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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited January 2011

    Barbara the dresses are beautiful!

    I seem to be surrounded by quilters.  Today my friend picked me up to take me to rads and she saw my sewing machine on the table and she said she did not know that I sew and she wants me to join her quilting group.  Who knows I may end up joining you gals.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited January 2011

    Sherryc - The more the merrier with the quilters.  Be sure to post some pics so we can see your projects.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited January 2011

    That's cool Sherry!  I ventured into uncharted territory fo rme today, and am experimenting with machine quilting in patterns rather than straight lines.  I made a spiral on my log cabin block and I like it.

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  • OG56
    OG56 Member Posts: 897
    edited January 2011

    Beautiful Dresses Barbara! Love them all!

    I love quilts or anything else that is warm and cuddly :)  I was shopping with my sister in a small town in Iowa and found a quilt shop and bought the baby a quilt patterened after Beatrix Potters Cotton Tail family, so very cute and reasonably priced too. I want to learn to quilt I am hoping that I won't be as clumsy with that as I was trying to learn to knit and crochet. I drove my home ec teacher crazy in HS because when I hem I sew backwards...was a lefty until 2nd grade but the Nuns said "the world does not accomodate southpaws" so I had to learn to write right handed and I have been a big klutz ever since!

    Has anyone had the test for circulating cancer cells? I was just reading about that on the home page and I was thinking I am not sure I would want to do that test. I get anxious enough just having to be monitored through MRI's and Mamo's twice a year!

    Nice to see so many new cheeto eating and wine drinking women on our thread. Hello to everyone I have not met yet!

    Linda

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited January 2011

    Meece - I admire you.  I have no idea how to machine quilt.  I don't have the machine for it either.  I usually tie them or hand quilt.  I have to admit, I love to hand quilt and will do it as long as my hands will let me.

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  • Meece
    Meece Member Posts: 19,483
    edited January 2011

    Three years ago I bought my machine, and I bought the quilting set fo rit.  This is the first time I have used it.  I usually hand quilt but I want to ge tthis one done for Matt by the time I see him in HA within a few weeks.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited January 2011

    I would do the same thing.  Hand quilting can take me up to several months depending on the size of the quilt and how much I want to do.

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited January 2011

    Meece...Is there a possibility that we will be in Oahu the same time?

    Imagine........Smile

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited January 2011

    Sheila - iyi geceler

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  • sheila888
    sheila888 Member Posts: 25,634
    edited January 2011

    iyi geceler jo.

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited January 2011

    I am soooo far behind in reading posts, and can't begin to catch up .. but for all of you, i think i love this pic 'cause it shows what we really feel in our bellies ... I love you all so much

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited January 2011

    Great link to middle age!!!! Worth bitchin' till I got to see it.

    Meece, the concept is what you did, circular quilting on square graphics and square lines in organic shaped designs. Have fun!

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited January 2011
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  • Raj20
    Raj20 Member Posts: 1,112
    edited January 2011

    Hi everyone! How is life  on the eve of new year 2011. Meece, I want a piece of your quilt. When I see your quilt picture I feel like grabbing it to treasure it   but it wont,be possible ..I know.. I cant stitch quilt but I can make pillows, cushions and covers etc. which I do  when I have free time. And somtimes during winter,before my treatment,I used to  knit sweaters, cardigan for self and family. It is nice doing something creative but yours is  different which is so precious looking.

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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited January 2011

    Good afternoon all.  Its so cold here.  I'm just so greatfull that I dont have to go out in it.  I've been blessed to have a church family who has been bringing me meals.  Since they are bringing plenty I dont have to get out at all.  Plus I have a hubby and 2 kids who can get something if I needed it.

    I know dh wont get on here, but I still want everyone to know how wonderful he has been.  He even stayed in my hospial room the whole time I was there.  He wont let me do anything except feed myself and go to the bathroom.  He so much and I love him so much for all he has done so far. Plus he is sick right now but is still doing so much for me.  Thanks Kevin, I LOVE you!

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  • Raj20
    Raj20 Member Posts: 1,112
    edited January 2011

    Hi ! Paula, you are very lucky to have a big family around you. Your husband is so lovely. How is your treatment  doing on now? I pray for your fast recovery. Dont, worry . BC is  nothing in  this advance age as medical science  has developed like anything. Take all the medical advises  from your doctor and dont feel scare  of  radiation or chemo ..whatever may be. You are  also very lucky to be  here. You know this  thread is really wonderland  for us. Just see everyone  will be at your side.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited January 2011
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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited January 2011

    Dresses are gorgeous...even before BC, I never looked good in plunging necklines...now no way could I wear those.....no clevage!!!!!  Have a great trip.

     Its snowing and cold here today....and getting colder....snow came in earlier than they  predicted so guessing that we'll be getting a pretty good amount.....Already have several inches....DH is supposed to fly out early tomorrow morning for sales meeting in Savanah GA...he has to be there by late in the day....sure hope he makes it without too many hassles....

    DS starts classes tomorrow at U HAwaii....wonder what he thinks of missing the snow....yesterday he went for a bike ride and wiped out...major road rash!!!!  As of Friday he had not met his roommates yet...he moved in Thursday but offiial move in day did not start to Friday and his roommates were there first semester so had not come back yet....

    Well....its 9:25 and I haven't done anything today except be on the computer....think I need to go eat a little breakfast (little being the operative word...need to get serious about getting these 6 or 7# back off) and get busy with bills, laundry etc.....Have a great Sunday :)

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited January 2011

    Oh, it looks like I missed a party. 

    Greeting to shelleyj43 and Sandeeonherow.  Welcome!

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  • Paula66
    Paula66 Member Posts: 1,728
    edited January 2011

    Thanks rajkumari!  I would have never in a million years think he was gooing to be this good to me.  I am shocked.

    It has been so cold here.  Im glad I dont have to get out in it.  BRRR!!!!!!!  Looks as if its going to be this way for the rest of the week. The DD went and picked up some extras.  Now that I have my appetite back, bring on the chips, lol.

    have a great night all! 

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited January 2011
    Paula, my hub came through for me during treatment in a way I would not have thought he was capable of ...nice when we're pleasantly surprised, huh?  You just let him pamper you and treat you like the goddess which you are for a while!!!  Glad you joined our group.  We're half way to a 300 page mark, which undoubtedly will mean a big party for us ... stick around, our parties are great!!!
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  • Kleenex
    Kleenex Member Posts: 764
    edited January 2011

    Okay - I have given up on trying to read through the last million pages I missed. Doing a quick scan of what's transpired since last I was up to date, I saw fabulous quilts, and then got deja vu seeing a return to the ghosts of cheetos pictures past and possibly half-naked men coated in chocolate, so I'm thinking I missed a notable thread milestone... Glad to see that y'all are well and "Cheeto-ing" away! I'm just going to pretend that I've actually read everything and continue from here, if that's okay.

    I did see some sort of comment regarding mammography after rads treatment. Ideally, you want to wait a YEAR after you've finished rads treatments, although doctors don't usually do that. Prior to that, you have changes from the radiation that take a bit to settle, so it's not really all that meaningful. I had one just a couple of months out from rads, and got a totally scary form letter that really just meant that I had some changes from radiation that were to be expected, and that I needed to come back in six months. Except it was worded in a legal CYA sort of way that made it sound totally ominous. I'm over it. Mostly.

    Happy New Year, Middles!

    Coleen

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  • shells43
    shells43 Member Posts: 1,022
    edited January 2011

    Thank you Elimar for the welcome. I finally decided I am in the "middle-aged women" category. I am trying to embrace it and think of all the wisdom that will be forthcoming from this group!

    I especially laughed at the "home of the hot flash" motto!

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  • raeinnz
    raeinnz Member Posts: 815
    edited January 2011
    Hot flashes are called hot flushes here.  I never really liked that term (felt like it was something I would have to be embarrassed about) and I think hot flashes is much better but a lady I played tennis with, long before I had them, used to call them power surges and I like that the best - sounds like something positive in my life rather than being an embarrassing and annoying occurrence.
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  • walker2222
    walker2222 Member Posts: 558
    edited January 2011

    Well since I first posted there has been a lot of activity.  What a fun group.

    Meece - I LOVE puff cheetos, had them for luch last week on my eat and rads lunch.  The only thing I hate is the orange shoulder I get each time I eat them.  Haven't quit figured that one out.

    Eph - I am on the Jan 2011 rad topic and has been quite helpful.

    I like power surges than hot flashes.  DH sent me a Zits Cartoon with a mom and older son on the couch.  She yells "hot flash" and takes off her shirt, then says "you have no idea how werd it is when these come on",  son looks at her like she's crazy, "Don't I know".

    Forgot to add to my fav topics last time, fix that problem.

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  • jo1955
    jo1955 Member Posts: 8,543
    edited January 2011

    I have heard hot flashes referred to as '"Having my own tropical vacation"  My favorite is the power surges.

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  • shells43
    shells43 Member Posts: 1,022
    edited January 2011

    I have a question for some of you ladies who have been around awhile. How many MRI's is it safe to have? Is it typical to have one a year? Do they always use contrast? I had one in Feb after finding my lump, and now I need another one on my remaining breast because my mammo/US showed something suspicious. I don't mind having it if insurance will pay, but the contrast stuff sort of freaks me out when it goes in. I've read that some people have kidney problems afterwards. I didn't but wonder if repeated MRI's increase this liklihood.

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited January 2011

    shelleyj43 that is a good question.  I had an MRI in Sept that is how my tumor was found.  WAs chacing something else that turned out to be OK but found this instead.  Because of that my BS said that she will follow up after rads with MRI not mammo so that would probably next month that I have it done.  If anyone has comments I would be insterested as well.

    Had lunch with one of my oldest friends today.  We meet when we were 6 years old in the first grade and are still friends.  We were laughing that we have been friends for 42 years and how old that sounds because neither one of us feels old.

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  • dawney
    dawney Member Posts: 211
    edited January 2011

    Sherry - My oldest friend and I met in 2nd grade we were 7, we will be 47 this year.  There is no way we are that old, it seems like yesterday!  lol

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited January 2011

    I always read Zits and have been following the hot flash series...in fact I've been cutting them out to save...too funny!!!

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