So...whats for dinner?
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Good luck tomorrow Special.
Lunch today was Panera----tomato soup and 1/2 grilled cheese. Jackie had veggie with pesto soup and greek salad.
tonight was a 1/2 sub sandwich from the local college dive. Dermatologist took something off my arm. said depending on the biopsy I might have to use some "wicked" crème to finish the job.... Lets hope not.
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Thanks everyone!
minus - this is an expander placement, so I will be thrilled if the PS can just get it successfully in there! Definitely not the finished product, whatever that is, lol!
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Good luck SpecialK!
All your talk about chicken had me in the mood for grilled chicken tonight but a trip to the grocery ended with an unusual piece of beef in my cart. It was called a petite loin strip. The best way to describe it is that it's similar looking to a small top round roast but clearly a steak cut. It turned out delicious and cooked prefectly. A largish baked potato and mixed greens salad with Danish blue cheese, bacon and pear completed the meal. The chicken is still in the fridge.
Going to Colombia tomorrow to meet up with my DSIL for lunch while the hubs go to some car museum. I'll probably try to do some shopping while in civilization. I need to pick up some nice cheeses for the holidays. I didn't make it to trader Joe's yesterday. I ran out of steam.
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I just read all your posts and it struck me how much you all mean to me, and how much you have helped me in the last 4 years.
So I wanted you to know that.
I went out for Vietnamese tonight.
This Friday I go to Ophthalmologist (have a cataract way to early I think from Arimidex) and mammo (have avoided for way too long)
It seems that I can't work 4 days in a row without being completely worn out anymore, so I am going to ask to go back to working Mon, Tues, off Weds, then Thurs, and Friday. I'm not that old, it's kind of disturbing, as I don't consider myself that old. Maybe it's just from getting over pneumonia.
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Lacey, I love your tree. Here's our version of the CB tree
It took 10 minutes to put up and decorate lol!
Awww Bedo, we love you too! (((Hugs)))
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Bedo, I like the idea of you changing your schedule to accommodate your energy level. And, yikes!! You are just getting over pneumonia .....shouldn't you feel tired? Take it easy.....:)
Sweet tree, Nance. I often think of you when I watch our suburban "wildlife" enjoying our trees and birdbaths. Having warmish weather (with more on the way) has been such a bonus. Hard to even remember the system of tunnels the chipmonks built under our deep blanket of snow last Feb.
Here's the final Charlie Brown project!
All credit to DH. I no longer try to "symmetricize" his efforts.
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Good luck tomorrow, Special--hope this time’s the charm. Susan, we have a fave authentic Mexican (Jalisco-style) restaurant in our ‘hood too, and it’s doing well. There’s also a huarache joint several blocks away, but they’re not open for dinner. Chicago has a huge Mexican community, from all over (largest contingent is from Michoacan), so a Tex-Mex place would not do as well here as it would out in the burbs.
Dinner tonight was eclectic--leftover Peking duck, tandoori chicken, Chinese broccoli and a little Israeli salad (wish Whole Foods would put tehina in the dressing, though--all of their ethnic stuff gets American-hippiefied. I mean, a turkey banh mi sandwich? Really?). Now to try to resist the kolačky DH brought home from the office tonight......sigh.....bring on the starch-blockers & gymnema...
Went to Mariano’s to refill the coconut-almond milk supply and came across gigantic Amish-farmed cage-free eggs. We have about a dozen older ones in the house, but while we’re away in Europe DS would probably have run out and subsisted on Honey Nut Cheerios (or worse, gone to Mickey D’s), so I had to buy them to try. I know I should eat the older ones first, but there’s a jumbo speckled brown Amish egg cooing seductively at me through the fridge door: “Tomorrow morning.....fry me.....extra virgin olive oil...maybe nuke some bacon on the side....."
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Lacy, your tree reminds me of my DIL trees. For the last couple of years they lived they were all table top trees. My DMIL used to get mad at my DFIL for picking table top ones. She said "WE LIVE ON A TREE FARM AND THIS IS WHAT YOU PICK????" LOL
Supper today was my annual gathering of girl scout leaders. I was going to say Old girl scout leaders but that was mean. Of course we are all old. Our girl scouts are in their 30 and older by now. LOL. We've been meeting for 20 years or so. I picked the Bengali Shrimp. I love shrimp and it's expensive here. But i planned on about 20$ and it was. Last year I had lobster cause that was the Same price as the shrimp. I also had the spinach salad with the bacon dressing. Of course I did! Then we did our exchange and the last lady to pick got her own. LOL. So we d some swapping and everyone was happy. Fun night.
Much love to all.
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Most of my computer is back online. Still downloading some critical software and searching for install codes.
Hope that Special's surgery has gone well. Chicago has a huge Mexican population, but Boston? Nope. Most of our South American immigrants are from farther south. That is one of the reasons that this spot is so special. He is a trained chef from Mexico City while most of the other hole-in-wall places are run by folks from Ecuador or Guatemala. Loving the trees. Our is still sitting in a large container of water outside.
I have braised the last of last year's lamb shanks. The house smelled wonderful all day long. It is resting [and separating] now. I pulled the meat off of the bones since one shank is just too much for one person these days. For Mr. 02143 and me, I will make polenta. The kids eat later, and they prefer noodles.
My small rant. Dana Farber is clearly not going to be a place I love. When they call, my phone says No Caller ID. For years, I have not answered any calls that say No Caller ID. And now I have to answer No Caller ID on the off-chance that it is my doctor? Todays' call was from a young girl with marbles in her mouth who asked why I had not sent my records. I replied, well no one has asked for my records. I was asked to send my last in-office visit notes, and my last scan report and I did. Oh, she said, you are coming from the BI? Yes. Oh... never mind. She just called and didn't need to! So far, every interaction with this group of people has irritated me. I have gone from the most patient centric place in the world to the least. I hope that I did not make a mistake....
*susan*
p.s. I should add the tone of this young woman was that I was incompetent or stupid or non-compliant. It was like she was talking to a toddler who had just kicked the dog; a bad child. :: shudder ::
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My impassioned response: OK Susan, first off, to me, it is totally unacceptable for DF to place calls to patients that show up as "No Caller ID". I know no one who answers those unidentified calls. Thus, I would suggest that this is an incredibly inefficient, and even unsafe way for them to conduct this very sensitive and important business with people who are relying on them. WTF!!! If this is the way that this department of a prominent hospital in our "medical mecca" regularly communicates, I hope you have the energy to call the administrator there and let him/her know that such a plan may well result in your not gaining the care that you require and for which have been referred. I have NEVER received a medical office call with no ID. It certainly warrants a question to the admin about when their phone system might be "repaired" so that you do not miss any important communications from your provider.
As to the demeanor of the insensitive clerk, I want to respond like a helpless two year old and "tell on her"! No one should be in that front line position who posesses such a lack of compassion and general social skills. Maybe she sould join my kindergarteners...in a couple of weeks we will be tackling, 'Nice Talk'. As you can tell, this interaction has really struck a nerve with me...and I do NOT want you to have to deal with such unnecessary crap as you navigate through this next phase of treatment. Please let me know what I can do to support you.
Love the sound of the braised lamb shanks! Reminds me of those from Sweet Basil....which, in my opinion, is their best offering, served with polenta and roasted vegetables.
We had marinated, grilled chicken thighs tonight with mashed butternut squash, an arugula salad and some fake (flakes) mashed potatoes for DH. Am also marinating two large turkey drumsticks which I'll cook tomorrow to be eaten sometime over the weekend
since we will eat in town tomorrow on our way to the Celtics game. I must be the only NBA fan on this thread...and I really love our "young" team in this Celtic rebuilding process. Tomorrow night they are playing the undefeated NBA champion Golden State Warriors, which is a BiG DEAL and I am excited to see the GS superstar star, Stephan Curry, who is an amazing athlete and decent human, good daddy, etc.....a rarity in the world of sports! The Cs might be trounced, but they will work hard....and who knows....:)
I've discovered the downside of our warmer weather.....no more frost means some more allergens. I was up coughing all night, and am back on Claritin until we re-enter winter mode. Talk about weather ambivalence on my part! And we will be going to NJ next weekend where the weather will be even warmer. Oh well, the up side is spending time with DGS and DGD. Saturday will be chaos at his BD party with tons of kids at a "Glow House", but hopefully we will be able to enjoy quieter times with the kids on Sunday.
Received my Welsh Cake drop today and met the owner of the business. She is delightful...and seems to be running quite a growing business! I plan to make up some little food treat gift baskets with the mixes in them along with some nice jam/ honey, and some tea/coffee.
Special, hope you are feeling okay after your procedure....
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Susan, that does sound irritating. My mom uses/goes to Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. When they call, it gets a Mayo Clinic caller ID name with a number that points back to a number that when called plays a recorded announcement. So one gets a meaningful caller ID but it doesn't disclose a private telephone number.
Mexican food is not an issue here in Phoenix.. :-) A lot of it is "Tex-Mex", but if I hunt around a bit, I can get all of the regional variations of Mexican food.
Moon, my mom was a Girl Scout in 1930 and a camp counselor in 1936. The Girl Scout movement wasn't that old when she started.
Special...I'm hoping your TE placement goes well and "runs to completion"..and that you're feeling at least "OK".
We still don't have the tree up. It's a fake one.. I'd like to get a real one--always had one growing up--but a live tree bother's Sharon's allergies.
Tonight I went to the occupational health place and got my commercial driver license physical exam. The exam is pretty much useless as "are you healthy" exam. I can see, I can hear a whisper, I don't have a too big neck, I can pee in a cup and I can close my eyes and stand on one foot.....
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Well, I guess a commercial driver hopeful need not stress over such a PE, Eric. Yikes! Another reason to avoid the highway.... How is you mom doing, by the way?
Today is my darling DGS's 5th birthday. I'm enjoying memories of finishing work and racing to Manhattan to meet that sweet baby as soon as he was born. And next week we get to celebrate with him and a ton of relatives and pre-schoolers at a Glow House in NJ. I'm gladthat I really "get" five year olds!
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Hi all - expander placement went well, I'm so pleased, as is the new PS. Only drawback to the day was that they moved up the report time by 30 mins, then the surgery before me was started two hours late. I spent almost 5 hours in pre-op. The good news is that have TV in each pre-op room, complete with a movie channel! This was my first surgery at this brand new hospital - all staff was excellent, competent and friendly. I am a proactive patient with a number of drug allergies and complications, and they all listened and acted accordingly.
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Special - fantastic news. Glad it was a positive experience, except for the wait time.
Eric - love that your Mom was one of the early Girl Scouts.
Windows done. A very positive experience w/professional workers. They moved all the furniture away from the windows, laid tarps and vacuumed before they moved the furniture back. I always feel like I'm in the way when I have people working in the house but I'm not about to leave. I just sat in the kitchen and sorted through tons of piles of papers. So dinner was Stauffer's mac & cheese.
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Yay Special....and yay Minus...two very different and important tasks accomplished! Hoping you will rest a bit, Special, and let others take care of you for a change....:)
Just threw together a Trader Joe's pumpkin bread mix for a neighbor whose elderly father just died. It was my last of three boxes...and I called Trader's to see if they have any more...nada! Gone for the season.
Too bad, since this is a very quick thing to make for someone and a decent quality for a boxed mix. I know lots of people who could use a little treat like this and little time to do scratch baking....especially since I am not an experienced scratch baker like our friend Nance! Oh well..... -
Lacey, the gingerbread is pretty good.
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Susan I totally agree with Lacey. How maddening and rude.
Special So glad things went well.
I seem to be asked out a bit, one 20 years younger than I? But we have a lot in common, Who cares, I have no plans to be married again.
For dinner more egg drop soup, still recovering from pneumonia almost over and Mango bubble tea.
Today mammo, had to take more views, calcifications need recheck in 6 months. They really know how to stress you out with the sad faces and asking for more views taking you into the special room for no good reason.
Things are good. Changing my schedule to mon tues off weds then thurs and friday
I fell asleep at 5pm and now am awake! :O
I hope you are all ready for a good weekend.
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Last night had a great time at our neighborhood restaurant’s monthly wine-tasting/buffet. Best were a Ch. Cazeneuve Champagne and a Handley Pinot Noir. And among other stuff, there was prime rib and the juiciest turkey breast I’ve ever had. Tonight, getting ready for my trip, popped into Mariano’s and found their BBQ had a special on full racks of St. Louis ribs: $10! Picked up some sauteed asparagus (and couscous for DS) to round things out. Had a couple oz. of an old vine Zin (considering it was boxed, it was pretty darn good).
Gonna lay low for awhile--we leave tomorrow and our internet coverage will be spotty on the high seas (and probably an arm and a leg while at our hotel in Rome). Catch you on the flip side--and bon appetit!
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Have a wonderful trip, ChiSandy!
Bedo, glad you are recovering...pneumonia can really knock you out! I'm actually getting the new pneumonia vaccine this week.
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Bedo - I say go for it! A number of years ago I ordered a book by Lois Banner called "In Full Flower: Aging Women, Power & Sexuality". It turned out to be a serious textbook for women's studies and I couldn't get into it. Just started again and I think I can be more focused now. From the back cover "...if such partnerships (relationships with younger men) were once laughable and scandalous, why are they increasingly commonplace?...This vastly learned & magnificently iconoclastic book is a fresh examination of the social and sexual status of aging women - and in particular the way that status has shaped their relationships with younger men." Not to say you're aging my dear. Of course we're all following Peter Pan and will never grow old. I'll report back.
Sandy - hope you have a great trip. BTW, I love the wine pairings with the food reports.
Susan - thinking of you burning the candle at both ends.
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On a sad note, for those of you who remember Debbie from Oregon, she just posted on Facebook that she has entered hospice. She has been struggling mightily with lung issues over the past two years and is in Palm Springs with her husband who has been devotedly caring for her. She decided this week since her oxygen is so very low to take her doctors' advice and enter hospice where she can be comfortable. She always managed to inject humor in her posts, and she also managed to do that in the one in which she shared this sad news. Wishing peace and comfort for Debbie.....
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Oh no Lacey. I'm so sorry to hear that she has continued to decline. I was thinking about Debbie & Chuck the other day. I hope the move to Palm Springs means she has family around and Chuck's health issues are resolved. She was indeed such a fun lady. If you have a mailing address, please PM me. If not, will you please send her hugs from Minus when you next go on Facebook.
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lacey - that is sad news but thanks for letting us know - she is a character and I am hopeful that making this move brings her peace.
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So sorry to hear about Debbie from OR, but hopefully hospice will help make her comfortable.
Those of you who ever fly internationally from O'Hare: the Air France lounge is only $30 for a day pass (50 per couple) if flying economy--free for biz or 1st. All snacks & drinks are free. Kicking back enjoying a Mumm's Cordon Rouge champagne with cheeses. They have pastries too, but trying to keep it lo-carb at least till we board our flight. Had a double shot cappuccino too!
Our internet will be iffy and pricey once we get to Amsterdam, till we get back Stateside on the 22d. So if you don't hear from me, that's why
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I am so sorry to hear about Debbie. Always hard to know when to make that decision. Best to her.
Today was incredibly full.... All four of us headed out this morning at 8:30 to visit the stone warehouses. As you may recall, they went to the small one last week and chose a quartzite called SuperWhite. Mr. 02143 and I didn't love it at all. The kids did. I was dreading this trip to be honest. If the girl and I had complete meltdowns at the same time it would not be easy. So we arrived at this huge warehouse with a very fancy entrance. Ron took us all over this HUGE warehouse and I was so relieved that as we reviewed slabs, we agreed a lot. I preferred the most traditional marbles, while the girl preferred slabs with more veining. I preferred very white and she preferred slabs with lots of grey. We looked at granite, marble, and quartzite and in the event we chose a fairly grey Carrara marble that we all think is beautiful. We have chosen the cabinet custom colors from the Benjamin Moore deck.
Then it was off to Natick to look at, of all things, toilets at the Kohler store. When did toilets all get so high? We are short people. We like to have our feet on the floor while using a toilet. The Kohler toilets were of no interest but the kitchen sinks and faucets were fabulous! I think we have selected both of those. We stopped for some lunch at Bertuccis [not so many options in the 'burbs] before finishing our day checking out Toto toilets. This store was so busy there was no way we would see our salesman [I bought a shower kit from them last week so have a salesman] and we were all fading quickly. Came home and I fell asleep for 1 1/2 hrs!
We have cabinets and countertops!!!! Now, I sure hope that we can afford the countertops.
*susan*
p.s. not sure dinner will happen tonight after our carb-ey lunch of rolls and pizzas. Oh, and the iceberg salad. :-)
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Sad news about Debbie. Whenever I hear about someone going into hospice, it always triggers memories of my Mickey.
Well, I'm officially 55 years old. My brother came from Las Vegas to, as he put it, kill two birds with one stone...visiting mom for a day and taking me out to dinner for my birthday. Being one of two obligations to be handled as efficiently as possible, makes me ambivalent about the whole "event".
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eric, happy birthday---you are cherished here maybe your brother should have said he got to double his pleasure!!!!!!
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Happy Birthday Eric!!!!
Gonna be a glass half full kinda gal and state that your brother had double the pleasure in half the time. Heck, one of my sister's can't even manage a text message on my birthday. Can't pick your siblings, just how you respond to their idiosyncrasies.
*susan*
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eric - happy birthday!
susan - sounds like you are making great progress on the house!
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So sorry to hear this about Debbie. Thank you so much for sharing this information Lacey.
Happy birthday Eric! You know what they say, heaven help you pick your friends because the devil picks your family lol!
Susan, whew! I want a nap just reading about your day.
I'm tired. We've cancelled our Christmas to NOLA and decided that we'll go next year instead. So today I've been busily doing all those things I so happily avoided doing last year. In addition to putting up a few decorations, I made a braided Italian loaf with sesame seeds, cuccidati and nut bars for Christmas munching, an oven cooked marinara for a lasagna next week and wrapped presents. DBIL and DSIL are coming for a two day visit on Wednesday so I'm trying to cook ahead a bit. I'll make some ricotta tomorrow.
I'm too tired to make dinner but I'm soldiering on with some pork chops I thawed, an oven roasted potato and some sauteed greens.
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