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  • Maya2
    Maya2 Member Posts: 468
    edited August 2011

    Hi, after living in Europe for 11 years, I've finally started enjoying red wine. But some days I just have to slum and savour a margarita--although finding a good one here can be difficult. But Belgium beers are nearby. I've enjoyed reading some of your posts (but not all 550 pages! Wow!). I'm sorry for your recent loss. It's difficult to pick up where we left off when we lose someone. I thought I'd drop in and say hello.

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  • wahine
    wahine Member Posts: 8,231
    edited August 2011

    Bon Jour Maya! Hope you will stay around our lounge for awhile! One of our fav beers is ShockTop, which is a Belgium White Ale, but probably made here in the states. You must have some amazing Belgium beers there. Wish you could have met Junie, but I am sure you got to know a bit about her, from our posts about missing her. Thanks for saying hello to us! Pull up  a barstool....

    Jeannie Beanie, Hoping you are feeling bettah tueday....throw that darn migraine to the curb and don't let it get you again! Poor dear, feel so badly for what you are going through.

    Kymn, You mean you wouldn't come this far to visit me??? Weally???? LOL...j/k. I still remember how pretty you are, even when you shaved your head. How is that going? Is your hair growing back now? Lucky you though, as you look good even without your hair. I know I would look awful! Hope your birthday was nice. Maybe we can have a blowout party this weekend, for Stanize's b'day and belated b'day for you and for Gail.

    ChEARS,

    Kathy

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  • Stanzie
    Stanzie Member Posts: 1,971
    edited August 2011

    Hi guys! Well, Kathy those storms came here about 4:00am and just got power back on a few minutes ago. So yes, I've been up since 4:00.... and it was getting a might toasty. So please please tell me I do not have to throw out all my food since I just totally stocked it for the weekend with kids and my friends visit..... ARG!

    Welcome Maya and LJ - I like that name! 

    Kathy - wonderful they can do the test so soon, now you won't have the added stress of worrying about that! Just try, try, try and rest..... I know it is not in your nature. Finally found a nice card and mailed it off this morning to Junie's husband. Know they are having a rough time but hopefully seeing how many lives she has touched will help in some small way. Love you avatar by the way...

    Yes I would give up privacy for some income as I get so scared and that is so not fun! 

    Claire - hope you find a wonderful job situation soon as that is stressful in itself. 

    Kymn - biggest fear with bus driver is I don't want to really make her mad since she is driving my precious munchkin. But last year there certainly were some fireworks but then I learned to call radio dispatch every time and they keep a record. Then one time I didn't know it but a supervisor filled in one day and it was one of those days - then all of a sudden a camera appeared on the bus... I liked that a lot! But the driver was really mad at me. I just don't think she should be in charge of a special ed bus.

    DorK - Since it is your kitchen this might not work but I have gotten some amazing appliances at the scratch and dent warehouse. I bought my washer and dryer and my basement fridge. The washer never did see any problem with it, the dryer had a small dent on the right side toward the back which would never be seen and the fridge was missing the egg carton thingy and had a smudge on it that came off when cleaned. So all were brand new and just the ones I was looking for. So just a thought.... Then my fancy oven/stove was a demo and got a great deal on it too. So just remember if you find something you really drool over but it isn't in your price range look at other options and maybe you can still get your dream item.

    Celia- so wonderful to hear other stories about Junie. 

    Kitty- love the funny cow! Cows are basically pretty funny anyway.

    NM - enjoy kayaking - wish I was going with you....Love the stress test one. Kathy let us know how it goes! 

    OK, off to pick up my son for orthodontist apt. Hope it will be alright with his sore jaw and all... soo hadn't thought about that.... 

    Wish everyone could actually come here for my birthday - Now that would be a celebration!

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  • wahine
    wahine Member Posts: 8,231
    edited August 2011

    Stanzie, I would check your food B4 it refreezes, to see what has totally thawed out, and what still seems frozen. One thing I used to do, would be to fill a jar half full of water, freeze it, then lay it down in the freezer (or vice versa). That way if there was a power outage and everything re-freezes, you would be ablle tell it was a total thaw, by how the water melts and refreezes in the jar.HOPE you don't have to toss it all out, but of course, when in doubt, toss it. The refrig and freezer can keep things cold for a long time when it is not opened, so you may be okay. Did I read correctly.....did you say "Wish everyone could actually come here for my birthday..."??? That could be dangerous words...we might actually show up and surprise you!!!! LOL, J/K. Good luck with your son at his ortho visit. I think I am taking my mom to a neighboring cityin a few minutes, to look at their fabric store, and let her go to a dress shoppe she loves. My DD is having a fit, as she thinks I should sit here with my feet up!

    Lori, Are you okay? Haven't heard from you for awhile, so of course I worry. How is your DH???

    Ciao,

    Kathy

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited August 2011

    DD is on her way to grandma and papa's....stayed till she boarded the plan then left.....I sure that my mom can relax on the cruise....she is a wreck with all that is going on with Dad.....Dad is at the senior center (not sure what to call it, but program for those with early dementia)...it is all day....a neighbor is supposed to help Dad into the apt when he's done as Mom will be a the airport...well this morning when mom when to run errands she got all anxious as her neighbor wasn't home...now mind you this was 7 or 8 hours before the flight is supposed to arrive...by the time Mom got home, neighbor was home...neighbor sent Mom and email saying don't worry she is home and will take care of Dad.....Mom is just plain worn out.....when they get back Dad has a cardiologist appt and I think another neprologist appt...Dad is having some kidney issues.....Dad told Mom that if nephrologist tells him he needs dialysis he will refuse!!!  Mom keeps saying, I never imagined life ending up like this!!!  My parents are on the young side, going on 77 and 81, but even so, Mom doesn't see herself as old...she still thinks she's in her 50's!!!!!  So that makes it even worse.....

    Need to go back and re-read all the posts so I can address my loungettes....read, but already forgot who said what!!!  Hugs, Karen

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  • Stanzie
    Stanzie Member Posts: 1,971
    edited August 2011

    Wow, brilliant idea about the water in a jar! Of course my freezer is so stuffed well... I'm sure I'll find some room for that. When I opened the refridgerator the milk and ice tea cartons were still cold so I'm encouraged by that.

    Kathy- I'm afraid I might have to agree with your daughter... but I know you are going so just take it easy. 

     On the recovery thing - my sister closest in age came to help out after my bmx I guess it was about 13 days after the surgery - my other sister was there before. Although the thought was good it didn't work out so well. Anyway, I was doing alright but still didn't have much stamina. She wanted to go shopping for bras as in the Keys shopping is very limited. So off we went, first she decided since I had been given an OK for driving I should even though I was still in a great deal of pain (Lat surgery) so my back was still killing me (in fact still hurts over a year out) we get there and I slowly make it and I sit in the dressing room. Just sat. She bounced in and out and looked and such and finally I happen to look in the mirror and seriously I had no color and my lips were blue! When the salesperson checked in she remarked on my appearence so finally my sister agreed we could go home. So yes I agree healing takes different amount of time for each of us and shouldn't be pushed - it was pretty bad - I slept for two days after that little trip. 

    I agree... Lori?? Are you all alright! 

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  • Kymn
    Kymn Member Posts: 999
    edited August 2011

    Kathy put your feet up and have a drink girlfriend THAT IS AN ORDER

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  • Claire_in_Seattle
    Claire_in_Seattle Member Posts: 4,570
    edited August 2011

    Finally, a diagnosis on Main Squeeze which is that he should be just fine, but will need another specialist consult, and gallbladder surgery/replumbing where everything empties.  He is finally on the road to recovery.  Major, major scare as could have been Stage IV cancer in the pancreatic/liver area.  Enough imaging to know that it isn't.

    I am so relieved.  Now on to fixing the tax screw-up which I enjoy about as much as getting orthodontic work done.

    Will be celebrating MS's recovery tonight with a tall one.  Wish I could start now.

    Wanted everyone to know that life is looking up. - Claire

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  • Stanzie
    Stanzie Member Posts: 1,971
    edited August 2011

    Oh Claire !!!! I'm so happy for you, that is wonderful and truly something to Celebrate!

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited August 2011

    Claire...isn't it amazing to celebrate gall bladder surgery and re-plumbing....so happy for you that the news is good.....I'll toast the two of you with a glass of wine....its only 3pm and I'm ready for one......

    DD  has arrived in Florida...now to drive from Ft. Lauderdale to Boynton Beach...my mother's driving makes me quite nervous.....she has trouble staying in one lane....DH told DD to sit in the back seat as its safest...can't do it now as its just her and grandma...They won't be doing much driving around as its just tomorrow, then Shabbat...Sunday they leave for the cruise and my mother hired a driver....so after today, the only other driving worry is back to the airport.....

    Forget to pick up my skirt at the dry cleaners and DH is out of milk which I forgot to stop and get....would love to walk to the store...only 10 minutes, but it looks like its going to rain any minute......do I gamble or just get in the car!!! 

    The knot in my stomach/anxious feelings seems to be a permanent fixture!!!  Didn't have this at all when I was gone....think that my meds need to be adjusted...don't know if I should give it more time or call the doc? 

    Not sure if DH and I are going out tonight or not...he mentioned it the other day, but not today and no details.....so will let you know....Off to go clean the my car out....didn't remember that I left so much stuff in it!!! there is no room in the back seat!!!!

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  • Beanius
    Beanius Member Posts: 1,697
    edited August 2011

    Kittycat - you had written about how the gals here made you feel welcome and I wanted to say I totally agree and I remember finding this thread when you had the huge glass of wine and your beautiful big smile in your avatar, just has been so fun from the start even though it sucks how we met. LOL at the cow pic, Holy the Cow! So funny!

    Alpal - that is so funny to yell at the full moon, hadn't heard that before, so will have to try it out...hummm, sudden wealth...will try it for sure! I also made a donation to bco.org in Junie's honor, funny but I had recently read her post on the "I've Donated" thread in memory of another fine lady, KonaKat. I had read a number of KonaKat's posts, but didn't know her, sure liked her posts though and was sad to read she'd passed.

    Goldie - I've got my huge purse and now just waiting for the next full moon! How funny you had a similar down pour as DorK...love the finger umbrella pic! Nice BD pics for Kymn and Gail too! Oh good and you posted the scarecrow! Hope you are doing okay.

    DorK - So I read you got 3 new windows, but you have rot that needs to be fixed, I'm sorry to hear that and glad your HO insurance will help out, dang termites, hope you get rid of them. Speaking of insurance too I also recently got everything re-quoted and switched companies and saved a buncha dough, can't believe Geico was better, I've gotten quotes from them that were really high, but heck, hope it works out and yes, you do sound like an advertisement - he he he...loved your post about celebrating life and the pic of the poyple bwaclet. I read that too that donations were posts go to ACS (which I also love and donate to) but I met Junie here so donated to BCO. I also mailed a card to her family. Gosh, what an awful day, then that night I got so upset. Yesterday I was feeling so awful, but today I'm a lot better, on the road to recovery. Just so many feelings this week and my po lil head cudnt take it! What a beautiful story about the rain drops and your tears and feeling Junie's presence telling you not to cry...so bittersweet. Wow, you don't go back to work till 8/30! Oh good, we will get to hear from DorK a lot until then, yippeeeee! Good idea to have chrissy clean house for you when she visits, he he he ! Sawwy you still have that creep JP hangin around. He hung out with me for a month one time and really was just such a drag. Eventually he went bye-bye, thank God and so he will again for you. Oh crap to the medical co-pays too, I just finished paying off all mine for my follow-ups and it's almost time for the next follow-up. Ug, at least the next one is just a visit to my med onc and bloodwork, so shouldn't be too much. Then I'm dreading then next surgery for ooph and how much that will cost. Ug. Sorry I don't know anything about life insurance and hope one of the other gals does. Fun stuff, I have been working on a will too, have it all drafted but for some reason I just keep putting it off. I even got it to my atty and alls I gotta do is edit the final and go sign, really unpleasant sh*t. I have used the Am Cancer Soc birthday greetings and I really like them. I think the colors were avocado and goldenrod?? Oh, yeah AStorm's right, Harvest Gold! Then burnt orange in the late 70's early 80's? Yuck! Sure hope your DH's PSA is down. My friend with prostate cancer had surgery and now they are just monitoring PSA.

    Karen - Sorry to hear of anxiety, I get that sometimes too. My solution is to get some exercise and then say a lot of prayers. I try to find the thing that is at the root and then I just try to face the fear. When I know that something bad could happen, I just talk to God about it and let him take it over. I hope you are okay, I just know how awful it can be. Yes, journaling is a great idea too. Oh, I love homemade pizza, sounds so good.

    Wahine - Oh just read about trip to ER and I'm so sorry to hear that! How sweet that the dr was flatering, but you are beautiful so I'm not surprised. Glad you had nothing serious found so far and I'm glad you are getting everything checked out...going back a bit, so glad you've had some nice times painting with your mom throughout a difficult week. I know that Junie would not want us to be sad, she would want us to laugh and continue to have fun. I think it will take some time for this to sink in and to heal. Wow and you have a big window with rot around it too, oh I hope your HO insurance will cover it too...I'm so sorry that Delta charge a big cancellation fee. That is just awful. Bad enough everything else and I know how much you are missing Junie and how you were looking forward to visiting her. Hope you got the car title changed okay and glad to hear the stained glass class was better than the last one. You mentioned feeling dizzy and I have been having that too. I do think there is some shock still due to Junie passing that is affecting me. Oh your mom's pills must be so upsetting to you too that they get mixed up, just sounds like such a worry...how funny your DH put foil over the TO pan and a first...not a coincidence! Wow your stepdau's situation sounds so hard, and to add kids would be a bad time it seems. Well please keep us posted on how you are feeling and get back to the hospital if anything seems wrong, please, we want you to be healthy.

    Stanzie - Your insurance will drop you if you make a claim? I thought they'd just increase rates...darn! How funny you got the unusual rain too, hmmm. Hope your son's ear is doing better by now. Glad to hear you will get your full privacy back, I can imagine that will be nice for you...oh I love Dim Sum but rarely get it. Read about the kids on facebook, so glad your daughter isn't that way, must be a relief.

    Kymn - Sure glad you had a good birthday weekend. I don't think it was selfish of you to take time for yourself. OMG just read that you started rads, I had 28 plus 5 boosts, so 33 and it went by fast. I'm wishing you a quick and easy time of it. What kind of cream are you using? I went through a lot of aloe vera gel, then some greasy stuff aquaphore that worked really well. Also hope your rad place is nice, mine was just super fantastic, everyone was good to me and made it much more bearable. I wished you happy belated birthday before your birthday, so now I can wish you Happy belated Birthday again. I'm so sorry to hear you are feeling low energy and worried about your kids. I hope you will be able to give yourself a break...when I was a kid my mom was going through a difficult time during menop, she had a hysterectomy eventually, anyway she was not her usual self for quite a while and I missed her, but kids have a way of coping. I just hope you will get through this quickly and feel better. I hope you won't feel guilty as Claire says and also take time to rest when needed as Dork says.

    NM - Loved your welcome to LJ and Alpal and your words to Kymn about not being selfish for taking a weekend away from cancer and all. I felt bad that Kymn's birthday fell right when we were all so worried about Junie. Loved the June Bug DOTD and it brought tears to my eyes. I just love calling her June Bug, what a cute name Junie, June Bug... wow, hadn't heard of AI Brain, I know I have PTSD Brain and ½ Baked Brain, is there Tamoxi Brain too? So funny the band-aid on the building, perfect for DorK's house! And good advice to wahine about making sure to dwink enuf wattah!  Love the salt lick candy! And the one a day! So funny! Good idea about a tax atty too for Claire. And taping sore throats LOL!! Did you take the kayak out? Hope you did and that it was fun. Also love the Blue Rain so will order a round for Happy Hour, thank you!

    Chrissy - How nice you will be cooking for Dotty! I'm so excited about your trip and hope you will keep us posted as you travel.

    Claire - I had read about your rotten day and was feeling so bad for you. So the Amazon job completely out but there are other possibilities there? And free consulting doesn't sound good unless there is something in it for you, like a good reference or lead on something else, or at least meatballs. Then your MS is ill? I'm so sorry and hope he is feeling better. Just read that he should be fine, what a relief! Good idea to focus on "controllables" like moping. My house is always really clean when I'm upset. Those job postings must be so frustrating too. So many great people are out of work these days, so I hope you will keep your positive outlook going...it's a tough economy but you will get the most perfect thing, just give it time. Thanks for posting about Helen Mirren at 66! Too cool! Just read about the IRS, so glad you have the statements. I'm so sorry you've had a big pile lately. Glad your ankle is doing better.

    AStorm - Your secret is out so I will say again, Happy Birthday! Can't believe you were asked to work for free too, I know there's a lot of pain out there these days, but SHEEESH! Glad you were not taken advantage of. Love the cartoon about paying med expenses for the rest of your life...I guess I need to just accept that. My annual out of pocket is higher than yours, but I have a catastrophic plan and it's not too much each month. Love the dogbag pic and the DIY kitty pic. Ug, sorry about your sister and the earring, oh my, I'm so sorry, and the lasagna...on a happier note, congratulations on your 20th anniversary and I'm so glad the earring was found. Your DH sounds like he was just so wonderful about it all. I had a huge meltdown this week too and ended up in bed crying and just got so hopeless, then slowly have bounced back.

    Husker - So nice to see you! Thanks for posting the pic of your new fur baby, Gracie Lu, how cute! I think about getting another pet, but so far have held off to keep my travels easier.

    KateHudson - Hi and huge congratulations to you on clear margins and nodes!!! I'm so happy for you and will drink to your health!!! Yahoo!

    Celia - I really enjoyed reading your words about Junie, wow, she was loved by so many!

    LJ - So glad you are here to party with us! Sure hope your clinical trial goes well...what are you doing? Glad the oxy is helping the pain.

    Maya - Wed wine is my favowite!! Oooo Belgium beers sound good too. Glad you stopped by to say hi and hope you will come back, the more the merrier!

    I will drink to Claire's comment too: sad bumpy week but the party goes on. Ended up really melting down hard on Monday night. Then Tuesday was just so high strung and anxious to the point I got a migraine and ended up in bed crying my eyes out. It was one of those long, "why was I created only to suffer and die" episodes and was wondering why I bothered with all the treatment last year only to get to this point. My DH sat with me and once again pulled me out of a bad place. I had been on to read some here, but as usual when I'm feeling bad it's hard to communicate, so I don't. Started feeling better yesterday afternoon, then feel a lot better today, like I'm happy to be alive again. Just so upset that Kathy ended up in the ER and hope they find nothing more than sadness over loss of Junie this week. I hope my post today isn't too choppy as I was going back a few pages so I know wassup wid ya'lls.

    Gawd, is it finally happy hour? Come on, who will join me by the pool for a nice cool glass of BLUE RAIN? Cheers! Tears! ML Beers! and Love to You, Ma'Dears! ~ Jeanie Beanie

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  • Claire_in_Seattle
    Claire_in_Seattle Member Posts: 4,570
    edited August 2011

    Hi all,

    I am back to fun stuff like planning my Saturday ride which meets at the Bellevue park&ride and then around Mercer Island.  The stop is at the ride leader's house where we will watch the Blue Angels air show from a rooftop deck. 

    Then back to the park&ride.  Should be a fun time and much better weather than last year. ~ 20 miles of cycling.

    Realize already time for drinks on the East Coast.

    Hoping the Beans is feeling tons better today.  One day of migraine is more than enough. - Claire

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited August 2011

    It rained a bit...just enough to make it humid....walked to the store to get milk and the dry cleaner....and now poured a glass of wine...Beans...I 've been walking twice daily and it doesn't do anything for the anxiety....as I write this my stomach is in knots......so think its  time to call the doc....I know what the issues are, just don't know how to solve them.....how to get it all out!!!

    DD and grandma made it to the apt...but Mom didn't make me feel too good when she was complaining about the drive to the Ft. Lauderdale airport and commented..."I wasn't driving that good""   geeze...she's got my precious cargo with her....not to mention she's driving and I love her....oh well...don't have to worry till they go back to the airport on the 15th....I think from now on, I'll have to fly into West Palm Beach which is much more money or if I fly into Ft. Lauderdale rent a car or take the shuttle and tell Mom that I dont want her driving that its too much for her...She really has aged a lot this year.....

    DH and I are going out tonight.....I"m guessing dinner and a movie....best tell DS as he'll get annoyed that he didn't know.....oh well..he has to figure out dinner for himself...maybe I'll just give him 10 bucks to pick up something to eat....

    Wishing everyone a good Thursday night...its almost the week-end!!!!  Hugs, Karen

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  • AStorm
    AStorm Member Posts: 1,429
    edited August 2011

    Whew! That is good news, Claire. Glad you can focus on other things. We've been pretty lucky -- I just made it through the FUs (follow ups) with 5 docs and the only outcome is that I have to do the heiny-hoo in Sept. 

    We're celebrating our anniversary officially tomorrow night and I still haven't gotten DH a gift. He is realllly hard to shop for. DD2 offered to go downtown with me to shop -- she's the only person I know who hates shopping more than I do so it'll probably be a short trip...

    Also need to get a birthday gift for a friend who is also turning 50. He gave me an expensive bottle of wine for my 50th and I can't reciprocate so wine is out... why are men so hard to shop for?

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  • wahine
    wahine Member Posts: 8,231
    edited August 2011

    Wow, lots to ketchup on. Maybe add some mustard to it. CLaire, Glad your MS will be okay, even though still has to go through surgery.What a big scare!

    Beans, So glad to have you back here with us. So sorry about the meltdowns and migraines. Guess Junie's passing hit you hard too. Not surprised about that as she was just so special. I ddin't have Pau Hana last night, and wasn't going to tonight, BUT after taking my mom shopping for hrs and not getting home till after 6pm, I felt like I NEEDED a happy hour! She bought some beautiful clothes and everytime we were leaving that shoppe, I spotted something else, and so of course she wanted to try it on too, so we spent a lot of time there. I also bought a lot more fabric, trying to get the "right" one.

    Sorry for all the anxiety Karen, but glad that your DD got there safely, and grandma got her to their home safely. I know they will have a wonderful time on the cruise! We have a really nice Senior Center, which I wish I had more time to go to. They teach stained glass classes, painting, woodworking,etc. and so many of their classes are always full....all for free. They also have an "adult day care" for people with dementia. Glad there is a good place for your dad to be during the day. Gives your mom a bit of time away from always caring for him. Have a good night out tonight!

    Kymn, OK, following your drs orders, albeit a bit late! Was a long day. Can't have caffeine after 10 pm tonight, cause of the tests tomorrow. Hope I pass them! And that there are no blockages, as the paramedic found some ischemia, but he said lots of people have that. Yikes!

    Lori, Lori, where are you?????? Missing you, and hoping and praying all is well with you and you just needed a widdle break from the HTL, since we lost Junie. I tried to call Bob today, but no answer. Hope I can find out about the memorial soon.

    Hugs Girls! Down the Hatch!

    Kathy

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited August 2011

    Went to a brew pub...fish and chips and glass of merlot...DH had a beer and will enjoy another one now that we are home....thinking if I should have another glass of wine or not.....will wait a bit and see...want to walk tonight and if I have another glass, that will be out of the question....

    just talked to DD and to mom...Mom sounds alwfull...she commented again about how hard the drive to the airport is...she just sounds so worn out....I couldn't talk more as it was too hard...but will talk to them tomorrow.....

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  • wahine
    wahine Member Posts: 8,231
    edited August 2011

    Karen, So sorry about your mom having such a hard time driving to the airport. Is there anyone (or a taxi?) that could take them to the cruise? And pick them up and take your DD back to the airport? So hard to do this at a distance. My dad will be 95 this year, and it amazes me how he still picks up and drops off everyone at the airport, as that means driving into Honolulu and is quite a long drive from where they live. And so far, he drives ok. My mom offered to drive today into the other city we went to, but I preferred driving! I guess she was worried about me because of yesterday. But I try to have her drive as little as possible, just in case, as her reflexes are probably not so great now. Good thing, as I had to drive through heavy rain, on the way home.

    OH that storm last night took so many trees down. At the end of our street, a huge tree came down in a yard, and blocked the street. Hard for people that had to get to work, but for us, it was already cleared away. Hoping our tree can be cut down on Saturday, as I want my DH with me tomorrow for the stress test!

    Missing all the MIA loungettes!!!!

    Hugs, Kathy

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  • Beanius
    Beanius Member Posts: 1,697
    edited August 2011

    Claire, so glad to hear you doing sumpthin fun and your MS is okay!

    AStorm - Happy BD again and happy anniversary!

    Kathy - I'm so glad you are okay. Have been worried and hope you will get to ER again if needed. I have needed a happy hour too. Really bad week. But I have high hopes. I am worried about Lori too and hope she is okay and her DH is okay too.

    Karen - So glad you are getting with your doc about anxiety. It can just be so awful and the docs will know how to help. I am just hoping you get the edge off that quickly and that your mom is okay.

    Just checkin in and hope anyone feeling like chit starts the upswing soon. TitZ UP!

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  • wahine
    wahine Member Posts: 8,231
    edited August 2011

    Hi Jeannie Beannie! I'm here to chit or chat, or dwink, or act silly, or dwink....or dwink....or dwink! Today it was nice to have my b/p back to normal! I guess I'm not totally out of the woods till after I do the stress test tomorra. So did your migraine leave town? Hope that beyotch migraine WILL NOT come back.....evah! I feel like having an ML for Junie, how 'bout you?

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  • Dara_Diverse
    Dara_Diverse Member Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2011

    Hi chickadees,

    Risque Whiskey, I will be thinking of you tomorrow and have already popped into the lounge chapel for some special prayers for you. I hope it is easy and that they tell you you wasted your time. Go girl, get em! 

    Claire, oh Thank God your SO is going to be alright, yay, life IS good. I am happy for you and glad that you will be back doing your favorite thing this weekend....happy cycling. Hey, what's for dinner?

    Beanie, so berry sawry for what you have gone through, it has been a tough week. Sorry I was not there to give ya a big hug when you were crying. I am glad you are feeling better.  I missed your sweet self here! I think we are all hurting over the loss of Junie. I am waiting for her to send a sign that she is angry about that. Wait, I think she wants me to tell you all that she said to get on your big girl panties, stop grieving and party. It may be easier said that done but we can try. I just know she would want that for us gals. She is with us all in spirit.

    Karen, glad you cargo arrived safely. That is a tough situation for you. My Mom has early stage demensia and there are times she says things that are disturbing. It is hard seeing our parents go down hill as they get older but such if life. I just count my blessings and thank God that I have both parents and cherish that with all my heart. Just the same, I am so sorry you are going through this along with everything else. Do keep up with your therapy. I was under physchological care until my insurance changed and it was too pricey. I sure hope with continued care, you get over the darn panic attacks. Who said throw them to the curb? I say forget about the walk and have another drink....or two if you are up for it. Cheerz my friend.

    Gail, I hope you were able to find your DH a gift. Shopping for me is never easy for me. And again, Happy 20th, that is a great accomlishment. I hope the next 20 are even better for you. I toast you, cheerZ!  

    And girls, I am concerned about Lori too. I am going out to look for her. BRB, 

    Dork

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited August 2011

    Kathy....my Mom hired a driver to take them to Miami for the cruise....she ususally gets a driver when she travels as its too much to get the luggage in the car and the hassles with parking....so thats not a worry...its just the trip back to the airport when DD comes home...they are an hour from Ft. Lauderdale and Mom would never agree (at this point) to Miriam taking a shuttle or something similar to the airport.....She does better driving in the city....I'm planning a trip (for now its just in my head) in October to see my parents.....

    DorK.....I had 1 1/2 glasses of wine before DH and I went out to dinner and that relaxed me, then had a glass of merlot at dinner....problem is that then I'm wiped out when I get home.....fell asleeep on the sofa for a bit...then DH and I went for a walk....

    DD just called to tell me good night...she sounded "pathetic"....I'm sure she's tired....up early, long travel day....

    Kathy...will be thinking of you tomorrow as you have the stress test.....

    Sweet dream...hugs, Karen

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  • Claire_in_Seattle
    Claire_in_Seattle Member Posts: 4,570
    edited August 2011

    I did a mile walk to the Wine Bar each way for exercise, and yes, I'm counting it.

    So much better head wise now....a bit of champagne is wonderful.

    I think the lyrics in High Society go:  "This French champagne (domestic!), so good for the brain."

    There is one I can drink to!!!

    Now dinner and to bed.  Just so different when you get out of yourself and into company.

    And the wine was fab. - Claire

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited August 2011

    Have a headache...think its from the wine (:  Off to bed....

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  • beacon800
    beacon800 Member Posts: 922
    edited August 2011

    Claire in Seattle - your post made me smile! Very fun. I agree, it is the best to get out and about. For sure the walk to and from counts! Glad the wine was great :)

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited August 2011

    LJ-this thread can be hard to catch up on! Don't worry about going back to the beginning, most topics roll around periodically as we think of new things to say or when something new comes up. And we're always glad of an excuse to revisit some things so ask if you come across a reference you don't understand! Oxy is good for keeping the pain away, even if it does make you loopy. The loopiness wears off after a week or so. Ah, there's the truck full of Urkell, must be the Tenders stocking up for you!

    DorK-I had a great time out in the kayak yesterday. There's a bird sanctuary that I like to paddle, just have to get across a small pond first and, of course, it was raining during that part! Still, wet is wet. Saw adult and juvenile osprey fishing (or trying to fish in the case of the juvenile), a pair of blue herons, lots of ducks, lots of small birds, quite a few fish eating the multitudes of bugs and was escorted by a whole flock (herd, cloud, bunch?) of dragonflies! At one point I counted a dozen landed on the kayak, and that was just the front! I was a bad girl, though, and killed a deer fly the 4th time it bit me. Got a lovely sunburn an d am soooo achey and sore this morning. Still, I can't wait to go again (but WITH sunscreen)! I am so sorry the last Pratt brother won't go away. I remember having the last drain after recon for 6 weeks. It does serve a purpose, but Holy THE Cow you'd think it would do it's job and get it over with! And talking about yourself is definitely allowed here, where else can you go on about stuff like this and be totally understood? Good luck with the fridge search.

    and I just found this: 

    Wahine-WOW! What a storm! I'm so sorry about your pear tree. I hope the fence is ok. And all I can do is giggle about the fancy sports car getting creamed by a basketball goal! Glad the stress test is already scheduled, and so soon! Good for you and praying for good results. Good advice to DorK about fridge hunting, too.

    Kymn-I hope rads is going smoothly for you. Hope your son gets a kick out of the chicken cartoon! Lets us know how he reacts, OK? And it IS work to catch up with this thread every day or so, after all! Oh, you mean the work you get PAID to do? Oh, that's another story altogether!

    Welcome, Maya! All drinks are welcome here, so there is no "slumming" to enjoy a margarita. Where in Europe do you live? Woops, just saw France under your avatar. Thanks for dropping in and we hope you will stay. How do you want your personal bar stool decorated? I'm going for Black Bear-animals that I am familiar with and kind of resemble, pretty quiet most of the time, but can be impressively wild on a rampage. A couple ladies have leopard skin bar stools. You can have anything you want, even if it's already in use, the tenders will just get another bar stool of that kind!

    Stanzie-you should find out from the school how to tap into the camera feed on your computer. Most systems like that are broadcasting to the base unit at a school where it's recorded. The school probably won't want to give you that info but if you persist I think you will find that they can't really deny you. Or if they find a way to deny you access, you have the right to go to the school that has the recording and review it, and you should do that regularly. If it were me, I would be in touch with other parents of kids on the bus and have them doing the same thing. The more parent's monitoring the activities on the bus the less likely something out of line will happen and if it does it will get caught quickly so it can be dealt with quickly. If they put a camera on the bus SOMEONE at the school thinks there's a problem or a potential problem. And I sense a big PARTAY in the planning. . .

    Karen-Your poor Mom does sound worn out. I'm glad your Dad is in a day program, that will help him and your Mom a lot. I can understand her worry, my mom over-worries about almost everything, too. It can be very wearing to listen to her talking about it. I have learned not to suggest things that might help since there is something wrong with every one I've ever offered. So hard when a parent is not doing well. Hope the kidney thing isn't serious.

    Stanzie-here in Maine we routinely have power outages that last a few hours to a couple of days in the winter. Freezers generally keep things frozen for 40 to 72 hours if the door isn't opened and the freezer is at least 2/3 full. My upright freezer in the basement I fill with gallon milk jugs full of water to fill up the space. They also serve as a water supply in a prolonged power outage. When the power comes back on check the food and see if anything has thawed completely (things like breads, bacon, other things that are thin may thaw, but usually don't if next to something larger) and use or discard those items. I mark things that partially thaw for use next, and if there is another power outage and those items partially thaw again I use or toss them, depending on the degree of thaw and what the food it. And you are so right about different people needing different amounts of time to recover from procedures and surgery. Everyone should really pay attention to their own bodies and act accordingly.

    Claire-Hooray for good news for Main Squeeze! Gallbladder problems are no fun, but they do fix nicely and are MUCH better than the alternative!

    Karen-maybe the knot in the tummy is about your DD? While you were away wasn't she safe at camp? And if your Mom's driving is less than stellar, any mom would be worried. Hope you get out for dinner and are able to relax! How old is your DD? Will she be old enough to drive Gramma back home from the airport next time she takes the trip?

    Beanie-Now that I think back a little, I wonder if the rain I got on the pond yesterday was Junie's way of saying "Hi" to me? I'm glad you are feeling better, and I can understand not being able to communicate well when you are upset and emotional. Junie's death hit us all hard, and we all react in our own ways. Glad you are back and don't care how choppy the post is, mine aren't any better most of the time!

    Hi, Beacon! Don't remember seeing you here before (doesn't mean much, I've got AI brain after all). Pull up a barstool and join the fun. How do you want your barstool decorated?

    DOTD:The Bar Stool
    1 oz Tequila
    1/2 oz Raspberry Liqueur
    1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
    1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
    1 tsp Lime Juice
    4 oz Cherryade

    Directions
    Add to an ice-filled highball glass, and garnish with a cherry and slice of lime

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  • goldie0827
    goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,595
    edited August 2011

    Not going to say too much, as I have gotten behind.

    Kathy, OMG.....that was scary! Glad you are feeling better and will have it looked into. Oh ya, forgot until I saw NM's post. You sexy young thang you! That is awesome. Garsh, if that storm weren't so devastating, I would have said it was Junie, upset that you didn't recognize her foil. But she would NEVER cause you that kind of damage. Glad you are all ok tho. Good luck on the test today, hope you get results soon.

    Gail, Happy Anniversary.

    Kymn, I had most of the same thoughts that everyone else had in regards to you feeling guilty, so I won't rehash. Just glad you understand now. I hear ya on taking over an hour to read! Indeed we are chatty! I LOVE IT!

    Laughing my fool butt off at Holy the Cow! Good one Kitty, thanks! That's what I get for making fun of others typos! Junie always had some good ones, especially when we got together in chat.

    Mitch, I would report that BIOTCH. How dare she mock your son. She has NO business working with children. I think I would be putting some Ex lax in those cookies. You brought me to tears when you said you wish we could all come for you birthday, I guess because in reality, we know it won't happen, but damn.......we SURE WOULD have a time!

    NM, hope you got to go yaking, rain ok.....lightening NOT! I love the ice cube cartoon with the penguin.

    LJ.....looks like you may be sticking around? Did you see the video, it will help you understand The HTL better.

    Welcome Kate, hmmmmm KateHudson......wouldn't that make me your mom?

    Celia thanks for stopping by.

    DorK, you go right ahead and wander off to some other threads, but don't you DARE slack on us.........I'll YOUR people after you! Sorry for the probs on your home.

    Karen, I too hope you are able to figure out the trigger on your panic attacks and your DD has a great time at GP's.

    Wow, and another newbie........Hi and Welcome Maya!

    Claire, that is good news on MS. So thankful it wasn't ......not even going to say it.

    Oh Ms Beenie Weenie Jeenie........so glad you are back with us and feeling better. What a dear of a hubby you have to not only care about you feeling down, but to be able to pull you back. Give him a big hug for me! Not sure if it really works or not, but I have heard Gatorade for migraines. Sure couldn't hurt to try it, right?

    Kathy, Stanzie, I am fine dears, thanks. Been reading, but haven't really felt like posting. Missing Junie, internet in the house just sucks sometimes and DH had another stone last night. But it did pass. He quit taking the Flowmax, as it was making him go to the bathroom all the time. Well, hospital told him to take it for a week, as he had several stones in there. Well he quit taking it when he started feeling better. I think he will continue to take it now, like he was told to! Ok, I have been here for 2 hours and need to get in the shower. Town day and DH wants to go to the movies, Cowboys and Aliens? He is a huge Harrison Ford fan. Still a page behind and so much for not saying much. Love you all................Bottoms up!

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited August 2011

    Just lost a long post...hit submit and it went into nowhereland!!!  so I'll just wish everyone a good Friday....bbl....

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  • Dara_Diverse
    Dara_Diverse Member Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2011

    Good morning and Happy Happy fried-dey to my favorite ladies!

    NM, your journey yesterday sounds peaceful - other than killing that bugI will stand behind you in saying the bastard deserved to die after biting you so many times, geez it is not like you gave it more than one chance. I am glad you had a nice day. Great post today as usual. I espeically love the barstool with the backs that look like hot rear ends, I lmao and had to do a double take! I want one of them. I will let Kymn be unique with her pink leopard stool and move on to my own!

    Kathy, wishing you all the best today, know I am thinking of you and praying for great news.  And thanks for the great tip with the Pratt brother, the ace bandage is a perfect fix. Gosh, I don't know what I would do without you girls and your great tips.

    Speaking of tips, thanks all for the suggestions on fridge shopping. I am going to be heading to Sears today with a friend of mine and her bf who works for Sears. They have 25% off all appliance today and tomorrow and my friend gets an employee discount.  I hope I can find something to meet my needs. I wish I could have the front ice dispenser for all my drinking but the space is too small to allow for a french door style in the bisque color I need. I have found them but only in black and stainless. I am settling for an inside water dispenser though. Maybe I can toss my Brita filter I have been using for so many years.

    My drain really slowed down last night. I am debating on callling the doc and getting it out but thinking I should hang over the weekend. Just because it slowed down to half the drainage overnight does not mean it will not drain more as I get active. But this bad boy will be out of me by Monday - so I say!!

    Karen, I hope the knot goes away. NM has a good point since you did not have the anxiety attacks while you were away. We must get to the bottom of this so that you can feel right again. Glad you had a few glasses of wine, always good medicine. I hope you enjoyed your night out with DH.

    Hello Beacon. Glad to see you pop in again. I remember you as the gal that had a liquid lunch with your onc! I hope things are going your way. Join me for a barstool drink. yum yum yum, Tequila!!

    A big welcome to Maya too! I hope you come back.

    Well I have to get my arse in gear. I slacked, uh I mean slept until nearly 10am this morning. Not sure how that happened! 

    To the rest of you dahlings, have a wonderful Friday. I hope today is a good day for each and every one of you gals!!

    Peace out and love with all your heart ♥

    Words of wisdom brought to you by......

    dorK 

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  • Dara_Diverse
    Dara_Diverse Member Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2011

    Lori is in the lounge, yippie, sorry I bumped ya girl. So nice to see you. I went out looking for you last night and was upset when I could not find you. I checked on your fb activity and saw you were not there. Glad you checked in and that all is well. Happy to hear your DH was able to pass the last stone, yikes, I know there are terribly painful, my ex had to have surgery due to this but they are dibilitating. I missed ya girl, welcome back.  Have a great day in town and enjoy that movie.  Pants, make her a few barstools to go. CheerZ!

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  • Beanius
    Beanius Member Posts: 1,697
    edited August 2011

    Happy Fried-Day Goylies!

    cats

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