TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

Naniam

Good evening everyone,

Puppy so glad you dropped by and said hello- you were missed. Take care.

Theresa glad that you found a new job and one that you feel that you will enjoy. I'm not going to Pinkstock either - there are a few of us remaining behind.

Ann, a new home. That is something to look forward too and I hope you will have many happy memories there.

Amy, it is hard to believe that school will start so soon. It isn't far away. Enjoy Atlanta - yeah it is hot. I think the worst place I ever visited for humidity was Charleston - although it isn't a picnic here on summer days either. Have a good time with your son.

Z, glad to see your back too.

Christine, adding my wishes for a very Happy Birthday.

Vicki, thanks for letting us know that Jankay is OK.

Good night to all my beautiful sisters. Hope you have a restful night and wake up Wed. morning all bright eyed and bushy tailed. Love ya, Brenda

Mena

<----------- hunting down Mon Cheri...if you spot her...handcuff her and bring her on down to my wagon...

Tgirl!!! Congrats on the new job! And why is it that all my prayers for other people get answered and I'm still a poor slob hahahahahah.....just kidding....I'm so happy for you!

PUPPY!!!! Hey Deb, how are you feeling honey? So happy to see you posting! Yippee!!!! When you have a chance you'll have to check out the "Update on Puppy" thread and the prayer thread that many, many women from bco contributed to. You'll cry happy tears. I know you will...

Oh, and I like Chris Meloni with less hair! Gives him a bigger face hahahaha...

Hugs not bugs from A to Z...xo

MargaretB

Evening all, too much to catch up on so I'll just jump in.

First, I want to wish everyone going to Pinkstock safe travels. You ladies are going to have a great time.

Christine, I heard it was your birthday - hope it was a great one.

Karen, isn't that first shower the best? Miriam is going to have a good time with her sister.

Anne, you found a new house and you got to meet Denise and Deb - how lucky can y ou get? When is moving day?

Betty, I hope you find a new job soon. You've had enoughstress.

Theresa, got to love that commute huh?

I'll hang around with whomever isn't going to Pinkstock - we can keep each other company.

Night all.

Margaret

Anonymous

Looking for Mena. If you all see her send her to my wagon.

christineK

Thanks for all the bday wishes everyone.
The real party starts tomorrow. I just got off work and have an early flight to Pinkstock. I still feel great, as I am on Vacation, as of now. Off to dreamland, if I can sleep.

Anonymous

See, I get talking to my sister and the next thing I know it's 4:00 in the morning and I have a 9:30 doctor appt! Between the wine and muscle relaxer I really should be in bed sleeping nicely but I just Had to stop by here first. I think my sister thinks I'm insane!

Shokk - Ha! My brother who I'm very close to but haven't seen in 2 years will be here Friday and I already told him to be sure not to hug me Too tight!

Amy - have a blast in White Water...sounds like a lot of fun! Yep, I can officially confirm that the day did indeed end. btw, can I stand on the corner with you too? I'll bring my own cup. I'm a SAHM and I'm tired of working for nothing!

Christine - missed wishing you a happy birthday but I see you worked awful late on it. Now that you're on vacation, Happy Day After Birthday! Have a safe flight!

Karen - boy can I relate to feeling like an old lady with all the pill popping. I have it down to five times a day that I take pills (RX and Supplements also). Right after surgery I was on pills 8 times a day! BC .. only Other people got that, I never expected to myself. I wasn't very educated about it until After my dx! Then I educated myself. Awww, take your time sweetie. It may not be fair to your hubbie but it's not fair to you either. You've been through so much, and the SE's are the worst.

Cheri - No need to thank me, that's what friends do! I guess it's going to get even quieter as the days go by. It will be strange indeed. I'm hoping Amber is alright.

Wild/Jan - thanks for the motivational posters link. They are pretty neat! I like the Angels one ... naturally!

Nicki - Nice seeing you pop in! Will look for you to be waking us up in the morning. Wait, this Is the morning! Well, you know what I mean! lol

Theresa - that's Great about the job and even better that you're working from home! My SO works from home...nice to be able to work in your pj's! Congratulations and good luck with it! Glad to see you back.

Z - nice to see you. It's only been 4 1/2 months since I heard those terrible words myself and I cryed when I saw Robin Roberts announce her BC diagnosis. You could see the emotions that we all know all too well. I wish her the best.

Denise - Queen of Procrastinator, where are the pics you were going to post in "a bit" hmmmmm?

(((((Puppy))))) - We're thankful for you! Please rest! xoxo

CY - thanks for stopping by, be safe and have Fun!

Vickie - Glad you got the dress done, now take a deep calming breath ... you'll be ready! When are you leaving?

Sue - Wow, a baptism And a wedding! Have a safe trip and a great time seeing your relatives!

Tricia - Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts. Glad to hear work is going so well!

Odalys - Great attitude regarding being positive! I'd like to see the glass as half full but by the time I think about it I already drank all the wine and the glass is completely empty! So what does That mean? lol

Brenda - There's just no Way I'm going to wake up bright eyed and bushy tailed in 4 hours! I wish I read your post sex hours ago!

Margaret - Still doing boot camp?

Peter???

Jankay - missed you today, I hope you got some good rest!

well, I gotta get this tired sore body to bed for a few hours. Have a great day everyone from Abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyandz! wow, I Really need to go to bed!

Everyone going to Pinkstock, be safe, be merry and have the time of your life! Wow, what a monumental event!

Hugs,
Charlene

newvickie

Good morning all
OH my...so much to do and so little time. Still haven't packed yet but I'm working on it. I'm gonna miss ya all but it looks like we will be able to check in from Pinkstock.
Wake up Nicki, Jankay and Betty...time to blow the trumpet and tweak some toes.
Angel...hope you are sleeping in! You were up mighty late LOL.
Cheri...where are you? Mena is lookin everywhere.
Oh gosh...I have so much to say to you all but no time right now to do it. I will write later today.
Hope everyone has a wonderful, happy, good news filled day today. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I love you...each and every one.
Vickie

Anonymous

Is it just me, or does it seem like time is just flying by. Like our lives are on fast speed or something. I cant believe today is August 1st already. I want to slow things down and enjoy life a bit. Want to appreciate each day a little more. Yesterday I blinked and it was gone.

Marissa: I love your cat pictures. I have such a smile on my face, knowing you came to the wagon circle. I guess its a bit hard for a new person, but dont get overwhelmed. You just keep popping in and saying hello cause I think you are really a great person.

Charlene: Well it sounds like you are having a wonderful time with your sister. Wine and muscle relaxants - there is no way I could be up in 4 hours getting dressed and ready to go to my PCP. Maybe you could reschedule that appointment. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would have 4 doctors in my life. Where are those good old days where the family doctor took care of everything. Now adays - every MD has a specialty.

MaragetB: How is the boot camp going? Im with you, Ill be hanging out here - another who will not be at Pinkstock. My scale isnt being nice to me - no loss or gain, but I put a summer blouse on yesterday that was way too big. Thining that maybe swimming is giving me some muscle tone instead of flabby fat.

Mena: I sweat to goodness that one of the reasons you dont get to the discussion boards is that you are on your telephone 24/7. A chatty person indeed.

Peter? Missed my good morning coffee today from you.

Brenda: One of my favorite quotes on a work day. "Another day, another dollar - makes me scream and wanna holler." Hoping today is a good one for you. Im so happy to see you posting again.

Amy: Peanut is pregnant? Om my goodness - knowing you, the list of family animals is about to get bigger. I love puppies, although they seem to tear up the house a bit. Took my mister 6 years to calm down, but then thats mister. Half black lab, half border collie and all monster.

Karen: Did I read correctly? Is Miriam in Chicago. What a week to be here. Hot ad heck. Gonna be 95 degrees today. Hoping your 2 daughters have a great time together. I remember right after surgery and for the longest time wondering if I did the right thing. Could have easily gone without reconstruction. But I figure at this point we cant look back - can only look forward.

Cheri: Im hoping all is well with Amber. Still scary none the less. Hoping you have a wonderful day in the Ozarks.

Wild/Jan: Those are great pictures. I cant wait to have some computer time to play with that site you posted. Good news that you are finding the "old me" seems like Im still searching, but Im getting there.


Tgirl: Im sending you a big fat juicy kiss. So glad to see you posting again. Going from losing your job to finding a new one and you dont even have to leave your house. Thats great. I really believe deep down in my heart that many companies use every excuse in the book. It cant be coincidence that many lose their jobs after breast cancer. Hidden job discrimination. A stronger power intervened and things sound so wonderful for you now. Will be looking for your early morning posts again. Remember when we would all try to be the first morning post?

Z: Thanks for posting the picture of Robin Roberts. I knew the name but for the life of me couldnt picture in my mind who she was. Guessing we will all have to be with her in spirit during her surgery Friday. So sad - so many getting diagnosed. I just hate it.

Colleen: Im hoping you have a grand day. I have to go to Evanston Hospital today. Im wearing my bathing suit under my work cloths. Im gonna take a walk along the shores of Lake Michigan and Im gonna send special thoughts your way.

Tricia: You put a smile on my face.

Odalys: Dont you work too hard today.

Yes - my time is up. A big hello to everyone I missed. May your day be filled with happiness and joy.

Nicki

BRSTN

I'm here...just not much time.

Safe travels, and loads of fun to all the Pinkstockers. I'll be watching the news and hoping that you all don't get in too much trouble.

I have a question for all of you. Does anyone pay for their own health insurance (not through the company they work for)? And would you let me know (PM me)the company name? We are checking out AARP, AAA, etc. trying to find reasonable insurance for us. That is all that is stopping me from walking out right now.


Hugs to all. Peter, I miss you!!!

Betty

Anonymous

Good Morning Vickie and Betty:

Vickie have a safe trip and have lots of fun. I so wish I could be there.

Betty: I get my car insurance through AARP. No one can beat their rates. I think health insurance might be a bit more difficult. The rates would be incredibly high and you have to be careful cause I have heard how some will cancel you. Is there a reason you wouldnt go on COBRA until you found a new job? At least you would have 18 months to look.

I know that AARP uses United Health Care.

Good luck in your search.

Nicki

sherloc

good morning ladies. Got my wish. I'm in a condo at the beach. Not going to the hunting camp till friday I think. Yehaw. Prayers for all traveling today and tomorrow and the next day and so on.
Pam and Amy, I am on Saint Simons Island. Have no idea where I am actually but it is beautiful here. Tho hotter than hades and the knats are out of this world. No cell phone so I'll check in here to see if your close by. I believe we will be here till friday morning but sister is having a hard time so we might be leaving earlier.
Love you all to bits.

Anonymous

Sherloc: On a condo at the beach? Now that sounds wonderful. I love walking along the shore - its good for the heart and soul. Im so glad your checking in, as I would miss my daily dose of Sherloc. Hunting? Ye Gods - I so not like that. And all those mosquitos? Im the kind of person they are attracted to. Enjoy this quiet time.

nosurrender

Good Morning!
I hate mornings!

FIRST: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET FRIEND CHRISTINE!!!!! I HOPE YOU HAD A BLAST!

OK girls- here is my latest problem---
MY EXPANDER IS LEAKING!
I noticed last night that my right side was positively deflating!! I called my PS as an emergency. He said it will have to be switched out.
I would MUCH RATHER have an implant put in if we are going to be opening me up. He agreed.

BUT HERE IS THE PROBLEM- NO SURGERY UNTIL AFTER CHEMO

Chemo doesn't end until the end of October!

He said that I can't have an empty pocket there or words to that effect.... so we have to do something.

I go in for chemo this AM and I am going to tell my onc I need permission for surgery.

Anyway, I miss all the girls who are leaving for Pinkstock. I sent something up there for you all- don't know if MB got it. I wish I was there!!

But I am glad I have my pals here to hang with while you are gone.

Love,
g

tflowers

Morning sisters...I think I'm going to like this job!!! Listening to Robin Roberts (she's my new BFF now) and talking to my girls. Life is good

Mena....glad you're back lil sis.xoxo
Opps my office phone is ringing...BBL xoxo

tflowers

Ok I'm back...

Cheri & Mena...Now that you're back together, please behave or we'll have to seperate your wagons!!

Puppy...So so happy you're ok....I will go back and read your special thread...Much love to you girl!!

Z....good to hear from you also. I know how easy it is to go into that funky place. Please fight it and stay with us.soso

Time to walk the dog for my morning exercise...Love to all xoxo

wildabouthorses

Good Morning!

Nosurrender, oh man that is a mess for you! Hope they can work things out and fix you!

Has there ever been a poll on the boards to see how many women here had lost their job while dealing with breast cancer? I'm a homemaker so that wasn't a worry for me (unless my hubby had been a problem and left me, which he hadn't! Been a super support through it all.)

Hubby told me last night insurance still hasn't paid for the genetic testing. Wonder if that will delay results? I see my BS August 17th, maybe she will have them by then. This is hanging over my head because if I have it it will mean a double masectomy on down the road. I've had two lumpectomies to keep em.

Wild/Jan

AlaskaDeb

Good morning ladies

Gina---pardon me....but WHF!!! You SO do not deserve any of this extra baggage. I'm glad you are on top of this and getting things started in the right direction but I am calling a cosmic FOUL! When this is all over I think the planets need to align for you and the powers that be need to find you the perfect man, the best book contract and an unlimited supply of magical, no calorie Phish Food! I think you are due.

All kidding aside, I’m sending you a big gentle hug ( don’t want to get my shirt wet

Let us know what the plan is
Bugs and Fishes
Deb C

Gus

Good morning!

Just poping in quickly to say hello. Lots to do today since I have NOTHING packed for Pinkstock yet and because I am attempting to make a Spiderman cake for my son's birthday. Stay tuned...the story of my cake making should provide many laughs. Martha Stewart, I am not!

Gina, so sorry about this latest complication. You need a break!

Cheri, I'm keeping Amber in my prayers, and I'm hoping that you get good news at your appointment tomorrow.

Puppy, how great to see you post!

Charlene, when do you sleep? Take care of yourself and enjoy the time with your family.

I know I am missing so many, but I have got to locate my suitcase and start putting things into it. We'll miss all of you who are not able to make it to Pinkstock, but you will be in our thoughts and in our hearts.

Have a great day! Love to all!
Sue

Emelee26

Hi everyone!
Gina, that really sucks!! My mom had a hard time with the expander - they kept growing and growing and growing..you get the point - I think the Dr wanted her to be Pamela Anderson...hope you can get it fixed soon
I'll be in Long Island visiting my family this weekend so if you need anything, let me know!

I went to the Police concert in CT last night - it was soooo good!

Puppy, did you get my package I sent? I hope you like it..I was so excited to hear you are doing well....I've always read your posts and Beth had written to me about your surgery so I wanted to put a smile on your face

Where's Peter I like his pics....

I start a job at the medical examiner's office soon..yay! (I have a M.S. in forensics and have been waiting 4 long years for a job in my field)

Please send good vibes for my friend Laura (a BC survivor), she's getting a mole removed and has a pet scan coming up...

I'm having a pink party at my house in October to kick of the BC walk - I just found great pink lights to hang everywhere!
Hope you're all doing well!

Love Marisa

FYI - I DON'T smoke but I thought this was cute!!!

MargaretB

Morning, I get to sleep in this morning because I don't do boot camp on Wednesdays.

Charlene, this is the last week of boot camp - boy did that month go by fast. I signed up for the next session too. I think I mentioned I am one of the oldest and the slowest there. I'm hoping that will change by next month.

Nicki, you go girl. Keep up with the swimming while you can. By the way, my new favorite treat is the Weight Watchers cookies and cream ice cream bars - they are really good - Safeway had them for $3.99 for 6 bars this week so I bought two boxes. I know they are 2 points but I forgot to check the calories. I've even started writing down what I'm eating.

Shirley, enjoy the condo while you can. Your sister needs some extra hugs this week.

Gina, you just don't get a break, do you? I'm sending you butterfly kisses instead of a hug today.



Everyone have a good day.

Margaret

Biker54

Good Morning CGs!!!

Just a quick check in for now. Yesterday was my first day back at work since vacation, and it was the Day From Hell!!!! I am the only one in the office who goes away, and not one person helps do my job. They hired a temp and when I got back, there was a whole big box of patient's charts that needed insurance filed, stacks of EOBs to be written up and filed, and sticky notes everywhere. I went ballistic!!! My boss, who thinks he is too, too funny, told me I shouldn't have gone away when one other girl was away and the other one was on maternity leave. I told him that my vacation was marked off in the book for 8 months!! He tells me, "stuff happens". I almost walked right out the door. How bout that stuff???? I'll be dealing with it all over again tomorrow, since the temp will be there today. My son is moving to Florida on Saturday, we are going to Pinkstock on Saturday and I have a whole lot on my plate right now. I haven't gotten anything ready for Pinkstock. I haven't even finished unloading the RV from last week . Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!! There, that's better.

Hi Cheri! I'm sure Amber will be just fine. My SIL had a bad PAP and they did cryosurgery on her. This was years ago and she is fine.

Anne, how exciting. A new house.

Amy, another gang rape on the boards???? Poor little Peanut!

Nicki, glad to see you posting again!

Christine, Happy belated birthday!

Charlene, enjoy the family. Sounds like a lot of fun.

Sherloc, we're going to miss you this weekend!

Puppy, so happy to see you are feeling up to posting.

Vickie, I can't tell you to get your butt in gear and get packing, since I am just as bad.

Wild/Jan, great bike pics.

Well, I gotta go for right now. I have waaaaaay too much to do today. Started laundry and have to go down to the dungeon for the dreaded workout .

BBL

Naniam

Good Morning!!! I didn't wake up bright eyed and bushy tailed myself this morning. I look like I drank about 2 bottles of wine - I didn't!!!

Gina, thinking of you and your chemo treatment today. WTH with the leak. We need to put in a request for a new guardian angel - I think this one is new, inexperienced and should be replaced. Let us know, sweets.

Betty, one of the reasons we still have our business is the insurance. I have a group policy. When I checked into going from BCBS NC group to BCBS NC to individual - my premiums were going to go to $3600.00 PER MONTH. I'm not sure how far out you are with your BC diagnosis but I will be 2 years this month (August). I can't afford that soooo, the business we still have. My insurance agent told me I could find insurance but I would pay for it. I guess I will have to wait to sell until I hit Medicare age. Good luck but be prepared if you aren't 5 years out to pay much in premiums for a policy that is worth anything. I don't mean to depress you - it is just another thing we have to contend with since diagnosis. I hope Tenn. is a little different. We aren't that far apart, maybe we need to plan to get together one day. PM me if you are interested.

Shirley, the condo at St. Simons sounds much better than camping. Mosquitos love my skin, even my ears if I miss putting stuff on them. I prefer air conditioning. How do you like the hot, humid south??? Wish you were closer to me. Enjoy as much as possible in the midst of great sorrow.

Margaret, what Boot Camp?

Sue, packing and trying to bake a Spiderman birthday cake!! Girlfriend, you are really brave today - good luck.

Angel, hope you are snoozing away yet. I am only up late anymore when I go through one of those weeks that come with middle/senior age and hormone withdrawal.

Mena and Cheri - we gotta find a way to hook you guys up. You seem to keep missing each other.

Sending wishes for loads sunshine, laughter, good food/drink, safe travel, doctor visits with good news, and
lottery wins. (I think I mentioned pretty much everything but great sex - if that is what you want - wish that for you too)

Love to all, Brenda

newvickie

((((Gina))))...I am with Deb all the way. Enough already! I so very much wish I could take it all away for you...I would if I could.

karen1956

i just posted a long post and I could not get it to copy and paste so I tried to hit con't and I got the dreaded post no longer valid. UGh!!!! I don't have the time to re-write it all over again. so I am just going to wish everyone from A to Z love and hugs and safe travels to all going to Pinkstock and feel good days for all the sisters and Peter. Hugs from Denver, karen

wildabouthorses

Want to see something beautiful?

http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/2007/may/aerialphoto/slideshow/index.html

cmb35

Hey All!

Just a quick check-in, been reading, just haven't felt like posting much...

Nicki - thanks for thinking of me, I love the visual of you walking along the water...

Gina - Hugs girlfriend - don't even know what else to say.

Vicki - hey, hope you get all packed

Jan - awesome site with the posters, I've been trying to think of something funny or inspiring to say!

Peter - missing your posts and your cute little koala bear avator

Christine - happy belated birthday

Every single other person on these boards, whether posting or just reading along - peace to you!

shokk

Good morning sweet chicas.......well I feel life is back to normal in the circle......so relieved that Nicki is back to making us coffee in the morning.....but Nicki if you need someone else to make coffee just let us know.....brb.......

shokk

It also looks like Thelma and Louise are reunited (Mena and Cheri)........if Brad Pitt stops by girls for a visit we need pics...........(((Gina)))) ok sweetie you need to put on your big girl panties and get this taken care of...your ps and onc will get together and know what to do.......certainly this kind of crap happens.......so sorry you are having to deal with this but it must be "fixable"..........((((Jan)))) ok take a deep breath and go out to lunch and have a martini or two.....you'll feel a hell of alot better......don't worry about the stuff in the rv......you are going to pinkstock.....enjoy........brb.......

Emelee26

Shokk,
I love when you say brb..the funny thing is..I wait..hehe

neesie

Hey to all!

Ya know the saying, "the faster I go, the more behind I get?" Somewhere along the route, I've adopted that!!!!

Kristen: Where are you????????? I haven't seen a post from you in ions! Let us know you are okay, and let us know how the CD is doing!

Cheri: Sure hope your appointment tomorrow goes WELL! Get that dang cast off and get out of the house! Can't DH or DD help you atleast get outside and enjoy some sunshine? Or a car ride to the Dairy Queen? If I was closer I'd come get your fanny out of the house.........I know you are going stir crazy! I'm sure Amber will be fine........I also know that's little comfort right now. I had abnormal (low grade)paps for almost 2 years. They checked me every 6 months and now all is okay........without any treatment!

Cherryl: I'm so glad that Pinky is going to a well deserving child. I received the newsletter you sent and so enjoyed reading it! And seeing your sweet face with one of the little tykes in the hospital!

Charlene: The Fam Damily has arrived!!! Did you get the emergency pack of Xanax Lollipops we sent you? Glad you are enjoying them.......(tell me that in a few days!) Hope all goes well at the Doc's today.......I'll be checking in for an update!
I did post pics twice last nite! I always hit 'preview reply' to see if I made the page big or not before I post. I think I kept forgetting to hit the submit button!!
Let me get the dang clothes out of the dryer and I'll do it again!

As Shokk would say.........brb...........
Hugs,
Denise