how about drinking?

camillegal

Good Morning Ladies,

Oh Sandy Thank you. I knew u would give me good advice and I so appreciate u sharing with me. BTW I really like the pasta on the wall. Yes it's cold here way to cold for me, but Joey has been out, then again he's only 13. LOL

Luv these drinks NM, damn I wish I drank, but I do share them with others.

Karen I'm sorry u had a bad taste Christmas, I know with ours we have food just this time of year nd u really miss the whole experience. But there will be many more and u'll especially enjoy all of them. Ah good thing to do have a playdate, great to have ur little ones having fun. But I do feel with Leslie using all plastic silverware <like I did> helped us both.

Leslie, Joey and Marty re planning to go to the concert tonite and drive Laura to her DH, they always spend New Years together no matter where he is, she goes with. That's nice.

So, New Years Eve---what's happening---I like sandy's plan, whenever u can enjoy time with friends and drink in ur own home sounds good to me. All I'm doing is going to brunch New Years Day at Dan's with my family <which is great with me>---we'll see how Leslie feels and BTW she really appreciates all of ur input and happy I talked to u all about it. But she did say don't scare Karen, so Karen we all want to have u in clear thinking going thru this crap. Not hers.

Well have to set up my work stuff, wow we're busy way to busy for my feeble mind, they must know that by now, but I did tell Dan if he wants to let me go I really completely understand and I do. So we'll see.

LUBS U ALL

goldie0827

Karen, I hope the weekly Taxol is easier on you. Mine was every 3 weeks, 4 treatments and it was then that I lost my eyelashes and eyebrows and any other hair left on my bod. Enjoy your play date out with your DD.

Sandy, it is a reaction from chemo. I am on oral chemo and have been for 3 years. SE is HFS. It's the chemo leaching through the skin. Not really a nerve thing like neuropathy. I like the pot on the back burner, simmering. Good way to describe cancer.

Cami, so glad you got to go out and enjoy the day. But so sorry to hear about the chemo not doing much. I believe that is what happened to Mary too. And why won't insurances cover things we need them to cover so we can live! I'm so sorry for the emotional roller that you are going through as well. Not sure I have any advice to give. My surgeon only removed 2 nodes and both were positive. Hoping her GF can offer some peaceful answers for Les.

NM, I can't believe how cold it is out that way. I know it is in MI, with no relief in the near future. I like the desk too! Will be bringing it in this afternoon. You know you can also look on Facebook Market Place for desks for sale in your area. I had been watching, but didn't see anything was going to match the rest of my decor. Will you share your alfredo sauce recipe? I forgot you make your own noodles, I'm impressed!

Cyn, you should be home by now. Donese is with you, right?

Just getting organized today with unpacking, laundry and such.

ChiSandy

Lori, so sorry it's HFS and that it's the chemo hitting the skin.

DOTD: whatever's hot.

Cold & snowy here. Gordy's flight to Houston was scheduled for 1:15pm. Last word is that he is at least on the plane, last ETD bulletin said 4:37. Hoping that because he hasn't texted me since 4:30 he's finally de-iced, in "airplane mode" and in flight...safely. His GF has been waiting at her airport since 4:15--hope she isn't freezing in the cell phone lot or paying through the nose for parking. Bob left his overnight bag home...and the roads home from the S. 'burbs are jammed and crawling. My housekeeper's car's heater croaked again (after it was "fixed") 15 min. from home this aft.--she's going to make the dealership tow it and give her a loaner for as long as she needs it. Two of my NYE guests had to decline: they are scheduled to get home from SC at midnight the 31st...and are now re-thinking coming home...if they can get the 2nd off. Meanwhile, I'm performing at a bar in Rogers Park Tues. night. No way I'm going to walk to & from the CTA stations carrying a guitar in the cold, and parking's impossible (as it is in any Chicago neighborhood with "Park" in its name). So it's Uber or Lyft, which will eat up whatever I'll be paid. Hey, it's all about the music...

Yay--Peapod's here, w/in its time window!!!!

UPDATE: Gordy's flight took off at 4:39.

karentwriter

Cami

I totally forgot about the plastic wear, however, we didn't do any foods that required silverware. We are super classy like that. lol! I think you guys are so sweet to worry about me with everything you have going on. I did panic a bit yesterday when my breast at the lumpectomy site became sore.

Goldie,

I am set up for weekly Taxol at a smaller dosage. My Dr says that the side effects are "less" this way. It's a pain, but so is everything else. The DF's car needs a fuel pump, my brother (the one who passed) gave me his computer and that died finally. To be expected, it's really old...8 year old desk top. And the furnace is sounding worse. Man alive.

But we will figure it out. As long as we can pay for our home and food, we'll be just fine.

NM

We had about 50% awesomeness and 50% meltdowns and fighting..of course. The two boys at one point were trying to kill each other and then at one point the youngest gut checked my kid. lol! Those two are at day care daily together (under good conditions) so not surprising. A lot of apologizing, screaming, crying, and laughing for those under 6 apparently.

It's been crazy around here lately. I feel like I never have time (when I feel good) just to clean the house. Right now my daughter will sleep til about 700 or 800 so this is my time to be online. Then it's game on. Next week I'll take advantage of school starting up again and have my mom pick her up after preschool so I can have the day uninterrupted to clean...if I don't react horribly to the Taxol that is.

I also had to last minute help some friends with 2016 taxes. In October we began but I let them know to file online I needed their 2015 information to verify their identity. They couldn't find it...til yesterday. So I went back out to complete it...wouldn't you know, now they must mail it in due to the IRS shut down. Irony. And worst part - the huge chunk they want is the renters, which they just might lose because they won't send it before the end of the year. Blah! Well I did what I could I guess. It was such a pain to get in though when you are communicating via text and ithe site quickly times you out for security purposes. Guess I could have gotten on the phone...bah.

Well I need to get a few more things done online...

Have a wonderful day ladies!

goldie0827

Sandy, hopefully Gordy made it safe and sound. I wouldn't walk in that cold either! You guys are really getting it!

Karen, you ought to ask that "uncle" if he could help with a new furnace. Bahahaha sorry, couldn't resist! Hopefully that weekly taxol will be easy. How many or long do you do this cycle?

Weather here is unseasonably warm. Suppose to be 70 today! And I can't tell when the last time was that we had any precipitation. My TM's went up AGAIN. Not much, only about 10 pts. Not going to panic yet and continue with the same treatment for now, at least until my next labs in 6 months.

NM, take a break today. DOTD "Chilly Willy"

• 30 ml Midori melon liqueur
• 30 ml malibu coconut rum
• 22 ¹⁄₂ ml peach schnapps
• orange juice
• pineapple juiceDirections

1.Pour into shaker. Fill with orange and pineapple juice. Shake well.

karentwriter

Goldie

Um...if I hadn't blocked him from Facebook (my only contact information for him), I totally would just to pi-s-s him off. lol! Sounds like it wouldn't take much to do that though. Maybe I'll have my mom ask him tomorrow at the Christmas party. ha ha ha ha

NativeMainer

Good Morning, Loungettes! Welcome to the Maine Deep Freeze. Minus 12 outside, with wind chill taking it down to minus 27 degrees. Yup, 27 below the donut. Got the space heater out of the bathroom and using it to warm up the cold spot under my desk and not caring what it does to the electric bill. Going to be a good day to have the oven going, so probably going to make some bread or cookies or something later. Maybe some corn bread, I haven't made that in a while and I love corn bread. Sadie was funny this ayem. I opened the kitchen door, she stuck her nose out and then backed up back into the house. Took 3 tries to get her out the door to piddle. She took 1 step off the porch, squatted, peed, pivoted and bounded right back into the house. You know it's cold out when the dog doesn't even want to piddle!

Cammy--glad the drinks amuse you, I have fun with them, too. No particular plans for New Year's Eve, I'd just as soon not be out on the road that night, and all the big parties around here are couples based, you know, tickets X dollars per couple. And I'm usually in bed long before midnight, and then watch all the ball droppings and such on TV the next ayem.

Goldie--I didn't know about Facebook Market Place, I'll check that out, thanks for the tip! The weather pundits were predicting a brutal winter this year, I guess maybe they were right. Making good Alfredo Sauce is pretty easy, the key is to use high quality ingredients. Melt 1/2 stick of salted butter, whisk in 2 or 3 tablespoons of flour and cook until smooth, whisk in 1 pint fresh heavy cream, stir and heat until the sauce just "smiles"--some small bubbles show but not simmering or boiling. Add a good sprinkle freshly ground pepper and salt, I use Merlot Salt, whisk until dissolved, then add a double handful of grated cheese--most use Parmesan, I likePecorino better, stir until melted. If the sauce seems too thick I'll cut it with a little bit of white wine, but you can also use half and half or milk, adding very little at a time until you get the consistency you want. Making noodles is fun, pretty simple but I get to play with attachments to the KitchenAide.The hard part is finding some place to let them dry where Sadie can't get at them!

Chi--Ah, the trials of air travel! Glad Gordy finally got off. Hoe the GF was someplace warm while waiting for him. I'm with your housekeeper--the dealer needs to step up and take care of the situation. Good idea to get a ride to and from the performance. It must be great to live where there are so many options for transportation.

Karen--The under six crowd can be pretty volatile emotionally, especially the boys from what I've heard from my friends with kids. I'm amazed that you can help other people with taxes. I can barely cope with my own! But then I've never really had a head for numbers.

Lit Teetotaler's DOTD:

Frozen Pear French 75

Makes 1 delicious cocktail

1 scoop Pear Champagne Sorbet

1/2 lemon

1 1/2 ounces gin, cognac, or brandy

Champagne

Scoop sorbet into a low glass (such as an old-fashioned glass or stemless wine glass). Squeeze lemon juice over scoop, then add liquor. Top with Champagne and garnish with a lemon peel.

NativeMainer

Woops, Looks like I bumped Goldie and Karen into the pool!Meet me at the swim up bar, Loungettes!

Love the Chilly Willy!

Karen--gotta love family drama!

Jazzygirl

Good afternoon friends- last few days of the year. Been busy this week, and had a friend over last night for a good ketchup (as NM would say) and feel ready to start taking down the minimal Xmas decorations and getting those tucked away for next year.

I am a bit bummed today as as I was waiting for my friend to arrive last night, I looked down and noticed a stone was missing from an antique family ring I wear all the time. I have no idea what happened, the setting looks in tact, but perhaps bent and the stone slipped out. I have the ring insured but not sure if it will help with the repair but will call the insurance company this week and ask. My hope is that it may be around here at the house as I was here most of yesterday, but was to the pool and Walgreens. So I am cleaning and looking under the beds, couches, etc. I was busy picking up yesterday for my friends visit so possible it could be here. Anyways, I was grateful the stone missing was not the super expensive part of the ring (the diamond part) so I will see what I need to do to get this repaired. Things can be fixed, right?

NM- I heard it is bitter back east and can't blame Sadie for not wanting to go outside. Some of my friends with smaller dogs tell me they have to pick them up and carry them outside to to in this weather.

Goldie- too warm out here too, in the 60s and no moisture here for 85 days now. Ski resorts are a bust this year so far. My hope is that we are just having a delayed start to snow here, sort of like our monsoons last summer. Usually they start in July, but this year, they started in August and went through the end of Sept. I think we broke the record for wettest Sept this year. I hope you get settled in and unpacked and have a nice New Years.

Chi- I hope Gordie got home okay and had a good visit with the GF and meeting her parents. Sounds like they are getting serious with you meeting her and him going to meet her family in Houston. Exciting!

Karen- I am sorry Xmas was not very tasty for you this year. I know chemo kills the taste buds for awhile, but hopefully that will return with time. I know you have some time to go yet with the chemo but hoping this next part goes easier friend. You have your lovely DD to keep your spirits up?

And glad you blocked the toxic uncle on FB. Karma is always watching and said "I saw that."

CeliaC- good to hear from you friend! I need to go back and read your post in a bit more detail to respond to you more fully.

Cami- we are glad to help here and hope that Leslie can get the care she is needing to get through this. I hope your phone is not ringing off the hook this weekend and you and Joey can have some nice time together. I expect he goes back to school on Tuesday?

Teka- I hope you are staying warm in north country. Bitter cold your way too!

Mema- thinking of you sister and keeping you in my meditations for healing, sister.

CyndieLou- you get home okay?

I want to know any new years resolutions/intentions/goals any of you may have. GO!

ChiSandy

Actually, Gordy flew down to Houston yesterday (landing at almost 8pm, 2-1/2 hrs. late), and will be coming home Tuesday night. I'm trying not to be the "hover-Mom" who has to call and text constantly when he's away--when I was his age (or even 10 yrs younger than that), after letting my Mom know I'd arrived safely I would have been driven nuts had she checked in on me every day I was away. I assume he's having a good time and hitting it off with Leslie's folks as we did with her. I do know he's much, much warmer than we are!

Finally made it out of the house today to pick up some prescriptions & supplements, plus odds & ends for nibbles at midnight tomorrow (dinner's at all 7, so people will be peckish again by then). Not looking forward to the 1/4-mi. walk to & from the restaurant, but I did try on my long shearling coat and it fit over a thick fisherman sweater, so everything but my face will be warm. Right now, it's 1F and getting down to -3 by morning. They've added "lake effect snow showers" to tomorrow morning's forecast--which because of their unpredictability means anywhere between half an inch to a foot of snow. At least our steps & sidewalks are cleared. It'll be 6F by the time we leave the restaurant, and well "below the bagel" when guests begin to flag. I have one friend driving up from Minooka (60 mi. SW) and staying in Gordy's room; and am prepared to shoehorn people in overnight wherever I can.

And if need be, I will commandeer several Ubers (promising to tip well to offset the briefness of the rides) to get everyone back here.

NativeMainer

Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy New Year's Eve! I hope everyone who has plans for the evening has a lovely and safe celebration. My wish for those staying home is a peaceful and pain free celebration. Sadie and I may or may not stay up, haven't decided yet, will depend on if I can find a good countdown show to watch. Otherwise Sadie and I are just going to putter around the house today. Inside the house, where it's warm.

Jazzy--things can be fixed, yes, but I can imagine the feeling when you noticed the stone missing. I am glad it's not the big stone. I feel for the small doggies in this weather. Sadie has trails run into the snow so there are places where she can squat and do her business. When she goes off the trials she sinks up to her belly in soft snow. The snow is deeper than some little doggies are tall here! I don't really do the New Year's resolution thing any more. I guess I am re-committing to the decluttering and maintaining the work/life balance that I started in the spring. How 'bout you? You got any resolutions?

Chi--It must be hard not to keep in touch with Gordy when he's away. Maybe a once a day text? That's not constantly and would help you feel reassured. Be careful with that walk, it's long enough for any exposed skin to get damaged. Hats, gloves, scarves are necessary for that walk!

Lit Teetotaler's DOTD:

Earl-y New Years Chill

• 2 parts Beefeater 24

• 1 part earl grey syrup (add sugar)

• ¾ part lemon juice

• ½ part pasteurized egg white

• 2 dashes peach bitters

In a shaker, add all the ingredients except the ice. Shake cocktail thoroughly. Add ice and shaker again to chill and froth the cocktail. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with lemon zest.

To make Earl Grey Syrup, combine a very strong brew of Earl Grey Tea with sugar in a 1:1 ratio. Allow to cool before use.

goldie0827

NM, that Frozen Pair looks pretty yummy to me. Poor Sadie, not wanting to go out. I guess you Can't blame her,eh? Perhaps that cold on her paws is painful, just like a hot asphalt can burn paws. Never heard of that Pecorino cheese, and I don't think I have ever bought heavy cream. I assume it's with the milk? I don't know the differences between heavy cream, half and half, evaporated milk, etc……LOL. Did you find the Marketplace on FB?

Jazzy, all of my decorations are put away. Oh wait, I didn't' take any out! Sorry about the lost stone, hoping it turns up. But how nice to have a family heirloom ring. No resolutions here.

Sandy, hope you don't freeze your tushy off!

No big plans here. Roasting hot dogs outside and maybe some cheap champagne!

Jazzygirl

Good morning friends- woke up to a lovely sunrise here to great the last day of 2017. I have come to observe the

NM- yes, my heart sort of sank when I saw the stone was gone. It is turquoise cabochon, so it should be less expensive to replace. But my guess is I will need to get two to get them to match and then redo the setting which in the end, won't be cheap. I actually have the ring separately insured on my homeowners and going to call the insurance company on Tuesday to see if the policy covers this jewelry fail, or if it is strictly for complete loss through theft or other means. I will get the info from insurance and then may just park the ring in safety deposit for awhile. I did do a lot of cleaning yesterday with the hope it might turn up but nothing yet. I checked the car too. Sigh.

I don't really have New Years resolutions, but sort of do have what I call NY intentions and goals for 2018. I divide them into categories like work/business, health, relationships (with everyone), home and arts/music/travel. Some are things I have been working on for awhile, others are completely new. Some of the bigger goals include hopefully paying off my home in 2018, competing in the senior Olympics next summer with my swimming, reaching my five year cancerversary/coming off the AIs in March, take a good vacation somewhere (thinking overseas maybe in 2018). I also hope to loose the last 15 lbs I am trying to take off too! And de-cluttering to me is now a lifestyle thing so it just goes on and on and on.

Goldie- I did minimalist decorating this Xmas too, usually true for me each year. I have my Xmas cards up on a door with masking tape to have them centralized and not cluttering surfaces but those are coming down today and going in to recycling. It is nice to not have the big chore to put things away, right?

Chi- whoops, I had Gordie coming back when in fact, he was on his way. I hope it all goes well. It sounds like your home will be busy for the holiday.

A woman on the singles thread popped in yesterday to note I had posted 10,000 times on BCO since I began in 2012. She said how she has been following me for awhile and said how much she liked reading my posts and that they were supportive to our sisters here. Wow! I was floored, but glad to hear I have helped others in some way. I may not be able to be here as much in the new year (work travel), but plan to stick around for the foreseeable future ladies.

Time to get on the yoga mat and to my day. Got my last laps to get in today and some take out to pick up for tonight. I will be out tomorrow at parties and will catch up with you ladies on the other side of the new year! Be safe and blessings to everyone for the new year!

Dara_Diverse

Hello my girls and Happy New Year's Eve day to you all! I have missed you girls so much, I just don't get in here enough these days.

I go back to the PS next Friday for a follow up on my belly bebridement. The dr pulled out some mesh. He said if it does not heal up this time i will have to go into the hospital to clear of the mesh down to my abdominal wall in the area that is troubled. I really do not know what that means. Sadly, it looks like I might be heading in as the healing is not going well. Ugh, story of my life with this now seven year recon journey. AND I hope to one say get my right saggy foob lifted and bixed up(ward).

NM, wow it IS cold there. I thought it was cold here with the windchill at zero but you take the cake. I am glad you have Sadie to keep you warm and also happy that you are using that space heater regardless of your electric meter spinning round and round at high speeds! We only live once and it is important to keep oneself comfy!

Lori, love the entertainment center and the desk. So sorry about your footsies and your hands, I really feel for you as they look so painful and for you to say it is getting worse makes me so sad for you. You are going through the mill. Just know I love ya lots and if ya ever need to pitch a bitch, I am a call away.

Cam, sorry about Christmas day, wish you felt better. And bidness is really good for Dan but can he get someone to cover for you once in a while so you can rest more? It is recockulous that you are called all hours of the day and night and that your sleep is disturbed. As for Leslie, I am heartbroken to hear that the chemo is not doing its job. That effing sucks the big one. Please tell her she remains in my heart and I think of her often. My heart breaks when I see here on facebook as I know how she is really doing through you. Do keep us updated. Hope your trip to Dan's goes well and that you LOL the while time.

Sandy, wish I could see some of your performances, said it before saying it again. Hope Gordie made his flight ok after the delay. Stay warm, I know it's cold in Chitown too.

I am going out for NYE with my cousin, a friend from high school and her husband and the friend's sister and brother in law. We are supposed to watch fire works tonight but I mighten be staying inside the hotel after only 15 minutes of that. Zero degrees with the windchilld is jest too darned cold for this old girl. I will try to touch base with you all again tomorrow.

Hello to Karen, Jazzy, Cyn and all other goils I missed. Love all my goils, off to the bar for some dwinkies. Jack n coke, its what's for breakfast!

Dara_Diverse

sorry that cheers thing took up half the page!

more chEeRs!!

Dara_Diverse

bumped Lori and Jazzy into the pewl, the water is nice, come one come all, let's swim up to the bar!

Dara_Diverse

You'll need a bottle of Jameson Whiskey, a bottle of butterscotch schnapps, a strip of bacon (optional) and some OJ. Take out your shot glass!!

Jazzygirl

Dara- good to hear from you friend. I will join you at that pewl anytime!

Teka

Husband and I just returned from having breakfast at a new local restaurant. We're going to spend New Year's Eve at home. Brr in the North Country.

Jazzy,

Exactly why I chose a 6 prong engagement ring and only wear occasionally behind the wedding band to prevent loss.

I wish you luck with insurance!

NM,

Sadie......I never get frostbite using my pooping house ^..^

Cami,

I hope Leslie, Marty, Joey, You and other Family members are having a calm and fun end of the year weekend.

May everyone have a safe New Year's Eve!

CeliaC

Dara - Please beam me to that pool right now! I only pop in every now and then these days, also. Happy New Year wishes to All!

Cold here, also. High of 17 degrees, Low of 4 degrees.

Sandy - Stay warm!

Jazzygirl

Teka- ring was set in bezel and removed from prongs years ago. Something happened? I also wear bands around it too. New Years gremlin snatched my stone?

Dara_Diverse

Hi Celia and Teka, good to see you girls.

Mese been dwinking sincen 8peeem last night, no chit.

Jazzy, hope you find the missing stone, yikes. If not, hope insurance will cover without an increase in premium. I would think homeowners would cover it but what do I know (I am an insurance underwriter so should know)>

Forgot to mention, pee test is done and I am assumed passed sincen I used one of my college friend's urine, learned to warm it perfectly, I bought a lil hand warmer on ebay and practiced practiced practiced with it. I jest love mese willie too much to sacrafice it for a new job!

more cheeRs for mese girls and wishing you all a healthy and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Teka

*Happy New Year's Eve* ;o))

CeliaC

Too cold outside for us - we cancelled our NY dinner plans. Just cracked open a bottle of Piper Hiedsieck champagne and noshed on shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce. More nibblies and champers to follow. Happy New Year!

illimae

Hope everyone is enjoying their holidays. DH and I are getting near the end of our road trip. Currently in Roswell, NM (chilly here, chilly everywhere it seems). Moving on to Carlsbad for the night, then dinner, Stanger Things on Netflix and maybe a cocktail.

Jazzygirl

Ill- you are in my part of the world. Roswell is so fun, have not been over there in years. They have a jazz festival every fall I keep telling myself I will get to some year. Glad you are enjoying your time away!

CeliaC- seems like its cold everywhere! I think you were smart to stay in. I am in tonight too and enjoying some cab and enjoying some "reflection time" on the year that has been and that which is yet to be.

Dara- sorry to hear about the ongoing issues from the recon sister. That just stinks. I hope you can get this worked out and to feeling better. I know you have new work coming in the new year too.

Jazzygirl

Cyndielou

Good morning! Back to woirk for this girl...up at 4am for my 5am start...sure is better than 3am...every second counts when it comes to sleep...

So happy to be back to my happy place....sorry for all of you girls up North where its freezing ...our planet is just so jacked up...global freezing....However here it has been a comfortable 71 during the day. Today is supposed to be rainy and cold...ick. NM I sure don't blame Silly Sadie .....If its too cold for humans its too cold for fur babies.

Chi...what did you end up doing? Walking or Uber...I'm a huge fan of Uber but a 1/4 mile isn't that much of a walk really. Hope you enjoyed your dinner.

Jazzy...I am thankfully home! Hella drive from Austin TX to Venice FL...in the cold and rain almost the whole way.

Dara Dahlin....your sill suffering with wounds and failing foobs? You poor girl...perhaps you need a Florida Vaca????

Donese goes home tomorrow....We have been together this visit for about 6ish weeks so its going to be odd to not have her by my side for a time.

I hope everyone had a great time ringing in the new year....we went to bed way early because of this work BS.

Here's to a fantastic 2018!

Lubs

Cyndielou

camillegal

HAPPY NEW YEAR LADIES------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I hope everyone had a fun night last nite, I was woken up at midnite for New Years wishes and no one makes resolutions anymore, why start the year just lying to ourselves.

No one really left the house much since this weather is horrible and all plans got cancelled, plus some have some flu-colds too.

Dara it's so good to see you but sorry about ur recon, it's been going on so long I feel so bad for you, I hope u don't need the hospital again. But u do crack me up with ur pee sample, ONLY YOU DARA, for sure--Wish Cheryl a Happy New Years from me too.

Karen I hope this chemo is so much easier on you and u can enjoy your DD more.. U know I know nothing about all this, but both u and my DD got that stupid red devil first thing and personally I think that's a strong one to take first, but as I said, I know NOTHING. I do remember getting it with my second time of chemo but not the first.

Wow Ill u and ur DH make a great pair having fun, so good that u r.

NM we're cold here too and our Sox runs in and out, he's no fool, like people are.I put my little heater alot right now, since my room is small it works wonders.

Lori extra prayer for you we all want those numbers to go down. It seems like most of us had a quiet Eve, age I guess. I really rarely went out, we always had parties, to me that was more fun.

Jazzy I enjoyed that video, those 2 are a great team. And I can certainly understand why ur posts are appreciated, they always are.

Sandy u'd better not go walking around in this weather, u can get frostbite in a matter of no time. And I'm anxious to her bout Gordy when he comes home and how his trip was, so make sure u tell us all.

Wow this phone hasn't stopped nd the guys charge more during the nite and they still want them, well I know they've called around, but I feel bad when I tell then how much it will be. but I have to and then yes then I say Happy New Year, just what they want to hear.

Oh Oh now for the better part, I talked to Leslie as did her GF and she's following everyone's advice---not to get the recon right away--<NM> and demand both taken out and her GF helped her with the email nd the Surgeon answered and said she would take both at the same time and other points u ladies wrote, she listened to all of you and I'm so happy about that. Since I didn't have recon, she just figured I was telling her cuz I was trying to make things easier on her from a mom's point of view, cuz the plastic surgeon was fine with it. So thank you for all advice it was so appreciated and taken well. Well I knew it would be great.

OK have a wonderful first day of 2018 <yeow> and see u later.

LUBS U ALL

camillegal

Hey Cyn right in the pewl, which would be frozen here it's so cold but in our lounge it's always the perfect temp. I'm sure u will miss Donese after being together so long. Hoping ur 2018 is great.