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Oh Jo, Meece and Seyla are so devious! They sucked you into the weather talk and now are just sitting back waiting for the fun to begin. Unbeknowst to you, and most newbies of the last year, I tried my best to direct people AWAY from what I call "weather reports." Why?
One theory is that I am jealous. That I live in a place that doesn't even HAVE weather, but let me assure you that I do. The kind that knocks out the power in a house for 8 days. The kind where straight line winds and hail get you a new roof paid for by insurance money (thank you very much!) If those type things happen again, you might see me bring it up. However, if it's pleasant and 75 degrees, I won't go there.
The thing is, all it takes is one person mentioning their snowstorm, and we're off to the races. Everyone else wants to chime in and jump on the weather bandwagon. Well, let me guess, it's going to be sunny and warm somewhere; cold and frosty elsewhere, etc. Pretty soon I am wondering why I even need the weather channel in my cable package. You don't want me to feel like I am squandering my hard earned money, do you? Not in today's economy.
Oh, I get it. Since weather is something everyone has, it is the perfect vehicle for small talk. Well, I'm stupid enough to have thought that we already had several other conversational common denominators, like say B/C, or our Middle Age, or woman stuff, or family members that are cute/funny/wayward/canine, and so on. So, do we really need weather? I don't think so.
BC.org history buffs might remember that the initial weather talk on this thread generated a spin off over a year ago when Meece basically said, "Fine, I'll just take my weather elsewhere!" Thus was born the Baby, It's Cold Outside thread. She is so impulsive that way. I can say that because I chuckled at that title every day during June, July and Aug., knowing we get stuck with whatever titles we choose in the moment. (Oh, how I know that!)
So is there an official BAN on weather here? No, of course not. That would be ridiculous. Let's just say that I would welcome and encourage so, so many other topics over the subject of weather. If a little weather is sprinkled in (like by an unassuming Newbie, or say, a mudslide takes out your house, or a sudden downpour leaves you with soggy Cheetos) it's no big deal. But as for the daily weather reports around the nation...I just think we have plenty else to write about.
(BTW, this is not directed at Jo55. She was just a springboard for me to reinforce my dogma about the weather. Also, Meece, you owe me for plugging your weather thread. Also, this is not a bona-fide rant...just my two cents worth. I think I might have wrote a nickel's worth; keep the change.)
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elimar - That was a dollar's worth but that is okay. I just can't help myself throwing in the fact that we have warm weather compared to a lot of other parts of the country this time of year - OPS! I said that word again - sorry. Don't even remember how I got started on the topic.
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I couldn't wait to get to this thread this morning to see the response around here.
LOLOLOLOL
Elimar shooting lightening bolts and an epistle of an explanation to get the newbies up to date on proper etiquette around our dear hearted den-mother.
Almost as good as watching fireworks in real life.
[my suggestion: make any w------ references in this foreign language: LOL]
Having instigated lightening bolts on more than one occasion myself, I went to bed last night chuckling to myself. Teee heee heeee heeee!!!
It's Friday. I think we should have a party!
No references to the w------ just a great big man-dipped-in-chocolate sorta of Friday wingding. You know pull out all the stops: cheetos, wine-in-a-box, fashion, glittering do-dads. The whole shabang.
Some of our brand new newbies have yet to experience an eye candy, Middie party!!!!
Let the fun begin!
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Elimar, I didn't pick up my toys and go play elsewhere! I only started the weather thread because I hate to think that something off topic would take over someone else's thread. I don't want the wrong topic to put people off so they don't come visit here anymore!
On with the party!!!
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Birthday celebration at work today, brought spinach dip, was a hit. I'd take picture and post it but cann't do it at work.
TGIF, I am half way through rads.
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Congrats, mjb, that makes you feel good, doesn't it?
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Remember back when...
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We could have a dress up party?!!
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My mom had a pair of high heels that were silver but the part across the toes was see thru-true Cinderella slippers! I loved to wear those & pretend......probably why my "knight in shining armor" fantasies were so strong & reality men ended up soooooooooooooooooooo weak!
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One of these days, I'll have to type all that Armenian (or is it Turkish) into an online translation.
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Hi Elimar
Armenian is too difficult because of the alphabet letters.
We were posting Turkish even Meece participated
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LOL ... I came to this thread long after joining BCO chat, so I missed the whole weather issue. I just know I love hanging with my girlfriends, so here's my contrib for today. Hugs and love buddies
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Still working out the images, trying to bring cupcakes to the party before Friday ends in NY.
Cannot believe it but I am 52 and have cramps today,I thought I was done with this....well I guess I will be once the chemo starts.
Have a great weekend.
Jean -
On second thought we deserve virtual champagne - we are worth it!
Jean -
Breast cancer has finally touched my inner circle of loved ones. My mother in law (a vivacious 66 year old who can run circles around me) was just diagnosed with stage 2b breast cancer. She is scheduled for a mastectomy in 2 weeks. I was hoping some of you brave survivors who have walked that path could give me advice on how I can best be there for her (ie) some of the struggles you encountered that you never would have thought of. My husband and I plan on flying out to be there for her during and after surgery, as well as during the time any chemo or radiation treatments will be done. Thank you for any helpful advice you might have to share.
Sincerely,
j3239 (scared & concerned daughter-in-law) -
J3239 sent you a PM
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Did I hear someone talkin' about me? You want to what?!
Have fun trying to squeeze me!!!!
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I used to have a pair of emus. Fred and Ethel. They lay blackish green eggs and make a low thumping noise in their throat, each quill has two feathers coming out of it. Just some interesting info on emu.
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Chrissy - What is that? I'm not sure I want to get close to it.
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Ostrich? Emu?
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What ever it is, it sure is ugly. Not something I would want to get close to.
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I think we should get a BCO cruise together and run around topless:)
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Kind of scarey idea many of us chose not to reconstruct.
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Hello Scared and concerned daughter-in-law. This is my first post so I hope I do it correctly. But you touched my heart because my children also felt this way. They did not want to hover but wanted to be useful and supportive. They also have busy lives and I did not want them to always feel the need to be taking care of me. Helping her to navigate the many doctors and care-givers she will encounter at the hospital or center now and later was very helpful to me, as I had never been in a hospital before except to give birth. Finding a nurse navigator that she is comfortable with calling, talking to and asking questions will give you peace-of-mind when you are not there to help. She is blessed to have your love and support.
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j3239--your Mother in law is very blessed to have you there to help her out! I agree with what abender said--just helping her navigate all the appts. and docs and such is really important. Make sure she is comfortable with her surgeon and docs, esp. her oncologist, who usually directs most of the care (although sometimes the surgeon or radiation doc will do that). My mx was a fairly easy surgery. She will have a drain to take care of, and will need to do exercises to keep her arm and shoulder loosened up. Even now, 8 months after my surgery, my shoulder still stiffens up if I don't stretch it daily.
Find a thread for women having surgery this month, then you can all go through this together.
take care!
Tina
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