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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited December 2013

    Love reading happy posts :)

    Had one of best Christmas days ever...a 14 month old grandson will do that for you! 

    Eli, I only did one cruise and it was Norwegian...would love to do another and would def stick with them.

    Love short weeks. Off Tues/Wed/Thurs. Work tommorow then off two again. I'll take that!

    Love and hugs toall.

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited December 2013

    Oh come on...don't make me start worrying again! More than 24 hours and no posts???? Okay...I'll take lead. I posted this on the BCO Chatters FB page the Saturday before Christmas.........

    I told hub last night that I had lost my Christmas mojo. Had a great time weeks ago doing lots of shopping, but last night looked at my list and felt it was short for one of my dd's and her hub and son. I planned to go out today and rectify that. DD called me this morning and I mentioned I was going out. She said I was nuts, crazy day...blah blah...and I said I had to for some special people. She said "Mom, if you mean me or Josh or David, please don't" Yeah, whatever So I go to Target and my phone rings. She asks where I am, I say Target, and she says "Perfect. Josh and I decided we do want something. First of all, if there's anything in your cart right now for us, put it back. Then we want you to find someone in line and pay for their things. That's what we want from you." So what did I do? Duh..I started crying right there in the aisle of Target of course! Actually had a hard time finding someone in Target to buy for but finally did, although very small. But then I went to Kohl's for some things for me and found the perfect recipient - a mom with three little kids. Ladies...when I tell you that her reaction made my holiday, I am not exaggerating one bit. She hugged me so much people were gawking! And the cashier loved it too. It was awesome and the best gift my daughter ever gave ME to let me do that for someone. And it gave me my Christmas mojo back, in spades and then some. Also, while in Kohl's I texted dd to see if g'son needed anything at all because they were having such a great sale and I had a 30% coupon. She said that the hugs and kisses and giggles I give him are his best presents from me (he's 14 months). I can't post this on my regular FB wall because I don't want other family to see. I am soooo glad I have you guys where I can post this. I am immensely blessed and I do not take that for granted for one minute, please believe that. My love to you all. Merry Christmas

    (back to present) That truly was the best Christmas gift I have ever been given, even though it was supposedly a gift for someone else. To know that I raised someone with that type value system? Priceless and then some. 

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited December 2013

    Marlegal.  THAT my friend raised my Christmas mojo many times over.  Thanks for sharing!  Happy remaining days of 2013!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2013

    Marlegal, that was the best Christmas story I have heard in many years! What a wonderful DD, you definitely raised her right!

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  • jocanuck1951
    jocanuck1951 Member Posts: 1,003
    edited December 2013

    Awww Marlegal.....what a wonderful giving pay if forward family you have!  Makes me want to do that as wel, I'm better for knowing you!  ..xoxoxox

    Merry Christmas and happy new year all you cutie pies! Lolol xoxox Jo 

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  • lovewins
    lovewins Member Posts: 881
    edited December 2013
    So cool!
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  • barsco1963
    barsco1963 Member Posts: 2,119
    edited December 2013

    Marlegal - thanks for sharing such a wonderful experience. Had tears in my eyes envisioning the reaction of the recipient. Such a great gift for all! THAT is some awesome Christmas spirit!

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited December 2013

    Marlegal--A 14 month
    old grandson must have made for a wonderful day!Wow, what a wonderful daughter you
    raised!And what an amazing gift for
    both of you!

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited December 2013

    Mar, What a lovely gift for your children to have given you.

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  • staynsane
    staynsane Member Posts: 213
    edited December 2013

    Marlegal- thanks for sharing.  Your story touched my heart and inspires me...

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2013

    Elimar, beautiful photo, where was it taken or just from the Internet?

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited December 2013

    2TA,  That was a holiday display on the cruise ship I sailed on.  Most of the stuff that is not lighting is something whipped up by the chefs on board.  There was a little clip on the ship t.v. that showed them putting it together in fast-mo.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited December 2013

    Having cruised last year over Christmas week I can say without lying that the decorations on the ship were almost the best thing next to the food, the sun, the sea, the massages, the food, the heated chaise lounges, the pools, the booze, the food, the zip line, the good looking men, the shows, and the food.  

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited December 2013

    Hear! Hear!  Good summary Eph.

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    Seems like a while since I was on a tirade.  Well, one of the same ol', same ol' ones keeps cropping up.  I have been on this board for over four years now, which is not long.  The thing is, I  see very little improvement in the understanding of the drugs we are given as B/C patients.  So many are still in the dark about SEs and drug interactions (some of which can actually cut the effectiveness of what we take to prevent recurrence.)  Most doctors DO know this info., but fail to let us in on their secrets.  Most pkg. inserts that come in pharmaceuticals DO outline some effects (but that print is very small and not many of us get that when out Rx is filled.  Some pharmacies DO give a computer printout with some information on the SEs, but not much in the way of interactions.

    It seems like unless everyone has the time to do their own internet research and has the ability to process all the info., we are kind of still in the Dark Ages about our medicines.  As far as I know, there is no awareness program to fix this state of things.  The conventional thinking is that too much disclosure would only cause unnecessary panic and scare people.  I can only say that the true story behind some of these drugs IS scary.  

    The moral of the story?  Know and understand your meds.  (I have found Drugs.com helpful.)

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  • barsco1963
    barsco1963 Member Posts: 2,119
    edited December 2013

    So true Eli - it also helps to have a good relationship with your pharmacist and to have all scripts filled at the same pharmacy if possible. That way they have record of all your drugs and can cross reference them for any adverse interactions.

    Thanks for the handy link  -  I just got up to get a pill bottle to check one of the meds I have just started on the site. Ended up going to brush my hair, putting the kettle on, wiping the counter of toast crumbs from brekkie, and making a cup of tea. Sat down only to realize I didn't have the pill bottle. lol  Sheesh.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited December 2013

    barsco, sounds like me---hourly!

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  • heartnsoul76
    heartnsoul76 Member Posts: 1,648
    edited December 2013

    Hi Ladies!  Sorry I've been AWOL lately… my son is moving to Seattle in a few days and there is still so much to do!  Aargh!!  I'm worn out - in fact I'm fixing to go collapse on my bed and pass out from exhaustion.  I told him not to worry, though.  I'll rest when he finally moves, haha!  OMG, that sounds terrible!  Of course, I'm beside myself with grief (he's my only child) so that is probably adding to the stress and exhaustion.  

    Hope everyone is enjoying their holidays and I hope we all have a stupendous 2014!

    P.S.  Marlegal - that was a great story and you have a wonderful daughter to think of such a generous gift.

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  • momto7
    momto7 Member Posts: 225
    edited December 2013

    Just popping in to wish every one a Happy New year ! Hope every one had a great Christmas we had a nice one and quiet  too . I did not get to talk to my son tho but will on New Years day hopefully he will call . .   Marlegal what a nice story it is always good to pay it forward I  am taking my long weekend  this week and hope to get caught up on a few things I  have a friend bringing me a lot of fabric soon so have to make room for it all

    anyway HAPPY NEW YEAR here is to good health for us all

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  • elimar86861
    elimar86861 Member Posts: 7,416
    edited December 2013

    Out with the bad health, in with the good.  Wishing everyone a healthier, happier New Year!

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  • barsco1963
    barsco1963 Member Posts: 2,119
    edited December 2013

    Wishing all of you wonderful Middies nothing but the best of love, joy, happiness and health for 2014!

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  • luvmygoats
    luvmygoats Member Posts: 2,942
    edited December 2013

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    Here's to a healthy, happy New Year for all. Thanks for being there for me and for each other.

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  • Eph3_12
    Eph3_12 Member Posts: 4,781
    edited December 2013

    imageWell Middies.  2014 begins my 5th go-around on the Chinese "Year of the _____" calendar.  What does that make me? (in July-still got a ways to go)  Anyway, everyone be safe this evening.  I actually have 2 parties to attend! Wow, makes me feel all popular.

    HAPPY 2014!

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  • luvmygoats
    luvmygoats Member Posts: 2,942
    edited December 2013

    Marlegal - I neglected to comment on your "pay it forward" Christmas story. You have raised a spectacular DD.

    Quiet evening for us. DH asked me to stay home from a SS party but now he has the beginnings of a cold. Hopefully we can agree on a movie later since usually he's on the sofa and I'm in the next room on 'puter or watching something he doesn't like. Making a festive (not) dish of hamburgers and French fries - his choice. I wanted bacon and pancakes.

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  • Loral
    Loral Member Posts: 932
    edited December 2013

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  • Monis
    Monis Member Posts: 472
    edited January 2014

    Happy New Year!  2014 - Bring it on!

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  • wyo
    wyo Member Posts: 541
    edited January 2014

    Out with the old/In with the new!  Happy New Year to all.  This is a great group to ring in 2014 with.

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited January 2014

    Happy New Year! 

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited January 2014

    Adding my best wishes for a wonderful year for us all :)

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited January 2014

    Oh come on now buds, don't do this to me again....two full days and not one post? I know I nursed a hangover for a while but that's me....what's your excuse????

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  • marlegal
    marlegal Member Posts: 2,264
    edited January 2014

    P.S. Really cool page topper Eli :)

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