of people that had consumed raw oysters. I was concerned causes he is only 8.

CindyNY, my hubby and I are also heading down to Cocoa Beach FL the following week after election day. We aren't snowbirds yet due to the fact my hubby is still working. We will return after about 10 days. Hubby despises flying now, so we drive.

McBaker, I used to like to make homemade cranberry sauce, now I just get ocean spray. A festival sounds like fun.

I sent my cold cap system back to Arctic Cold Caps before last Weds 3rd chemo round. It wasn't really working and the price of dry ice doubled so I will wear scarves and deal with the hair loss.

I am dealing with some bone aches from the neulasta patch but I just don't want to take another pill for that too.

I did walk for 1.5 miles which is ok. I should do that every day.

Have a great weekend everyone. Prayers for those near the eastern shore.

Susieq, my half brother lives over in Cocoa, FL. He worked for NASA and settled there. We love that area.

Carole, I think my SO would love the ice rink tour. We grew up skating outdoors on anything that would freeze. Mostly ponds, with big bonfires, and music over the speakers. But gf up the street from me - as kids her & I would skate on the baseball field if it iced over. It was across from her house, up the street by 3 houses from me, on a dead end street. We’d go bumping along, it was never smooth, pretending to be Peggy Fleming. Good times.

Chris, cranberry fest sounds great.

Betrayal, great pics of your fall decorations. I put some of my fall stuff out too.

Fall decorations - 3 small scare crows, 1 for each planter on my steps, were eaten up by mice. I had them in the front of the detached garage but they got moved to the way back. Well, 1 had its hat eaten off, and 1 had its pant leg chewed up - by mice. The 2 big scare crows are way past their prime, but I think 2 yrs back I did some DIY fixes, so I put them out too. The only person who could see them up close is the mailman, and I don’t think he cares. I also have some metal garden fall items the mice can’t bother - they’re out in front too.
Last was 2 pumpkins I grabbed at Aldi’s for $3.95 each, on the front steps. I wanted 3 but there was only 1 left in the bin, so I’ll grab another one soon. I need to check in the attic for my front door wreath. One year fake acorns were chewed up on the wreath; I turned them around and carried on like it was normal. HAHA I think there are 3 wreaths in the attic; one is metal wire round up, with orange terra cotta pieces on it - mice can’t bother that one. Betrayal, none of mine are as beautiful as yours.

The nor’easter headed at the east coast - if you’re in its path, heed warnings, it looks bad. My area looks to be getting 1”+ of rain. But coastal areas are looking at flooding and power outages. Be safe!

Here is something that Princess Kate shared with those who completed the Three Peaks Challenge, but I think applies to anyone on here who has been diagnosed with BC:

Each arrived with their own story.

A chance to reflect on resilience, recovery and adversity.

And to recognise the families, friends and communities who provided strength along the way.

Because some journeys may begin alone, but none are possible without the support of others.

Yesterday was a lovely day, sunny and mild. It was good to venture outdoors after a rainy day. Our small campground is lovely with the golden leaves in the trees and on the ground. Elsewhere there is some red among the gold. The drive to town offers some beautiful fall color. Still, I am ready to return home to Louisiana back to our house. I don't enjoy the transitions, house to 5th wheel, 5th wheel to house, but they're a necessary part of living in two places. DH hasn't wanted to leave until the golf course closes and men's golf league ends.

Yesterday I did a couple of loads of laundry, using the washer and dryer in our pleasant little laundry room. I visited with two other couples. One couple was closing their camper for the winter. The other couple live in their camper during the summer, as we do. They will be heading to Arizona this week where they own a park model camper and live the other months of the year. By next Monday the campground will be deserted except for the owners, who have a beautiful house on the grounds and a man who rents one of the two condos.

Happy Monday to everyone.

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Buddha

DH loves raw oysters and still eats them at a local restaurant at home in Louisiana. I like them but stopped eating them out of caution. I have mine chargrilled instead, cooked with butter, garlic and parmesan. On Thursday this restaurant has an oyster special price.

Today is forecast to be sunny with a high in the low 70's. DH is playing golf this morning. I am playing 9 holes at 1 pm with a women's league friend, Linda. This morning I will head to town to do some errands. I'll probably skip the gym since I will get exercise playing golf. We're meeting friends in town for dinner, so I don't want to be too tired.

Yesterday I cleaned the Mr. Clean coffee pot and this morning it didn't respond to the Delay setting. I also cleaned the ceiling fan blades and did some other cleaning. Seems a little silly since we're leaving on Sunday. But with luck and good health, we'll be back next summer.

Happy Wednesday to all.

Carole, it never fails to clean the coffee pot and then something stops working. If I forget to say it later, safe journey for you on Sunday.

Today I had my yearly eye dr check up. I honestly hate getting my eyes dilated because I’m useless for the rest of the day. The good news is my eyes are ok. I received a new contact prescription but won't know until tomorrow when I try them if I like the new script. Fingers crossed.

I had a greeting card stamping class tonight. My eyes were semi ok when we got there, and all good by time we left. These are the cards. The teacher pre cuts everything for the class so we’re not held up all night. A gf and I have been doing it for quite a few years now, we enjoy getting together with the group of ladies.

I was outside tonight futzing with low voltage lights. A new one just doesn’t seem to want to stay on, I have to futz with it and then the next night it might be off again. And now an older spot light stopped too - I’ll check the bulb in it tomorrow in the day light.

Not seeing all that well today, I put the robot vacuum in our bedroom - now that it’s pretty empty awaiting the painter. I closed the door and let it run 3 separate times. The carpet under the bed is “pristine” compared to where we walk. The amount of rug fuzz it picked up, you’d think it was new. Tuesday is paint day. I still need to finish washing walls, but today wasn’t the day for that.

We’re watching an awful lot of baseball in the playoffs. I’ll catch my regular shows on DVR. 🤷‍♀️ And that’s it.

I dusted yesterday and got under and around our modem and cable. Completely lost the internet. Called the company twice for help but nothing worked. Tech is coming today between 5 and 6. Using my personal hot spot for this. That will teach me to clean! 🙄

I had another wonky eye day as the new contacts didn’t work for me. I tried wearing them for about 4 hours and then called it. I put my old lenses in. I called to let the dr know, and the receptionist was less than helpful. She ended up putting me to a triage group, who did get my appointment moved up to 10/7 vs 10/12.

We had rain multiple times today when none was predicted. I did get out to change the bulb in one of the low volt spot lights; ran a test and it worked. I was happy to get back inside before more rain came down.

Ran some errands after dinner - post office & dollar store. I grabbed 2 new car sponges to finish up washing the bedroom walls.

Betrayal, I’m keeping the vinyl wallpaper that’s been up for years and still looks fine - ok, it will look brighter after we finish washing it. Haha! (it probably looks fine to me because I only see it 6 months a year)

What really needs painting is the ceiling, all the trim - small crown & giant baseboard, plus doors & window frame. It’s a small bedroom in an old house 1920-1930. I’ll be glad when it’s over with.

I had eye doctor appointment today, but it was no one was there. I called and they told me they had tried to notify me. They had the wrong phone number. Anyway, no appointment today. The realtor showed the house this afternoon. After that I just took a nap. It is a lot of work hiding things for a showing.