TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

newvickie

IRIS...IS SEE YOU! Your beautiful! I recognize that lovely picture. I have on just like it that I treasure.

Been cleaning yard...oh my what an awful mess...everyone is helping everyone. Huge tree down back is down and actually looks like it is twisted....

ok...saw handsome man Marsha posted...no longer able to type...bbl
Love ya all
Vickie

MargaretB

Iris, love your avatar. Love being able to see my pals.

Margaret

Mena

Hey, FYI MARSHA!!! I called Christopher Meloni a loooooong time ago. Just ask Cheri ahahahha...xo

jasmine

You actually called him on the phone???

marshakb

Hee hee Mena, I didn't say he was MINE just found you ladies a pic and agreed that "that's hot". I heard all about the fight between you and Cheri over the gorgeous SVU and I would not get in the middle of that!! LOL hugs and kisses back, Marsha

Anonymous

OK girls lets take it to the party thread! Come on Iris, marsha, margarette and everybuddy else here, come on over. Of course, my 'date' will be Christopher Meloni because he knows how. OOps, can i say that? ahahhahahaha

pals
cheri

Mena

AHEM. I've made it pretty clear that he's mine. Now let's just knock it off. I claimed him months ago in the sexy man thread Mon Cheri. You said, and I quote: "Had him!".
Face it MoN Cheri, you're used goods to him...your loving friend, Mena...xo

Anonymous

Mena, dear, I know that was a typo when you said "moo cheri" I know you would never intentionally hit below the belt, I do know you meant "Mon Cheri"

Anonymous

Hey everyone. I spent all day in the friggin' ER because of the swelling in my foot. My doc sent me there to have a Doppler Scan done. I was sure I had a blood clot but it turned out negative..thank god. My D-Dimer DVT was 1375 (normal is below 499) so I was sure I was getting admitted. Of course I finally broke down after so many hours .. I'm so sick of hospitals and all this crap. I wonder if the high D-Dimer could be from the expanders pressing against my chest wall and lungs? I know that's also indicative of a clot in the lung but I don't have any symptoms for that. So $100 poorer they sent me home and told me to stretch (I have weak skelatal muscles in my legs, hence the tightness). We were supposed to go to a cookout/pool party at my sisters but had to postpone until tomorrow because we were gone all day. I'm just too drained to catch up now but will try to later. Love you all.

Charlene

bearlysane111

Hey there Vickie and Margaret!
Thank you so much~I hate it when the darn computer is so much smarter and more together! Thanks for the kindnesses as I will not give up;think it is the Leo in me-ie.stubborn! LOL We are humans,after all, and a machine is not going to best me--I hope! It is so wonderful to have something work!
I,too,love pics and to see the faces of our friends is so cool.

So sorry abt all the damages,Vickie. I know it is such a huge disappointment and lots of work to clean-up. I had a small tree down and a window must have blown open when I was gone;grateful it did not set-off burg alarm. Have you noticed that it is always something? At least,no one had been "visiting"again! Scared me silly though and wonder how much a/c was blowing in the wind...like Bob Dylan sang.

Saw your post Angel/Charlene-been thinking of you and glad that it was not something that you had to stay overnight. I know what you mean abt $100 poorer;but glad the drs did not find anything abt clots. Is that Deep Venous Thrombosis that you are talking abt? I hope I sound so smart--because I googled it,thanks to your knowledge!! Learn new stuff everyday..which is good. Take care and don't overdo--I know just call me MOM24angel.
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Iris

Mena

I'm sorry you had such a sucky day Charlene. I see you've experienced that part of BC that "keeps on giving," hon...
The good news? It's nothing serious! Thank God, right? And tomorrow you'll go swimming with your family. Hugs not bugs...Mena...xo

TheShopMama

((((Charlene)))) Aww angel, what a sucky day indeed. I am so sorry. It gets so discouraging sometimes. I have tried to learn to take things in stride, but it is difficult. Your body is fighting cancer. It is tired. Give yourself a break. Rest. How are the girls? I know the pool party will be great tomorrow!

Cheri..I wish you could have heard me laugh out loud. My dog looked at me like I'm crazy (I am, but I don't think he knows that yet). Ok, busted.... maybe it wasn't his....compassion... but you have to admit it is a nice characteristic. I am definitely gonna back away from you
and Mena. Can I just look on adoringly?

Vickie..a long day for you. I am glad there were no injuries at your house and that you all pitched in. Did a certain neighbor come to help you? I bet he wants that pool cleaned out so you can have your midnight swim!!
I got almost absolutely nothing accomplished today at work. And then boss man came back from trip early because of a death in his family and wanted to know if I know the end of the month is Tuesday and why haven't I sent out "his" bills. If they are "his" why should "I" have to send them???

(((((Denise))))) Sweet friend, I understand. Big gentle hugs for you.

The Braves are in extra innings and I do NOT have the wrecker phone tonight. I am going to the fridge and
see if there is still some Bud Light in there and have
a cold one over in the party thread.

Peter????? Are you here???? I have an Assie story to post!

Love and hugs from A to Z
Pam

TheShopMama

An Australian is sitting by himself at a bar in
New York City. He looks at his watch several
times in the space of a few minutes.

A woman sitting nearby notices this and asks,
"Is your date running late?"
"No," he replies, "I have this state-of-the-art
watch & I was just testing it."

The intrigued woman says, "A state-of-the-art
watch? What's so special about it?"

The Aussie explains, "It uses alpha waves to
talk to me telepathically."

The lady says, "What's it telling you now?"

"Well, it says you're not wearing any panties."
The woman giggles and replies, "Well it must
be broken, because I am wearing panties!''
The Aussie smirks, taps his watch and says....

"Bloody thing's running about an hour fast,
can I buy you a drink?"

Anonymous

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Emelee26

Just stopping in to say hi! Thinking of you all - I'll write later...(I have to take notes)
Thanks for welcoming me!
Love Marisa

newvickie

oh my gosh this has been one long drawn out working your ass off day! I am beat. I used muscles I forgot I had! The yard is done, the gazebo is gone (boohoo), the trees still have to have several broken limbs trimmed but I have to call someone to do that part. Only got two scratched Liz...I was really careful and I already put the old antibiotic creme on! No way am I missing Pinkstock.
I see Mena and Cheri are having some fun...oh good...I can relax, sit back and LMAO!
Angel...sending you a big hug. ER's suck. Hospitals suck. Not goin swimming sucks. I'm prayin you get a much better day tomorrow.
Gotta go jump in the pool and get cooled down...its sooo hot here (and next door LOL) and yes I'll probably do a midnight swim too heehee.
Love ya all and I'll be back.

TheShopMama

ATTENTION MENA AND CHERI:

3 Hours of Law and Order SVU on USA, followed by House
at 11:00

Anonymous

Thanks Pam, I know the drill...watch it every Saturday night. Could be worse though. Guess Mena crawled away again, only to return when we least expect it!

cheri

2up

D Dimer elevation often indicates a clot or the potential for one to develop, get it checked out!

b445

Ok Vicki, do not hit the mirror! I did that once ane got a boxers fracture... Very painful!

Well I took yesterday off from work and slept most of the day and may take Monday off too.
Went and got a nice relaxing hour long facial! wanna look good when I met you all next week

I posted the weather forcast for next week at the Falls and MB's so that might help last minute packers!

sure am going to miss those that can't come.
I think I'm going to take my Onc up on skipping chemo on Tuesday so I can really enjoy my time at Pinkstock with minimal side effects!

Shirley, We are with you my dear. I know this is not an easy time and you feel helpless. But I'm sure your sister is gaining strength by your being there with her.

Computer is getting hot again so I need to get off for a while. I still have to pack!
Hugs & Prayers

And Cheri, my sweet Cheri, DO NOT GIVE IN! you can change your mind and smoke a carrot but not a cigarette!

Love ya!

newvickie

good evening sweet sisters and good morning Peter...I am dozing off as I sit her so it's gonna be a quick check to make sure all is well before I head off to bed.
Cheryl...have missed you...skip that chemo...we are going to take such good care of you. I did hit a mirror just like that once which made that picture just perfect for the day I had LOL. I won't do it again!
Angel dear...sending you a hug tonight. Sorry it's been such a rough day...listen to Shel...she's a nurse and knows what she's talking about. Don't need you having complications! Sweet dreams.
uh oh...hearing thunder in the distance again. We have been under storm watches all day as it's been really hot and humid. Got a bit sunburned today but not too bad. Looks like my late night swim is out. Oh well...too tired anyway.
Puppy...sending you a gentle hug and prayers for a quick recovery. Nate got his special package today and was just jumping for joy. He wore his new hat all day and has his new jammies on tonight. He is taking all his new coloring supplies to Pinkstock and already has them packed. He says..."love ya Aunt Puppy".
OH...I bought a cell phone today. Just a cheap prepaid one form Net10. 10 cents a minute with rollover minutes. I feel a bit safer about driving to Niagara Falls and back home after Pinkstock now. Said I'd never have one but the most I have to spend on this is 15.00 a month so that's not too bad.
I am so sorry not to be making my rounds and tucking ya all in...just way too tired tonight. know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers...all day...every day.
I will catch up tomorrow now that the yard is semi back to normal.
Love and hugs and sweet happy dreams
Vickie

Peter

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lizws

Quick check in to say you're all in my thoughts and prayers.

See you tomorrow.

Hugs

TheShopMama

Another day seems to be done. They come and go so quickly.
Think I will walk the perimeter since Vickie crashed early.
She will be the first one who gets tucked in. She should have excellent sleep tonight after working so hard today.
Gentle hugs and sweet dreams sister.....
Jankay... now how did you break your finger (and which finger is it .... just out of curiosity). Glad your day was better today. Covering you with a lovely afghan and saying a prayer for more strength and continued healing.
Mena and Cheri.. what fun you two are together! I don't believe I have been around when both of you were wound up.
Thank you for keeping the smiles going.
Peter... no need to tuck you in...you have the whole day ahead of you. So no tuck in for you....get up and moving around. You have to look on the outskirts for coyotes.
Vickie is very frightened of coyotes.
CY I think you are making the right decision about your chemo next week. By the week's end you should be feeling
much better. I envy all those attending pinkstock.
Marsha has a smile, still thinking about that trip to
Jamaica's. Just a question for you dear....Does adult only
mean anything more than just "no children?" Enquiring minds want to know.
Poor Nicki has had a hangover today. Hope the sandman takes you way off tonight for sweet dreams and you waken
in the morning feeling refreshed.
Denise..gentle hugs to you. Some days we just need extra.
((Shirley)) I know how grateful your sister is to have you with her and also how tough it is for you. Just close your
eyes and sleep... Rest is imperative. We are all holding you close.
So many of you I have missed and I'm sorry. So tired and even though sleep is eluding me... I will never find it if I don't close my eyes and try....
so one more stop.... it is dark at Puppy's wagon...she is sleeping peacefully... no head pain.... Kissing you softly on your forehead and covering you with your afghan.. saying a prayer to thank God for this miracle.
All my family.... my sisters and my brother... from A to Z.... sweet dreams.... will see you tomorrow if all goes as it should..... Pam

karen1956

Hello CG's

Finally caught up reading all the posts from the past two days. Thank you all for all your care and concern. It means so much to me. My girlfriends here are wonderful but they just don't get it.
I am in a real funk about the past few days. Saw the PS nurse yesterday for her to check the incision and all is okay but she really ticked me off. She said that I probably did not need to go to the ER, but when a patient calls a few times, that what they tell them to do. I really felt that I was interferring with her schedule for the day - it is spa day at the PS office (I guess this is procedures for people who pay cash!!!)i asked her when she wanted me to come in and she said any time, so i told her I would get dressed and be right there. Ticked off at the PS - he never showed up at the ER and I know he only lives about 10 minutes form the hospital. I really felt that I was a pain in their side. I go Monday to get the stitches out and plan to tell the nurse (thats who the visit is scheduled with) how I feel. Not sure when I am supposed to see the PS next, but after the last surgery it was at one month. Right now, the way I feel, I don't want to go back anymore. This surgery and the anesthesia has been harder than any of the other surgeries including the matectomy and oooph. I never had so much trouble coming out of anesthesia, never had constipation like this and I really didn't take that many pain meds - I stopped taking them on Wednesday as something was really upsetting my stomach and I knew that it was either the pain meds or the antibiotic and I could not stop the antibiotic. Well they cleaned me out pretty good in the ER and also told me take more laxatives and stool softeners at home, so I now have the opposite problem. Still not much of an appetite. Thanks for letting me whine. I know so many of our CG's are having much more tough times than this, but I am just so bummed about the way things went that I almost regret having the surgery.
Shirley - sending you and your family hugs. I'm sure that today was a hard day with the funeral. I can't even begin to imagine how your sister and the rest of your family are feeling.
Angel- sorry to hear that you had to spend the day in the ER - that just s****. What is a S-Dimer DVT? I hope you are feeling better soon.
Z - how did your visit with the surgeon go yesterday?
Nicki - good luck with the interview on Monday.
Cheri - sorry to hear that Amber got laid off. I hope she lands another job that meets her needs sooner than later. Good luck to you this week at your ortho appt. I hope that you get your walking boot.
Puppy - I hope you got to come home today. glad to hear that the surgery was a success. Please be kind to yourself and give yourself the time you need to heal.
Sue - where are you going for 3 weeks?
I know I am leaving so many of the CG's out, but I am tired and want to climb into bed. I will check in more tomorrow and catch up with the rest of the CG's. You all are the best and I love you all. Hugs from Denver, karen

Anonymous

Count me in as one who is going to miss out on Pinkstock and is not happy about it!

G - nice car .. sounds like the one my SO's ex just bought with the child support money she gets lol Have fun in it!
Sending healing positive thoughts to your friend Liz.
I feel bad that you can't make Pinkstock. You are one who should really be there!

Shokk - Thank you. I really love my guy. Are crickets the same as cicadas? We get them bad every 7 years .. walking all over them. Nasty. Awesome idea about Pinkstock being on the news. I think someone needs to call the local news station about this monumental event!

Deb - wishing you a safe trip. If you have too much frozen fish feel free to send some my way!

Z - how did your appt go with the surgeon? Hugs to you.

Betty - Good luck on your job quest. Hope you find something better and where you don't need to deal with the crap you did.

(((((( Nicki)))))) I know it's hard looking at how we used to appear and how we look now after the beast beat us down to what we are now. I think we need to honor our former selves and love ourselves as we are now after fighting for our lives. I for one would love to see the picture you were referring to. But if it's too difficult I understand.
So did you follow Cheri's advice regarding your quandry? Is that why you have a wine hangover?
Thank you so much for your big hugs. I will definitely be calling my PCP and my PS on Monday! I hope you're right and the surgery is what the cause is of the elevated D-Timer!

Nutty Nicki - Next time I need to I will eat the fig newtons and dried apricots! I Love fig newtons!

Marisa - a warm welcome to you! You found the perfect place to come for laughing, crying and wonderful support.

Pam - Thank you for the update on Puppy! Such wonderful news that she isn't in pain! You are quite the writer. Love your description of when he spreads his legs and looks down like he did something amazing LMAO!

Sheri - I'm joining you in the non-pinkstock group

Denise - Thanks, I love the idea of being pampered longer! I honestly feel like I need to be. Have fun baking with your 3 year old GD!

Vickie - yuck, coming home to that mess would really suck. Feel for you. I agree with the others, just fix what needs to be immediately and let the rest go until you can get to it. Sorry to hear about your gazebo. I hope you didn't overdo it cleaning up. Get some rest sweetie. Big hugs back to you!

MB and Liz - thank you, it's nice knowing that those of us not making Pinkstock will be missed. I think we should all get some kind of "wish you were here" card signed by you all! hint hint

Peter - Hope you are finding a way to get the sleep you need. Great joke!

CY - Great to see you posting. I'm glad to see you're getting some much needed rest.

Cheri - yes, that was Christopher Meloni taking a shower for you on the party thread! Love Law & Order! Sorry to hear Amber lost her job. I hope something comes along for her soon.

Sue - 14 days is awesome .. you're over the hump! Keep going girl, we're all rooting for you!

Jankay - so happy to see that things are going better for you! How did the yoga class go?

Pam - loved your story about how your Daddy would wake you up! Very heartwarming, thanks for sharing it!

(((((((( Shirley )))))))) I know, I've been in your position with my sister and my brother when there children passed away. Such a tragedy and terribly sad. Believe me, your being there is giving your sister strength. Praying for you, your sister and family.


Karen - sorry to hear about your funk. I am so hoping things improve for you so you can be happy about your surgery.
A D-Dimer DVT test is a blood test that examines, whether a certain breakdown product of blood clots, the so-called D-dimer, is present in the bloodstream. Elevation levels often indicate a blood clot. It can also be due to other things such as surgery, trauma, liver disease, pregnancy and infection. I'm Hoping mine is due to my recent surgery as the Doppler Scan found no clots.

Madison - You are a sweet woman, thank you for your kindness. When do you find out if DD passed the bar?

Odalys - I was surprised Cheri didn't catch who the shower guy was! lol Your posts are always a pleasure to read!

SoCal - wow, hope you all are managing in that house with 1 shower! Hoping the weather improves for you!

Iris Angel - it's great seeing you posting again! My sister made a delicious Key Lime Cream Pie which I've been devouring nightly, so the ice cream was put on hold. But don't worry, I'll eat some for you before the weekend is out! Yes, DVT is Deep Vein Thrombosis, which occurs when the flow of blood is restricted in a vein and a clot forms. thank you for your concern about me!

Mena - You're absolutely right, nothing serious and Thank God!
Thank you, I love your style. Hugs not bugs back! XO

Pam - thanks for your hugs, they were much needed today! My girls are doing great. I still can't pick up Ava due to my lifting restriction and that's hard on both of us. But Karl puts her on my lap and I get down on the floor with her and have a great time! Audrey is a bundle of energy and I'm waiting for soccer to start now that softball is over. She needs more activity to expend some of that excess energy she always has!

WildJan - that's awesome about the family reunion and getting back in touch with your cousins! Maybe you can now make that an annual event!

Marsha - wow, you found a hot picture for sure!

Shel - thanks for addressing the D Dimer elevation. I had a Doppler Scan which was negative for DVT and SVT. I'm really hoping the expander surgery I had a week ago is the cause but carefully staying tuned to my body for any symptoms that may suggest otherwise!

Liz - You're in my thoughts too! I hope your arm is feeling better!

Well I think I've caught up and my eyes are starting to close. Just want to share this beautiful angel with all my sisters and brother.








Hope everyone from A - Z is having sweet dreams!

Charlene

zazette15

Thanks to those who inquired about my visit to the surgeon and the crap going on at home. The surgeon visit fine, he was concerned that I had developed necrotic scar tissue, so I have to have ultrasound once a month for 3 months to keep an eye on it.

I want to thank you all for your support and kindness and concern for the time I've been a part of this circle.

I have valued each one of you for the gifts you have given and though thank you seems trite, anyway, thank you.

I hope you all have a great and fabulous time at Pinkstock. I was supposed to write a special piece for you all to be read, but with all my life confusion, I have not managed, but I still have a bit of time.

I've decided to become a lurker. I don't really feel I have much to offer here right now, because things are very depressed for me right now and I don't know how to or even if I want to share my continuing depressed life here with all you wonderful people who need uplifting and encouragement. So, I'll be stopping in here and there to say hi and see what is happening with my sisters and brother and I hope that you don't forget about me out here.

Vicki and Madison, I'll be sending my 30 + - squares along soon, I promise. You both do an awesome job and there is so much love in it.

Take care my beauties and to the handsome Peter.

Anonymous

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jasmine

Good morning happy campers! Its gonna be a hot hot day down south again. Find your favorite air conditioned place to be and hunker in.

Nicki -- glad the hangover is better. I think the 'new' you is just grand. Of course, this is the 'you' I've always known.

Charlene -- hope you are feeling a lot better today. Happy growing!

Ms Z -- we will miss your lovely posts. Please remember that we will always be here for when you are ready to come back. Big hugs!

Liz -- I started packing last night. Woohoo! My dog has figured out that something is up and follows me everywhere now. Poor baby, knows she's going to the kennel soon. She'll live.

Peter -- how is your brother? Hope he is better. Do you need me to share any of this blistering heat wave with you?

Cheri -- I'm sorry to hear that Amber lost her job. Hopefully, something will come along for her soon.

Well, coffee is perked and ready. Be back soon.

jankay

GM
I AM DOING BETER. pAM-I HIT MY FINGER ON SOMETHING WHEN I WAS MOVING SOME THINGS IN MY K CABINETS. DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT BUT IT HURTS.
Z U DONOT HAVE TO LURK - U DONT HAVE TO BE UPBEEAT ALL THE TIME LOVED MY CARD.
I WILL MISS PINK STOCK.
I NEED TO GO TYPING WITH ONE HAND
LOVE JANICE