**NEW** Starting Chemo March 2009

crusader1

Hi ladies,

Quiet day on the board.

One week from today will be my exchange. I can't wait. This will be my eighth surgery on my breast but hopefully my last.

We are hearing from those meeting up with in NYC and are so excited.

Janine and Nasharayne (What is your first name? ) what hotel are you staying in?Would you like to meet up with all of us for a nice dinner on Saturday evening. We will probably eat more casually on Thursday and Friday evening but you are definitely welcomed to join us.

Hugs,

Francine.

pickle

Francine: I am so excited for you to get your LAST surgery next week. I am sending up extra prayers and positive thoughts that this will definitely be your last.

I am thrilled that the plans for NYC are coming together...Yeah! So looking forward to meeting everyone.

We are staying at the Edison Hotel in Times Square. Anyone else who needs rooms please pm Francine so we can make arrangements.

Hugs

Beth P

MichelleinSJ

I'm in, you know!  But I don't think I'm going to stay at the hotel if I can hang at my sister's place.  I just can't afford the expense and still go anywhere.  Maybe if I share a room and it's inexpensive I can swing it for one night.

Patti, I definitely can still drive you up there.  I can go after school on Friday.  What I would like to do is park in Hoboken and take the PATH train into the city.  I've done it many, many times, and once I did it with three 13-year-old girls at 12:30 in the morning.  I can drop my bags at my sister's and then help you with yours ... assuming my ribs and shoulder heal by then.  And then we'll come home on Sunday, if that's okay with you.

I am so excited about this!  I wish money wouldn't have to be such an issue.

Michelle

MichelleinSJ

Frances, your trip looks like it was fantastic!  And congrats on having your last fill next week. 

Chris, I am glad you had a fun trip, too

Brain is failing, I can't remember what other comments I wanted to make.

I fell down on Tuesday.  I knew as I was falling that I wasn't going to be able to stop it, and that I was going to hit hard.  I'd gone out for a run, but ended up walking after a mile because I was dressed too warmly.  But on my last loop around my block, I started to sprint when Funky Cold Medina came on the shuffle on my daughter's iPod.  After a minute I was ready to slow down, but apparently my right foot was not.  So I got a mild concussion, a serious shiner, bruised ribs, and a bruised shoulder.  I could work, but my eye is too ugly.  It hurt to turn down a good sub job for tomorrow.  Hopefully I'll be able to work on Monday.

ccbaby

Hi Girls

I made it through surgery great and I love the results.  The surgeon rook out my port, so now I have been deported!

crusader1

Hi ladies,

Christy..great to hear how happy you are with your new breast. Congrats on being deported.

Michelle..Sorry to hear about your fall. I am sure it is not something you need now. Your plans are fine for NY.

Now we must find out of there is anyone who is available to share a room with Patti..

Soon we will tel all about our plans.

Still waiting to hear anyones suggestions but I do have some great ideas for all.

Hugs,

Francine

sakura73

Michelle you poor thing. Good on you for exercising, though. I really need to get on and do that.

Christy - hooray for being deported, and I am so glad you are happy with your result.

 Hello to everyone, and much love to you all in your exchange surgeries and hair growth and holidays and NY plans and all the other wonderful things we are able to concentrate on now chemo is in the past. I feel really really busy at work, which is good, of course,but I really want a holiday and we can't afford one any time soon. Still, as I approach 31 March, which was my chemo start date last year, I feel incredibly happy. 

ChrisC433

Christy:  Great news....glad you  have a "perky" happy ending to all this!

Michelle: So sorry to hear about your fell.  It is amazing that with everything we've been through that the goofy stuff still happens to us!  We should have a pass for all that stuff.  Hope you heal quick!

Where do you pick up the train?  I did it before and can't remember where I parked my car!  The train took me right outside the door of the Hilton Milenium Hotel.  It was easy and much cheaper for parking!!

pickle

Michelle: OUCH! Soory to hear about your fall. Glad you didn't break anything. Must have been a good song and your body still wanted to get is's groove on! Heal quick.

Rachel: You and I started chemo the same day. I'm gald you are feeling so happy...me too! Isn't it wonderful!

Christy: That's fantastic. I am so happy for you. I can hear your excitemnt in your post.

Chris: Looking forward to seeing you in NYC!

Francine: Thank you for making plans for all of us. I really appreciate it and it's so nice to be meeting up with someone who knows the city so well.

Hugs

Beth P

PattiB

Hi all - definitely can't afford if not sharing a room.  Hope all have a great weekend.

crusader1

Chris,

What are you doing about a room here in NYC. Are you coming with a friend?

Hugs,

Francine

pickle

Patti: If we don't have enough people to all double up then I can change  one room to a  larger rone with two doubles and a pull out sofa. This would easily accomodate three of us. I have done this a couple of times when I have gone away with friend. No worries....it is easy to get a larger one.  

Hugs

Beth P

ChrisC433

I am still nailing down my friends.  My sister is coming so far.  checking with my other sister and 2 friends.  Should now today!

Francine...have you seen the prices for the Hilton in Times Square?  They offer $199 each night and do have group rates (5 rooms).  Just an idea!!

Chris 

bethr

Hi all,

 O.K.  The Edison sounds fine.  My sister has stayed there and says it's pretty nice.

Beth (pickle).. I'm having problems with trying to pm you.  I wanted to find out more about what I need to do about the hotel...  so let me know what's needed of me.

Thanks all...  My back is killing me..  getting off this thing to try to recoup...

Have a great day..   (raining here...  (sigh))

Beth

bethr

Oh, sorry..  almost forgot.  I'm flying in on US Airways..  arriving at La Guardia at 3:25 pm.

I can wait around for you.  No problem.  We can take a taxi to the hotel.

crusader1

Hi ladies,

Bethr ..seems like things are getting in place.

Beth..You are so sweet to offer Patti to be in your room. I bet it would work out great.

Chris. The 199 rate sounds terrific too. Where did you see it. I do not see it on their site for our weekend.

Looking forward to meeting all.

Wearing green today for St. Pats day as I am driving into NYC to meet some BCO ladies  at an Irish Pub. Not a bad way for a Jewish lady to spend an afternoon.LOL.

Will check in later .

Hugs,

Francine

nasharayne

Hello Ladies,

I had my last herceptin on Tuesday and I will be deported on the 31st.  It doesn't bother me but, I don't want to keep anything related to last year.

I am staying at the Hilton Times Square. When you guys nail down the plans I'm sure we will meet up for something.

Tanasha  

ChrisC433

Anyone interested in a comedy club on Saturday night?  My husband and I went to one the last time in NY and we had such a great time!!

Empire State Building, Rock. Center, 5th Ave, Central Park, Southstreet Seaport, Battery Park, Little Italy, Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty, Museums....what is everyone looking to do?

Can't wait!!

Hilton at Times Square has a cancellation fee after 12:00 noon on Thursday.  Hotwire also has some great deals and some places let you choose your bed arrrangement before booking.

Michelle...I think I park at the Harrison Path station.  It was under $10 a day to park my car.  What time do you think you will be getting on PATH?

Chris

MichelleinSJ

Christy, I forgot to congratulate you on getting deported!  Yay!

Chris, I don't know how to do anything but get to Hoboken and park.  I don't even know many of the street names, but I know how to get to the PATH station there and then look for street parking nearby.  I can usually find free parking. 

I can't leave my house until after school that day.  My boys are off from school, but my daughter, who has to watch the boys, has school.  She'll get home at 3 pm, and I can go the minute she walks in the door.

A comedy club sounds great!  All the plans sound great   I'm just excited to get to see all of you!

Michelle

pickle

I was thinking that it might be easy to correspond via e-mail as a group for NYC.

My e-mail address is bethpopadynetz@shaw.ca

If everyone wants to e-mail me, I will set up a group list.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Beth P

crusader1

Ladies,

Our tentative itinerary will be posted soon.

Here is an article from the NYC which you might find interesting.

After Cancer, Removing a Healthy Breast - Well Blog - NYTimes.com

Hugs,

Francine

crusader1

                                   MEET, GREET AND EAT..Tentative Itinerary

It does seem like our visit to  NYC will be here before we know it. I think it is three and a half weeks away. Can't wait to meet all.

I have been thinking of what we should do. I do not want to force anyone to do things which they are not interested in. So I will draw up plans and one can go with the group when she wants and at other times just meeting up at breakfast and dinner might be great.

On Friday when only a few are here ..I will go with the two Beth's and anyone else..Nash, Diane..Janine..on a tour of the United Nations and then lunch at their Delegates dining room( no jeans here) . We will also see on that day Grand Central Station, New York Public Library..Fifth Avenue and my favorite Lord and Taylor to shop. Since most are coming in on Friday I thought we might meet for dinner Friday evening at an inexpensive BBQ place on 42cd street. I was thinking that 7 or 7:30 would be good.

Saturday we could all meet for breakfast. Then begin our day.I  was thinking of starting at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I am familiar with the place and could guide all around to see only exciting things in a quickish fashion. I would not make it boring. I then thought we could  go down Fifth Avenue and either take a carriage ride or continue further and go up the Empire state building.-Depending on the time we could take the subway  and then go on the Staten Island ferry. A great way to see NYC harbor. For dinner I thought of a nicer restaurant in Times Square where we could all meet and then go the a Comedy Club.

Sunday ..I am not sure when all are leaving .. We could go to the Village, Chinatown or whatever... or just sleep and then go for a nice brunch. We must talk.

Hugs,

Francine

pickle

Francine: The itinerary sounds terrific. Thank you so much for arranging everything....I am so friggin excited....NYC here we come!

Chris: Thank you for the Comedy Club suggestion...sounds like a good laugh....no pun intended...lol. I have already booked some rooms at the Edison.in Times Square...are you ok with that?

Ok ladies....Roll Call...please help me get organized.....I have chemo brain...yes, I am still pulling the cancer card when necessary...lol

I have two rooms with double beds booked for April 8-11

I have two rooms with double beds booked for April 9-11

I reserved these with my credit card so please e-mail at bethpopadynetz@shaw.ca and confirm your arrival date, room preference (sharing etc). I need a total head count so I can book more rooms if required.

Room Rates are 219/night per room

Patti, please let me kmow if you are jolining us. We would love to have you and as I said previously...I would be happy for 3 of us to bunk up together.

Hugs

Beth P

ChrisC433

Itinerary sounds great!  Do you know of a good comedy club?  We went to Harry's ?? but I couldn't even tell you where it was.  Someone gave us a pamphlet on the street and we tried it!

I should be there for dinner Friday.  Want to stay as long as possible on Sunday!

Carriage rides through Central Park are lovely...

Thanks Francine!!

Beth...I will let you know about the room this week.  I will make sure it can be cancelled without penalty...won't stick you with the bill...promise!!!

I have my one year MRI, Mammo, and BS appointment coming the first week in April.  Hopefully I'll have lots to celebrate that weekend!!

Have a great day...

Chris

kim40

The plans that you ladies have made sound wonderful!  I wish I could go and meet you all as well.  Have to plan on next year!

crusader1

Hi,

Kim..too bad you cannot come but family first. We will put you on the top of the list for next year.

Chris..Yes we will all celebrate with you. I will ask my son in law for a good comedy club..

Beth..great posting ..all is finally coming together.

Hugs,

Francine

nasharayne

Hi Francince - Are you talking about Dallas BBQ?  If so, I love that place...sticky wings. Please let me know what time you plan to make the reseravations for the Delegates dining room.  I may be able to join you all for lunch.  I plan to go see the lion king either friday or saturday so, I will maybe go to dinner friday evening and if you all do brunch sunday, I can meet for that also.  I will know for sure closer to the time.

crusader1

Nash..Please do tell us your real name.

Yes I am talking about Dallas BBQ.

I will send you a PM with more restaurant info.

Can't wait to meet you.

Hugs,

Francine

bethr

Hi all,

 Francine - the itinerary sounds fantastic!

Beth - count me in as a definite and I'm sending you an email after I finish this note.

 I'm excited!!!

It's going to be so great to meet all who are going.

Have a wonderful night all!

Beth

PattiB

Sorry I haven't been on I am having computer problems at home I have a 7 year old computer with XP and memory maxed out.  Comcast switch to Norton and when I changed over it is not letting me on the internet due to the memory thing.  So here I am staying after work to use the computer - to busy during the work day with, you guessed it, WORK.

Beth - The tripling up sounds great to me.  I will be tagging along with Michelle on Friday, or I can contact Diane about the train.

Francine - sounds like a great agenda!