TIME TO CIRCLE THE WAGONS GIRLS

NOLONGERREADINGORPOSTING

Hello from Castine, Maine!

We got here yesterday after a 1200 mile, 3-day trip that felt more like a 1800 mile trip. The last 350 miles was in northern New England back roads that twisted and winded and bumped all the serenity out of me. Arrived sweaty and frazzled last night, but was fine after a couple of drinks and a nice dinner. Castine is a very lovely place, moreso because it's so hard to get to few people have discovered it. Today we decided to "explore"....but exploring in the northernmost Downeast Fingers kind of like following the computer wires in the back of your computer through many twists and turns and bridges. It took us four hours to find and return from the town on the next finger (actually it looked more like a toe)!

The smart and rich folks don't do this in cars; they do it in boats, and just dock in different harbors. Or, they get a car that's fun to drive and can hold the road...this is what I saw on the way to dinner tonite:



I need a vacation from the vacation. I am exhausted and I'm taking a day off tomorrow, and just hanging out and I'm not driving anywhere! I might even get a massage..heck...we've still got money in our pre-tax medical expense account that might cover it. Don't women who go through chemo deserve a professional massage?!!! I've never had one but I'm going to have one in Room 114 of this inn tomorrow!!!!

Mizsissy

Sandra1957

Vickie, sweety, I lost "left/right" when my boobs went. LOL!!

NOLONGERREADINGORPOSTING

Prayers...

Quote:

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...for Women

Before I lay me down to sleep
I pray for a man who's not a creep
One who's handsome, honest, and strong
One who loves to listen long
One who thinks before he speaks
One who'll call--not wait for weeks!
I pray he's gainfully employed
When I spend his cash he won't be annoyed
Pulls out my chair and opens my door
Massage my back and begs to do more
Oh send me a man who'll make love to My Mind
Knows what to answer to "how big is my behind?"
I pray that this man will love me no end
And always will be my very best friend.
AMEN.

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Quote:

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...for Men

I pray for a deaf-mute nymphomaniac
With big boobs (!) who owns a liquor store and a boat
This doesn't rhyme and I don't give a sheet (sp?)
AMEN.

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CherrylH

Mizsissy,
Your prayers are priceless. Asking for permission to share!!!!

Cherryl

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newvickie

Cherryl...go to bed...it's late LOL. tucking you and a MizSissy in for the night. Sweet dreams girls.

CherylG...sweet dreams...I'll write tomorrow. Too tired tonight.

karen1956

Good evening CG's

It sure has been a rough few days for the CG's. I read the posts last night, but was not in the mood to post. I came home from work yesterday and felt like I was crawling out of my skin. Just felt so irritable. Well guess what - today it is worse. I wonder if the Effexor is not working and I need to up the dose to a full pill. I am moody and really dohn't want to be around anyone. Just go away and leave me alone!!! I am not sleepiing well - the insomnia is back. Two nights ago I took Trazadone and 1 1/2 hours later I was still awake. It is funny as today a friend who is a doctor told Craig that he tries 3 different meds with his patients on Effexor to help with sleep and one is Trazadone !!! LOL - Well so much for that theory. The other two are Elavil and Doxapin. Had a glass of wine with dinner, but didn't really enjoy it. DH is worried about me. He went to synagogue and then we are going to go for walk. Jsut hope he is not in the mood to talk - I lovehim dealy and he is one of the great guys, but I just want to be by myself. maybe the walk will help. We haven't walked since my surgery 3 weeks ago and I need to get back into the routine. Its just been too hot.

Nicki - I'm so sorry that you are so sick and that your husband is being so difficult. Sending you hugs. YOu be sure to rest and take care of yourself.
Cheri - sending you hugs. Hope you are on the mend soon. I'm glad that they are getting the infection under control.
Beth - you rest up - eat some more chicken soup.
Gina sweety - how are you feeling? How is the eye? How is the leaky expander? Enough already.. Its time for the sun to shine down on you. Hugs.
Boo/Sue - I feel like you too - I have no patience anymore and my fuse is also short.
Candie - welcome
PEter - nice to see you posting
Robin - yeah - a date - will be with you on the 29th.
Odayls- when is your sister's biopsy? B9.B9, B9 Glad your annual mammo was good. That must of been a relief.
MB - I like your new avatar
Cy - good luck with the urologist on the 23rd.
Suz - all the best to your DD in college
Denise - how is your dog?

Noah is getting his 4 wisdom teeth out tomorrow afternoon. Craig is taking him. I am worried about him. I hope he is not too uncomfortable. Two are impacated and two are partly impacted. He has been tired lately - yet complains he is not getting enough hours at work. he goes back to school on the 27th.

To everyone from Amy to Z - I am thinking about you. All the CG's are never far from my thoughts. I love you all. Thanks for being here. Hugs from Denver, karen

CherrylH

Hello dear Vickie,
I'm going to bed. I should not have come on the forum because I can't see straight. Spent all day in Excel training and I am cross eyed from all of the computer time.
I do want to wish good thoughts and prayers to sisters going through tough times, AND
A welcome back to big brother Peter (good to see ya' Mate)
Good night to sisters and a bright good morning to Peter. Taking my spreadsheets and going to bed now.

love,
Cherryl

Anonymous

Good evening everyone! Just a little something to make you smile! I hope today finds you all in a better place than some have been the past couple of days.

Welcome Candie - I'm new here too and find it quite overwhelming to keep up with all the reading and taking notes let alone actually trying to figure out who is who! So far, I have felt very welcomed and the Circle girls (and boy) have been patient with me! Ikeep planning to do a biography of everyone so that I can keep better track but I swear, we add a page every 5 minutes! I was recently on a 3-week vacation and came home to 1400 posts!!! I love that everyone is so friendly and posts so often!

I haven't been able to catch up today but didn't want you to forget me and wanted you all to know that I'm thinking of you - especially those going through a challenging time!

Take good care - "talk" to you all tomorrow!
Mandy

lizws

Evening everyone, as usual I've only read this page. I promise to try to catch up. LOL

CasinoGirl - did you see where Vickie thinks we should go to Florida? I mean afterall, we went to NY to meet. We're so far away from each other. LOL I sent you a PM

Christine - I sure hope your hand is better. You had one heck of a Monday. Were the guys cute?

Mizsissy - I need a vacation from my Pinkstock vacation. Glad you had a great time.

Mandy - I stay lost. I've learned to type in Word and keep flipping between posts and typing. Of course I'm not doing that now though.

Candie - welcome kiddo. This is a grand group of people.

Okay - tomorrow is purplemb's birthday. She conveniently isn't working tomorrow. I'm going to start a HB thread for her anyway.

Robin - you sound wonderful. Denise didn't have those at Pinkstock! Just kidding Denise. LOL

Jankay's computer won't be looked at until Friday. She's going through withdrawals.

Vickie I do that also. I seem to put things where they shouldn't be and then sometimes can't find them. Oh my! A slumber party huh? Giggle Hugs

Madison so glad dd is getting a bit better. I know you want to be there.

Okay kids, DH is staying at his folks tonight, the house is nice and quiet and I think I'm going to go do nothing.

Hugs, Prayers and Love
Liz

Naniam

Good evening -

Nicki - pneumonia. That is tough in the middle of the summer. I don't know your hubby but the thought that came to my mind was "well surprise, "I" can't take this anymore either. Seems to me that you are the one that has been having to handle all this stuff - your cancer, your chemo, your reconstruction, your pneumonia - HE can't take it anymore. Bug off A-hole!!! Sorry - just makes me angry.

Gina, was today a treatment day? Feel better.

Madison, yes, going to have another granddaughter. I will be heading home tomorrow and is going to be hard to leave daughter and granddaughter. I ask Lilah to come wake me of a morning and I hear her every morning going "can I wake Nana now" and then she knocks and goes "Nana, Nana. I am going to miss that. I know you understand when I say I hate being so far away from my daughter and family.

Odalys sorry that you were having a bad day. Owning our own business, I know what you mean about pressures and not having the patience you once did. I dont have the stamina to deal with things as in the past either. Too, worrying about your sister right now only makes things harder. Some days are just to darn tough.

Amy glad to hear that so far your son is OK at school. It is just to darn hot to have to go to school!!!!!!!!!

Cheri, thinking of you and sending hugs and good wishes.

A to Z - take care, have a good night. DIdn't take notes. I'll be heading back to NC tomorrow.

Brenda

Odalys

Karen - Have you tried taking the effexor in the morning vs. night time? I take mine in the morning so I can sleep at night. Also, the pills used to give me that feeling that you are describing but I am doing great on 75 mg XR capsules. I tolerate the extended release better. Maybe they will work for you too? Just a thought.

Brenda - I couldn't agree more. Some days are too darn tough.

Thanks for all the support you've shown me today sisters. Your kindness made my day a little easier. I spoke with DS and she decided to have her best friend drive her to the bx tomorrow. It will be too difficult to hide it from mom if I show up to pick her up. I will see her in the AM as I will drop off Steven so mom can take care of him while I work. I'm going to give her some of my EMLA cream so she can put on the skin before the bx. Oh God, I hope she doesn't have to suffer. I don't want to remember my bx cause it was the bx from hell. I ended up black and blue and with a huge hematoma.

Good night dear sisters. Talk with you mañana.

RobinTN

Thanks Dear Liz i feel pretty good right now.

Cheryl:thank you also,i couldnt have made it back to "me"had it not been for all the love and support I have gotten from my friends here.and to think this is just the beginning.I just have to keep pinching myself to see if i am dreaming.

christineK

Gonna try to post again.., w/out the disappearing act.
(quick version)
Earlier I just said:
Hand is still wrapped, stiches out in another week, tomorrow, I'll look at it! Feels much better, the worst part is the tetnaus shot-ouch!
No roofers yet, still sleeping on the couch, waiting for the insurance adjusters... aargggh!
Still no word on Mon's mamm, chest x-ray and THS (thyroid test?)
Now on to ya'll...
Gina- hope the eye(s) are better, thinking of you.
Nicki- you need a new pool boy!
MB- I wanna come to your BBQ. Love your new avatar!
Odalys- I felt like calling in sick on Tues, after MOn from hell, but when I got there too many major players beat me to the punch! Everyone needed a sick day! Loved your "count your blessings.."
Cheri- blessing sent your way in the Hosp. Hurry Home!
Denise- glad your dog is home safely, hug from StLouis! The beefsticks were from CY, I still have 2 of them, I'll post them on ebay if you're interested, LOL
Robin- congrats on the new girls, they should be ready for public viewing by next semester!
Margaret- that trainer has some awesome legs, I am going back for a peek!
Shirley- do a group hug with Marsha and Choca from me- posts pics OK?
Madison- still praying for your dd, maybe tomorrow will be a whole cup of soup and get better each day. DH is in my thoughts too!
Amy, I thought I saw Mazer on the side of the road in western NY, no time for a pic, but were you guys lurking on Pinkstock.
Last, but not least, is it MB's bday? I haven't read the thread, but I didn't see a lil cake by her name- If it is sneaky girl- Happy Day! Maybe it is after midnight somewhere.
Oh and Vickie- I am a Leo sister, remember you sent me wishes on 7/31. I gave myself, all of you, for my big day! 46 is not so bad, I am just a yr behind you

RobinTN

Mandy:I love that picture.sort of looks like i did a few weeks ago before I got my teeth pulled

RobinTN

christine:thats what I am counting on!!
Thanks karen,I am gonna take all of you with me.
Amy:get mazar and the flying carpet oiled and lubed up and ready to go that day!!

MargaretB

Beth, good to see you but I wish you were feeling better.

Vickie, hope you enjoyed the potstickers, orange chicken, and chinese slaw salad.it was quick and easy tonight.

Mizsissy, you deserve that massage - enjoy. Loved that prayer.

Karen, good luck with Noah and his teeth. I hope you are feeling better soon. I don't sleep either - I'm awake every two hours and am almost ready to take an Ativan.

Cherryl, sleep tight.

Mandy, this thread moves fast so don't feel bad if you get behind, don't try to catch up just read back a page or two.

Odalys, prayers for your sister tomorrow.

Vickie already walked around the perimeter but that was a few hours ago so now it's my turn to tuck everyone in. Boot camp tomorrow morning...

For the new girls, didn't we do a roll call of sorts on another thread that listed a little about each of us?

Good night all Amy to Z. Peter, emjoy your day.

Margaret

TheShopMama

Good evening friends. What a lot of posts over the last couple of days. A lot of trauma, stress, sadness and difficulties. I am so glad we have each other. My prayers are going up so many times during each day for all those here in the circle. Cheri, I am glad you are getting good care. I know the infection makes you feel really bad. Praying that those antibiotics kick butt on the infection. Praying specifically for no surgery. Keep your spirits up. Praying for Amber too.
Welcome to new circle girls here.... you will find this place a great place to come to in all different situations. Together we can get through anything.
Also glad to see so many posting who haven't been here for awhile. In particular, Peter and Puppy. So glad you are feeling better Puppy. Your posts are so inspirational and uplifting. I love the beautiful angel pics especially. And ((Peter)), how we have missed you, Mate! Thanks for keeping an eye out on us. Hope you will stick around.
I feel very tired and a bit weighted down, but I know that God will continue to give me the inner strength to move forward one day at a time. All of you keep your eyes looking above and your hopes on the "up" burner. Praying for better news all the way around tomorrow. (By the way...Beth.... August 16 is the anniversary of the death of Elvis. He was born in January. Hope you won't have him hanging around long.)
Pam

christineK

Hey Pam-
I remember Elvis' death. It was 8/16/77, I think
(Denise should be laughing at me by now) But, I remember I was at The Lake Of the Ozarks, for one last summer trip, before school started again. No news on TV or papers, just lots of fun. We went to The Lodge of The Four Seasons, for dinner, movie or fireworks,I can't remember and saw the headlines in the paper... OMG!
Do ya'll remember where you were when you heard the news?

bearlysane111

Hi Christine,
I was just reading your post and thinking abt where I was on the day Elvis was found dead. It was a hot Aug day and I was in summer schl in Greensboro,NC.No one in the dorm could believe it-thirty yrs ago and I can still rememb it.

Thanks for your kind wish! Hope your hand is less sore and the ins adjuster came. Have a better ending to this wk. It has to go up from the beginning of this week.

Iris Location;Tiny Timkeyboardland,USA

Peter

Good Morning sweet sisters, from Amy to Z

I would like to thank all of you for the warm welcome back into Circle, which truly is a place of friendship and support.

There is still so much sadness and trouble in the posts I have read that I can only continue to wish and hope that there will soon be brighter days around the corner for everyone of you experiencing any problems at the moment.

As for myself, I have no complaints, and no major problems in my life at the moment. My brother seems to have gotten back on track, and is taking his medications which is making life for me so much easier. I am still having some problems with getting a good nights sleep, along with some breathing difficulties at times, but with the help of my Dr`s we will get those fixed. The best news for me of late is the Government thinks I am to sick to work and are putting me on a pension, gosh that makes me feel old

I would like to say a big welcome to all the new CG`s, I am sure you will soon find this family you have joined to be very friendly and supportive.

Sorry if I am unable to respond to all, but getting near that time when I go to sleep as you are just waking up to face another day. Just want you all to know that I never stopped thinking of you, and still consider that I am so lucky to have gained so many sisters and mates.

Keeping every one from Amy to Z in my thoughts and prayers

Peter

BRSTN

Good morning/night.

Peter!!!!! It's so good to have you back. Now don't leave. You worried me!

Nicki, gentle hugs. I see your DH is in the deliverance tent...just the right place for that man.

Oh good Vickie is walking the perimeter again. I feel safer, even though the circle is just about the safest place.

Robin, you go girl.

I hope those bleu rinks we put in Cheri's IV gave her a good night's sleep.

Brenda, if you read this before you leave today....I CAN"T WAIT TO MEET YOU TONIGHT!

I have my followup onc appt today and Tony and I are having lunch with a friend. What a good day this will be.


Yesterday was my first day of unemployment. It was a little surreal. I plan to enjoy today, but yesterday I kept thinking about what had happened. But that over and I'm moving on.

And guess what...while we were inside the car wash getting our filthy van clean, Tony got a call from the university asking him to take a class that the instructor was MIA in. So out of the blue, (or was it!!) we have more $$ coming in. And it's a class he loves to teach. Woohoo

I know I'm missing folks, but wanted to be the first Sunshine Sister today.

Hugs to all,

Betty

newvickie

Well crummy buttons...good morning all...just hit a wrong key and lost almost all my post. It was a long one too...stinky lousy cyber monster anyway.
I will try again in a bit...
love and hugs all around.
sweet dreams Peter.
Vickie

Anonymous

Good Morning Everyone: Still not feeling so good this morning. My hair, pj's everything is wet from sweating.

I just tried to read all of your posts, the sweat is trickling down my face - gotta go back to bed.

Nicki

Peter

Nicki I hope you do not look as bad at the smiley, and get better real soon mate

Betty, Good Morning to you, did not expect you up so early, wishing you only good luck with finding a better employment position real soon.

Vickie Good Morning that cyber monster still around, have a great day.

JanKay and Charlene hope you are both up and running again.

Peter

sherloc

Awwww Nicki, I'm sorry you are sick. Rest, drink, and pee my dear. And kick hubby in the head.

Good Morning Peter

neesie

Good Morning!

Shirley: I keep thinking you're on a 3 hour time difference and wondering why you have been up at 3 in the morning! DUH..Not while you're in Florida! Enjoy your time with the girls today!!

Nicki: Gosh, feel better! Hope the antibiotics kick in today and give you some relief......in the mean time. REST.

Mizsissy: Enjoy? your vacation! Loved your prayer last night!

Christine: Laughing I am!! I so enjoyed you at PinkStock!!
I saw Mazer in New York too!!!! DH and I were driving and Mazer and a friend were at the side of the road!!!! I told DH I needed a picture for a friend.........of course he didn't know what I was talking about! But we blew by so fast I couldn't get it!!

Amy: I'm with Christine........Mazer was in NY during PinkStock....we both saw him!

Liz: I had them at PinkStock..........they just didn't have 2 pairs of DH's socks stuck in them for accentuation purposes!!!!

Peter: Good night to you! Glad things are looking better for you!

Betty: Some things just work out without a rhyme or reason!! Glad that Tony got the call to take a class!! Now, you relax for a couple of weeks! Good luck at the Onc. appt. today. I'm heading there myself!

Going to watch a bit of GMA and hit the shower...Onc. appt. this morning, which of course I get antsy about, but hey, guess it would be worse if I DIDN'T have an Onc appt!!

Hugs to all!
Denise

Odalys

Good morning sisters and Peter.
I'm sitting here contemplating whether or not to call in sick or go to work. Such a busy/stressful day today.

Nicki - I hope you feel better today.

Christine - yes, I remember when I heard the news that Elvis had died. I was standing in the front lawn listening to my new protable FM radio. Okay young one's don't laugh...yes, it was my first FM radio. Such a bid deal for a 14 year old. I was so excited and then as I turned the dial I heard the news. So sad, I cried.....



Okay - got to run now. Have a good day everyone.

choca1711

Good morning everyone. I cannot keep up with all the posts here!

Wishing everyone that is sick or not feeling good a speedy recovery and sending you all chocolate- which cures all ails.
Which reminds me:

ChristineK - sorry my chocolate xx messed up your car .
The dark chocolate you gave me didn't have time to mess up the car - I ate it all before that could happen LOL.

Unfortunately, I won't be able to join Marsha and Shirley today. Gotta work - grrrr. BUT I will meet up with Shirley on Sunday for lunch. Looking forward to it.

For those who asked about my son's gf - no she doesn't have any family around here. Her parents live in Arkansas and Indiana respectively - and they couldn't care less about her. As for the ultrasound appt - problem solved. I cannot go with her anyway - I have an onc appt. on that day at about the same time. Can't postpone my appt- because I am leaving for Europe a couple of days later and I need my port flushed before I leave.

Vickie, MB and anyone else that is planning on coming down - I am looking forward to your visit. Will be great to see you all again so soon.

Odalys - sending prayers for your sister today. Hope bx goes well and results are b9!

Back to work for me!

Hugs and chocolate xxxx for everyone in the circle.

Elaine

sherloc

good morning dear friends. Trying to read back a few pages to do a bit of catch up. Not working to well. So I'll just give a great big shout out to everyone from A to Z. You are all in my prayers daily. Hugs and wet sloppy kisses to everyone.
Meeting Marsha today at noon. YEHAW!!! Not sure about Choca yet. Will call her this morning. Or if your reading this Elaine, call me....I'm up obviously.