I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

pickle

Lostcreek, wow a real momento from 1800. Wonderful treasure to have. I bet your ancestress would have great stories to tell. Great quote...timeless and relevant even today.



Sandy, i likely shouldn't indulge in an occassional martini but my motto is " everything in moderation"..Same line I use when DH wants sex..lol. I must admit that even one martini kicks my butt...then again..it only ever took one even when I had no meds. As far as martinis being in fashion..what's old is new again. Still have my 70's bell bottoms awaiting a return. If they ever do come back I will wear them while drinking a bottle of Mateuse, then stick a candle in the bottle and let the wax drip down the sides. I'll put it on my nightstand next to my lava lamp and dream of Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart and The love of my life...Bruce Springsteen.

Ok I am really ready for my martini now. Where is the bartender?

BarbaraA

Beth, your bottle of Mateuse reminiscences dredged up some great memories for me. You are too young to have had a lava lamp. I graduated high school in 1968 and lava lamps and black lights were de rigueur.

Thanks for the Bon Voyages all. I plan to have a great time and will not check my work email once. Well, maybe I will so that I won't have 1500 when I get back.

Otter, I just wanted to add that you are a voice of reason and fact on the boards. I hope you will post where people are like-minded and are seriously wanting facts and not support for off the wall decisions they have made.

Blue, I am still chuckling over the halloween costume.

Anonymous

Barbara - smooth sailing ahead - have a wonderful voyage. 

Mateuse bottle, candle, WOW - I guess we all did that.  Hadn't thought of it in years.

Otter, I can understand - I've just avoided the threads that used to make me cringe!  When I saw the one about "cancer=gift" on the Active List, I groaned & scrolled on.  

Gorgeous snow scene all around me, bright sunrise, all is WHITE.  20 degees, but going up to 40 so will melt soon, but another 6ish inches expected Saturday.  This is SO, SO, SO early for snow in western MA.  But, it is beautiful, every tree branch covered, and my little cabin looks out over acres of trees.  Great day to be indoors, reading the new Steve Jobs biography.

Hope all are having a good, maybe wee bit less grumpy day!

pickle

Barbara, my brothers all had blacklight posters and my oldest brother grew a bit of weed under blacklights in the corner of our basement. He told my mother it was a science project for school and they had to grow "weeds" ha ha..she was like " oh that's great dear, I love gardening" she even watered them for him. Little did she know that it would later be dried and smoked...lol. He's 58 and still grows a little patch for occassional use. Had a lava lamp in my early teens. I thought I was so cool. Fun times.

Did any of you see the movie "It's Complicated" I know so many people that saw it and then wanted to smoke a joint. Alec Baldwin, Meryl Street, and Steve Martin were a hoot!

Cheers

Beth

Wabbit

Sometimes you just gotta get your grump on and let it all out.  

Freshly fallen snow is pretty Sunflowers.  I'm really not ready for it yet though.

Otter ... it's always wonderful to see you here.  Pink Oscar is quite lovely LOL.   Seems like there is a lot more 'iffy' stuff on the board than there used to be ... some of it screams marketing campaigns to me.

Woke up grumpy in the middle of the night ... from a stupid dream.   Ack ... and I was so mad ... and it was all so silly.  WHERE does some of this dream stuff come from?!  

So ... now I need to go decide what I'm going to do with the rest of today.  And if I don't get started pretty soon the day will be over and it will be a moot point.

(((hugs))) to those that need them and TGIF to all the working folks.  

Bren-2007

For the love of Pete .. the temps dropped 40 degrees today.  From 75 yesterday to a high today of 38.  arghh.  It's been raining all day and more is predicted for tomorrow, along with that other four letter word.  It usually doesn't snow here until late November, early December.

I haven't heard back from the powers that be about my test.  It was dreadful and I'd be surprised if someone contact me.  wahh.

Otter ... I think you're wonderful.  I'm sorry you're fussing with Mr. Otter.

hugs to all,

Bren

208sandy

Beth - oh the Mateuse - I had forgotten all about it - what hideous wine (in retrospect) but great candleholder!  And the bellbottoms (I am very tall and the darned things were always too short -my sister could sew and made me a couple of pairs that were long enough and I wore them to shreds.  As for Bruce - he wasn't the 60s or early 70s but he sure is a big part of my life - that's who I have on my ipod - I love, love, love that man.

Barb - step away from the emails!!!!!!!!

1Athena1

I have a lot to say about the misconceptions surrounding cancer screening - but won't. Not here. Too tired, and bracing myself for minor surgery Tuesday after which my periods will hopefully cease to be the bane of my existence. They are very thorough at Johns Hopkins. Had me there for all sorts of pre-op work. You would think I was having an organ transplant. Nothing if the sort. Just an endometrial ablation. Nothing.

kad2kar

So Sorry everyone,except Barb, seems to have the Blahs and the Grumps!  Not Sorry that tests all seem to be coming back with good results!!!  Im thinking we are ALL going into the SAD period of the year. You know, crappy weather not pure warm or hot weather.  Everyone SHOULD HAVE a really good stiff drink time-------2 Harvey Wallbangers followed by 5 Singapore Slings (BUT dont forget Im in the corner,sitting on the floor,DO NOT SPILL on me,Please)  Otter I think your DH and mine are TWINS. Mine wont leave HIS bed so if it is a real " mad on"  I go on the couch. About 2AM he comes and gets me.  IS anyone taking Ambien or the generic? I take the generic and have weird dreams, with Ambien I sleep Sooooooo good, bounce out of bed No left over like with the generic.   Barb----Have a wonderful time on your trip. Susie----you too.  Otter----You, Blue and Bren are a blessing to all here and it makes me sad that you 3 are really down BUT it is the SAD season. EVERYONE, Im am Blessed you have been here for me even if you dont realize it. LOVE & HUGS TO ALL of YOU.   kad2kar       P.S. I NEVER have stopped wearing bellbottoms  or flares. Either one balances your enhanced section. I have a pair that my sons and nieces and nephews say have MJ leaves running down the leg, I say Not, but I dont know anything about MJ.

Wabbit

 LOL kad2kar ... with that many drinks I could make like a bear and hibernate the whole winter away!

Athena ... it's never 'nothing' when you have to have a procedure of any kind.  (((hugs)))  Can we go with you on Tuesday?  Or would the lioness be embarrassed to be dragging along rabbits and otters and flowers and pickles and such?  They would just think all of us but the flowers were your lunch   

Bren ... hoping that the test thing did not go as badly as you think.  Maybe they made it extremely difficult on purpose?  We had the cool down and rain but today it was mid 50s and sunny ... hopefully that is coming your way.

Bellbottoms ... OMG.  Being short I always had to hem up any pants I bought so mine never had the full effect.  I do remember some flowery ones that make me cringe just thinking about it.  I sure hope there are no pictures out there anywhere of that.

Happy travels to Susie and Barbara!      

Enjoyful

Phew!  Back from Bogota.  What a wonderful place - beautiful city, friendly and happy inhabitants, low cost food & gifts, inexpensive health care (I may go back down to have some dental work done - I can't afford it here!), and well-behaved children.  Colombians appear to love their children very much, and I never heard a voice raised in anger nor saw a poorly behaved child.  I miss it already.  :-(

rosemary-b

E

Welcome home.

I have a friend who married a Bolivian and they split their time between here and there. They have a large family and she says people here do not value children. She treats her children more like I treat my grandchildren than I did my children. She is very genle with them. But they are also expected to do a lot when young. At five her children were taking care of baby brothers or sisters. But you know what they can do it and they love doing it.

Bren-2007

Welcome home Efool!  Glad you had a wonderful trip.  Well .. I for one probably don't value children as much as they do in Bogota.  Mostly, little people just get on my nerves.  Of course my grands are an exception .. I love them to pieces.

Barb .. enjoy your cruise .. hope you have lots of sunshine and relaxation!

I woke up at 4:30 this a.m. and there was snow on the ground.  arggh!  The sun is out now and it's melted, thank goodness.  It's only going to get up to 50 degrees today.  Too cold and damp to hang outside.

My best friend found out last night that she has to have a bone biopsy on her sternun.  They found two hots spots on a CT she had for a pleural effusion.  No effusion but a spot on the T-spine and one on the breast bone.  I am beside myself with worry.  I've been crying off and on.

Kad2kar .. I might be a little cranky yet today .. cranky and worried about my friend.

So .. I'm going to get busy and try to focus on something else for a bit ... maybe do some chores.

love and hugs to all,

Bren

crazy4carrots

Bren, is this the friend with pancreatic cancer?  I'm so sorry.

OTOH, glad to know that the snow has melted, and hope that goes for all of the northeast!  No white stuff here, and the leaves are still clinging desperately to the trees.  Seems trees hate winter too!

Efool -- glad you're back home safe and (relatively) sound!  Did Mom have a blast too?  We await "Bogatan" pics.

Barbara -- Happy cruising, luv!

Athena -- Echoing WR's thoughts.  Any surgery is nothing to sneeze at.  After D&C's, I remember the cramps being worse than any period.  Don't be shy about drugs!

Kad -- It's always a delight to see you at the BCOB&G!

Pickle -- Love your story about Mom watering brother's weed!  Hahaha! 

rosemary-b

(((Bren)))

(((Athena)))

(((Cranky people)))

Today is going to be a lazy day. I am not going anywhere evne though I had planned to get apples and some meat at the Farmer's Market. I think I'll go up to the orchard and get apples next week.

lewing

(((Bren)))

Welcome home from your Colombian adventure, E-fool!  What were your favorite foods while you were there?  There's a Colombian restaurant right across the street from my SO's apartment - a tiny place, mainly takeout and delivery - but we have yet to try it.  Going by their menu, it sounds like excellent fare if you're planning a hike in the mountains and need lots of carbs and fat; maybe not so great if you're trying to lose a few pounds.

Rainy and windy here in NYC (I did a training in CT yesterday so was able to hitch a ride to the city for a quick visit before heading home).  Will be going to an OWS rally and march to "Liberty Square" in a bit.  Excited!

L

crazy4carrots

lewing -- Bundle up, hon, and march on!

Bren-2007

Linda .. the one with pancreatic cancer is my cousin.  She continues to be in treatment with chemo and rads.

My friend is someone I met on this site 4 1/2 years ago and we hit it off.  We've gotten together many times over the years and talk everyday.  She had breast cancer about five years ago and I believe she was Stage II at that time. 

I'm working on my crankiness by getting a bunch of chores done and staying busy.

hugs,

Bren

208sandy

E - welcome home - sounds like you had a grand time hope your mom enjoyed it as well.

Lewing - march away - I'm with you in spirit.

Bren - sorry you're having a bad time of it sometimes life just sucks!

lewing

I will definitely be bundling up.  The rain has turned to snow - it looks almost blizzardy out there.  Yikes!

L

lassie11

How peculiar! you southerners have snow and all that's falling in my back yard are leaves. I am very pleased with myself for having gone out and run over them with the mulching lawn mower this morning. Looking up at what is left on the trees, it is pretty clear that this was only the first of a few runs (if I keep up with it all). I don't know the temperature but I was out in short sleeves. Next today will be some time with my most excellent grandchildren. Good day.

YramAL

I hope this works-here's a picture of my husband and I rockin' our best 80's selves at a Halloween party last night.

Mary 

rosemary-b

Mary

How cool.

Bren-2007

Mary .. you and hubby look so cute!   Love the pic!

hugs,

Bren

Ang7

Snowing now in Virginia!

bluedahlia

Brenda and I have this friend in common and I too am beside myself with worry.  Nicki is not doing very well either and we are not sure how much longer she will hang on.  I HATE CANCER!

ttyl.

Ang7

I agree Blue~

Just found out my great Aunt passed last night from cancer.  They were going to try another chemo Navelbine.  I am so glad my kids were able to visit with her a couple weeks ago.

Bren-2007

Ang .. I'm so sorry about your Aunt.  I am glad your kids got to visit with her though before she died.

Blue .. I'm so upset about our friend I can hardly think straight.  It brings back all the fears I have about cancer.  I'm worried about Nicki too.  It's so hard to get information about how she's doing.  I know she's in hospice though and being cared for.

Where is our bartender!!!???

This is a good day for a drink.

hugs to all,

Bren

rosemary-b

I posted something in a new thread called I Did Not Just Fall Off the Turnip Wagon...Or Maybe I Did  about all the afiliate marketing that is going on on bco now. It really upsets me that people are making money off of cancer patients in such a sneaky way

.AND CANCER SUCKS!!!

artsee

Wow this has been a couple of dandy pages I just read. My 'bartender' just came in with a nice cold glass of Pinot Grigio. Just in time because I was starting to get cranky reading about all the crankies. That being said, This is a great place to vent. We all need that and we all understand where everyone is coming from. I can't tell you how many times you've all saved my day because I was the only, lonely, god forsaken orphan out here. So I thought! Nobody understands unless you've been in the shoes of a cancer patient. Your kibitzing on the good days are so funny....especially when we feel crappy.

I've actually disconnect myself from many threads because I couldn't read the same questions and concerns over and over and over.The repeats and answers I could recite in my sleep.

So when the top of the head explodes, you can't take no more, then disconnect and come here to vent. Otter..you did the right thing. I hope you felt better after that post...I know I did. Youv'e been such an wealth of info for so many looking for answers but it's time to (really) 'retire' for a while or else insist on a wage!

Everyone..I'm sorry for your loses, your pain for your friends, your cranks....but am happy for all you vacationers, and for your good test results.

I was VERY cranky last week but today is a good day. My purple breast (no kidding) has faded back to a normal...by that I mean the color is back, just like the good breast. I used to call them the twins, Erma and Emma. Now it's the bad twin and the good twin

I AGREE, CANCER DOES SUCK...BIG TIME!.

Hugs, Evie