how about drinking?

Dara_Diverse

Hi girls,

Wanted to let you know of an update from Lori. Her DD is SAFE (thank you God)! She said that the house and island are not good but hell, material things can be replaced, life can not. I wanted to let you all know since she may not post here while away.

Nancy, great to see you girl, keep on coming back into the lounge, lady friend, missed you terribly here.

Gotta get mese arse into bed, have to babysit in the aye em.

CheeRs girLs!

*CLINK*

NativeMainer

Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Thirsty Thursday and my Friday for this week. Getting a late start this ayem, did not sleep well last night at all, had some tummy troubles from eating too many chocolate covered blueberries. Love them, but they do not love me! Getting more steady rain, another 0.60 inches overnight. Great for the gardens and lawns! Not so great for driving, but hey, better than snow. And that will be coming soon enough. Sadie is disgusted with the rain, except for last night when she could go outside and get damp and wet-dog-smelly right before going to bed. Gotta love the look on her face when I started petting her and squealed cuz she was so wet, though. Glad I can provide some entertainment for her! Had my virtual interview yesterday before I went to work for Hospice, and I think it went really well. I'll get a request for referencesby e-mail, once they check them the team willmeet and review candidates and make a decision. The pay structure is a new one on me, $9/hour for prep time, $15/hour for direct student contact time outside of classroom time, the hourly for classroom teaching time starts at more per hour than I'm making for Hospice, AND goes up a step if the teaching location is more than 15 miles from my home, which would apply to both the locations where they current run classes. Classroom time is 22 to 23 hours per week (20 hours class time with a little before and and after class time for prep and clean up). I so hope I get this one, it sounds like a blast, and I'd love to be back in front of a class again.

Collett--So good to see you!Chronic pancreatitis, what a miserable condition to have. So glad you are doing better and will be getting the tube out soon. Taking enzymes is better than managing the tube, I imagine. Glad you can still be involved in the Dragon Boats, too.I've seen pics of Samarah and Jackson on FB, they are getting so big, so fast. Just amazing. Praying your niece's situation gets sorted out quickly.GREAT pics!

Chi--$50 to cover lunch? Wow! Last time I traveled for work I got $45 a day for meals! Of course, that was 5 years ago, and the company doesn't send nurses anywhere anymore. I hope he got something good for lunch with that.

Jazzy--I spoke with Juliette on Fb last night, she will be working when Irma is expected to hit her area, so she will be in a hospital. Probably about as safe as anywhere without evacuating, at least she'll be with people and in a high priority location for help afterwards if needed. Not sure exactly where she is in Florida. Part of me hopes the hurricanes stay away from Maine, part of me would like to experience one first hand. Will have to wait and see what happens.

Chi--That tasting list sounds like it was most worth both Zantac and TUMS!

Dara--thanks for updating on Lori's DD. Have fun with the baby!

Dances with Hornets's DOTD:

Hurricane 2

Ingredients

• 1 shot Amaretto
• 1 shot Dark Rum
• 1 shot Light Rum
• 1 shot Gin
• 1 part Orange Juice
• 1 part Pineapple Juice
• 1 dash Grenadine

Directions

Mix alcohols together in glass. fill rest of glass with equal parts oj and pineapple juice. add a dash of grenadine.

Best served in a Hurricane Glass.

camillegal

Mornin' Ladies,

Nancy we've all missed u here and knowing u had a bad year hoping u'd come back, but also knowing how busy u've been. U'r pics are beautiful and u really look good.

So very glad Lori's heard from her DD. She seems safe now and this should be over hopefully very soon. What nature is doing is horrendous. My SIL showed me all the rest on the map with flooding and fires too. All these poor people caught up in all of this, i's scary and sad--the only thing that stands out tho is how everyone is helping everyone--no fighting in the streets just helping.

Everyone here is so busy doing things, but sounds good for the most part. Somehow I'm missing posts, my puter passes them up. I came in 2x yesterday but ended up not posting, my phones, Holy chit I thing I strated to early.

Well Leslie has to go for and ultra sound <3D???> her mammo found a lump and some kind of mass, she's acting fine and of course they did say it could be no big deal or cancer, of course I'm praying for no big deal, but this whole family has goofy things with cancer--so some prayers please. I'm so glad Marty's home this week cuz he's taking her and they always help each other feel better. Oh he has this week off, his boss told him the property never looked so good and he's such agood worker and they really like him so take this week off with pay just because and works out to help Leslie go thru all this crap, tho he didn't tell anyone there about this. I feel tho that whatever this is she will be fine, so I pray I'm right.

Dan came over last nite and got me n ear plug for the phone much easier for me. And he paid me for all the time off, he is so good to me, I didn't expect that. And he'll pray for Les--BTW he's very religious that's a good feeling for me.

LUBS U ALL

Jazzygirl

Cami- prayers for Leslie there is nothing of concern. We will be here to hear anything you need to share on that front.

Teka

Cami,

Leslie in my evening prayers!

Marty's a good egg.

ChiSandy

Cami, prayers for Leslie. Kim, that $50 lunch allowance is for a course attended by doctors paying big bucks in tuition (tax-deductible or expense account, of course). When Bob’s working, he eats in the hospital cafeteria or whatever sandwiches or pizza the drug reps bring to his office—or at one of the Polish diners in the neighborhood (no, definitely not heart-healthy).

NativeMainer

Good Morning, Loungettes!Beautiful sunny ayem shaping up here. The weather guessers are predicting 80+ degrees for Tuesday/Wednesday next week. I was thinking about taking the kayak out, but the garage door is broken, so need to get that fixed before that boat gets out of anywhere! Always something going on with a home. The garage doors are original with the house, one cable broke some years ago so I just stopped using that side, now I guess I'll have to make arrangements to get both of them fixed. Then when the junk in front of the second door is cleared out I'll actually be able to use it, what a concept! Looks like this week's dumpster fill will be from the upstairs living area, with junk tossed out the porch window and then put into the dumpster! Which is a good thing, cuz the living room and kitchen have been bothering me, and getting them cleaned out willmake it more comfortable to have someone come in to fix the garage and maybe even the dishwasher, which will be a big help. I miss my dishwasher. And I need to find whatever it is that is smelling up the fridge and get it out. Boy, lots to do!No wonder Sadie tried to get me up earlier today than I wanted to!

Cammy--it is scary all the stuff that is going on with the weather and fires and earthquakes.Maybe the world is coming to an end? Poor Leslie, I am praying for a B9 finding, too. And so good of Marty's work to give him paid time off, and the timing is perfect! I bet the earphone is easier for you, it was always easier for me, too. Not sure why I stopped using the earphone, I'm sure it's still around here somewhere, when it turns up I'll have to charge it up and get it going again!

Jazzy--I figured the $50 lunch was because it was for docs. Us peon nurses don't rate that level of attention from employers. The drug and equipment reps do bring good lunch stuff when they come to the office for inservices.

Dances with Hornets' DOTD:

Friday Cocktail

Ingredients

• 3/4 oz White Rum
• 1/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/4 oz Mango
• 3/4 oz Mango Syrup

Directions

Prepare mango fruit with rum and syrup in a blender with crushed ice. Strain into a large highball glass, and fill with crushed ice. Squeeze in a lime wedge, and serve.

Best served in a Highball Glass.

goldie0827

I am reading to keep up but won't be posting much. Too worried about my DD. She is safe but no word since yesterday morning. And now Jose!

NM, good luck with the outcome of the interview and you sure got lots going on. You go girl.

Nancy, awesome to see you back. I hope you stay . I miss some of the gals that have left.

Cami, PLEASE let us know when you know something. You must be as worried as I am. I love you and praying hard for Les.

Love you all and miss you all. Sorry not to address everyone.

ChiSandy

Brooks Pinot Noir last night, at Lawry's The Prime Rib. Gonna lay off the alcohol for awhile, till my stomach gets used to making acid again and my esophagus calms down.

I have five cousins in SE FL: my first cousin & his wife, octogenarians in an active-seniors bldg. in Aventura; their daughters in Hollywood & Delray Beach (one of them is a travel planner and managed to get to Seattle ahead of Irma); and their son, a cop in Daytona Beach (who is staying put as he may have to be a first responder). I FB-messaged them that if they can get outta Dodge, they're welcome to stay with us.

ncollett

Cami prayers for Leslie. I really hope all is well. I thought I had a basal cell carcinoma on my nose a month ago and it was ok.

Native Maine I hope Jose leaves everyone alone. Has Maine ever been affected by hurricanes?

Lori still praying for your DD.

I have family in Ft Myers and friends in Jacksonville and Clearwater. And of course Juliet. Hope everyone is safe. Also Lynn in Atlanta. They are saying they will have bad storms and wind as well. We should be feeling some of it on Wed. Mostly rain and wind

ChiSandy

I think José will skirt the Virgin & Leeward Islands before turning due north and pooping out over cold waters.

Tonight, a little 2011 Brouilly, with coho salmon and leftover prime rib.

camillegal

Hi Ladies,

Sandy u'r up lat, I just woke up to go to the bathroom, now I'm up for a while. So nice of u to offer u'r home to u''r friends hop everyone is safe. I have a few in FL too--and they already got out. Leslie's GF had to stay cu she's a nurse, but her DH took their cats and went to another state <Jazzy u know who he is the piano guy> And Julie is stuck there too. I pray for all.

Lori Marty said so many people around where u'r DD lives have gotten to safety <we talked about her> but they can't get thru to a lot. And I'm so glad u did hear from her before, but of course special prayers for her, not knowing is awful and they are always our babies.

Things sound good for you Dara, of course I can't member when Cheryl gets her oper. My sister goes next Wednesday Ugh she's been so busy getting everything together>>> she always acts like it's no big deal, she amazes me. we talked about Leslie today and she makes u feel better--I read her paperwork today and it sounds like it's probably cancer, but we'll see. I wish I was, I thought by now I would be feeling better to help her with all this, insted I think I scare her with all this aftermath crap

OK my eyes are crossing again--I'm really not used to working and being organized right now;;h well tlk u u latah

LUBS U ALL

NativeMainer

Good Morning, Loungettes! Yesterday may not have been productive decluttering wise, but I did get a lot taken care of. Spent most of the morning on the phone (I hate being on the phone with people I don't know) and have set up appointments to have the dishwasher fixed, the garage doors fixed, and satellite internet installed. All on Wednesday! So today and tomorrow I've got to get the living room and kitchen, what I call the public rooms, decluttered and cleaned up enough to not be totally embarrassing when people come into the house. I was surprised how little it costs to get dishwasher and garage door repairs done. Somehow I always thought that was incredibly expensive, probably because my Mom always said so. But Mom thinking any service charge more than $5 is "highway robbery"! So after next Wednesday I will call the telephone company and get the bundled home phone, internet and cable turned off, and, poof, there goes $204 a month in one bill.Internet will be $60 a month, Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video comes to $25 a month. I did buy an HDTV antenna to get the free over the airbroadcasts with ($20, one-time cost) so I can get my favorite news and the local channels for free. On top of all that, while I was shopping for the HDTV antenna I stumbled across a 2-in-1 laptop for that does everything I need/want for $200. So I bought that, too. Now I'm just waiting to hear from the oil company about on demand water heating installation. I've got to decide between electric and propane. Propane will cost more overall, as I will need propane installation, but since I want to eventually change the oven and anything else I can over to propane now may be the time to take that step. That will be a decision to make after I get more info.I feel like I've gotten a huge amount accomplished. Poor Sadie won't know what to think next Wednesday, there will be so many people coming in and out. I'll probably park her in the bedroom so no one has to worry about her getting loose or being "helpful".

Goldie--I'm sureyou are very worried about DD, you have good reason to be. I'm still praying for her safety, and that of everyone with her. Communication is problematic after big storms, but you already know that. Thanks for the positive vote on the interviews, I'm trying not to be too hopeful so I won't be terribly disappointed if there is someone else in the area that is more qualified, but it really didn't sound like there was anyone else from Maine, the interviewer sounded really excited to have a Mainer apply. Well, time will tell.

Chi--My wine last night was the last of the Akiyoshi 2016 Moscato from California. It was soooo nice to just sip and enjoy. It's one of the bottles I got through Naked Wines. Ordered another case of different wines to try, too. I am having so much fun with them.I hope all your family is able to get outta Dodge before Irma hits. Sounds like a beast of a storm.

Collett--Maine is affected by hurricanes, but usually they are either declined to tropical storms by the time they get here or it's more the high surf/high winds issues on the water if a hurricane is off the coast. The last hurricane to reach Maine still rated as a hurricane was in 1990 or 1991, and it was downgraded almost as soon as it crossed the border from New Hampshire. Most hurricanes coming up the east coast lose power passing over Cape Cod or make landfall and lose power before reaching the Gulf of Maine. The warm Gulf Stream also turns away from the coast around the Carolinas, so the water tends to be cooler and that saps storm strength as it comes up along Pennsylvania/New York area. The combo of cooler waters and the curve of the land drains the oomph from most storms long before they get to Maine. The last hurricane to make landfall in Maine and have any significant strength at the timewas when I was 2 or 3 years old. I don't remember any of it. In all honesty, hurricanes mostly affect the fishing industry, especially the deep water fishing where they can be facing pretty stiff winds and very high seas when the remnants of a storm blow through.

Cammy--I saw on TV that many people in the VI are ok but unable to communicate. I'm praying that Lori's DD is in that position but will be able to get another message out soon. Sometimes I think that is the hardest thing about a disaster like this, the loss of communication. We are all so used to be able reach anyone anytime that not being able to get through is even more scary than it used to be. I know Ham Radio Operators often get together and create communication links and send messages to families but I don't know how popular ham radio use is in the VI. I'm praying for Leslie, too, that all will be well with the surgery. I can imagine how scared and nervous you all are about this.

Dances with Hornets' DOTD:

Castigame

I have been staring at three unoppened bottles of Coppola. If I don't touch during Irma, I will have a big glass after rads completion!!!

Dara_Diverse

Hi gals!

Just wanted to pop in for a quick hello. I have been busy enjoying my grandson. He stayed over night last night, only the second time ever. My DD does not like to part with him in the aye em. She ran into a friend yesterday while shopping (I watched him for a few hours just to give her a break). They ended up meeting up for drinks and talking until after 2 aye em! I really enjoy Logan, he is sooooo fun.

Cam, hope it is nothing for Leslie, she is in my prayers. Cheryl had her surgery last week and is doing excellent. She is able to stand up straight for the first time in many months and is feeling marvelous. I can't get over the change. She has restrictions and can't go in the pool right now or take her beloved long bath in the hot tubbie but otherwise doing excellent. I will tell her you were asking about her.

Lori, glad you heard from your daughter (saw that on FB). Kudos to her for helping others but it must be scary as hell looking for survivors, I'd be too afraid that I would find deceased persons, I could not take that. But good for her. Many blessing to her Lori. Praying that the next set of hurricanes spare the US VI.

Welcome Reba M. Are you in Florida? I say have those dwinkies, they are good for you (sez mese)!!!!

Kim, keep up the great work, I could not be more proud of ya. Isn't it cool how relaxing weekends can be when you do not have a boatload of work to do with the hospice job? Good luck with the transformation of phone, internet and TV services, WTG saving so much. CHING CHING CHING, in your pocket the money goes, YEAH!

Hello to eberybody else, again sorry for being short here. Miss you all and love you so much. Will try to post an update to all soonliest. Oh, missing Genny here, come in Mary please!!! I saw Anorable on FB, so grown up and pretty as eber!

cheeRs my loves!!!

NativeMainer

Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Sunday Funday! For me it's going to be declutter the kitchen day. I am really pleased with the junk I've gotten out of the living room, and all the dirt and dust I've gotten cleaned up. Everything is in boxes but the boxes all have themes--electronics, crocheting, office supply stuff, Scentsy stuff, DoTerra stuff, batteries. I have a supply of storage boxes and baskets that I can label, then the boxes will go to appropriate places like the closet or the stand beside my recliner. All the office supply stuff will be gathered together from other parts of the house, too, and will go into a rolling 3 drawer cart. What does not fit in the cart goes away. I've got so much duplicate office supply stuff cuz I can never find the stuff I have when I want it, so I end up getting more. I'm really going to have a hard time throwing away excess office supply stuff, need to find someplace to take it to donate. BUT, I can designate a box for the donated stuff, seal it and take it somewhere. Had to toss the bagged junk out the porch window cuz the garage door is broken. Was tired at the end of the day, dreaded going out and moving the bags to the dumpster. Then it only took 5 minutes and the dumpster is half full again! Why do I always think things are going to take so much longer to get done than they really do? Sadie kept trying to help me, everything I sat down on the floor to sort through a pile of stuff she would walk all around me scattering things as she did! I don't know how many dustpans full of dirt, dust and junk she got in the face cuz she'd stick it in the trash bag just as I went to dump the pan! I found things I've been missing for months. Found my living room clock that shows the room temperature, got the batteries replaced and got it hung up again. So nice to be able to lay hands on batteries when I want them! Opened a bottle of Zinfandel to go with my pizza, it was good but not fantastic, I'm beginning to think I like Old World reds better than California ones, but will keep tasting and exploring.

Reba-are you in Florida?Please stay safe! Let us know how you are when you can.

Dara--Ah, what fun you must have had with Logan. I saw the pics on Fb. Not so much Baby Logan, anymore! I am so happy that Cheryl is doing better after surgery! She must have been totally miserable before. The restrictions must be trying but they will be temporary and it's worth it to be sure nothing gets infected or healing gets disrupted. It is amazing how much better I feel now that the house is really showing signs of the work it's taking to declutter it. I feel accomplished and don't feel like a total slob any more. It actually is a more relaxed feeling. And I am much more relaxed at work, knowing that when the day is over it is OVER, and that I will still be able to do things socially and for fun. Part of the decluttering of the living room yesterday was unplugging and throwing away the house phone. It had been ringing so incessantly with robocalls that I turned the answering machine off and then turned the ringer off weeks ago. No need to supply electricity to that puppy if I'm not using it!

Everyone near Irma or any of the other storms and hurricanes, please stay safe!

Dances with Hornets' DOTD:

ChiSandy

No DOTD for me last night or tonight: PCP pulled me off Dexilant Tuesday (so I could absorb iron) and my GERD has been brutal. He said to use Zantac 150 BID, Pepcid 40 TID for “severe esophagitis,” but they haven’t made a dent. Been gobbling TUMS too, and woke up several times during the night (had to sleep sitting up, ugh—hurts my neck). Bob said screw it, go back to the Dexilant (supplementing with the other stuff) till I get the acid control I used to get (at least a week or two)—then taper slowly, not quit cold turkey. I went back to it last night, but it didn’t kick in (hence the several nocturnal reflux episodes). It has such a short half-life that within 24 hrs my esophagus felt like I’d never been on it. The anemia can wait. He says his elderly patients with anemia get iron infusions—they work pretty quickly and last a long time. I would love to get my hiatal hernia fixed (that’s where the heartburn is—sort of at the bottom of my throat) but I have to get my BMI down below 35 to be eligible. (And anything that helps me lose weight either aggravates the GERD, interferes with the iron, or both).

So to stave off the caffeine withdrawal symptoms, instead of a whole cup of coffee, I had a short shot of espresso. No coffee (even decaf), wine (or any alcohol), citrus, berries, flavored seltzer, chocolate, sauces, dressings or even my beloved homegrown tomatoes. Just shoot me.

hsant

Hi ladies! Life for me has been rough, but I think of all of you, well...all the time.

I apologize, but I'm not caught up with all things good and maybe not so good with you beautiful women.

I spoke to Genny/Mary a couple of times over the past few weeks, and as always, it was wonderful to catch up with her. Love her!

I've been in couples therapy with the hubs for the past few weeks. It's been quite the roller coaster ride! Ha! I really like this therapist. I was in individual therapy with someone who specializes in grieving, but I didn't quite connect with that person. Anyway, I hope this finds everyone well.

Heidi

NativeMainer

Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Monday! I've got 2 days of Travel Medicine education starting today that I'm really looking forward to. When I get home I need to clean off the kitchen counter and wash some dishes. Tomorrow after class is floor washing and picking up the sun porch. Wednesday is getting things fixed/installed day! Then one day of work for Hospice. Should be a nice week. I'm not as stiff and sore in my arms and back as I expected to be this morning, which is nice too. Maybe all this cleaning and decluttering is resulting in a little bit of reconditioning for the ol' bod, too!

Chi--oh my dear, I am so sorry you are going through that. I have a hiatal hernia and severe GERD too, and can remember the nights of not sleeping at all cuz of the burning and pain. Praying the Dexilant kicks in ASAP and weaning off while taking the Zantac and Pepcid works better for you. The dietary restrictions are horrendous, and I find they generally don't make any difference anyway, just add to the suffering. Just so NOT FAIR.

Heidi--good to see you! Sounds like you are having a time adjusting to all the changes you've been through. Glad you are getting some help. No need to apologize for not keeping up, life is crazy enough, just drop in when you can.

Dances with Hornets' DOTD:

Class Act

Ingredients

• 1 splash Southern Comfort
• 1 oz Advocaat
• 1/2 oz Coconut Rum
• 2 oz Pineapple Juice

Directions

Pour all ingredients into a shaker of ice, shake, then strain into a rocks glass full of ice. Drinker will have to constantly mix the drink in his glass as the Advocaat will settle.

Best served in a Old-Fashioned Glass.

MemaSue56

Morning DahhhLinKs

I am back. Back to a messy kitchen, ton of laundry, and multiple phone calls. I read the last 2 pages, am sooo glad none of you were hurt or displaced during hurricanes. Been watching a little news, it depresses me to no end. We need to hear from Julie T and someone else, can't remember. Hope they are OK. Sending prayers and donations.

Chi - I used to take Nexium, but now rely mostly on Zantac and tums. Hope something works for you and soon.

Have to just say HELLO, prayers out to all plus lots of

lubslubslubs

ChiSandy

Heidi, so sorry to hear you and DH are going through a rough patch; hope couples therapy helps.

Back on the Dexilant until & unless my PCP reads me the riot act after my next CBC & ferritin test. Being off it didn’t help me absorb the iron anyway, since I had to switch to Feosol complete—the gentlest formulation, which is half heme-iron (supposed to be more bioavailable). But judging from the color of the, uh, “evidence” (normal) I didn’t seem to be absorbing it. Yet until I had to stop all iron a week before the colonoscopy, when I was taking both Dexilant and ferrous gluconate, the “evidence” was black (and effortful to eliminate)—so I had been absorbing the iron. So this morning, I took a Feosol before breakfast (directions say it’s ok to take it with any type of food), and in about an hour will take a ferrous gluconate and a chewable C tab. I had no breakthrough last night, and I was able to have a cup of coffee this morning without incident.

What gave me an epiphany was that Dexilant is supposed to interfere with absorption of B12, folate, calcium and D3—but my levels of all of those were dead-bang normal. Meanwhile, I read that low ferritin can interfere with thyroid function (even if lab tests of thyroid hormones appear normal) and lead to—you guessed it—weight gain. So part of my weight gain might also be attributed to that, not just letrozole. Wonder if an iron infusion might make it easier for diet & exercise to make a difference while still on letrozole.

Last evening I drank water. Just water.

goldie0827

NM, how can you say you haven't been productive. MY GOSH GIRL, you have done a ton! Good for you. And good for getting rid of some unneeded bills.

RebaMac, welcome and enjoy that wine. Please come back and visit. Where are you that Irma is a threat?

Wacko, such good news about Cheryl. And I KNOW you are enjoying that handsome little man of yours.

LDB, Julie and Cydie are ok.

Cami, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your DD.

Communication is off and on with my DD. She is back at her own home, still no electricity. Hot and humid there, with only battery fans. She went to some of the villas that she cleans and got some supplies, I think like TP, paper towels, things that won't be needed right now in the villas. Could be 6 months until she gets power restored. So having to keep ice for refrigerated items. She is in good spirts, unless it's a front to hide from mom. Window in her car got blown out, but she was sitting in there last night to cool off and charge her phone and ipad. I think they are opening the airports this week. However, I don't think she will leave. She might, but I doubt it. And not likely I will get to see her, even if she does. That's ok, she is alive and as safe as can be. Not likely that I will be able to hook up with Mary, need to to text her. Love you all and cheers to everyone. Glad I was able to check in with y'all!

ChiSandy

Lori, glad to hear your DD is safe, albeit uncomfortable and intermittently incommunicado.

NativeMainer

Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Twofer Tuesday! The first day of Travel Medicine Education was absolutely fascinating and eye opening. Can't wait for today's session to get started. I love learning new stuff. Sadie was not happy not to go with me, but she could not sit in the car in the 70 degree, sunny weather all day.

Mema--Glad you are safe and home, even if there is a boatload of work to do! The pictures of the damage are very sad.

Chi--Sounds to me like you really need the Dexilant to be comfortable that way, and if that is going to interfere with iron absorption, then an alternative route like the infusion may be the way to go. It is so not fair to be bothered with all this crap on top of bc.

Goldie--I am looking forward to tomorrow and getting all kinds of things taken care of. I really have done a lot this week, haven't I?So glad you have had contact with your DD. I suspect it will be a while before the owners of the villas are back for a visit. Power may be out for 6 months? Boy are we spoiled around here. A power outage is considered long if it lasts more than a day or two! Sorry the car window got blown out, but it sounds like the car works, and that's helpful. Thanks for the update!

Dances with Hornets' DOTD:

Incommunicado

Ingredients

3/4 ounce light rum

3/4 ounce triple sec

3/4 ounce vodka

3/4 ounce gin

3/4 ounce tequila

3/4 ounce grenadine

1 1/2 ounces cranberry juice

1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice

1 1/2 ounces sweet and sour mix

3 cherries (garnish)

Directions

1. Put a handful of ice in a shaker and add all of the ingredients. Shake well and pour into a 16 ounce glass.

2. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Jazzygirl

Good morning friends- been out of pocket for a few days with friends in town visiting in Santa Fe and playing tourist guide. They left today and I am back at it again. Took them to places I love, and discovered a few new favorites along the way too. Getting back in to the groove today and business call coming up!

Goldie- glad your DD is safe. Wow, six months w/o power, that won't be easy but island people adapt. Tropical storms teach people how to survive and cope. I heard FL has millions without power now too. Hope your DD continues to do well where ever she goes or if she stays.

Hsant- no doubt you are having some adjustments after being seperated from your DH for so long with care giving your dad. I am a big fan of counseling to help you through the tough times in life, it has been a life saver for me after major changes in my life with family losses, elder care, my own stuff, etc. I hope the support helps you and that you continue to take super good care of yourself sister.

LLL- how are things in Houston? Are you back on track with your rads treatment?

Mema- glad you are home and hoping you are getting through re-entry.

NM- I think travel medicine would be a very interesting area to work in. I always visit travel clinics before going to places like Central or So America for all the groovy things you need to get shots for, have prophilatic pills for, etc. I hope that work expands into more for you and that with time, the hospice folks will be more of a memory than an income producer. Always good to start with what you need and get to what you want with time!

Need to get ready for my call, more later! Sept is going to be a busy month this way!

ncollett

Good afternoon everyone. Not much going on today. Just windy and chilly here in Indy.

LOri so glad your DD is ok. I'm sure it's very hard to watch the news and not be with her. I hope they get relief and help soon.

Hi Memaw

illimae

Jazzy, I am doing well, Houston is getting cleaned/dried up and rads have resumed. I actually only missed two sessions, made one up on the weekend and the other is added to the end. I've been trying to read the various posts to keep up but not posting much, still so busy at work. Everything should be settled down in the next couple of weeks, can't wait!

NativeMainer

Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Hump Day! Today is the day I get all sorts of stuff done around the house. So excited to get the dishwasher and garage door back in working order! I'm hoping the laptop I bought will be delivered today so I can get that set up after the new internet is installed. Sadie is very happy with the basketful of toys that have turned up during the recent cleaning/decluttering session, she is stopping me for a game of fetch or tug every few minutes. I even found a well loved toy tucked under the pillows on the bed last night!Day 2 of the travel medicine education was just as fascinating as Day 1. I have a ton of notes and a whole list of web sites and other resources to check out. When I think of all the cruises I've taken with ports of call in Mexico and the Caribbean and the things I should have known but didn't, I wonder how I never got sick or hurt or worse!

Jazzy--it's fun playing tourist guide, isn't it? And great way to find new places, too. The Travel Medicine work will expand a bit when I get through orientation for that piece, but that pays $10/hr less than Hospice. I am hoping to get the Kaplan teaching position, that would bring in better money than Hospice, and could potentially replace Hospice work during the testing/test prep season. But I have already been able to scale back the number of days I work for Hospice. Hope your call went well, and you got lots done around the house!

Morning, Nancy!

Illi--glad rads are back on track.

Dances with Hornets' DOTD:

Helluva Hurricane

Ingredients

• 1 oz Vodka
• 1 1/2 oz Dark Rum
• 1 1/2 oz Light Rum
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 (Chunk) Pineapple
• 2 oz Orange Juice
• 2 oz Pineapple Juice
• 1 1/2 tsp Grenadine
• 2 Black Cherries

Directions

Pour dark rum, light rum, juices, and grenadine over ice into a pilsner/parfait glass. Add a half spoon of sugar, stir slightly, and top with high octane 151 rum and cherries/pineapple. Add an optional sugar cube, ignite and drink with a straw.

Best served in a Parfait Glass.

camillegal

Morning Ladies,,

Wow MIA way to long. Lori I did red u knew u'r DD was OK and I was so so happy/. That is awful not knowing and having to watch the news, maybe communication is off for now but u have to feel better. But u'r poor DD not having Elect. can't even fathom that.

Ill u'r rads returned quickly which is good around u'r area. But what a mess the news shows OMG.

Everyone I know is doing OK nd safe so I'm thankful.

SusyQ glad u'r back and I hope u'r feeling well.

Reba I hope u come back and tell us about u'rself, whatever u feel good about sharing.

Heidi so very glad to hear from you and if u like this therapist that makes a world of difference. This has been so difficult for you and I truly hope u find peace and take care of u'rself.

NM U have never been so busy, but u sound so happy. U have to be exhausted at the end of every day but doing so much when it's over u'll really be able to relax more with Sadie.

Jazzy it's great to go to places u enjoy with friends and new places, now it's time to get down too everyday work for u and u'r routine.

Sandy u'r having a hell of a time trying to control some meds, but u have iron mixed i with that. I just went back to Zantac and tums after whatever they put me on and it seems to work best, but I only drink water and sleep sitting up so that makes a difference for me. I hope u get settled with that, it's so very annoying.

Oh Dr I'm so glad to hear about Cheryl please give her an extra hug from me. And being with u'r GS is the funnest and happiest time for u. But I'm still confused about u'r job.

My nephew got operated on yesterday for his ankle??? He's got now bunch of nails in it and can't use his foot for 6 weeks, Ugh. My sister gets operated on this morning, I talked to her last nite and she's done loads tomake sure things are good for when she comes home, she never ever seems nervous going thru any medical procedure, We all had brunch Sunday and it was a buffet <crowded> but when I came in they put us in a new set up table nice n d close to the food. LOL Joanne <cousin> totally helped me with everything and we had such a good time, but as soon as I got home and changed I slept for 8 hrs without getting up.and I was exhausted Mondy so it was hard for me to work. Getting dressed and going out takes so much out of me but I love to go anyway. And Joey gets my clothes together and it's always my nice clothes so he was a big help getting me ready.

We haven't told him anything about Leslie yet but she got her biopsy yesterday and hoping to hear soon, but she said she thinks it's cancer, I didn't tell her I did too, I hope we're both wrong. So now we wait.

Nancy and Mary I hope u get a chance to come in more we miss u.

LUBS U ALL

Jazzygirl

Good morning friends- on the go again today and a very cool work opp came up this week I am chasing. Speaking with the next level this afternoon. Wish me luck!

Cami- lots of surgeries for your family. I am praying nothing serious for Leslie, but know you are worried. I would be too. Remember that with your family having had experience with this, you will be able to support her if this does not go the way everyone is hoping. Having those who have been through cancer treatment or have supported others through it means everything. Keep us posted and keep taking good care of yourself too.

Chi- I am behind on this thread but see you are struggling through some iron stuff still. So much trial and error around these problems we have. I am hoping you are doing okay. I love your updates on the drinks you enjoy. I had something this past weekend called a "super Tuscan" red that was delicous but cannot remember much more about it than that.

NM- I wish you luck to get the Kaplan teaching job! I know you need to make enough so the travel clinic work is a good supplement. I like the variety of things you are doing in your new world! I hope you continue to enjoy your new work routine and love that Sadie is diggin' your new scene too!

Ill- so glad to hear you are back with your treatment routine. Finishing up with what we need to do is important. We know you are busy with work and this and don't worry about writing, just glad to know you are doing okay!

I have a couple doc apts this week, one done on monday and Friday to see my endocrinologist. I think I shared with you all that the endocrin. is leaving the healthcare group per my PCP so I need to find out where she is going? I am starting to loose weight again after being plateued since June and dropped 3 more pounds since late August. I have dropped 10 since I saw her in June. Wish me luck again on this one!

Have a good day everyone!