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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Saturday! It's going to be a lovely day here today. Sunny, low humidity, warm, bit of a breeze to keep the bugs down. Sadie and I got most of the To Do list done yesterday, but didn't get the reward part. Went to the store to get gardening stuff, there was a long line waiting to get in. So I skipped that, Imay try again today. This is only the second time I've encountered a line to get into a store, the first time was after work Wed when I went to pick up prescription refills.I've never really had to plan on shopping times before, just went when it was convenient. Funny, this bothers me more than a lot of other restrictions that have come down. On the up side, though, the Wednesday, Women and Wine group is getting together again next Wednesday! We're meeting at a member's home, going to enjoy the back yard fire pit along with wine and appetizers. And lots of gabbing. I am so looking forward to this! Sadie has been happily supervising the neighborhood and all my movements. She says Hi to everyone!
Soapbox Warning:
KeyWest--You prove my point. There is lots and lots of info out there about drinking and lack, of exercise and poor diet causing cancer, yet avoiding those things doesn't protect people, according to research. The JAMA reported on a study on diet and breast cancer recurrence a number of years back and found that the recurrence rate was no different for women who followed the recommended vegetable based (good) diet and the typical (bad) American diet. Nobody ever talks about THAT study.
"Conclusion Among survivors of early stage breast cancer, adoption of a diet that was very high in vegetables, fruit, and fiber and low in fat did not reduce additional breast cancer events or mortality during a 7.3-year follow-up period."2007
From <https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/208026>
Or about the one reported in theNew England Journal of Medicine:
"Conclusions
We found no evidence of a positive association between total dietary fat intake and the risk of breast cancer. There was no reduction in risk even among women whose energy intake from fat was less than 20 percent of total energy intake. In the context of the Western lifestyle, lowering the total intake of fat in midlife is unlikely to reduce the risk of breast cancer substantially. "1996
From <https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199602083340603>
OK, getting off the soapbox now.
Goldie--I don't know why gloomy days make us lazy, but they sure do! My rocker hasn't come yet, it should be coming any day now. Your porch swing is gorgeous! I've currently got one of these:
Sorry to hear about the ongoing trouble with the meds. Just not right. Enjoy the camping trip before DH's surgery, and prayers for a good outcome and fast recovery.
Minus--Good for You!Amarula cream is a new one onme, what's it like?Sounds intriguing.
Beraver--Hello! I'm a wine gal myself, but I prefer whites and roses. Getting paid in wine must have been fun, and what a nice way to build a wine cellar!Here's to Quality of Life!
CynCyn--gathering limit went from 10 to 50 on June 1st here in Maine, but I am with you and avoiding that large a group, and for the same reason. I was surprised how much it bothered me to see people without masks and not following the traffic flow arrows in the grocery store yesterday. I'm actually getting to be afraid to go grocery shopping! Time to start checking out curbside delivery for the stuff I can't get anywhere else, I guess. You could surprise Donese with a second doggo made from the dog hair, wouldn't that be fun?
Celia--YES!!!!!!!!! AMEN SISTER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chi--Glad to hear the Dr, M's daughter didn't get the virus. So many things to think about when choosing a PCP these days. Dr. L sounds like she was quite the remarkable woman and doctor.
Cammy Cat--I'm with you, I liked it better when protesting didn't involve violence. Having an occasional glass of beer or wine while taking morphine isn't a problem, particularly for someone who has been taking morphine regularly. Morphine and alcohol increase the effect of each other, so when someone first starts taking morphine or is going to be taking it for a short time they are advised not to drink with it. Just be aware that your alcohol tolerance will not be what it used to be while you are taking morphine, so go easy and go slow. But having a cold beer on a hot day won't kill you just because you are taking morphine.
Sunshine Cocktail
Ingredients
2 oz. white rum
1/2 oz. French vermouth
1 oz. pineapple juice
1 dash grenadine
Directions
Shake ingredients well with cracked ice, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
From <https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/recipes/a3676/sunshine-cocktail-drink-recipe/>
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Cami, I haven't heard from my son. I'm not concerned about him right now while he's in rehab. My concern is when he gets out! I kind of thought the same thing about having a drink with your meds, one wouldn't hurt.
NM, that's a cute swing that you have. You encountered a line at a garden center? We have not had to wait in line to get in a store, except when getting there before they open.
Not sure what I'm doing this weekend, probably just stuff around the house. Too darned hot to do much outside.
Minus, Amarula sounds interesting. I tried to find what it tastes like and only found fruity basically.
Have a great Saturday ladies!
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Amarula is my new favorite sipping drink. A friend on the Washington Penninsula introduced me to it with coffee on the side. I just pour a shot or two in a small glass & sip after dinner or before bedtime. It's not as 'thick' as Baileys. There is also an Amarula Vanilla Spice that I got by mistake last time. Both are very smooth & mellow. It's interesting to read about the elephants who walk miles to get the fruit when the trees are producing. Cost around $20-$25 per bottle. Below are some comments from the www. Note the health benefits!!!!
Amarula is a cream liqueur from South Africa. It is made with sugar, cream and the fruit of the African marula tree (Sclerocarya birrea) which is also locally called the Elephant tree or the Marriage Tree. It has an alcohol content of 17% by volume.
This creamy and citrusy liquor tastes great on the rocks or mixed in a cocktail drink. Some of the most popular drinks include Amarula with coffee, coconut or fruit cocktails, and an Amarula milkshake.
Marula fruit is also rich in oleic acids and other antioxidants, the latter of which plays a role in the prevention of diseases such as cancer and heart disease. There are also multiple other benefits for the bones, skin and muscles that the fruit provides.
the picture may or may not work.
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Hi Cami - lurking today & saw you missed me. Love ya sister ❤️
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Nice to see you check in here, Cami & Jazzy!
The electrical work is finally done, and done well. Now for the landscaper to come back and fill the trench!
Happy's blood tests came back and his liver enzymes are still elevated. Vet says there are several ways to go forward, none of which are ideal. First would be a medication to boost liver function but would have to be taken on an empty stomach. But when his stomach is empty, that's when he gets hunger pangs and throws up clear fluid--so it's not likely he'd keep the medicine down. Second option is a combo of an ultrasound and liver biopsy. But the latter must be done under general anesthesia, which is a no-no with elevated liver enzymes (the reason he can't get dental work). Third option is to simply watch and monitor him, feed him smaller amounts more often so he is less likely to scarf down Heidi's kibble. That seems to be working--except he's sleeping a lot (quite often, preferring my lap). But his appetite is still robust, so much so that he runs into the kitchen when he senses I will be dishing out his & Heidi's food--and even climbs the cabinet meowing for me to feed him. And now he has conjunctivitis in one eye.
Meanwhile, I've been having an ever-stiffening upper back and right side. Bob thinks (because I have no other symptoms or fever and my pulse ox is normal) that I either strained something in my sleep, while getting dressed, during my many trips bending dwon to the cat food dishes in the kitchen, or Happy pinning me in my recliner for an hour at a time. (Or the new high-waisted skinny jeans I broke in today). What has me worried, though, is that when I got my hair done 9 days ago, my stylist said his rib hurt and he thinks it was from straining on the toilet. He said his back was beginning to hurt too. Maybe I'm being paranoid, but....ladies, please stay shaggy awhile longer. Wish I had.
DOTD with leftover salmon Caesar was Bon Ami brut rosé (Vin de Pays d'Oc--SW France). A WF deal of the day Bob picked up.
Been extremely cold here for June--barely made it up to 60 today and not much warmer tomorrow. (Hence the skinny jeans instead of shorts).
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Mornin' ladies,
Lori ur swing is perfect for your garden. It's like ole' western. That looks like a great place to relax. And I think u need some of that. BTW ur pics on FB look great I especially like the one with ur DH.
Wow Minus u should sell that drink. It sounds so good I don't know why I never heard of it. The alcohol content is low, I think I'm right and I enjoy Bailey's and it has the sound of that so I think I would enjoy that in my coffee.
OK Kim u need a new swing, one that u and sadie can share with her comfort in mind. So put that on ur list. The only thing I would do tho is have a cushion on it for my comfort.
Well Dara is coming along, but I think in a lot of pain, which I hate for her. But each day gets better. Well that's what she says.
Sandy it's easier to worry about things happening to us as we get older, but I'm sure Bob has ur interests well taken care of. For years nothing bothered me even cancer, but now I have more fear. My girls were here yesterday and I asked them for their opinion <which I never do> about a couple of lumps I was feeling, well after they both felt them they started LOL at me. Here I was wondering and they both said those are ur bones, I never felt them before I guess, but again things bother me differently now, even my bones.Being married to a Dr. u have a huge advantage. Now unless u think ur in an Alfred Hitchcock movie just talk with him, u'll feel better.When I was younger I always wanted a Dr. in our family, instead we were loaded with lawyers. Now if I was a criminal that would help, but at least I never paid for a divorce.
Well Sunday morning see I got this day straight for once in a while and I wish a good day for everyone.
LUBS U ALL
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Sunday Funday! Yesterday was a very nice, if slightly cool day. Got some mowing done, got some inside stuff done, got some lounging around done, got some laundry done, overall, a very well balanced day. I've got an experiment going, making rhubarb cordial. Currently in the soaking cut up rhubarb in vodka stage, shaking the bottle up a few times a day to get the sugar dissolved, now will be shaking it up once or twice a day until the rhubarb turns white and the vodka turns rosy peachy pink or for 1 month, whichever comes first, then taste, add simple syrup if needed, and bottle.Sadie was quite happy, got to supervise me doing stuff and got to plop in the pool to cool off when she wanted to. For a little bit she alternated between sitting in the pool and basking in the sun. Probably more of the same for today, then back to work tomorrow. I have slept better the last few nights, so I think my body is adjusting back to day time working hours.
Goldie--the I ran into was at the local Walmart, which has the mulch and inexpensive hosta that I want in their garden center. This was only the second time I've encountered a line to get into a store, and I guess it surprised me. For some reason that bothers me more than just about anything else going on, not sure why. Maybe it's the timing. I am getting so tire of all this COVID stuff and yet have to stay really vigilant. It wears on a person after a while.
Minus--Amarula sounds wonderful!I'm going to have to look for that.Probably will have to order it online. Where do you get yours?
Jazzy--enjoying your tech holiday?
Chi--I'm glad to hear that Happy is still acting like a Happy Cat. The liver thing is worrying, though. Could the sleeping more just be age related? Sadie sleeps quite a bit more than she did as a younger doggo. It sounds like there is a lot of reasons for some muscle stiffening other than COVID, I'm praying it's from something mundane like one of the items you listed.
Cammy Cat--Sadie may not be able to get into that swing with me, but she can sure push me around while I'm in it! That swing isn't terribly comfortable, and is very hard to get into and out of, so that was part of my reason for finally ordering the porch rocker that I have wanted for a long time. I will be getting or making cushions for the rocker.The next item on the list for the deck is a lounger so I can join Sadie in basking in the sun, and I'm sure Sadie will make that her spot, especially after I get cushions for that one! This is the rocker I have coming:
Sittin' on the Porch Cocktail
INGREDIENTS
- 45 ml Southern Comfort
- 30 ml peach schnapps
- 30 ml cranberry juice
- lime wedge
DIRECTIONS
- Fill a glass with ice, add the ingredients & stir to mix, drop the squeezed lime wedge in to serve.
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Sandy, hopefully you are just being paranoid. I would love to get my hair done, but I can manage for now. Not taking any chances!
Cami, you are probably feeling all those bones due to your weight loss! LOL at not paying for any divorces!
NM, rhubarb cordial, how interesting. Your body should be about back to normal, not sure I could have done that, but you are done. When we went to see DH ortho, we were gonna run into Wal Mart in that city, but they were lined up outside, and it was in the middle of the day, we just kept going. We have adirondak furniture in the Shady Lady. Sometimes a little hard to get out of!
Just to set things straight, that is NOT my swing. I wish it were! I had one like that when I lived in Michigan. And it's not that green here in AZ! Well, if I can get my meds this week, we are gonna head to Moab for some camping enjoyment. We want to get out there before DH has his surgery.
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Not getting my hair trimmed anytime soon. Will keep letting it grow and self-trim bangs as needed. It is approaching the length shown in the picture below, which was approx. 40 years ago (Hotel California, La Rive Gauche, Paris).
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Celia, "such a lovely place, such a lovely face!" Was that bottle of wine on the table "pink Champagne on ice?"
Cami, I had a mouthful of coffee when I read your quip that at least you never had to pay for a divorce! Barely managed to swallow it rather than do a Danny Thomas spit-take all over my keyboard.
Happy has been a "perma-kitten" for so long that it's hard for me to acknowledge that at nearly 13 (in a couple of weeks) he is a "senior" cat. Especially since his older "sister" is 15 and still feisty. But when he awakes and senses there's "food around the corner," he streaks down the stairs and into the kitchen. I will talk to the vet tomorrow and see if she can give me some antibiotic ointment to put in his eye (I've been trying to get him to hold still while I give him his lubricating eyedrops--"iDrop," formulated for cats). Still haven't been able to get a stool sample from him during hours when the vet is open.
My back hasn't gotten any worse, thank goodness. But I still sent my stylist an e-mail innocently asking how he's doing. (He saw a chiro last Sat. who told him he probably had a rib fracture, and as of Tues. he said he was feeling a bit better).
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NM - I get my Amarula at Total Wine but Specs here also carries it. In WA, I think my friends went to BevMo.
Cami - I have too many lawyers in the family too!!! I had to laugh that you were feeling bones.
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Good morning, Loungettes!Happy Monday Monkey Day! Back to work for my new short week. Listening to the news saying May was the warmest month on record world wide, and wondering where all that warm was!WE had a few really warm days here, but still needing sweaters/long sleeves most days. It is supposed to get into the 90's later this week here. Seems we either have very hot and humid moments or chilly, damp moments and not much in between. Ah well, it will come, right? Sadie says Woof to everyone.
Goldie--yes, the adirondak chairs can be hard to get out of, but they are sooooo comfortable while in them and that makes the difference!
Celia--what a pretty pic!
Chi--love the idea of a "perma-kitten"! And glad your back isn't any worse.
Minus--thanks for the leads, will look for websites for those places.
Monday Cocktail
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz whiskey
1/2 oz brandy
1/2 oz blueberry brandy
1/2 oz lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice; strain into an old-fashioned glass. Garnish with an orange slice if desired.
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Mornin ladies,
This time thing has me so mixed up. I didn't realize the kids would have been out of school by now and Jodie still hasn't gone back to work. She said they are not even giving an estimate for when it will be, but she feels like she's working harder at home with her job. She's working her regular hrs. I don't know how it all happens. They're a big firm downtown Chicago an loads of people that work there. They had to come and set so many things up from her home, it's crazy.
Kim I never had a chair like that but it doesn't look comfortable to me, but most people say it is. But u know so I'm sure ur looking forward to it.
And Lori I thought that was ur swing, cuz it looks perfect for ur garden.
Jeez it has been quiet around here tho, even the neighborhood. Usually they have something going on but it was nothing. Except for my phone, especially now.
I guess my job is calling me away, I'll check back latah.
LUBS U ALL
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Me again,
Celia that picture is absolutely beautiful.
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NM - google shows that Maine Spirits carries Amarula. As does Bow Street Beverage.
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Had scans today. All good! No new disease and no progression. Three more months of no chemo for my good results. I had some minor scan anxiety, but will take care of that tonight with some chilled Pinot Grigio. Thanks for everyone being supportive while I have gone through this.
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JCS, hooray for stable scans! I'll see your Pinot Grigio and raise you a brut rosé. (Or maybe lime seltzer in a champagne flute). DOTD thus far is an almondmilk breve latte.
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Congrats 🎉Librarian!
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Twofer Tuesday! My butt is dragging a bit this ayem, was up during the night with a headache, still have some remnants even after a dose of tylenol and sleeping the rest of the night in the recliner where I could finally find a comfortable position. Not sure what brought this on, haven't been doing any more computer work than usual, no more stress than usual, no unusual physical activity. Maybe I'm a bit dehydrated, I'll work on that today and see if that helps. I must have been tossing and turning a lot early on last night, when I got up to move to the recliner she was asleep in the closet. She had tipped over the basked of dirty clothes and made a bed out of them. She looked pretty comfortable!
Cammy Cat--It is hard to keep track of things nowadays, isn't it? Thank goodness for calendars and being able to cross of days, or I wouldn't be able to keep track.Working from home must be hard for some people. My cousin has been working from home since March, and won't be going back to the office until at least October. Her employer sent stuff and helped her set up a home office in her spare bedroom. Adirondak style chairs do not look comfortable, it's true, but they are surprisingly comfy, if a bit hard to get out of. I'm still waiting for my rocker to be delivered.
Minus--thanks, I'll check them out!
Librarian--HOORAY FOR GOOD SCAN RESULTS!!!!!
"Congratulations" Cocktail
Recipe
1 1/2 oz. Vodka
1 1/2 oz. Rum
1 1/2 oz. Tequila
1 1/2 oz. Gin
1 1/2 oz. Triple Sec
1 1/2 oz. Melon Liqueur
18 oz. Lemonade
Bud Light Tall Can
Lime Slices
Lemon Slices
Melon Balls
From <http://www.greatcocktailrecipes.net/2019/01/the-post-malone-congratulations.html>
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Celia, what a beautiful young lady you were. Now how about a recent picture?
NM, hopefully your body has recovered from the crazy shifts you were working. Oh, bummer on the headache! I do hope it goes away. Will be miserable to have to work with a headache. And Sadie made her own bed to sleep in!
Cami, thank you for the update on our Wacko. I'm sure she is in lots of pain. I mean she was cut from hip to hip. What does Jodie do? I wish I still had a swing like that!
JCS, great news on your scans. Of course you had scanxiety, who doesn't???? And may you have the same results next time.
Hi BabyGirl, how you doing?
It was a busy day yesterday, so busy that we didn't even get all the orders out! We are leaving Friday to go camping. We will be in an area that has no phone or internet service. We will be gone for 7/8 days.
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Hello, ladies. Thanks for the kind comments in re: Paris photo. The photo shows my natural reddish hair color, now a natural silvery white. Sandy - Wish it had been pink champagne on ice, but just an ordinary vin rouge. Goldie - Needless to say, not as photogenic today as then. Someday, will get a decent recent photo that I am not embarrassed to post.
JCS - Cheers to you for good scans.
Minus - Thanks for the tip on the Amarula - sounds like something I would like. It is available here, $23.99 a bottle. Will pick up next time I replenish other liquers/wines.
illimae - Hope you are still on the mend. Healing thoughts coming your way.
OK, it's 5 o'clock here, so you know what that means!
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Celia, no pink champagne on ice, but were there mirrors on the ceiling? (LOL). Bob brought home a Costco chicken and a bottle of pre-mixed margaritas. We have some regular and brut bubbly rosé in the fridge, so those'll be DOTD. (Think I'll stick with the wine, though).
My hairdresser's rib still hurts a lot--he says it came on 2-1/2 weeks ago. I called him today, and he says he doesn't have fever and he's not short of breath but does have a "smoker's cough," which he claims he's had for a few years. He also says there's a lump on his back. I told him to see a doctor but he has neither insurance nor a car. (He should apply for Medicaid until his income returns to previous levels). I told Bob, and he says that a cracked rib--even a spontaneous fracture (e.g, from the stress of straining or coughing, especially in someone with osteoporosis)--can take up to 2 months to heal. But Bob is also concerned that the lump might be lung cancer.
Our state's A.G. tested positive after having "mild" symptoms. He is isolating. Unfortunately, our Gov. has to go back into isolation too.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Hump Day!I am so looking forward to the Wednesday, Women and Wine get together this evening. I so need some socialization and something other than work and COVID to think about. It's going to be a wonderful day for an outside get together. The weather guesser is actually talking about the possibility of a heat wave over the weekend. Hmm, maybe time to check out the local pond and see what the water temp is this weekend. Sadie will like that even if I don't go swimming just yet!
Goldie--I think the body has recovered pretty well. The headache went away completely by mid-morning, I think it may have been a caffeine withdrawal headache, the last vestiges disappeared after a mid-morning treat of a soda with caffeine, either that or it was a low blood sugar headacheand the sugar fixed it. Sadie did the same thing, making her own bed in the closet last night, but during the night she came and climbed in bed with me, so she missed the cuddles, too! Have a good camping trip!
Celia--I wish my hair would go silvery white. Or just plain white. The dirty blonde/gray is just not as striking as silvery or white.
Minus--I just looked up Maine Spirits, there's a place that carries Amarula not too far from where I live, I may have to do a road trip soon!
Chi--rib fractures do take a long time to heal, and hurt the entire time from what I've observed. The hairdresser's lump is worrisome, though. I'm having a hard time feeling bad for the Gov who has to go back into isolation, I'm still living that way and have been since March, to protect my facility residents. At least he got a break! I am so tired of having to plan out every trip outside of the drive from work to home to minimize my exposure, and especially now that things are starting to open up and so few people are wearing face coverings. Something I need to learn to get over, I guess.
Silver Breeze
Ingredients
1.5 oz
Patrón Silver
1 oz
Grapefruit juice
1 oz
Cranberry juice
1 oz
Lemonade
+
Lemon wedge for garnish
Method
- Combine Patrón Silver, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice and lemonade in an ice-filled rocks glass.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge.
From <https://www.patrontequila.com/cocktails/patron-silver/silver-breeze.html>
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Celia, you must have a good picture of yourself somewhere! But I hear ya, I won't post a picture of me unless it's near perfect!
NM, I'm happy you are able to have your wine/woman get together. I'm looking forward to camping. A little anxious, but we will still be careful. I hope you and Sadie make it to the pond. I'm sure she will go swimming regardless if you go or not.
My maternal grandmother had white hair, by on my moms side its a dark gray, which I think is probably what I have. I keep my hair colored to about what it was naturally. DH gets the stitches out of his noggin today, you can't even see them! So I'm afraid they will have to do some digging! I finally got my medicine sent, so I need to go for those injections. Time for groceries as well, besides there are things we need to take camping.
ChEeRZ mA DEaRz
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Mornin' ladies,
CONGRATULATIONS LC on ur scans, that's always great news. And waiting is crap, so now ur done with that. So what's next on ur agenda. It's gotta be something.
Illi I see u pooped in, but didn't say how ur doing. Hope things are looking up for u, finally.
Kim glad that headache didn't get the best of you. U very seldom have them. Maybe it was just getting urself back to normal. I see Sadie took care of herself on ur clothes, what a crack up she is.And I always enjoy how u name the DOTD's, ur min is always going. With what u do it's no wonder it's taking a toll on u with watching urself so closely. That's tiring in itself just to plan when u can go to the store, let alone everything else.
Lori u'll be gone 7, 8 days that's a long time for me if u can't have a puter. But I know u enjoy urself so I'm glad ur going. Oh Jodie is a legal assistant to a partner in a firm downtown She started with her boss about 20 yrs ago at a different smaller firm, but when he was offered this he wanted to take her with, now he's a partner and she just stayed with him.She does have more to do like event planning for instance where partners go with, BUT FF never goes, she'd rather not have him there. I don't blame her but that's got to tell u something right there.She does real estate, sounds boring to me, but not to her.
BTW Celia ur pic. looks like something that is hanging in a museum, it has such charm.And ur hair looks beautiful. OK maybe it's not the same now, but I'm sure all ur charm is still there.
Marty's been working with his 2 broken ribs, he is tough but I can tell he's hurting by the end of the day and yep his dr. did say anywhere from 4-6 weeks. Poor guy. I sure miss Nicky, he would have been here mask and all making us all LOL with Marty's bones.Oh we're still LOL but not as much as we would with Nick.
OK for now I'll check back later. He Jazzy, Teka our lurkers.
LUBS U ALL
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With leftover roast chicken I'll chill some more rosé--or maybe crack a Pinot Noir. I have all the fixings for that Silver Breeze cocktail, so I'll make it for Bob when he gets home. (Not even as a mocktail for me, as grapefruit juice is a no-no with both letrozole and olmesartan).
My little escape today was to the state emissions-test station in Skokie (passed), where I then bought my license plate tab and put it on my car--street-legal again. So now that's one less thing to worry about.
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Kicked over the traces tonight and had a second glass of wine--2010 Cass winery Cabernet Sauvignon. Opened to have with a layered enchilada casserole, enjoyed with dark chocolate and decided to have it with some more chocolate for dessert!
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