MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish

Hauntie

OK - I'll start. Welcome to the official "Goodnight (good riddance) Irene Party."

I'll start with stockpiled snacks that didn't get eaten. Had to take make a quick trip to Dad's, since I left everything there.

These snacks are already making me thirsty, Anyone have anything good to drink?

tinkertude

  NOT SURE WHAT THEY ARE BUT THEY LOOKED GOOOOOD!!! BY THE SECOND ONE WHO WILL CARE WHAT THEY ARE ANYWAY LOL

tinkertude

   Lots of this too!!!!!!

Paula66

Well girls I am going to and my 2 cents about the whole organic stuff.  I grew up on the same things you gals did, so I dont think that Im gonna be able to wipe out the last 40 yrs of crap I did to myself.  I also tested BRCA + so I dont think eating lettece grown with cow manure instead of the chemical is really gonna make much of a difference.  I even quit smoking and 2 years later had cancer in my other breast.  I have decieded Im just gonna live life how I want and eat what I want.  I do make better food choices now adays but Im not gonna let it rule my life either.   So slice me off a piece of yummy cake or better yet, pass me some cheetos please!

tinkertude

   Here you go Paula how does that look? Ill join you for a piece too!!!!   Maybe a little ice cream on the side!! yum

elimar86861

P-66, Yes, I thought about BRCA+ gals and how they would feel.  You can drink "green smoothies" every day of the week, still have a high risk to get B/C, and then be pretty ticked off that you passed on the chocolate/marshmallow milkshake.

Paula66

Oh yummy Tink!!!!!

tinkertude

its so wierd how some things will copy and paste and some will not!!!!

Paula66

Ok I just have to get this off my chest!  I told my sissy I wouldnt say a word but I am ticked off, so I have to get it out and I know that it wont be let out in our town, even though it should because of the lying and the deceit of others, but I and not the one who is going to judge this person one day.  Ok here goes.  I have an ex sissy inlaw who always looked down her nose at me and my family.  I never cared what her thought on me was and never will.  Well in December she found out she had Stage 1 rectal cancer.  She received treatment and is in remission.  Well when she found out I had BC she was all buddy buddy.  Trust me I am the last chic to play games, so I blew it off.  Well I know she had no means to pay for her treatment. She has no health insurance. She had to take a leave of absence from work while she was in treatment.  Well while I was going threw treatment her daughter had the nerve to send me an invite to a fundraiser for her treatment costs.  I was a bit torqued about that.  I have treatment bills of my own.  Well the other day I was at a local resturant and they have cans out for her so peeps can make a donation, no biggy to me.  But here is where Im got pissed.  She is now lying and telling people that she is Stage 4.  Also found out that she got a grant for all of her medical expenses, o and her boss paid her salary  while she was off work.  I was floored when my sissy told me all of this. The ex was even pisssed at the peeps who were doing the fundraiser because it wasnt coming together fast enough.  I was floored by all of what my sissy was telling me.  This is a huge deceiteful way to get money and I just want to go around town and put a letter in all the cans to let them know how crooked this is.  Ok I have to get off my soapbox, thanks for listening.  Sorry its so long, but I just couldnt help it!

justmejanis

Paula I am sorry to hear your ex SIL uses her cancer for financial gain.  It would make me crazy if someone I knew was doing it too.  It is just wrong.  I understand why you are upset by this deception.  Sometimes people really totally confound me.  Her true colors will likey be exposed some day. 

Tinker I know what you mean, I have problems too sometimes.  Going to go fix some snacks for the party........

justmejanis

I whipped this up for the going away party.  Hope everyone enjoys!

Paula66

ooo yummy thanks janis!!!!!!

reesie

I am BORED! I have done nothing but lay in bed for 2 days. I can't wait for surgery lol.

Paula66

reesie good luck with your surgery.  Im sure the waiting has got to suck.  I was so tired of the couch that I just wanted to put a match to it, so I understand the bored. 

justmejanis

Reesie I hope everything turns out wonderful with your surgery.  I read your bio...you are one brave lady, and you make some awesome lemonade!  Much luck to you.

Scuba_duchess

FYI, the duchess tag is nothing like me. My DH's nickname is Duke, so I inherited the duchess tag. Am much more of a commoner than landed gentry. Happy to have found a new outlet.

Paula66

Welcome duchess.  I am happy you found us.  I know this thread has been a lifesaver for me.  The girls are so great around here.  If you have questions do be afraid to ask.  Thats what we are here for.  We can be a crazy bunch, but we all have one thing in common, breast cancer. 

justmejanis

Ahhhh Scuba D......(LOL) we are most happy to have to here.  Just sorry for the reason!   This is a terrific place and you will find many answers here, much solice, and big dose of fun!  Welcome!

Paula66

janis I am thirsty after the cake and the meats and cheese, so I figured we need to knock back a few, lol!

 

reesie

Janis I don't think I'm brave. I just talk a lot (read write a lot). I'm sure I made it sound much worse than it's been lol.



I promised eveyone I would do as little walking as possible until surgery. I think I regret thaat promise now.

elimar86861

Reesie, do you know how long after the surgery you will have to stay off your feet?

reesie

The doc said out of work for one week crutches for two - so that's fast. Hope he's right.

justmejanis

Reesie to some degree we all have to be brave.  Of course everyone has different coping skills.  I found your bio to be very forthright, informative, and totally lacking self pity.  You are a strong positive woman and with your attitude, cancer better be worried choosing you as a host. 

Paula, thanks for the drinks, they are scrumptious.  Fruit is healthy!

tinkertude

Reesie...Best wishes with your surgery!!! will be thinking of you!

Paula.. Ok that really upsets me too. To think of lying about what stage you are to get money makes me sick. So many people out there are truly in worse shape and in stage 4 with no insur and could use the help and are not able to get it. Thats horrible and you have every right to be upset!!

Janis thats look yummyI am hungry now... heck im always hungry lol

How about some chips to go with those sandwiches we are going to make???

    and a nice relish tray!

tinkertude

Reesie.. You are brave Girl Dont doubt that for a second!!!!!!!! hugs!!!!!

elimar86861

My, my, I saw yet another thread for 40-somethings that claimed this one was "too old" for them.  Oh, o.k.!   Somebody give me a Geritol on the rocks, quick!  

I'm really cracking up because I know the dizzy heights of immaturity we can reach around here.

Paula66

Yes tink thats what I thought when I saw the can.  Then when I had a chat with my sissy and she filled me in.  I just wanted to explode.  There are so many people who are at stage 4 and for her to do this when she doesnt need any help with doctor bills is disgusting.  I just want to expose her for the phoney person she is.  I mean seriously there are people who are living with a nightmare and it so tragic to see that

Tink I do love a good relish tray!!!!  Thanks!  I know what Im having, how bout you girls, lol.

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elimar86861

I am really cracking up, because I know the dizzying heights of immaturity we reach around here. 

Paula66

I think tacos sound good!

reesie

I think I posted in that one E and felt guilty while doing it



I think i like my "old people" thread over here lol