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  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 6,241
    edited April 2012

    Morning Friends!

    Welcome Momine!  Hope you stick around .. it's great to see you here.  I read on another thread that you are beginning AI's and hope this goes well for you.

    Mary .. I'm anxious to hear about your SIL's appointment today.  It sounds like that mean doctor was just trying to cover his butt cause he screwed up the first time.

    Sunflowers ... I'm ready to get on my scooter and kick some doctor butt!  We can go Wisconsin on him and run over his toes!

    I didn't sleep well last night .. was on a steroid high.  The good news is the shot is working and my allergies are better today.  The only symptom today is my eyes are still a mess.

    It's going to be a lovely day today.  I will need to work in the flower beds and get the weeds up ... then start painting the outdoor bench and rocking chair.  The mold is terrible now and my furniture looks so bad.

    Hope everyone has a great day,

    Bren

    PS .. I wanted to add that I miss Blue a lot too.  I'm going to call her again this week.

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  • Wabbit
    Wabbit Member Posts: 1,592
    edited April 2012

    Thanks gracie!  I really hope we can get away with one down by the water where there aren't any kind of water or septic lines for the roots to get into.  Your info is encouraging.  Smile 

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  • otter
    otter Member Posts: 6,099
    edited April 2012

    This news has been mentioned elsewhere locally, but it bears repeating here.

    Next time someone on this thread announces that she is thinking of BROCCOLI, we can all be comfortable in the knowledge that cruciferous vegetables are relevant and very much on-topic for these Boards:  "Breast Cancer Survival May Improve With Vegetable Consumption" --

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/03/breast-cancer-vegetables_n_1400294.html

    And, as for alternative &/or complementary medicine?  This is the type of research I would like to see being done to generate "proof":  "Chinese Medicine Goes Under the Microscope" --   http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304177104577313821796467932.html

    otter (who, of course, prefers fresh fish but will eat her veggies)

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2012

    WR - I too love willow trees, but did NOT like the way the roots literally invaded the major water mains in the ground across the street where they had a HUGE one growing in my neighborhood near Wasington DC.  Of course it was growing, they never had to water it....

    Landscape gardener said they'd have to encapsulate and treat the roots like BAMBOO...gotta repect a tree that determined to get to any source of water...wasn't it Erma Bombeck who wrote, Life is Greenest Over the Septic tank ;-))))

    Ok. Broccoli.  I'm even eating CABBAGE - can anyone imagine how STINKY a little 900 sg. ft cabin is when someone is steaming cabbageTongue out

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited April 2012

    Thanks all, and Sunflowers, if you guys show up, I will be happy to cook you fish and anything else you want. 

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  • rosemary-b
    rosemary-b Member Posts: 2,006
    edited April 2012

    Hi Momine

    Welcome. We hope you stick around!

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  • crazy4carrots
    crazy4carrots Member Posts: 5,324
    edited April 2012

    Hi Momine -- so glad you've joined us here!  I'll bypass the fish course, however, and you can just serve me a plate of broccoli.  I'll bring my own limes and a zester for garnish (and good taste, of course).  And....I'm pretty sure it will have no effect whatsoever on my pH levelWink.

    WR -- There is something both majestic and melancholy about weeping willows, and if you have the space and a source of water, go for it!  Otherwise, how about a nice saucer magnolia?  As long as you don't mind cleaning up all those fallen pink petals, of course! 

    Cheers to everyone and best wishes for a lovely holiday weekend, however you choose to celebrate it, or not!  

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited April 2012

    http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/110/topic/785236?page=2#post_2947013

    Interesting - seems without our permission, the moderators have been POSTING form these threads on Facebook.

    I'm not on Facebook, and do not choose to have my words copied there....anyone else not surprised?

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited April 2012

    Thanks rosemary, and since you are all so nice, I will be happy to stick around.

    Linda, broccoli coming up! 

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  • 1Athena1
    1Athena1 Member Posts: 6,696
    edited April 2012

    Sun - I think the mods said they deleted it. However, it is somewhat concerning because it is my understanding that FB does no ever completely erase data.

    I have a "word to the wise post there" - but it's also a good idea to do the following (and I may or may not be right on this): If you happen to post something you wish you hadn't because of privacy concerns, DON'T SIMPLY DELETE. Instead, press the edit button and erase it manually, then save a few times. I'd do the same on FB. I once deleted data from a Google account I set up that way. I re-edited the e-mail profile with false info about location, etc.... Then I saved the data, then I erased it, and only THEN did I close the account. This reduces the likelihood that the previous version of something exists with all of your real information on it. Even so, when you cose an account, the host may take months to erase the data.

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  • 1Athena1
    1Athena1 Member Posts: 6,696
    edited April 2012

    Re: broccoli - despite what I said on the alt. thread I think I will re-start my tea. No longer on Tamoxifen - I am an escapee who never served out her full five-year sentence there.

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  • otter
    otter Member Posts: 6,099
    edited April 2012

    Sheesh. I forgot.  Brussel sprouts are cruciferous vegetables, too (not that anyone here is having Brussel sprouts for lunch).

    I'm not too fond of weeping willow trees.  We had one at our other house. The power company ended up chopping it off halfway up because they didn't like how close it was to their power line.  (The tree was there first.) 

    At our current house, we only have native (local) trees, which include a willow that I think is technically a "black willow":  http://www.cas.vanderbilt.edu/bioimages/species/sani.htm

    Black willows like to have their feet wet. They will grow happily in standing water. The most interesting thing about them is that you can cut one off or dig it up (very difficult to do that with their crazy root system), and the "dead" tree will send out new growth and roots even as it lies there in the brush pile.  If you chop it up into small pieces, each of the pieces will orient itself and sent out shoots and take root where you left it.  Scary, really.  They're a terrible nuisance in a wetland setting, unless you want them there.

    This ends today's lesson in dendrology.  We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

    otter

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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited April 2012

    My lunch was not brussel sprouts, but a nice lentil and shrimp salad. Then it occurred to me that I probably shouldn't eat shrimp anymore now that I started femara. Anyone know?

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  • crazy4carrots
    crazy4carrots Member Posts: 5,324
    edited April 2012
    From Livestrong.com, about delicious, delightful, delectable shrimp!

    Macronutrients and CaloriesFour ounces of boiled or steamed shrimp contains just 112 calories. This serving provides nearly 24 g of protein and 1.2 g of fat--only 0.3 g of which is saturated. Shrimp contain no carbohydrates.

    Misconceptions

    Shrimp have a bad reputation for being high in cholesterol. In 1996 researchers from Rockefeller University concluded in a study published it the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" that consuming shrimp does not adversely affect cholesterol levels. The American Heart Association modified its dietary guidelines in 2001 to reflect that moderate consumption of shellfish, such as shrimp, can be part of a heart-healthy diet.

    Amino Acids

    Shrimp are an excellent source of the essential amino acid tryptophan. This amino acid is important to maintaining balanced sleep patterns and helps stabilize mood by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain according to "Psychology Today." The World's Healthiest Foods notes that 4 oz. of shrimp provides 103 percent of the daily recommended allowance of tryptophan.

    Other Nutrients

    A 4-oz. serving of shrimp is also a good source of vitamin B12, which can help protect against heart disease. A serving of shrimp also provides about 15 percent of your daily needs for omega-3 fatty acids and more than 60 percent of your daily needs for the trace mineral selenium, which enhances immunity, thyroid function and reproduction.

    Best Preparations

    Preserve shrimp's positive dietary qualities by sticking to steamed, broiled, boiled baked or grilled versions. Frying shrimp brings the calorie count for 4 oz. up to 317 calories with 17 g of fat. Smothering shrimp in buttery or creamy sauces also adds a lot of fat and calories to an otherwise diet-friendly protein source.



    Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/262296-what-is-the-nutritional-value-of-shrimp/#ixzz1r5yDWQP7
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  • Momine
    Momine Member Posts: 7,859
    edited April 2012

    Linda, can I hire you as my personal food tester and researcher? ;) I don't eat tons of shrimp, so it seems like I should be able to eat my nice salad once in a while with no ill effects.

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  • crazy4carrots
    crazy4carrots Member Posts: 5,324
    edited April 2012

    Momine -- I'm happy to dig up anything food-related, 'cuz I learn alot about it too!

    DH and I have been on a primarily vegetarian diet for the last month or so, after he developed gout, of all things!  Last night we had vegetarian chili, which was actually pretty good!  And another favourite has been ricotta fritters with a side of avocado salsa.  But I do find that vegetarian recipes usually take twice as long to prepare, which does tend to interfere with my lifeTongue out.

    As for fresh shrimp and other seafood -- since it's not an everyday thing, I'd suggest that the benefits far outweigh any cons!  And a wonderful seafood paella is indeed food for the soul!  But it would be nice if the very necessary saffron threads weren't so darn expensive......!

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  • rosemary-b
    rosemary-b Member Posts: 2,006
    edited April 2012

    Mmm brocoli...

    I went to the bco Facebook site and it was still linked to some threads here so I hope the mods have gotten to it since this morning. 

    My diet right now is rather limited DH and two sons who live nearby had an awful intestinal bug at the beginning of the week. I have not had their which end should I put over the toilet dilemma but I have been so nauseous that I was wondering if I had any Emend laying (oops lying)around. No fiber for me so far but boy broccili and brussels sprouts really sound good. 

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  • Ang7
    Ang7 Member Posts: 1,261
    edited April 2012

    Hi Momine!

    Glad you found this thread.  Helps to keep me grounded.

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  • 1Athena1
    1Athena1 Member Posts: 6,696
    edited April 2012

    I have a feeling that Lindasa is a superb cook - I am crashing at your place one of these days. :)

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  • rosemary-b
    rosemary-b Member Posts: 2,006
    edited April 2012

    Our neighbor has a weeping willow. It is right next to the lake. No water lines, just lots of water. It is beautiful.

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  • RetiredLibby
    RetiredLibby Member Posts: 1,992
    edited April 2012

    Welcome, Momine!  Lots of recipes, free-wheeling discussion and women of good will to be found here.  Glad you found your way to us!

    L

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  • suzieq60
    suzieq60 Member Posts: 6,059
    edited April 2012

    Gracie - I laughed. Acutally the fish guy presents in a lovely big refrigerated truck, not a trench coat :) The service station is closed when he parks there.

    Momine - I think you'll fit right in. This is a very lovely bunch of ladies contrary to what you may have been told elsewhere.

    Sue

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  • rosemary-b
    rosemary-b Member Posts: 2,006
    edited April 2012

    Anybody heard from Blue?

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  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 6,241
    edited April 2012

    Rosemary .. I haven't talked to Blue in two weeks, but I'm going to call her tomorrow afternoon.  I think she's taking a sabbatical from all the boards.

    hugs,

    Bren

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  • leggo
    leggo Member Posts: 3,293
    edited April 2012

    Think I might follow Blue's lead. Had my feelers hurt...maybe I took it wrong...don't know, don't care. Everything seems to end up in "snarky". Why is that, your think? Sure be passionate, strong-willed, whatever, but I just don't understand what's to be gained by being rude, impolite and mean. Think I might just hang out here and the Humor & Games thread.

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  • rosemary-b
    rosemary-b Member Posts: 2,006
    edited April 2012

    Thanks bren.

    Sometimes we all need a break.

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  • 208sandy
    208sandy Member Posts: 2,610
    edited April 2012

    Are people seriously thinking it's o.k. to eat (or drink) baking soda with maple syrup to cure cancer????  Things are getting pretty scary out there.

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  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 6,241
    edited April 2012

    Sandy .. I just read that note about maple syrup and baking soda.  I'm stunned.  Where is the voice of reason?

    Gracie ... Hang with us.  We love you.

    hugs,

    Bren

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  • RetiredLibby
    RetiredLibby Member Posts: 1,992
    edited April 2012

    Oh Bren, THAT was a loaded question! You know where the Voice of Reason is, and you DON'T want it to come here! ;-D.



    A better question would be where is their common sense!



    L

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  • Wabbit
    Wabbit Member Posts: 1,592
    edited April 2012

    The baking soda/maple syrup has been pushed over there before ... don't remember by whom but the new one is probably the old one if you know what I mean.  What can you do ... people just really want a simple answer and if there isn't a real one they latch on to whatever they can find.  And get very angry if you rain on their parade. 

    I haven't been to BCO's Facebook page but really anything we say here is out there for anybody to find anyway.  The thing is that although anybody can read what I say all they know is that it came from a WhiteRabbit board name.  We just have to be careful about putting personally identifying info in our posts.

    The board really has to be wide open or nobody who needs it would be able to find it.  So ... 

    ETA:  Bren/Libby ... LOL    

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