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

Jan 4, 2021 07:21PM ChiSandy wrote:

Cindy, mazel tov on the new grandson! As to the jeans, Old Navy has huge online sales going on--and again, there's always the possibility of making them capris or cutoffs--or pulling your boots on over them.

It's cold here, with ice fog. Bob called Little Co. to schedule his second shot, and they told him to call again Wed. when they expect the new shipment. (So they did not reserve enough Pfizer for followup shots). He's hoping he can get it Friday--they're not vaccinating over the weekend, Meanwhile, many vaccination centers are toying with the idea of either mixing vaccine schedules (first Pfizer, then Moderna) or even just giving only one shot apiece to Group 1a (healthcare workers, first responders and nursing home residents & staff) and then moving on to 1b (other essential workers and non-congregate >75ers). We in Group 1c (65-74 or high-risk comorbidities) will likely have to wait till April or May.

Meanwhile, hanging at home. On the fence about getting my mani Thurs.--but aren't I always? Meanwhile my pharmacy ran out of letrozole (they promise to personally deliver it to me when it comes in); but I have a small stash remaining of my NovartisUK Femara. It "expired" April 2019, but unlike antibiotics or aspirin, it's likely still good.

Jan 4, 2021 10:10PM karen1956 wrote:

Just heard on the news that Denver and another county won't be ready to start with 70+ for 3 to 5 weeks - they are still working on first responders, health care workers in ICU etc. I'm guessing that the lower part of 1B won't be till some time in March. Eagle County (Vail) is starting this week-end 70+ but first come first serve and drive through. This is such a cluster you know what!!!!

Jan 5, 2021 03:28PM IllinoisLady wrote:

The great lesson from the true mystics is that the sacred
is in the ordinary, that it is to be found in one's daily life,
in one's neighbors, friends, and family, in one's backyard.

Abraham H. Maslow

Jan 6, 2021 06:54AM petite1 wrote:

IllinoisLady, glad you reached the halfway point.

Jan 7, 2021 07:04AM IllinoisLady wrote:

Kind words produce their own beautiful image in one's soul. Everyone knows the pleasure of receiving a kind look, a warm greeting, a hand held out in time of need. And such gestures can be made at so little expense, yet they bring such dividends to the investor. -The War Cry

Jan 7, 2021 07:39AM carolehalston wrote:

Jackie, glad that you're halfway there in your chemo regimen.

I spent yesterday glued to the tv. I started off watching the House and the Senate on CSpan. Then the scenes of a mob invading the Capitol. An incredible awful day. But not all that surprising. Words do matter especially when spoken by powerful politicians.

Earlier in the day, a representative from a company hired by Lowe's came and measured our counter tops, which had been cleared according to instructions. I am finally following DH's wishes and having new counter tops installed. This technician did not use a ruler to measure but used a laser measuring machine. When the company comes to install the new counter tops, they remove the old and install the new all in one day.

I picked out a white quartz which should brighten up the kitchen.

It's a gloomy day outside and will be getting colder.

Jan 7, 2021 10:06AM Beaverntx wrote:

Jackie, good you are at the half way point and handling the chemo well. Sorry about your gray days. We are having them too. Wouldn't mind so much if the clouds brought some rain to this drought stricken area.

Carole, we changed our kitchen counters to a white quartz and it did help brighten things up. Hope you enjoy yours as much as we like ours.

Have a good day.

Jan 8, 2021 10:19PM - edited Jan 8, 2021 10:21PM by CindyNY

I started to write about the attack on the capital and realized there are no words that encompass my feelings. Disgust. If my tv could hear me yelling at it, if others could see me standing up yelling at it, I'd probably get locked up.

We've had sun, seems like it's beautiful out, until you go out. It's so cold! I ran to CVS yesterday when remote learning had an hour lull. Not sure what I was thinking, must have been preoccupied, I didn't zip my coat and out the door I went. But "they say" it's been warmer than normal.

I moved out our dates for mail forwarding from FL to NY to April 5th. And extended the cable tv date to 4/15. So I better get with the program of ice cold weather, I'll be here for dang near all of it.

Plumber here again this morning. Hahaha...have to laugh, or pull my hair out. Owner thinks the best thing to do now is have his employee snake the main drain out to the trap, and if nothing there, snake from the trap out to the road. Couldn't get a guy here until Monday 7:45 AM.

I took all my Christmas decorations down on 1/6, tree too. Now my house is dark, nothing sparkling. I told my grand niece we'll decorate for Valentine's day early. I think in FL I have a light up heart, I'll need to get one up here. We need something to look forward to!

Illinoislady congrats having your chemo treatments half way done!

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Jan 9, 2021 07:25AM IllinoisLady wrote:

What choices are you making in your perception of the events around you? We choose how we view our times. There is a pinch of pessimism in our now. Counter it with small acts of optimism. Pick up a piece of litter that isn't yours. Show some extra grace on the freeway. Give to your food bank. Smile at a child who is in your way. Help someone you know. Help someone you don't know. The accumulation of small, optimistic acts produces quality in our culture and in your life. Our culture resonates in tense times to individual acts of grace. What's your choice? -Jennifer James, Success Is the Quality of Your Journey

Jan 9, 2021 07:47AM carolehalston wrote:

Today is the funeral visitation and service for our neighbor who died over at his house a week ago. DH was planning for us to go. I woke up this morning with the realization that I was not going to attend and did not think it was wise for him to attend either. I think it's foolish to go among a group of people with the present surge in Covid cases. The positivity in testing in our parish/county is between 17 and 18 percent.

I tried to visualize the awkwardness of expressing sympathy while keeping social distance. I texted a former neighbor, in her 60's, who is going and asked her to express our regrets in not being able to attend. I will also send a card expressing sympathy.

We have put ourselves on the waiting list at two pharmacies that will be receiving Covid vaccine.

On a happier note, dh's nephew and his wife in IL gave us a nice present, some meal kits from Hello Fresh. That will be interesting. DH picked out the three meals.

Happy Saturday to all.

Jan 10, 2021 07:43AM carolehalston wrote:

DH made a huge pot of soup yesterday with white beans and lentils and veggies. The recipe is Lidia's. The soup is very tasty and we have enough to open our own soup kitchen. The side was buttered slices of French bread heated in the oven.

I managed to make appointments for both of us for shots one and two of the Covid vaccine. A plus is that we don't have to drive far to the medical location.

Jan 10, 2021 10:11AM petite1 wrote:

It is cool, but the sun is out. Yesterday's grayness continued for my with a fall when trying to get out of the Jeep. I had smooth sole shoes on, went to get out and slipped on the garage floor. I landed on my elbow. The funny bone is not funny. Later on I decided to eat some leftovers. 20 minutes later I was very ill. I then went to bed with a Mary Kay Andrews book and I am better in all accounts today. As far as the vaccines go, the line at DOH is massive, but seems to move along. Publix is requiring appointments and there were so many, the website went down. I will try again, next week and see what happens.

Jan 10, 2021 12:52PM karen1956 wrote:

My DH worries every time I fall. I have fell yesterday on a slick snow covered ice spot and I think I fell last week. I also fell in November when hiking. He worries that my luck will run out as I'm thin and have osteoporosis. Due for my DEXA scan in the fall. Over the past few years, I've taken some big falls, a couple banging my back of head - basically tripping over my own 2 feet! Petite, glad that you are okay. Carole - glad you were able to schedule the vaccines. It is very hard to do it on the computer websites. If you aren't fast enough, you loose your spot - as my DH said, like trying to buy concert tickets!!

It was cold and a little snow yesterday. maybe 2" by me and cold today but it is warming up and by Wednesday close to 60. And the sun is starting to peak out this afternoon.

Have a good Sunday.

Jan 10, 2021 02:02PM Beaverntx wrote:

Petite, glad you are not suffering lingering after effects from your fall. I am still working on completing the healing process from my fall last September!

Here in South central Texas, we have snow on the ground! Only the second time since we moved here fall of 2011. Not enough to build a snowman but still it is snow. Fell following a few hours of rain. Don't know how icy the roads are and don't plan on going out to find out!

Jan 10, 2021 06:44PM MCBaker wrote:

OOOOhhhh--- I just can't resist it~~~ EVERY TOMATO PLANT HAS TO DIE SOMETIME.

In other news, it is 21 deg here. we may get up to 38 on Wednesday. Then three days snow is predicted, only a dusting, about four inches. I guess winter has begun. A trifle late. I have been knitting, cutting blocks for a quilt, and taking the dog for walks. I guess he needs his nightly brushing-- he has been shaking his tags at me.

Looks like they want to look at my chest-- see if there are any "calcifications". What stupid euphemisms!! I know what that word means.