The Hermit Club

duckyb1

I know  Sandy........your a trooper............you go girl...............hugs

Jazzygirl

Hi hermits- back at home working and getting some apts done. Finally got my home network working again after the great computer crash a few weeks ago. We took things apart and tried to reconfig the wireless, and I had no luck so I called the experts. He fixed that, secured my computers for me with some new passwords again, and also did a malware clean up on my backup computer. I feel 100% back in business again. 

Tree guy also came to talk to me about some distressed trees. One is trying to make it, the other may have to come down eventually. Nothing we need to do right now.

And I cancelled the sprinkler fix as I fixed it myself! They are going to come next week to give me an estimate to extend the drip system though. I have many more plants and watering stations needed now.

And it's barely past noon! I need a nap!

Sally- so many things go on the way side after bc and then all the things we go through. I have most of my summer apts set up, just have a few more to complete for July and August. My sister who had bc at the same time as me is going for her overdo colonoscopy next week. We are both on the five year follow up plan and she is now at 7 years because of her diagnosis and treatment. We just have to keep up as best we can and get back to it when we can. And pneumonia is a nasty thing and takes a lot out of a person (I had it as a teenager). I just wanted you to know you are not alone with feeling behind on things (don't even ask me about the house.....) 

Cami- it sounds like you had a great time with your fellow bc survivors. Sounds like you crashed when you got home. I was up awhile last night too, not sleeping well again.

Ducky- you are a hardy soul hanging in those high winds. I want to be just like you when I grow up! 

I wonder if Lily is back yet from her get away to the UK?

Jazzygirl

camillegal

Jazzy--like u--my fellow cancer peeps were my sister and cousin so we do have that in common besides our love for each other.

Sally it does take time--and having a home job would b ideal for u to start, cuz u never feel like Oh I don't feel like going, u'r already there or if it's storming or crazy weather.

Sometimes I have a really off day (as u all know) but it's a simple job so I can still do it. It's funny cuz like Ducky my sister is well 75 and she has 9 GC and doesn't miss a game or recital or whatever is going on.  And she works full time--Stage IV now 7 years. So to me she's amazing and my cousin is 76 works full time too, But my sister thinks she'll retire this year. I told her she's a wimp I'm still going to work. LOL 

SallyS70

Ducky, Jazzy, and Cami, thanks for cheering me on.  

Ducky and Blondie, I bet the kids love having you at games and activities.

Teka

Jazzy,

Sad start to the week, with the loss of the young lady.

Your family is in for a delicious treat with Harry & David pears.

cami,

No doubt an enjoyable lunch with peeps.

Sally,

Yes, recuperating from pneumonia takes time.

The week is winding down with a ducky mouth watering Birthday meal, gardening, and sporting activities.

Late Spring, busy doing outdoor clean-up!

*my crocuses are still blooming*

camillegal

 Teka

Lily55

Just checking in to say I am back. Too close to anniversary of mutilation for emotional comfort so not posting much, struggled when away, and hoped to feel rested but I don't.....

Hope everyone is doing ok, sorry i have nothing to offer right now..... 

camillegal

Lily I am so sorry this is so hard for u. There are so many women who feel this way, u are not alone. Please come out of u'r shell more and try to talk about it, maybe we won't solve anything but we sure can understand and help u to feel better about u'rself--Things take time, u know we're good with venting so we are here, use us.

duckyb1

Thanks ladies for the compliment...........I do enjoy going to all their activities and functions......right before I was dx and after the heart attack I was still driving 5 hours up and 5 hours back to Pittsburgh to watch my grandson  quarterback his team every week........we never stayed......we always drove up, went to the game,took him to dinner, and then got back on the road......usually 10 hours driving or more depending on the weather and traffic........also went to Penn State to see another grandson, and when 2 more went to Franklin & Marshall college to play football I drove there every week for 4 years......

I miss nothing, and yes I am always there for them.......and my belief is "the love comes back to you"

duckyb1

Jazzygirl

Happy Birthday Teka. George called and will be taking you out for lunch today!

Teka

Jazzy, no not me, ducky had a mouth watering Birthday meal.

I'll take lunch with Clooney!

sandpiper1

wow................so much to catch up on. 

Looks like a few Hugs need issued........

Especially (((((((Sally and Lily)))))))

Jazzy...you sure were productive.......Naps are always nice! 

This weekend, I am going to try to begin cleaning out my upstairs office/living area and begin the chore of the basement and garage as well. 

But first...................today..................I will take a nice long walk, set up my deck furniture and wash my car. I know I can accomplish those 3 things in the next 12 hours. LOL.

I am going to catch up with an old college friend on Sunday. Otherwise it looks like a very quiet weekend. The first in a long time and probably the last in a very long time. My work schedule being what it is and the desire to have shiny new things (appliances) will provoke me to do OT.

Although I do have to watch because my energy is not what it once was. Bleh!

Cami Wow!!!! We had a family friend who worked well into her 70's as did my Mom. She just officially retired a couple of years ago and she is 78yo.

I do not think I can do my current work into my 70s, however, I can see myself doing something a little less stressful and less physically demanding. Anything to keep active and get out of the house.

HAHAHAHA. The conversation we were having last week...........

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Piper

SallyS70

Lilly, sorry you are feeling down ... thinking of you ... take care of yourself.

Sandpiper, thanks for the hug.  From all you have planned, it sounds like you have lots of energy.  

Teka

*some of my crocuses today*

camillegal

Teka wait, wait, wait-----is it u'r BD today???? How did I not know this? Someone tell me.

Teka

cami, no not me, ducky had a mouth watering Birthday meal.

Thanks to Jazzy, I'm having lunch with Clooney!

Teka

*Blackie* our skittish outdoor stray cat!

sandpiper1

Love the pics. Sally do not be impressed. I have wild thoughts of getting lot's done and my energy sinks. So I ran/walked in the rain. It let up and I only did 2 miles. I normally do at least 3 miles. After my 2 miles the rain became heavier and more steady, Sooooooo I lounged for a bit. Put a roast in the crockpot and I am just now finishing cooking dinner. Contemplating cleaning the kitchen afterwards. Picked up DS from work, ran to the store for essentials and now realize I did nada on the cleaning front. I am dickering with the thought of picking up extra work tomorrow, because I fear it will be another non productive day and I could really use the money!

Not to mention my DS has taken over the laundry room and I don't even have that to do at the moment. (And no...I will not mix our clothes together-Yuck!) All righty......here's to a day of lowered expectations......hahahahaha

duckyb1

Piper your awesome.............

Jazzygirl

Hi hermits- whew, glad to be through a busy week. Relaxing for awhile now. I would like to go to the gym but we will see. 

Piper- I am working on decluttering and spring cleaning. Got some spare bedrooms and a closet to tackle next. I think Sally is that mode too. Lets share our accomplishments here. I love having organized spaces! Like you, I am less with energy so sometime my plans are greater than my stamina!

Teka- my mistake, but lunch with George is good any old time. Don't need a reason! I love the photo of the crocuses. I remember looking at those in the garden back east each spring. Crocus and daffodils to me are the beginning of so much more to come. I think I have decided spring is my new favorite season (used to be fall).

Lily- glad to hear you are back and sorry the anniversary of everything has you down. I hope tomorrow is a better day. I like to think of you walking your dogs and maybe the spring time going on over the pond.

Onco- you go girl. I know lots about computer stuff as you know so here to answer questions!

Teka

Jazzy, I edited the prior post to say *ducky mouth watering Birthday meal*.

camillegal

Jazzy see u'r ready for the weekend and already thinking about what to do.

Piper sometimes I think OK today this is what I'll do--I do start then it's over I'm not done but my body is done. This morning about 5:30am I was making egg salad for everyone and my DD got up to let the dog out and she's like what are u doing--well that's when I felt like doing this and sometimes I'm washing clothes at 3am--I'm at the other side of the house by the washer and dryer--cuz that's when I feel like doing it--then during the day I'm blah--So there are spurts of energy here and there. Mostly there.

And I liked the pics--I always enjoy seeing fun or just our life pics.

Teka

cami,

My body can no longer bounce back with a nap or a good night sleep.  

Daughter helped me rake off the flower beds and Hubby doing the majority of outdoor clean-up.

Jazzy, any biking this weekend?

camillegal

Teka that's how I feel, but it seemed to happen all at one time and quickly so it wasn't a process of a little at a time--to me it was all of a sudden I think that's what gets me. My sister and cousin talk about our moms (they were sisters) and until they were in their 80's they did not slow down. And then it was gradual with little things, of course then with bigger things, my sister has her bedroom upstair--she comes down in the morning and goes up when it time to go to bed and slowly, that just happened in no time and she exercises and my cousin said she never goes up or down her stairs it's just to painful. WTF Our moms were like bulls and they both had cancer in their lives, but they both did no chemo, rads or meds. IDK if that has anything to do with it.

duckyb1

I always said the cure will kill you, but then what the hell do I know..........but this I do know.......I felt better before I started any treatment.

After surgery (lumpectomy) I felt great........if I could have just gone on from there without doing any of the shit I did, who knows what might have happened.........I just know the Rads, ;(I'm sure affects you), then the Letrozole (which I have 3 more years on)..........have taken me to a place I hate.............no quality of life, and everyday pain of some kind...................

I have no idea what would have happened had I said "nothing, I am doing nothing"...........taken my chances..........enjoyed what ever time I had............at my age..........what did it matter............I was 76........but I was not willing to get "mets".............and possibly live a life of pain till the disease finally took me..............so instead........each day I take the pain that comes with the  "cure????".........what cure.............are we ever cured..............

I just know this is not "living"..........you go day to day......hoping that tomorrow will be better........not pain free..........that is not going t happen............but maybe, just maybe.........a day with less pain.......

Ok, I'm done..............

duckyb1

I thought this was worth sharing.....I got this from my grandaughter......

Teka

cami,

I believe that the chemo sucked the stamina from our bodies.

 I was in a Clinical Trial with chemo & Avastin then radiation treatments.

I do believe that the FDA gave a to Avastin for BC.   I still feel lucky receiving the Avastin and not a placebo.   Free!

Gram in her 50's had cancer with surgery/radiation and died in her 90's, still doing in a day what would take a younger woman a week.

blondiex46

Ducky that was so awesome. ? Hope u enjoyed u r birthday. Quite honestly after I got the lumpectomy in 96 I really didn't think bout it much cept 4 October n mother's day cause of the race. Raised my kids, had more kids got divorced n boom 14 years later it decided to grace me with it's presence again,  this time spreading.   I did whatever I wanted in those 14 years enjoying myself. Now I do what I can