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Cami, joining in your pocket met the biopsy and the wait for results.
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Cami- glad you are through the doctor's visit and have some next steps planned. You have lots of friends here as you know, and we will all be there in your pocket on Tuesday. It's the last weekend of summer, so I hope you find some good summer treats to enjoy!
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Just me,
Thank u guys but u all have to get in one pocket, the other pocket will be full of as many pieces of candy I can get from that office. <and I will>.
Teka u have always cracked me up, u know that I love when u poop in.
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Cami, glad your lungs are fine; here's hoping the lymph node biopsy will be too.
As to my missing path results, it's more a matter of wanting to know whether my prognostic markers are awful or merely bad. Based on size, it'd be a Stage IB, but its location makes it IIA. (Weird, but that's what the articles say). So long as (knock wood) it hasn't metastasized, there is no treatment after finishing the plaque brachytherapy--just watch & wait, getting exams & imaging every 90 days. But as a medical geek, not knowing the specifics (grade, genomics) is frustrating. And that UIC staff strike isn't ending any time soon.
Will (after online temple from 8-9:30) have a red with the brisket & tzimmes (carrot & apricot casserole) I got delivered from Whole Foods. So likely a red wine.
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Cami, just make sure that one pocket is big enough, for us, not the candy! What kind of candy anyway? I know they are doing node biopsy, right? But where? Is the doctor thinking this might have something to do with the weight loss? Also, your stage IV diagnosis de novo, was it breast only at that time and nodes? And no, you hadn't told us about the appt. As for my DD, I will most likely try to make her feel guilty about it all. I almost wish I hadn't known because I am over thinking it all.
Well, my brother called me again. You remember when my ex called me not long ago and went off on me. Well, he told my DD about it! What the hell is wrong with him, this had nothing to do with her. I guess she told my my brother that she wasn't happy with what her dad did and he told her only some things and she said she didn't want to know what was said. WELL, I WANT TO KNOW WHAT HE TOLD HER.
NM, you and Sadie sleeping in this morning? Give her some tummy tickles from me.
DOTD: Unicorn Cocktail
Some candy for Cami
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Rum Chata
- 2 ounces Bacardi Mango Fusion Rum
- 3 ounces Pomegranate Juice
- ½ cup Cool Whip
- Cotton Candy
- CInstructionsandies
- Lucky Charms Marshmallows
Instructions- In a martini shaker, combine 4-5 ice cubes, Rum Chata, Mango Rum, and Pomegranate Juice. Pour drink into martini glasses. Spread the Cool Whip on the surface of the martini (this will keep the cotton candy from melting) and then garnish with cotton candy, candies, and marshmallows. You can also serve the drink without Cool Whip and the candies. Simply pour the drink into martini glasses and serve.
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Looks like yesterday's post didn't go through, so here it is:
Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy TGIF day! Looks like I'm going to have to close up some windows today. Definitely got a nip in the air this morning. Sadie and I had a lovely day of doing nothing yesterday but binge watching Season 9 of Call the Midwife. I thought I had missed several episodeswhen it was airing, but turns out the only thing I missed was the Christmas special! Made for a very nice, relaxing and rejuvenating day, though.
Goldie--the hassle with COVID is an ongoing thing. Every day we learn something more about that nasty little virus so rules and regs change to keep up. It's annoying and beginning to get disheartening that we can't seem to make headway toward letting families visit more. At least Sadie seems to have forgiven me for not catching on to her pain sooner. She is much more active and frequently interrupting whatever I am doing for pets and belly rubs and general attention. Glad to hear DH's appointment went well. Sorry about DD hurting your feelings. I'm sure you will handle things gracefully, but that won't ease the hurt. Hugs.
Jazzy--don't you hate it when you realize you are typing something in the wrong place? I get so irritated with myself when I do that.
Chi--glad to hear your vision is improving!
Cammy Cat--Sadie says thanks for the extra belly rubs! A biopsy procedure may not be a big thing, but the waiting for results sure is. Glad to hear your lungs are good!Hugs.
Very Pink Raspberry Cosmopolitan
Ingredients
For the Raspberry Juice:
- 2 cups frozen raspberries
- 1 & 1/2 cups water
For the Cocktail:
- 2 ounces Raspberry juice
- 2 ounces Raspberry Liqueur
- 4 oz good quality vodka ( Ketel one, Grey Goose)
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 1 ounce simple syrup (Bring equal parts sugar and water to boil in a saucepan until the sugar is dissolved. Cool).
- Pink sugar crystals
- Raspberries for garnish
Instructions
To make the raspberry juice:
- Combine 2 cups of frozen raspberries and 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a simmer, mashing the berries against the sides of the pain to release their juices. Strain into a cup or bowl scraping the seeds with a spatula along the bottom of the strainer to extract all the juice.
To Prepare the Cocktail:
- Fill two standard size martini glasses with ice and water to chill.
- In a shaker combine the Raspberry Juice, raspberry liqueur, vodka and lime juice over ice and shake a few times until ice cold.
- Pour out the ice water from the martini glasses and dip the rims of the glasses in simple syrup then into pink sugar crystals. Divide the mixture between the two glasses and garnish with raspberries.
From <https://creative-culinary.com/very-pink-raspberry-cosmopolitan-cocktail-recipe/>
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Good morning Loungettes!Happy Saturday! Sadie and I are getting up to a very chilly ayem, complete with frost on the ground. Hoping the sun will warm things up pretty soon, I don't want to have to turn on the heat until mid to late October if I can help it.
Good morning to Teka, Beaver, Jazzy,Chi,Goldie!
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Cami- you crack me up with the comments about us in one pocket and candy in the other. I too want to know too what kind of candy?
I am going off on an adventure today to a couple old mining towns not far from here I have not been to in awhile. Maybe some photos for everyone tomorrow.
Have a good start to the weekend all!
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Mornin ladies,
Jazzy u find so many things to do, WTF ur state has a plethora amount of things to do <is that the right word>??? and u find them.
Kim good for you an sadie, nice cool sleeps and lots of tummy rubs.
Lori ur EX still does these things and talk about u...that's really low. Mine stopped when my kids were leaving their teens. What can he possibly say about u now, it's been so many years he still loves u and wants u not to be close to ur kids so he punishes you. I'm sorry this pisses me off. See the bitch I am I would call him and find out, but again ur way to nice to do that. Honestly at this point what could he possibly say especially with all uve been going thru, I don't get it, I really don't. But remember ur DD is older and wiser so it might not have made any difference to her
He Sandy, u doing OK???
BTWwaiting for results my DD's drive me nuts no one else does they ask every day UGHIf I didn't need a ride I wouldn't even tell them about any of this. And Thank you so much about having more interest in the candy than my life and death experience <LOL> Some is hard, but my favorite are those soft with the chocolate inside. I'm sure u understand my choice for my pockets now.
Ok I'll peek in later, so don't talk bad about me, or go ahead it's all right.
LUBS U ALL
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Cami, it's not that's he's saying more bad things about me, altho I guess he could be. He just told my DD about when he called me and told me off. I don't know what all he told her about that conversation between us. Altho, it wasn't between us, cuz I said nothing, he did all the talking just saying nasty things to me.
Some chocolate candies filled with liquor for your pockets, promise not to melt or make a mess!
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Oooh, Lori, those look so tempting! I am a non-recovering chocoholic.
I'm doing OK, considering the earthshaking news we all got last night (not a subject for this thread, of course). Today my new Peepers non-Rx reading glasses (+3.0) came--but they're way too strong. Sigh--will definitely have to get refracted, as my L eye needs a stronger reading correction (both eyes are currently at +2.5) but my R needs a stronger distance correction. So progressives it still is. I have a wardrobe of frames I've amassed since 2016, with only minor changes of prescription so they've been pretty much interchangeable. Warby Parker will update lenses in existing frames--but only single-vision Rxs. So it looks like I will have to get new progressives, sunglasses and computer readers. (That sound you hear is my credit card groaning).
Pollen & mold have been doing a number on my eyes--itchy to the max. Fortunately, I found a newly-made-OTC version (Pataday 24 hr) of the Rx eyedrops (Pazeo) I used to get but ran out (as did my number of refills remaining). Good thing, too--Pazeo, even with a GoodRx coupon, is over $200 per bottle. (Used to be $65, which was bad enough). I got Pataday for $18. Hope it works. The homeopathic stuff (Similisan) might as well be plain saline, and Alaway/Zatidor just burns but doesn't help; Systane keeps my eyes lubed but doesn't relieve the itch.
Went out for brunch today, in Cellars' new tent (no yellow jackets!). But it was only in the high 50s here by the lake (same as overnight low)--Bob told me I wouldn't need a jacket, that my heavier heathered long-sleeve tee would be enough. Should've worn at least an actual sweater, or a denim jacket over the tee. Will be warmer tomorrow, when we're going to Gibson's Oakbrook's pation for dinner (Oakbrook, being far inland, is warmer during the day but colder overnight).
DOTD was cava.
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Chi- really sad about RBG 😔
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Good Morning, Loungettes! Happy Sunday Funday! I'm the administrator on call this weekend, got a few calls yesterterday ayem, wound up going in to fix a computer access problem, took Sadie with me. Spent a few hours dealing with a situation of one resident hitting another resident, a nervous new nurse giving her first shot to a very frail elderly resident, an aide from an agency with a major attitude problem, and a whole bunch of little "I know you can't do anything about this but I want you to know how much I don't like" things. All in all, I was there from 10:30 to a little after 1 peeyem. Stopped for lobster rolls for lunch. Sadie got the chips and a couple lobstah knuckles, she ate them but didn't seem terribly interested in them. Of course, she'd had a half a bag of treats through the morning as she visited with residents and staff.
Jazzy--how was the adventure to themining towns?
Cammy Cat--nice and cool, alright. Can see my breath this morning! Gave in and put on a sweatshirt. Going to be a good day for cooking if things stay calm at the nursing home. I'll look for some good candy for your pocket next week.
Goldie--oohh, likker filled chocolates, YUM!!!
Chi--itchy eyes and multiple corrections are not fun. This time of year I put a jacket in the car and leave it there, I'm always thinking I don't need something like that until I get where I'm going and then decide I do want one!
Re: RBG very sad.
Judge
Ingredients
- ½ oz Apricot Brandy
- 1 oz Bourbon
- Ice Cubes
How to mix
Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Stir and strain into a cocktail glass.
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NM - I'm going to substitute peach schnaps for the apricot brandy, since that's what I have on hand - AND in Texas you can't buy booze on Sunday. But I want to raise a glass to RBG and the drink you posted seems appropriate.
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Lori maybe ur Ex thought u might have said something so he figured he wanted to get his sugar coated side out. I know I'm overthinking this.
Oh Lori that's the way to have chocolate, it solves everything.
Sandy it sounds like u should have good sight when this is all over I hope.
aha Kim how could it get that cold so fast. But r u supposed to get really warm again, or is this the end of the summer for you. Cuz if it's ending for you it will be ending for us and maybe we can get in some fall weather, which sounds good to me. I like wearing a sweater or jacket all the time so I like fall. I hope we get a lot of fall weather instead of rushing into winter. I enjoy so much when u talk about Sadie going to work with you, she has to give comfort to so many plus u get extra time with her. All good Kim. U r so caring.
BTW Jazzy I so enjoy ur pics. on FB such a breath of fresh air and beauty. Thank you.
OK have to get my Covid test this afternoon ick, but I don't have to get out of our car so unick now.
LUBS U ALL
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Cami- I will say a prayer for you. I bet the nurses love when you come in, you are probably the most fun patient they have. (I want to be in the pocket with the candy)
Lori - your home is beautiful and the chocolate candy liquors look good too!
Sandy - I hope you get a definite answer about your eyes.
Jazz - the old mining towns sound very interesting. I hope you had a good day.
Hello to NM, Illimae, minus, JC, teka and who every I am missing.
I don't always have time to post, but reading this is one of the highlights of my day.
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Cami,
Daughter & Boyfriend found in their circle of friends a mother cat with these precious kittens once weaned joining Nikolai & Harper in their forever home.
Nikolai got up after cleaning Harper for a few minutes. She starts to try to play a bit, so it pisses him off and he leaves.
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A couple quick photos. A turq ring from the Cerrillos mines and what the raw stuff looks like in the vien below. Both were take aways from my visit!
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Jazzy,
A lovely ring! A turquoise rock?
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Monday Monkey Day! I'm working Wed, Thurs, Fri this week to help with staff COVID-19 screening, so got to sleep in a bit today. Had to close up the windows yesterday, probably going to turn the heat on for a bit in the evening, definitely too chilly to do anything without some heat now. Last year I waited too long, and spent a lot of time wrapped up in blankets or sweaters and not doing anything around the house because it was too cold. Not going to make that mistake this year. Even Sadie was burrowing under the covers last night!
Minus--I bet the peach schnaps tasted good!
Cammy Cat--We could still get an Indian summer (is it ok to say that? Do I need to figure out another name for it?), that usually happens in October, but lately the seasons seem to be jumping from one to the other without any real transitional weather to give us a chance to get used to the change. And we are getting a lot of high atmosphere haze from the smoke from the wildfires, so there isn't as much sun warming as usual, that may be speeding things up a bit. I do like taking Sadie to work with me, and she seems to like the attention, too.
Misty--I'll save some room for you in Cammy'scandy pocket tomorrow!
Teka--ADORABLE!!!
Jazzy--who'd have thought that pretty ring stone would come out of that rock!
Indian Summer
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz. Ketel One Oranje® Flavored Vodka
- 1 oz. fresh orange juice
- .5 oz. cinnamon simple syrup
- .5 oz. pomegranate reduction
Method
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Shake well with ice and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange twist.
Cinnamon Simple Syrup: Crush 15-25 cinnamon sticks and infuse with equal parts water and superfine sugar for 1-2 hours.
Pomegranate Reduction: Boil down one bottle pomegranate juice for 60 minutes and then stir in a box of superfine sugar. Finish by cooking for another 30 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
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Good morning friends - quick hi and will be back again soon. Busy and fun weekend, with my trip to the mining town of Cerrillos and Madrid along the Turquoise Trail. Cerrillos is a sleepy little village that used to have active turq mines until the 1950s and there is still some work being done to collect in a few private mines. The photo above includes a lovely ring I found and sample from one of the mines. The guy who sold it to me runs the trading post and museum and both gathered the stones and made the ring. Cradle to grave vendor, not something you see very much here anymore. I had a great lunch in town and enjoyed my time there. Then I was on to the nearby town called Madrid which is an old coal mining town turned artist community (but much busier) and stopped there briefly but did not stay too long (way too many people).
Yesterday was yoga day and the farm where I go was celebrating Mexican Independence Day and along with the yoga practice, there was a fun all female mariachi band and other good things going on to celebrate. Ran in to some jazz friends and got a visit in with them. Got a swim in too. All in all, a pretty good weekend.
Running for some car service this morning and will be in Cami's pocket tomorrow for the biopsy.
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Long day today, traveling all over 2 counties. Labs and groceries and then to the doctor's office for my injections. Been feeling overwhelmed lately. Just feel so much weighing on my shoulders and it's catching up to me.
NM, hope your on call weekend wasn't too busy. Does sound like a bit of drama and oh my, the residents hitting one another. Almost funny. Was it women? Do you know what the fight was about?
Thank you Misty, cute kitties!
Cami, where are they doing the biopsy? I hope you don't have to wait too long for results. Is Joey taking you? As for my ex, that's just it, he doesn't THINK. I have never said a bad thing about him to the kids, not EVER.
Jazzy, beautiful ring. Glad you get yourself some gifts.
Cami, more candy for the pockets. This one has nuts so you get some protein too.
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NM,
So far 3 consecutive frosty mornings. Our heat is on!
October is my favorite month in the Adirondacks.
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Morning DahhhLinks,
Yes it's me again finally. read the last 2 pages, boy have ya'll been busy. I will try again to post a pic of my Sofia otherwise I'll try emailing to you Lowee.
The dry needles have helped a little bit, but I guess I have to go back for more. That L5 of my spine is still driving me nuts with pain. Next appt is 10-4. So I'll keep,ya'll posted.
Lubslubslubs
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Jazzy, gorgeous ring! I'm so envious--the Chicago area has few if any day trip possibilities that are scenic, interesting, and COVID-safe.
Mema, that acupuncture sounds like it's working. Hope it works on L5.
Cami, still in your pocket for your tests!
Lori, medical appts. & grocery/pharm shopping are just about the only things that let me venture past my own backyard. I get my manis biweekly (and a pedi every 4 weeks), but I'm still nervous about that even though the nail salon gets stricter and stricter over time. I'm not going back to the hair salon any time soon: my eyes are very sensitive now (pollens & molds off the charts) and I don't want to expose them to fumes from chemical services (dyes, keratin). Also don't think my stylist is careful enough--he's had to be admonished by the owner several times for sitting too close to me while I wait for the dye to "take," there are no temp. checks (just a questionnaire), and no physical barriers between stations.
If my new muddler arrives today, might make mojitos.
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A little different this morning -
Mornin; ladies,
Kim Leslie was telling me about our weather and said it was cold like urs was. And she wanted to know why I even mention it cuz I never leave, my room. OK so far I see how ur working OK this week, now keep it up . I think it was normal hours.
Jazzy I like how u go out to do one thing and end up doing 5 things, meeting people and ening up with a beautiful ring. and nothing is really planned. U must know almost everyone in that town. I understand why they like u so much tho.
Teka those furbabies are so very cute, I want them, their little faces are perfect.
Minus u seem to change recipes and it always sounds good.
Misty no one looks forward to see me, they tell me that but I think they;re going to shit me up that way.
SusyQ oh that pain is so bad I wish they could get all of it at the same time. I pray this pain will be treated to help.
Lori no wonder u can be so exhausted just going to the Dr. is a big deal for u and ur DH, then the grocery store a whole other experience. Ur just so far from ordinary things. U have to come home everytime just plain out of it. Well now we know who's going to be where in my pockets all with the candy, I'll be lopsided. Biopsy will be under my arm somewhere, this sounds stupid but all I feel is bone there so IDK where exactly
Oh the Covid test should be like all tests. Not one car in line waited a total of 5 minutes for all paperwork to clear, did the test and it was done. I thought there would be a line. Never left my car and just put my head back. Done, they had the results by morning. Now this stupid test, I was told plan on being in the hospital 6 hrs. and they aren't putting me out so what takes so long??? Just a lot of waiting that's all. Why do they plan then u wait for the most part, just prep and do it. That's what everyone wants. Oh I did tell my sister last nite, I knew she'd go all HULK on me <green and all> I really shouldn't have told her cuz she worries so but I thought if I tell her right before she wouldn't have time to think about it. I should have known better, we were talking at midnite and I had to tell her it's probably just an infection, which it could.be.
Oh Kim right about Indian summer now it can be called PeeTee summer, mountain summer or my personal favorite with hand going back and forth over ur mouth woo woo woo summer Anyway u say it someone will protest anyway so we know what it is.
Hope u all have a good day today.
LUBS U ALL
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Covid tested yesterday morning for work - probably wan't there even 5 minutes including waiting in "line", they scanning my info and being swapped. The gal swabbing goes "we don't go all the up to your brain"! Easy peasy and painless. Should have results by end of week. Only expect negative due to socially distancing - only going to grocery store and doctor appointments and working remotely. Getting slu shot beginning of October. PCP recommended to wait over getting it a couple weeks ago.
Have a great week.
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