TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

2up

jasmine........ you are correct!

we have a doc who actually writes this in patients progress notes!!!!!! "pt FOS, please implement bowel protocol" lololol!

marshakb

Well you would think I would know that! Since I suffer from a lower tolerence of FOS! LOL

jankay

> Two elderly women were eating breakfast in a restaurant>>>one morning. Ethel noticed something funny about Mabel's ear and she> said,>>'"Mabel, do you know you've got a suppository in your left ear?" Mabel>>answered, "I have a suppository in my ear?" She pulled it out and stared>>at it.>> Then she said, "Ethel, I'm glad you saw this thing.> Now>>I think I know where to find my hearing aid.">

When the husband finally died his wife put the usual>>death notice in the paper, but added that he died of gonorrhea.>> No sooner were the papers delivered when a friend of> the>>family phoned and complained bitterly, "You know very well that he died of>>>diarrhea, not gonorrhea." Replied the widow, "I nursed him night and day> so>>of course I know he died of diarrhea, but I thought it would be better for>>>posterity to remember him as a great lover rather than the big shit he>>always was.">

An elderly couple were on a cruise and it was really>>stormy. They were standing on the back of the boat watching the moon, when>>>a wave came up and washed the old woman overboard. They searched for days>>and couldn't find her, so the captain sent the old man back to shore with>>the promise that he would notify him as soon as they found something.> Three>>weeks went by and finally the old man got a fax from the boat. It read:>>"Sir, sorry to inform you, we found your wife dead at the bottom of the>>ocean. We hauled her up to the deck and attached to her butt was an oyster>>>and in it was a pearl worth $50,000 . Please advise." The old man faxed>>back: "Send me the pearl and re-bait the trap.">

Two elderly ladies had been friends for many decades.>>Over the years they had shared all kinds of activities and adventures.>>Lately, their activities had been limited to meeting a few times a week to>>>play cards.>>>> One day they were playing cards when one looked at the>>other and said, "Now don't get mad at me...I know we've been friends for a>>>long time.....but I just can't think of your name! I've thought and>>thought, but I can't remember it. Please tell me what your name is." Her>>friend glared at her. For at least three minutes she just stared and>>glared at her. Finally she said, "How soon do you need to know?"

Odalys

Good Sunday morning dear sisters and brother.

What a beautifull summer day for us to hang out...






Go for some ice cream...


We could even join Z for a tour.....

Good one Z. LOL!!!!!!

Afterwards, cool off at pool side...



Anyone interested????

marshakb

Odalys, I am so there! I'll bring the cocktails!

cmb35

Morning Everyone

Did get some sleep last night, feeling better but still tired. May take a nap today. I have an odd secret to confess - I have had a hard time sleeping in my bed since Tim left (Februrary.) I mostly sleep in the guest room. I'm trying to get back into my bed, but it's hard for me to face getting into that big empty bed alone. Is that weird or what? I slept in it alone for years before he moved in (at dx) Oh well... my goal today is to get myself a REALLY good book, and then get into bed with it tonight...

Iris - Good to see you, I hope you are doing well.

Vickie - So glad I'm going back and re-reading a little, so now I understand that "Mr Coffee's dead" is a line in the Cheers song - I was afraid Jas had lost her mind!!

Jas - thanks for the hugs, I know, I don't really know the etiquette either, but I feel like when someone did what he did, all the rules of common decency are kind of out the window anyway! I'm not a vindictive person, but there is no way in hell I'm giving that ring back to him. And the weird story about it actually being his sister Kim's ring (from her failed marriage of 20 years in which she cheated on her husband who turned out to be gay - I am not making that up!) only makes the whole thing worse, because if that's true, I feel even more freaked out and betrayed as I knew nothing about it. And he is a very wealthy man, spends a LOT of money, so it's not like he was strapped for cash or something.

Beth - thanks, and yes, I agree, if nothing else it is just plain tacky for him to ask for it back, especially considering the circumstances.

Angel - yikes! Sometimes I'm glad Warren is not particularly coordinated! LOL Good luck with the games today - can you bring some drops for your eyes?

Nicki - Oh my goodness! I have that morbid facination thing going on with that clip - keep watching it even though it's gross! LOL

Peter - that couch is so funny! I don't even know what the confused couch thing is all about (other than I guess just the obvious that it means the person doesn't understand something that is going on) but that is really funny. Thanks for your kind words, to me and to everyone, you have truly been a wonderful addition to these boards!

Cheri - yum! I'm from NJ, and as much as everyone likes to poke fun at NJ, they don't call it the "garden state" for nothing! There is nothing like a Jersey tomatoe - I never even buy tomatoes here (MA) except for those little grape tomatoes. And fresh corn is wonderful no matter where you get it I guess, but I also associate home with corn fresh from a farm stand.

Z - sorry you're having challenges with a toxic person at work, someone else said it somewhere (maybe it was even you?) but I try as hard as I can to feel sorry (instead of hurt/angry) at people who are toxic. Not that it always works of course! It is very clear from your posts that you are one amazing, intelligent, kind and loving human being. Some people just can't deal with that! Stay strong!

Amy - I thought about you and your dad a lot while I was away on vacation, and was hoping I'd return home to find that he had improved. Sorry the road continues to be bumpy, and praying for you and your family.

Nicki - We are so often on the same wavelength! My gut feeling is that I'm just not going to respond to the e-mail at all. But if I did, I thought of two things, 1. that I threw it in the trash or 2. that I sold it to pay for Warren's therapy (neither of which are true of course!) Sounds like you got yourself a nice dress - and I think you said a wedding in August? You'll have to post pictures!

Vickie - LOL, a friend suggested slicing a 1000 tiny holes in the wetsuit and then putting itching powder in the crotch! It's really not even here, I looked. But I like the sell 'em cheap on eBay idea too!

Marsha - seems to me there has been so negative stuff going on here again (still?) and I understand your reaction of just walking away instead of getting sucked into an altercation. I went and read the "clique" thread, and I have something to say about that to the group. But for you, I'm glad you're here, whether you're just reading or posting (though I would prefer posting!) or whatever. In the groove, out of the groove, under the groove - wherever you are, you are loved, valued and respected!

Jankay - how are you doing? Hope you're hanging in there.

EachDay (AND EVERYONE who reads or posts here) - like so many sisters here, you have a wonderful way with words. I have never really thought about it from that perspective, but you have a very good point. I don't come here for "technical" information very much at all anymore. While I keep up with the conferences, and look for any news about triple neg bc especially, I come here for the emotional support I get from other women (and men - hey Peter!) who have walked in my shoes. Or at least near my shoes, as even within the wonderful world of breast cancer, there are many different variations. And even more strangely, it never really occurred to me that we might be offering support not only to each other, by typing about the highs and lows of our days, but to others who are just reading but not posting. I say strangely, because when I came back to these boards in Sept/Oct, I found this thread. I read it from the very beginning at the time, and then "lurked" (never liked that word) for days before taking a chance and posting. The women all seemed to know each other very well, and I wasn't sure if new members were welcome or not. I finally got up my nerve and posted, fully expecting to either be completely ignored, or to get the "welcome to the thread" response and then be ignored. Well, (of course :-) that was not at all what happened. I got the "welcome, pull up a wagon and tell us about yourself" response. When I didn't understand something (like all the food) it was explained to me, with a "don't worry, you'll catch on, and it doesn't really matter anyway as long as you're having fun" I have never been what I call a "regular" poster (though I strive to be, just not successful at it LOL) There are women, like Nicki, Cheri, Vicki, jankay, too many to name that post every single day in the AM. If you're having a hard time keeping up (which I do) you can read their posts to get a summary of what's going on. There are other women, like (((gina))) who started the thread because some ladies who knew each other from various active treatment threads got mets and needed support, who used to post every day, and is now in active treatment again herself, and not here as much. She is still thought of and mentioned every day whether she is "visibly" here or not, because it's just that kind of place. ARRGGHHH dratted chemo brain! I'm starting to lose my train of thought, but my point is that I had trepidation about posting on this thread. I very specifically went and read the very first posts to see how it was started. And it was very clear to me that "circle the wagons" meant just what it meant in the old west when they put the women and children in the center of the wagon circle to protect them. But in this case, the only invader is those nasty cancer cells. Never, ever, did I get the impression that the circle was to keep out people, and certainly not bc sisters (and brothers!) I think that there are women who post regularly on this thread who don't particularly care for me - they don't tend to particularly respond to my posts. I also think there are women on this thread that have connected with me - they tend to react to something I say and we have a conversation of sorts I guess you'd say. I think that's pretty normal - you're never going to have a strong connection with every single person in a large group. I think what's unique about this thread is that the women who don't feel a strong connectiong to me (who obviously don't know me cause I'm pretty wonderful - KIDDING, JOKE, JUST TRYING TO LIGHTEN UP MY TEARFUL TIRADE!) don't every make me feel like I'm not welcome, they don't ever say mean things to me or try to make me leave, and most importantly, if I happen to be having a really bad time and share it here, they DO respond to my post because whether or not they're particularly interested in my son, my job or my daily trials and tribulation, they are my sister in bc, and they get it, and have compassion for me when I'm dealing with a bc issue.

OK, just going to go ahead and post this, and I don't even know if what I said makes any sense at all. But my point is, thank you to each and every one of you for the support you have given me, for Warren, for the Lifetime Television for Women drama with Tim, and of course for the bc junk. It makes me feel weird/bad that people reading think I'm part of a clique that is mean and unwelcoming (like the high school cool girls) but I know that perception is wrong. I know it's hard to take a chance and walk up to someone and say hello, especially if you think they are going to snub you, but I can promise anyone who's reading that it won't happen here. It didn't happen to me, and I've yet to see it happen to anyone else.

Odalys

Great Marsha. Everyone is welcome. We can spend the day kicking back, enjoying God's creations and recharging our batteries to better fight the real enemy...BC.

MargaretB

Morning all.

Colleen, that was the end of a bad week; now starts a good one. As far as the wetsuit, if you can find it, I've give it back but I wouldn't worry about it because he was the one who packed everything up and moved. As far as the engagement ring, too bad, so sad, but it should be yours.

Nicki, that's bad! Oh, your personal trainer here says do not follow Peter's advice for walking the dog.

Charlene, that's a good kind of tired. You must be so proud of your daughter.

Cheri, home grown tomatoes and home grown corn - oh yum, I'd be in heaven. My hubby has always been good about eating - I can make him a plate of veggies for dinner and he's happy. Can you send some my way? And I'm getting excited waiting for my cherry tomatoes to ripen.

Peter, didn't make the fish tacos but did make scallops and filet mignons. Joe is not crazy about scallops but I saw a new recipe I wanted to try with a mango puree so I did the seared scallops and he made a sort of scallone - scallops cooked like fried abalone. So we had our own Iron Chef show going on in my kitchen last night. My sister, who lives blocks from me, came over and brought the filets and artichokes. A few mojitos topped off the dinner.

Marsha, I was expecting a PM but didn't get one. I don't get people sometimes. FOS = full of sh*t.

Beth, good to see you.

Jankay, how was your birthday?

Z, love the going ghetto. There are a few I'd like to try that on.

EachDay, glad you came by. You don't have to be much of a talker, you just have to read fast because a lot goes on here LOL. In reality, this is a great group of women and our new brother, Peter. No matter what kind of day you are having, someone is always around to help lift you up or give you a kick in the butt if you need it. Do drop in and say hi occasionally and let us know how you are doing. We do care, and that is what this thread is all about. Take care my friend. Friends, that's what this site has become, and the more you are on here, you will see. I "moved beyond" a long time ago but I come back here every day because my friends are here and I want to see what is going on with them, what their day has been like, etc. And I try to avoid conflict whenever possible; however, I posted what I did on the other thread because I'm tired of reading what some others have been saying. Enough said, I hope you do drop in often.

Hi Karen. I think EachDay said it so well, and she mentioned this site being better than a support group for some.

Shel, hugs to you. Did Tina win? Sorry that work is so bad right now and I hope it gets better. With nursing in such high demand, can you find something else? I know you were looking at the Keys.

Odalys, I'm on the lawn chair next to Marsha.

Amy, sending you extra hugs today; hope your dad is improving.

Robin, where are you? It's been awhile since you've been around.

Peter, hope you are sleeping well. Have I told you lately that you are indeed a pleasure to have around?

Everyone from Amy to Z, have a good day. It's going to be a hot one here - it's only 7:00 a.m. and I'm already thinking of wearing shorts.

Love ya,

Margaret

lizws

Good Morning everyone. Sleep well Peter.

I haven't had a chance to read back yet. I hope everyone has a wonderful relaxing day.

BBL
Hugs

Anonymous

Well I returned from my dog walking me. Funny thing is towards the end I jogged about 50 steps. All of a sudden the mutt was behind me instead of pulling me. Guess he got tired first.

Its really a pretty day here in the Chicago area. Even warm enough to go swimming later. Hope the water temp isnt too cold.

EachDay: Loved the picture. Who cares what they say! It was a good one thats for sure.

Karen: Good to see you. Yes bc.org and the circle wagon has kept me sane. The friendships I have made are very special.

Shel: Can you transfer off that unit? You need to do something. The stress sounds awful. When I was DON I cried everyday. Have fun watching Tina race today. Regarding genetic testing - Mine was very simple. I spoke with a genetic counsellor - we did a family tree thing and it was amazing to see how I inherited the BRCA gene from my dads side, despite my mom having breast cancer. So that part was really interesting. Then they just did a regular old fashioned blood draw. It was so good to see and hear from you again.

Jasmine: Yes that big yellow couch sure is purrrrty.

Odalys: Im coming with some bloody marys. I just love a pool party. Do we have cabanna boys?

Colleen: What a nice post about the wagoncircle. It really is a special place. I hope there are many out there reading this right now feeling alot of love and support. Thats really what we are all about.

MargaretB: Mango puree sounds so goooooood! I may try that. I timed myself today and I figured I can take my dog for an early morning walk and still have some computer time. Unless its raining.

Odalys: Getting ready to fight the real enemy - breast cancer! Im feeling might strong today.

OK - time to go on my next walk. This time to CVS to pick up the prescriptions I dropped off yeserday. Will check back in and see how everyone is doig.

Love ya all

Nicki

sherloc

well crap had a huge long post, went to copy it and hit paste instead. How stupid is that. Not gonna redo. Took to freaking long.
So I love you all. Have a great day. Special hugs for Shel, and a great big Hidey Ho to EachDay, very nice to meet a woman of few words.

sherloc

Colleen, I'm not as nice as Margaret. I would burn the darn wetsuit and sell the ring, buy a new one and send him a picture of it.

jankay

do we need a possee round up
i hope not
mia sisters time to report in

Anonymous

Colleen: I like this one. You sold it so you could pay for Warrens therapy. Man - thats a good one.

sherloc

a couple of pics of where I went yesterday. It was a beautiful day.

marshakb

Getting my self together this morning to head out to the Sunday BarBque/Kegarator day. Listen to Hubby and friends play some jammin' music. Ok I've made notes for 3 days so here goes,

Margaret, surely your second week will be easier than the first of boot camp. Keep stretching this weekend or you might be in trouble Monday! HA

Odalys, congrats on your moving right on up that latter of success. Good for you girl, I love to hear it! You will eventually be at the point where you sit on the beach and delegate! LOL

Colleen honey you don't need to make up an excuse for that butthole. JUST SAY NO. No explanation deserved. Hi to Warren!

Jankay I am so glad to hear your birthday was fun. And thanks for the funny this morning!

Shel what fun the dragonboat races sound! AND you and Tina are friends? How cool is that? I would say the pain you have is causing alot of the emotional too. Big hug to you and here's to a big negative on genetic testing!

Nicki, that is the ugliest man I ever saw. That is the ugliest picture I have ever saw. Good Lord, that was downright scary. I've got to go find Bubba real quick so he can protect me from that!!! LOL Tooooooo funny.

Peter, now that is the epitemy (sp) of lazy!! My hubby runs our two dogs, Max and Roxie, every day. He can't run as fast as they want to go and they are pulling him along half the time! I am sorry to here about the infection but 3 months off sounds really good if you are in a position to do that.

Cheri, good morning, I love the pic of you and the big fish in Gina's video! You and DH would get along famously, he loves to fish. My dad too. A bunch of us are going to meet my family in Sept for one of my moms 5 Star camping trips. We go to a place on the border of Tenn and Ky called Dale Hollow Dam. They have a huge lake for fishing and boating and a trout hatchery. They actually stock trout very near the campsites which sounds kind of like cheating to me but I'm still willing to eat it! My brother brings his 2 jet skis and we get a pontoon boat. So much fun and so relaxing.

Hi Denise what are you up to today? A little birds and bees? LOL

Hiya Vickie, Nate keeping you busy today? I had never seen that video of Gina's so thank you so much for posting it. Not sure who everyone was but felt like I knew them all!

Angel, sounds like those two girls of yours keep you hopping. Hope her team wins the whole thing.

Iris, LOL at Cheers, that was the reason a bunch of us joined the Elks Lodge, wanted a private place where everybody knew your name. Be glad when you get back to a real computer, I love your posts.

Liz, can't wait to see pics of the new room. I'm tired just "watching" you. And I wanted to comment on you helping Madison "mother". That is really sweet. And I know you two had a great time. This from you to Shokk cracked me up, and I got it: " shokk - good to see you. Is it hot and humid there?" LOL

Hey Shirley, how did the bikini go at the lake? Big hit?

Gus I'm a little late with this but in case you are still in the mood...................



Hey Sue/Boo girlfriend, if you want to start dragonracing, I'll come cheer you on.

Theresa sorry about the job situation. A big relief on the insurance however. You'll find something and who knows, maybe it is a blessing in disguise and you will be pleasantly surprised to find an even better job.

Sheri, I'm sooooooooooooooo glad to hear not cancer or cancer related! I've been reading you around the boards and you are really coming into yourself. You go girl.

Hi Jasmine, you are queen of the one liners!

Cheryl are you making big girl slushies today? I'm visiting the kegarator myself. LOL

Jeannie, Oh please stop bragging about your pretty little nipple. LOL I can just see you embaressed at church. When I was 16 we were on vacation at the beach and it was in the 70's where we didn't wear a bra. My mom put on this bright yellow thin t-shirt WITH NO BRA (size D) and said she was ready to go out to dinner. I thought I would die, no way at all I am going with her looking like THAT. and of course, point taken. LOL

Joyce your 15 year old humbles me also. big hug to your Kevin for being so insightful.

Z The I am woman hear me roar attitude looks excellent on you!

Gina, when does your book come out? Can't wait to read it! Take it easy sweetie, wish I lived closer so I could run some errands or bring you by a nice ice cream sundae to brighten your day.

Has anyone heard from CY? I worry about her. Also Betty hasn't been around for awhile. And Robin, Puppy, Mena. Amy, check in when you can praying for all of you.

Jan, hope you are having a blast riding this weekend. Pop in for a cold beer when you get home. I've got a frosted mug with your name on it.

Deb, of course you are off having fun, you always seem to! Read about some crazy person from Alaska that had been in line for the Harry Potter book for like a week or two. That wasn't you was it? LOL

SoCalLisa what's up this weekend? You playing tennis with the girls or soccor with the grandson? Whatever, hope you are having a good one

Hi Beth, glad to see you still posting.

Karen, I would love to go to Isreal. You need to get some pics on here, would love to see them.

Ok I know I missed someone, which is why I'm not really good at this kind of thing. So I will say from Amy to Z....have a great day. Love, Marsha

PuppyFive

{{{Vickie}}} Please send my picture of my little guy!!
xoxo Puppy

MargaretB

Puppy, how are you doing?

Shirley, what lake did you go to?

Way to go Nicki - jogging is a good thing.

Marsha and Nicki too - I have a girlfriend whose hubby is in a band - she was telling me the band's name and when I heard it, I had to tell her that the band was not the first thing I thought of when I heard Rythym Method. All of a sudden she started laughing and told me that she didn't like the name either but couldn't figure out why. I think they are changing their name.

Margaret

Anonymous

MargaretB:




Nicki

sherloc

Marsha, I was just one of the many middle aged broads. Way to many young things for me to be noticed. Hindsite says I should have worn pants. OUCH my legs are fried. But I am proud of me for putting the darn thing on. I think I looked pretty good.

Hiya Puppy, how's you today.

sherloc

Margaret, Pinecrest Lake. It's on the way to Strawberry. It's a manmade lake that is drained in the winter. I take my grands there to play in the snow once a year.

The rythym method. One baby two babies three babies more!!!! Yikes.

nosurrender

Hi everyone,

Marsha or anyone who receives a nasty PM- simply cut and paste it and send it to Melissa and Tami. They need to be made aware of the guerrilla warfare that is going on behind the scenes here.

I am so tired of this crap.

Don't we have enough to deal with??

Hey, Buffalochip or whatever your name is- keep it up. Karma is watching.

Yesterday was my "bad" day pain wise but our little town hosted the county-wide fireman's parade. Over 80 fire companies were marching down our main road.
Pain or no pain- that much testosterone got me out of the house and on the parade route.

I love firemen!

I will be back later...

and girls (and boy) remember-
Don't let the turkeys get you down!

love,g

jasmine

Gina...big hugs! I hope you are pain free soon.

Anonymous

Hi everybody .. I so need to catch up but my brain is too fuzzy at the moment to type anything logically. Back home after they lost today but we're very proud of the team. They played a bigger and better group of girls (they appeared to be 13-14, not 8-10!) and did their best! I'll be back later to catch up but in the meantime this should give you all a good chuckle:


9 Key Words Women Use

Remember, the only thing worse than losing an argument with her is somehow winning one!

1.) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.

2.) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

3.) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.

4 .) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

5.) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)

6.) That's OK: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's OK means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

7.) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome.

8.) Whatever: Is a women's way of saying F@!K YOU!

9.) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's wrong?" For the woman's response refer to #3.

Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology.

Send this to all the women you know. It will give them a good laugh, 'cause they know it's true.

cmb35

gina - I had not seen that "Hey Y'all" video before, and I'm sitting here with tears streaming down my face. It was so wonderful to see all the photos, and whenever one of Warren and I popped up I just literally could not believe it! That you would be able to find not one, but two pictures of us, and include them, just amazed me (as I'm one of the technologically impaired ones that can't post pictures - have to rely on the kindness of Vicki! LOL)

Thanks for all you do to lift our spirits. You are truly amazing.

Anonymous

Just walked to CVS and 7/11. As Im walking home, Im thinking hold on to your purse gal. I had my xanax and darvocet refilled.

Angel: Very, very funny.

Colleen: OK - now which one is warren.

NS: I can surely relate to the "bad" pain day. For me it was always the 3rd day post taxotere. Really awful, and yet you still pulled yourself up to go watch those firemen!! Hope some of them were real cuties.



Be back later

Nicki

SheriH

Just popping in to say hi!

Thanks Marsha and Cheri for the encouraging word. I guess I've really been a wimp up to now, so afraid of offending anyone, well a week with MIL and her SO has definitely given me some backbone. I think, too, knowing that I have a secure group of friends who will love me (hey, you even sent me an afghan) gives me the confidence to speak up.

We are a family, one that is continually growing and changing as things naturally change. Sometimes we are alittle dysfunctional, sometimes we have our little spats, but all in all there is something that will always bind us together. I haven't spoken to one of my sisters in a looonng time, she drives me totally nuts, but I still love her. I will be seeing her at my parents for Thanksgiving, but that's another story.

I do want to say that this Buffalogal chick hasn't convinced me that she ever really wanted to be a part of this family. I would like to say this to her, I don't know if that's the way people talk in Iowa, but here in Kentucky, even if people talk that way, and you should hear them, I still don't always understand everything they say, they don't usually type that way. If they did, I as a teacher would be all over them!

Sorry, didn't mean to be nasty, but it kind of drives me crazy.

My last full day as the hostess with the mostess. I'm taking them to Cracker Barrel for the last time this afternoon. My dh will take them to the airport tomorrow am (I'm sure I'll be along for the ride) and then back to some sense of normal. Actually I'll be getting ready for school to start.

I didn't post the first few weeks of the wagon thread, but I read it every day. I was always a chicken, but now I'm coming out of my shell--look out world! See what you've unleashed?

Boo46

Hi all,
So after 2 days of way too much teen testosterone in this house I have a few hours to myself. It is heaven.
Marsha - A nasty PM! The clique thread is a time bomb just waiting to explode. I'm sure that is why it was started. I didn't get ths FOS either LOL. Dragon Racing? - only if you come rowing with me.
Nicki - wow that is one ugly creature!
EachDay - Welcome. Thank you for the kind words
Karen - amen
Shel - Hugs to you. Sorry things are so stressfull. As for the genetic testing, just a simple blood test.
Colleen - Loved your post! I can relate to all that you said. Yes it did make sense.
Margaret - Rythym Method hahahahahahaha
Odalys - I'm coming too
G - Great to see you. Wow I hated chemo. Hope your pain eases soon. Ohhhh I do so love firemen!!!!!
So ladies and Peter - I have become a very pissy (can I say that?) person lately. I just seem to have such a short fuse. I used to be the calm happy smiling one. Now I seem to snap at any little thing. Things I just would have laughed off before. I just have no tolerance for anyone's c**p. I think BC has destroyed some of my basic sense of joy or something. I find myself trying to curb my temper a lot these days. unfortunately counting to 10 doesn't always work. Sure don't like myself too much after my way too frequent explosions these days.
Love to all,
Sue

CherrylH

Good Day All,
Marsha, Girl there's always a batch of big girl slushies in the frig. I "take as needed".
Jankay, hope you had a great birthday. Hey, why not extend the celebration all week? You deserve it!!
It's a nice summer day here in Oak Park and I'm taking full advantage of it.
Enjoy the day.

Cherryl

MargaretB

Hi Cherryl.

Marsha, I think it's time for me to flip over and tan the other side.

Nicki and Sheri, I just want you both to know that I have seen you both evolve emotionally over the last few months and I think that is a positive thing for you both. Nicki, I'm so excited for you with that dress and I can't wait to see the pictures - when in August is the wedding? Sheri, good for you speaking up too. I am the biggest non-confrontational person and now I'm starting to speak up. Way to go girls.

I love it on the weekends when I turn into the domestic goddess in the kitchen. I just made a fat-free caesar salad dressing for my son, and it's pretty good if I do say so myself. Bought all kinds of fruit and veggies for this week and have done all the prep for the veggies already. Got the food processor out and chopped up the roasted chicken very fine for chicken salad sandwiches and made that. I'm on a roll. Back to laundry now. BBL.

Margaret