how about drinking?
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Chi - The Beer Bazaar is great!
Muddling - happy birthday! Hope you had a great day and here's to a great year and many more b'day celebrations!!
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Ladies- two days in and holding my own. Many at the old client site happy to see me, and ran in to other people from jobs I have worked at FT or contract. Sometimes this city is just TOO SMALL. I am working with a lot of doctors so which me luck.
I am so sad about the fire at the Notre Dame yesterday but seeing pictures of the inside and that it looks better than I could have imagined. The church is all stone for the most part. I hope the pipe organ is not damaged, they did not loose the beautiful rose stained glass. I was there in 1994 with my mom and when we visited my cousin there. Such a lovely visit that day. I have cousins visiting that same cousin right now and expect they may have all been in Paris when this was happening. Sad start to their trip.
Goldie- I have a really small yard and not a good place for veggies. I used to vegetable garden back east though. There are some communal gardens down in the valley but can't even think about that until I have more time in my schedule. Working on that. I know you have lots of cool things and can too?
Cami- you know work hard/play hard is my motto!
Chi- thanks for the photos, looks like such a great time. I love food porn too.
Muddling- happy birthday!
Okay, time for bed. Another fun day awaits and will see my first deposit from this gig in to my account by next week. Mama has a house to pay off.....
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I love my Chardonnay. I was hoping there was a thread like this. Does it interfere with our AI? Does drinking encourage estrogen, and if we are on a blocker does that matter. I would love to be able to have my Chardonnay and not feel bad about it. Thanks ladies.
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I love my Chardonnay. I was hoping there was a thread like this. Does it interfere with our AI? Does drinking encourage estrogen, and if we are on a blocker does that matter. I would love to be able to have my Chardonnay and not feel bad about it. Thanks ladies.
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suzy - ha ha drinking causes things to ‘double’ 😉 (like posting twice😄). Glad you found us as this is a fun place to be...Cheers
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lol...and I wasn’t even drinking tonight😎
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Hump Day!The early ayem inservices went well yesterday, the mid-morning ones not so well. Got peeyem and evening inservices today, so going into work around noon. Poor Sadie is totally confused, and so is my brain. Getting up at 3:30 ayem is NOT FUN! Getting home at lunch time is interesting. I sat down to put my feet up for a minute while I thought about what to make for lunch and promptly took a nap! Woke up around dinner time with Sadie curled up on my feet keeping them warm. Puttered around and went to bed early, still woke up not much later than usual! So much for sleeping in this ayem!
Goldie--There are some things that you will never listen to your mother about, no matter how old you are or your mother is. Hopefully she won't do herself any damage to herself as she heals. So sad to hear about the unrepaired damage to the houses on the islands. You'd think that would be cleaned up and fixed by now.
Cammy--cute kitty!
Librarian--it's great you have so much going on to keep you busy! I'd love to see a pic of the Spider Lily in bloom.
Cammy--There are lots of things I can't teach and even more I don't want to teach, I'm just concentrating on the stuff I like to teach!
Janky--options are always good! HOORAY for Stable CT Scan Results!!!
Chi--the retirement party is going to be truly bittersweet for many people. Wow, what a variety offoods and drinks you got to sample!
Cammy--where did you find the dancing pickle??Too Funny!!Haven't seen a Gin Rickey in ages!
Janky--sunshine does make a day better, doesn't it? Too bad grandbaby was sick, but a fun visit for you?
Cammy--you and I need to go on a Gremlin hunt soon!
Muddling--HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!
Librarian--Medicare billing is a nightmare, but correctly spelling a name shouldn't be that hard.
Morning, Illi!
Morning, Karen!
Jazzy--Good Luck with the docs, they can be a hard bunch to work with! I hear you about it being a small world and running into people you've worked with before. You never know who will come back into your work life.I watched the Notre Dame fire coverage with awe.I never knew there was that much wood involved in that structure, always thought of it as a stone structure. Shows you how little I know! The pic of the pile of rubble with the clean, practically glowing cross behind it is amazing, and so is the pic of the firelight through the rose window.
Welcome, Suzyshacklechick!I'm a white wine person, too, if there isn't a rose available! The question about alcohol and an AI is one without a definitive answer. Different Loungettes have gotten different information from their docs, from no alcohol is safe to allowing so much per day or week, to it doesn't matter as long as you don't overdo it.For me, a glass of wine after work or with dinner is an enjoyable part of my life that I'm not willing to give up even if it is a risk. Others choose not to drink at all during treatment and go back toindulging later. Others choose not to drink at all except virtually. Some keep to strict limits if they drink, some don't. It's a very personal choice based on your doc's info and what's important to you. Being able to enjoy a glass of wine is important to me, more important for enjoying and truly living my life than the possible risk it represents. Basically, if I were to give up wine and then develop a recurrence or met down the road I would feel that I gave up a lot of my life for nothing. If I have my wine and then develop a recurrence or met, well, such is life. At least I got to enjoy my disease free time in a way that's important to me. As far as those of us in the HTL are concerned, drinking is as individual a choice as what treatment options or if or what kind of reconstruction to do. All opinions are welcome here!
Spring Fever
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz Lemon Juice
- 3/4 oz Mango Syrup
- 2 oz Orange Juice
- 1 1/2 oz Pineapple Juice
Shake well over ice cubes in a shaker, and strain into a collins glass half-filled with crushed ice.
Best served in a Collins Glass.
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Mornin' Ladies,
Whatever I wrote yesterday is forgotten, I think.
WELCOME Susy imbibe any way u want, I'm here cuz I don't drink at all but super enjoy the company and enjoy our DOTD'S , always want to try them, just don't. I've said this before but when I was getting chemo there was a couple who drank everyday and the nurse would say can u please wait til tomorrow to start drinking, and she'd say no and the nurse would just smile and walk away. So.......
Lori I really thought the VI was in better shape too, unbelievable . Well right now we all concerned for ur DD and u know pray for her recovery.
Kim I always wonder where u get ur DOTD'S from they're all original and I get old ones. But I do member the Gin Ricky from when I was a teenager, never hear about it anymore. Doesn't it feel great when u wake up with Sadie cuddling. Oh I enjoy that feeling so much.
Jazzy keep it up like u always do.I know ur working hard as opposed to the way I work.Oh my puter was totally locked and wouldn't let me do one thing, so of course I was like well I can't work now but in no time I feel guilty---so it tells u to call a number and belive me it's serious too. Well I called Dan and he came over and did his stuff and fixed it SO I could work again. Boy did he rush over. LOL
Janky I enjoy ur drinking style and ur pics of the too.
OK u know how forgetful I am but Sandy did I miss something cuz I don't remember much except some yummy pics.
OK I'm sending a big HELLO to anyone I missed BTW Karen I love seeing u back in here.
LUBS U ALL
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Happy Hump Day everyone! Welcome newbies and oldies too!! Kind of a gray day here in sunny Alberta, but definitely spring, I can hear birds chirping outside!
NM - Your schedule sounds a wee bit out of whack, no wonder Sadie is confused! Change is gooood so they say, and like everything else - we adapt! The day went really well, busy outdoor play for the ayem, then he slept from 1 - 5, he was exhausted. I am off to sleepover at his home tonight as my DD has a work activity, so that will be enjoyable too.
goldie - are you planning your huge garden and canning for this summer? I have a hard time staying on top of rhubarb, raspberries and tomatoes, but enjoy the harvest...
Jazzy - it is indeed a small world when all is said and done. You will adapt and love it, especially after the first pay period!
cami - love those kitties - again. How are things in your part of the world?
illi - nice to see you, seems like it has been a while!
Wishing everyone a great remainder of the week, enjoy spring... Cheers!
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Thank you Native Mainer. I was told 4 a week by my Dr. Now, I can handle that! Just was so excited there is a thread for us winos, and I don’t want to be looked down upon by those people that know I had cancer and am still enjoying my glass or two of wine. Thank you for getting back to me. It makes me feel better
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And thank you Cami. It’s nice to get a little positivity. I’m originally from Park Forest I’ll. Moved to Southern Cal years ago but family still in Chicago area. Love to all and Cheers
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Thank you for the birthday wishes everyone. Mae, I love that birthday picture of the balloons and your avi. Cami, thanks for that kitty cat birthday video. You didn't forget - I plan to celebrate for at least a week, maybe the rest of the month!
I love to read about everyone's activities. I hardly do anything.😠
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NativeMainer - here is a pic of the Rocky Shoals Spider Lily. It must still be a little early for them, but saw a few in bloom. Besides hiking today, I got to use my brain to figure how to get pics off my phone, onto my IPad and converted to a jpg. Must not have chemo brain yet
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Catching up here. Yesterday, I went to get my keratin treatment renewed (now that floating in extreme saltwater is off my calendar for the foreseeable future). We tried a new version called "Brazilian Blowout Zero," which is supposed to be safer for both client and stylist as no aldehydes are produced when heated. Stylist & I noticed that my hair has more "texture" than with the regular BB, though not frizz. It did eventually develop an overly perfumed smell like fabric softener (which I abhor). But it dissipated overnight. Unfortunately, I woke up with one side of my hair wavy (the side on which I slept) though not frizzy. It's something that's happened with every version of keratin treatment (including the ones that warn not to get the hair wet, tie it back or clip it up for the first 72 hrs.) except the very first, original formula (high-formaldehyde) Brazilian Blowout I got from a different salon back in 2011. Anyway, a brief pass with my flatiron took care of that. But the other versions did make my hair straight but limp. We shall see what happens with this one, and whether twisting & clipping my hair up for sleep will produce an annoying "bump" wave at the back like when the keratin begins to grow out.
Today I saw my primary's P.A., and she was quite pleased at the state of my ankles, feet & lower legs (and the 9 lbs. of water weight I've lost since I weighed myself in my Jerusalem hotel room). She's cut my Lasix down to one a day, to end Monday; if I notice swelling again, to resume taking it and regardless, continue sodium restriction.
This afternoon I got my Invisalign (singular, as we're straightening only the top front teeth so that the lower ones don't form a "wedge" to further loosen them; I have one front incisor that protrudes, and has done so ever since I fell on my face as a 10-yr-old. We're not looking for perfection, just regularity. (Not messing with the lower teeth--too much going on down there, especially a Maryland bridge and a few crowns). First orthodontia attempt (8 yrs) never did work (our family dentist applied the braces, the bands & brackets of which constantly broke or fell off and the rubber bands were excruciating (and tricky to apply). Second round, from age 28-32, worked--until I barfed up my retainer after a beer-fueled bacchanal in Nova Scotia, and never did find it. I was too ashamed to go back to the orthodontist, and by the time Gordy was born my teeth had reverted. So hoping third time's the charm. I'm scheduled for 7 trays, to be changed ecery two weeks. But it could take a little longer due to Prolia inhibiting bone remodeling.
Unfortunately, this is going to put quite the damper on my eating & drinking. Though, unlike various YouTube videos I've watched, my orthodontist isn't restricting my beverage intake to cold clear water or seltzer; but I do have to take the aligner out every time I eat, and then brush and floss (or use proxibrushes) and rinse out the aligner before I put it back. Except for eating & tooth care, I have to wear it 24/7, preferably no more than 4 hrs. total for eating & drinking. This is going to make banquets, Seders and Easter brunch a challenge but on the bright side, snacking will be such a pain in the butt that I'll probably lose weight. Eating on planes will be a major hassle, as I would have to go to the toilet to pop the thing out and put it in its carrying case (taking it out in public is truly gross) and then go back to the loo afterwards to brush, floss and put pop it back in. So I guess I'll have to get only liquid nourishment in-flight.
Fully expecting sore teeth by tomorrow, I decided to make my dinner tonight a pastrami sandwich on pumpernickel--and biting down on the crust caused one of the little glued-on plastic "attachment" anchors to fall off. I almost swallowed it!
DOTD was an iced mocha latte when I got home (sipped through a reusable straw), strawberry Bubly, and a few sips of that 2015 Bogle Pinot Noir to steady my nerves after the "attachment" fell off (but a call to my orthodontist was reassuring).
Happy is bummed out. He caught a mouse in the mud room and was playing with it, but it ran away into the den and he can't find it. (He tends to kill pests only inadvertently, preferring to consider them live toys). 40 years ago, before we had our first cat, seeing a mouse was a terrifying experience. Now, I just feel bad for Happy. (Not about to try to post a cat-shaming photo, though). I bet Heidi, who actually lived on the streets before being rescued, can finish the critter off. She's a great mouser.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Thirsty Thursday! The sun is finally getting up before me again! So much easier to get up when it's not pitch dark out. Temps getting nice during the day, still chilly at night. More rain coming tonight. Sigh. I knew we need the rain to melt off all the snow in the places that don't get sun, and mud season is a fact of life, but I want to play in the garden and in the yard!Still too wet and cold to do any of that just yet.Sadie is confused, some days I let her have the run of the house and yard, others she's still stuck in the crate, depending on the temp and weather. She's always happy to see me when I get home, though!
Cammy--love the hula hoop kitty!I do love waking up with Sadie cuddled up to me. Not so much fun when I wake up cuz she's scratching her snout on my face or poking her toenails into my side! It's so funny to wake up like that and look at her and ask her what she's doing and she just looks at me and wags her tail, usually it's under the covers and it creates a very chilly breeze on my nice warm body! I swear she's smiling when she does that!
Janky--One week a month the schedule gets wonky, but it's worth it. Isn't it nice to hear the birds? I'm starting to hear them around here.I did see Robin the other day, too.
Suzy--YW. I figure there's no point in saving my life if I don't get to enjoy it! You certainly won't be looked down upon for having a drink or two here. People who haven't experienced cancer don't understand how we have to fight to keep it from totally taking over our lives, and how much we need something in our lives besides cancer and treatment.
Happy Ongoing Birthday Celebration, Muddling!
Librarian--the lilies are beautiful!
Chi--That Invisalign sounds pretty interesting. Sounds like a lot of care and work, but that may be a good thing. Snookie used to occasionally catch a mouse and play with it, odd trait for a German Shepherd. I can picture your Happy having fun with the live play toy, much more interesting to chase, I am sure.
GREY MOUSE COCKTAIL
Ingredients:
1 oz Baileys Original Irish Cream liqueur
1/2 oz Black Sambuca Liqueur
Directions:
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled shot glass
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Mornin ladies,
Kim u couldn't have gotten a better Sadie than u have now. Sheknows how to push ur buttons, how to make u happy and loves the mud LOLThat alone has to make u happy. And now u have better things going on in ur life and it's about time.
JC it's a beautiful Lily and on top of that u learned how to put the pic on here. whoa another genius in my mind.
Susy u really weren't far from Sandy or me when u lived in IL. Sandy is on the outskirts of Downtown and I live near Wheaton so u have an idea where we are. What made u move??? And how far along r u with treatment.
Muddling don't feel bad I live thru everyone her myself, usually what goes on kis not so good, so it's better to be boring that goofy stuff happens.
Janky we have a close family wedding to go to in May so Leslie <my DD> has planned her next operation right after the wedding. So another operation for her.in 6 months now that'll be her 5th or 6th one. She's having a hellofa time 2 of the Drs. told her she''ll never be able to go back to her job again cuz she needs 2 strong arms and one will never be the same---so she's really down about that. I told her who knows Dr. are wrong all the time, downs't sound so good for all the other stuff she has going on . LOL
Sandy ur unrel, ur mind retains everything the Docs tell u and wat u read so u know exactly what to do or not do. But this sounds like a huge deal to care for, but I think u won't have problem doing all the right things. Ur drs. must really find u interesting cuz u really understand all of it. My Drs. say things like "r u .listening???> and when I see their lips completely stop I usually say OK. that's it.
Joey';s off of school tomorrow, I really didn't know that was a holiday now. Years ago it was just for Catholics.Last nite i explained all of lent and what Holy Thursday was and Good friday and why we have Easter. Jeez I hope I had my stories straight---there was so many, oh well it had to be some story from the Bible. Better than nothing.
U know how I like to talk, I have what they used to call a "whiskey voice" but customers just refer to me as "Sir" I think I'm fooling myself.
Hello to anyone I missed I never mean to Have a wonderful day.
LUBS U ALL
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Hi ladies- the week is going quickly! Finally getting the jist of the work I am doing and some strategy discussions I need to have with a few people to get this project I am working on where it needs to be. I have a doctor friend there I have worked with who has given me so much good insight on a couple things. Still some warm welcomes but also have a few there I know are not a fan of this girl. You know, that minority that can feel like the majority? Anyways, never a popularity contest, always just there to do the work.
Janky- you are right, once the money gets flowing, it all gets mo betta!
JCS- oh that lily is so pretty. I have some things blooming and we got some soaking rain yesterday that will only help the trees coming out now. My yard is happy on this fresh morning!
Cami- you didn't get the "blue screen of death" on your computer did you? I love how the computer goes down so that is it for you, lol girlfriend.
NM- I bet you will enjoy this coming weekend after your CPR course work last weekend. You and Sadie have any special plans?
Chi- a friend of mine does those keratin treatments and loves them. I am so glad your swelling is down and hope the dental work goes okay. Dental work is both expensive and painful!
Suzy- welcome to our thread. We are a judgement free zone here so drink, don't drink, drink some or drink a lot, we don't mind!
Muddling- we like having you here whether you are just reading, lurking or hanging out with us!
Attached is a sunset photo in between the series of storms yesterday. Enjoy the slide in to the weekend and for those of you who will have a three day weekend with Good Friday tomorrow, today is your friday!
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JCS, there you are! So nice to have a face to the name. These insurance companies just don't give a rats patootie. Yay for no chemo brain, cuz let me tell ya....it's REAL.
Janky, stable scans...we can't ask for any better than that, right! I hate the idea of so much blood work. Xeloda has not been too bad either, main issue is the HFS and when it gets too bad, I just take an extra week off. Happy Dance for you! Good come back to Suzy about drinking causing doubles...as in posting! Not as much in the garden this year, as I overloaded last year. I had rhubarb when I lived in Michigan, so many yummy recipes for it. One of my favs was a rhubarb crisp. I bet you could "pair" that with some raspberries!
And Suzy, you weren't even drinking. Maybe you should have been. BTW, welcome!
Cami, Be careful when you get notices on your computer that something is wrong. Scams come in that way as well. Always best to call Dan and let him check it before you do ANYTHING! I'm sorry you have all of those horrible images in your mind, Leslie, Dara and my DD, maybe this will help?
Mud, Happy Belated Birthday my friend, hope you enjoyed your special day!
Jazzy, good luck on that new gig and especially with the doctors! Pretty sunset, no precip here.
NM, I wish I could fall asleep that easily when I'm tired. It just doesn't happen. You sure are dealing with crazy start times at work, will this taper off or be an on going thing!
Sandy, glad your PA was happy with your lower extremities. Sorry about the teeth issues, that sure sounds like PITA.
Well, my DD got her reports from the hospital and it appears that the only thing the surgeon did was remove the ruptured falopian tube and suck out the blood in abdomen, almost 6 cups worth! It also noted that she passed out twice. She said no one told her that and she doesn't remember it. Both of us could have sworn that the surgeon said he removed the two large fibroids. The left side of her incision is swollen and sore to the touch. I will be so happy when she gets that next surgery. I believe she has a ticket for June 1st but needs to get some sort of insurance as well. Oy Vey!
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You ladies are adorable. Thank you for the warm welcome and the giggles. I was diagnosed Oct. 2nd 2018 and had lumpectomy 12/27. On Arimidex and it makes me a little spacey, or maybe it’s being 65. And it makes me impatient sometimes. That’s my story and i’m Sticking to it. It’s only been 2 months. I left Chicago because it was too darn cold for me, but go back once a year to visit. But I love being from Chicago! Wishing you all a happy holiday! I will get better with names
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy TGIF day! Waking up to rain and fog this ayem. But at least it's warmer. Had a nice breeze yesterday, but the drying got offset by the overnight rain. Ah well, it will dry out eventually. In the meantime, Sadie has lots of MUD to play in!
Cammy--I love cat licks and cocktails!You are right, Sadie can really push my buttons.I tell everyone she has me well trained. When I was growing up the school spring vacation was always called Easter vacation, cuz it always fell right around Easter.Can't call it Easter vacation anymore, someone might get offended. Such a crazy world we live in these days.
Jazzy--It's funny how a few negatives can feel so much bigger than they really are, isn't it? I wonder why we don't dwell on the positives as much as we do the negatives? The only special plans for this weekend is catching up on the housework that I've been ignoring for the last couple of weeks. The house is a disgrace and I don't like the way it looks or how it's making me feel, so time to fix it! Hopefully a bean dinner with Mom & Dick for some socializing, but being Easter weekend that may not be happening. Beautiful sunset pic!
Goldie--Oh MY Gosh that cake is FANTASTIC!!!The crazy work hours are only one week a month, and really only a couple of days that week, so it's really not so bad. I am, however, going to be sure I don't have plans the weekend before the crazy hours week going forward! I bet your DD is sore. I wonder why the surgeon talked about the fibroids if he didn't take them out? Ah, well, who knows and DD's life is no longer in danger so that's a good thing.
Suzy--you may have noticed but we all have some trouble remembering details and keeping things straight, but it's ok, we just set the record straight and move on! Glad to have you here!
One of the most refreshing drinks ever – gin mixed with fresh lemonade and mint!
Ingredients
2 Cups simple syrup (make syrup with 1 part water and one part sugar)
2 Cups lemon juice, freshly squeezed (about 12-14 small lemons)
1 1/2 Cups gin
15 fresh mint leaves
Directions
1) Add sugar and water to a pot over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool completely.
2) Juice lemons and add syrup to lemon juice.
3) Wash mint and smack them a few times to release oils.
4) Add mint to a large pitcher with gin and lemonade.
5) Add ice and serve!
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Mornin' Ladies,
Kim that DOTD does sound good. I bet when it's warm it's really easy to drink too. I has been warmer here but with plenty of rain <better than snow> Yep they don't call it Easter break now, it's just called spring break, until someone finds that offensive---maybe mattress people.
OMG Lori that's a whole lot of blood. Thank God she's doing better but another surgery blah. That's a lot of stress on ur body, so I guess she should wait for a while. BTW u did so much with last years garden u can't possibly keep that up. How is it going with the sale tho. Jazzy beautiful pic. I know we share the same sky but I don't see many beautiful skies here. Only 1 week and ur all into ur job, Wow. And of course there has to be one that has to be some kind of problem. Why is that. I once worked in an office where I really thought one was stupid when I'd overlook work, of course then I realized since it was a one girl office <Me> I was more forgiving. But I did wonder what I was thinking to do those silly things. <I put 2 paragraphs together>
Muddling this is such a judge fee one whatever u feel like sharing please do. And Susy altho u really new I hope u get comfortable with us cuz this is where I come to moan , complain and whatever I do.
Thanks Lori for that beautiful pic. that I can now keep in my mind, oh the guys good too.
GRRRR I can't tell u how many times I had to stop this post to work. OK I can 4x. I'm all confused when I come back.
LUBS U ALL
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Goldie, thanks for that cake. Look at the piggies and little piggie butts!
It's Good Friday and I'm trying to keep that in my mind today. Have a good weekend everyone whether celebrating Easter or just enjoying spring time!
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Good morning everyone - my this forum has been busy! I love all the humour and support! I have been watching my 4 year old grandson the last 3 days, off and on (more on) so am so far behind in my week plans that I am starting to be first! It is a gray kind of day, maybe make a pot of soup. I saw my MO yesterday and had a really good session - I inquired about alcohol and sugar and he says moderation in all, then I explained I have been way over moderate in recent times, and plan to be over moderate for 10 days in May and he said not to worry! So I will enjoy Florida sunshine, family, and friends! Life is good...
NM - fog but warm is okay - Sadie can roll around in her mud bath enjoying warmer temps! She will be glad to have you around all weekend I am sure,
goldie - I love your images for refocusing on
Gotta love those 'sixpacks!!! ' Chi - I do hope everything settles down for Leslie - seems like it has been quite the roller coaster ride and who likes roller coasters??! Not me!
Suzy, muddling, cami, Jazzy, JCS, and everyone else - I am off to visit with a friend so am cutting this short. Enjoy your weekend no matter what anyone wants it called, relax and regroup and do whatever makes you feel good! Cheers! Janice
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Leslie can't join us for Easter brunch: she has a student in a different time zone whom she tutors online, and I don't think the kid celebrates Easter.
My orthodontist says it's ok for me to drink white wine & bubbles ("leaded" or not), as well as red wine, dairy, non-boiling coffee & tea.
Tonight's DOTD, since it's the first night of Passover, will be a dry white Bianco di Falanghina from Italy (4 symbolic "cups") to go with the gefilte fish. No meat--Bob's Catholic, it's Good Friday and it's just the two of us. The real big Seder is tomorrow night at temple.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Saturday! Sadie and I had a lovely sleep in this ayem. It was so nice to wake up to Sadie's warmness against my side, even if I was looking at the butt end and not the snout end when I opened my eyes!Raining again today, but much warmer than it has been recently, yesterday was downright sultry with the warmth and humidity. Meeting Mom and Dick for lunch at a local restaurant this peeyem, going to have Lobstah rolls, I think.
Cammy--wish I had that little girl's energy! I'm thinking that will be a nice summer drink, too.I need to get some gin into the house to be ready.
Joyous Easter, Muddling!
Janky--I like your MO, sounds like he isn't totally numbers and research minded but is human, too. Warm and fog is okay, and Sadie was VERY muddy when I got home, but very happy and very tired! Enjoy your visit!
Chi--Do the Jewish and Catholic holidays often line up like this?I think it's pretty cool.
Jelly Bean Martini
Ingredients
Cocktail
3 oz (6 tablespoons) cotton candy-flavored vodka
1/4 cup red and pink jelly beans
Ice
2 oz (1/4 cup) orange-flavored liqueur (or your favorite flavor)
Garnishes
6 red or pink jelly beans
2 lemon slices
Steps
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One hour before serving, place 2 martini glasses in refrigerator. In small bowl, pour vodka over 1/4 cup jelly beans. Cover; refrigerate. - 2
At serving time, fill martini shaker with ice. Shake bowl with cold vodka and jelly beans. Strain vodka into shaker; discard jelly beans. Add liqueur; shake well. Strain into 2 chilled martini glasses. To garnish, add 3 jelly beans to bottom of each glass. Garnish each with lemon slice. Serve immediately.
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- 152 May Their Memory Live On
- 85 Member Matchup & Virtual Support Meetups
- 375 Members by Location
- 291 Older Than 60 Years Old With Breast Cancer
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- 50.4K Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis
- 204 Breast Cancer with Another Diagnosis or Comorbidity
- 4K DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
- 79 DCIS plus HER2-positive Microinvasion
- 529 Genetic Testing
- 2.2K HER2+ (Positive) Breast Cancer
- 1.5K IBC (Inflammatory Breast Cancer)
- 3.4K IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)
- 1.5K ILC (Invasive Lobular Carcinoma)
- 999 Just Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastasis
- 652 LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ)
- 193 Less Common Types of Breast Cancer
- 252 Male Breast Cancer
- 86 Mixed Type Breast Cancer
- 3.1K Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned
- 189 Palliative Therapy/Hospice Care
- 488 Second or Third Breast Cancer
- 1.2K Stage I Breast Cancer
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- 2.5K Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
- 13.1K Day-to-Day Matters
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- 86 Coping with Holidays, Special Days and Anniversaries
- 828 Employment, Insurance, and Other Financial Issues
- 101 Family and Family Planning Matters
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- 26 Furry friends
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- 706 Recipe Swap for Healthy Living
- 704 Recommend Your Resources
- 171 Sex & Relationship Matters
- 9 The Political Corner
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- 394 Bonded by Breast Cancer
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- 806 Prayers and Spiritual Support
- 285 Who or What Inspires You?
- 28.7K Not Diagnosed But Concerned
- 1K Benign Breast Conditions
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- 586 Alternative Medicine
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- 775 Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results
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- 50 Immunotherapy - Before, During, and After
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- 591 Pain
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