new and future flat sister, with questions

glennie19

Oh, what fun next-door drama!!  Should be an interesting ride back. I made that drive once and it was quite the adventure!  Fortunately my boyfriend was handy with engines and such, cuz we had some interesting break-downs. I wouldn't want to do that drive alone either. Its way too far between gas stations and help.  And who knows how the cell phone coverage is?   Back in 1987, when we did it, cell phones were not even dreamed of!

Happy to send you some warm weather. I personally like it when the highs are 70's and lows in the 50's.  **waves magic wand to make it happen**

bobogirl

ND girl, so sorry about your back.  Would massage help?  I swear, I am so lucky I have found this massage through the hospital.  It is really healing some of my extremely stiff areas.  I just had a massage today, in fact, and I feel so much better.  It's really making my situation a little more bearable.  Andrea, your family is so sweet!

Dawny, you soooo deserve a surprise!  Plus fairy dust and rainbows?!  That is the best!  M, I am so glad you are doing another beauty day on demand.  You are spreading your beauty around, which is just what a beautiful person should do, if they can.  Can I have a Bec update?

I think it is so sweet when Dawny googles G's restaurant.  It is almost as if we are closer.

Hmm.  Grading papers.  Two jobs getting away from me.  Making the organic dinner(s), because I make us something different.  Will have a GF beer later.  Pre-op tomorrow.

Z, have I said this on the thread already, or just in my mind? I think you should go to the shelter yourself, and pick out a special sweetie just for you.  They will tell you which ones are good with kids.  How is Firebob doing?

Please note:  I don't have any Perricone either.  The drug dealers over at Sephora gave me deluxe samples.  But I must say, they really worked.  And I did get the no foundation foundation.  I don't like foundation, I never wear it, but I had to have something.

Anyone heard from DP?

Ariom

Morning all! Firstly I have to say, I investigated sending makeup to all of you, but the bloody postage was extortionate from here!

ndgirl, I am a big believer in PT for those kinds of problems, or even a remedial massage therapist. I know some go to Chiropractors, but I was badly injured by one and shiver at the thought of anyone going to them.

Glennie, what a great story, could be a TV show, the things that go on next door! bahahah I googled the Bistro too, I google lots of stuff that you girls talk about.

Andrea, that is really something! I can totally understand your tears through the smiling, what a lovely gesture! Grandma Andrea has a nice ring to it!!!!

Bobo, another pre op for you, gosh they come around fast. I had my massage yesterday too. She gives me an extra half hour because I am the last appointment so 1 1/2 hours of bliss!

I have a meeting this morning to write a piece for the paper, for a Breast Cancer Network magazine and to organize what we are doing at the Expo on Sunday!

I will be back later... M x

glennie19

today is Bisquick contest,,, I hope DP checks in after the contest.

Bobo:  preop tomorrow??   In the bag.

bobogirl

M, of course you cannot send giant baskets to U.S.!  We are so happy you are doing it for AUS. XXX

glennie19

M: you are so busy!  I feel like a slug this week. Course I know I'm supposed to be recuperating from surgery, but I still feel like a slug. 

Ariom

Spookiesmom, I just happen to know that "Bishop Cotton lived in India and little maiden Englishwomen would knit socks, to send to him and he would bless everything that came to his school!" I must confess to looking it up! lol

It is a really common saying over here, don't know why! M x

Ariom

Spookiesmom, I just happen to know that "Bishop Cotton lived in India and little maiden Englishwomen would knit socks, to send to him and he would bless everything that came to his school!" I must confess to looking it up! lol

It is a really common saying over here, don't know why! M x

Glennie, you need to take it easy, you just had surgery, I don't have anything else I have to be doing! M x

OvercomingOne

hey y'all ~;;~

Just a lazy day of healing for me . This stomach surg seams a lot more sore than the breast removal. But all is good.  Glennie I keep rebruising. Turns yellow then back to black an blue. Dern puppies have to be all over mama!  I love every minute of it.

We are back to summer weather. 84 today .  I was really hoping it would stay cold. Oh well. Winter will be here soon enough.

I too hot flash at night.  I keep the temp cold in my house.  On and off with the covers.   

What a sweet idea Ariom about the surprise package from you.  That was so thoughtful.  That is why I love this blog or whatever it is called.  I wish we could have a chat room where we could all meet and chat!!

Maybe arrange a get together some day.  If you do count me in.

K. Just checking in with y'all

More later

O2

glennie19

I keep telling myself that I need to take it easy,, that I'll be back to work before I know it,,,and relax,, but I still feel like a slug.

Silly puppies, O2!!  I hope you heal up quickly.

glennie19

We went to see The Maze Runner tonight. That was a good movie.  Not a slow moment in it, good action.

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Zillsnot4me

Glennie and 02. You had major surgery even if there aren't big scars and drains like mx. Be gentle to yourself. Enjoy each day as it comes. Listen to your body. Why do we women think we are superman? 

I too had a long list of things I wanted to accomplish while off. I have yet to meet anyone who did. Most of it's not even strenuous. 

Relax, nap, eat whatever sounds good, take a walk, read a book, watch stupid tv, play games. It's all part of the healing process. If you do too much, it will take longer AND you may catch some nasty virus. It is flu season. 

glennie19

I'm done for today.  I had to run out and fax some paperwork to my medical leave people. I mailed it 2 weeks ago, but they said they never got it. Then I went over to the hospital cuz today was the day for flu shots for the employees, so I got mine. Vitamin World for more protein powder, library and then finally had lunch with a friend.  So I'm officially pooped and doing nothing for the rest of the day.  And the heat is back!!!  89 today.  So wonderful with wearing compression and having hot flashes, Wheeeee!!!

You are right Z,,, we do think we are Superwomen.  I'm single and I hate bugging my friends/neighbors to do stuff for me. They are happy to do it,, but still. I'm just very independent that way.

bobogirl

Hate compression garments so much.  Last time it was August, and I was roasting hot.  This time, hopefully, less hot, but with longer compression garment.

Grading essays!  Blowing kisses. XXX

Ariom

Hi everyone sorry, I have been flat out today!

Glennie, I know just what you mean. I hate asking the neighbors for help too, fortunately for me, the neighbors are great and they want to help Colin out!

Will check out Maze Runner, Glennie.

Buying Lottery Tickets 02, you have to be in it to win it! A meet up would be excellent! 

Have to take off again...check back later...M x

PRB1956

I took DD and her friend to see The Maze Runner.   Her friend loved it, my daughter was shook up from all the violence.  Her words "I've been scarred for life!".   lol    I don't really like those kind of movies, so I can't give an honest opinion about it...however, I highly recommend  "The Hundred Foot Journey".   It's about a family from India who moves to France and opens a restaurant across from an elite French restaurant.  Beautiful, beautiful scenery... and a drama / comedy that was really enjoyable.  And the kid that plays the son who is the great cook is gorgeous.  

I need some lottery tickets for sure.   It just gets harder and harder to get up every morning and go to work.  I'm thinking about taking the afternoon off actually.   Between work, volleyball, helping with homework, and all the crap in-between, I am really struggling to stay afloat.  An afternoon to get the house in order and then a nice little nap sounds wonderful.

glennie19

I liked the 100 Foot Journey too. That was a good movie.

I don't generally like violent movies. This one was ok,, cuz it was sci-fi,,, and in my mind, it's make-believe, not real.  Like Star Wars, etc.  So my brain can handle those ok,,, as opposed to the realistic violent movies,, things that could happen in real life,, I can't take those,, or supernatural type movies. Like the ads for Annabelle or the Ouija board movie,,, no thanks!!! Way too creepy for me.

There is a new movie coming out this week,, I think it is called The Judge.  Has Robert Duvall and Robert Downey Jr in it.  That looks good.

SC60

Haven't been posting, but I have been keeping up with everyone and send my love to all! (Damn arthritis) here is a photo from yesterday in Tampa Bay for our Flordia gals! Dangerously Awesome!

glennie19

Hi SGC!   **waving Betty arms**

Mighty impressive picture!

Damn arthritis!  Sucks!!

Spookiesmom

That was in Tampa Bay? I missed that!

SAS is on the east coast.  I'm 10 min from Tampa Bay

Ariom

Good Morning all, that's the waterspout thingy I was talking about yesterday! Scary things, I have never seen one in Aus.Sgc, I am having a shitty time too. with the arthritis in my foot, don't know what has started this one off. I have had a fairly good time of remission, but it feels like it is on the move again, bloody nuisance. I sure don't want to have to get into the big gun drugs again. What do you take? 

Hi Glennie, I want to see the Hundred foot journey too. I love Helen Mirren, just haven't had time yet and Gone Girl, is another, I want to see.

Waving to Spookiesmom! I had a look at waterspouts and you seem to get lots in that Tampa Bay area. Do they damage boats?

I am just about organized for Sunday's Expo at the Community Center, it is from 10am-2pm, don't know if it will be very busy, bu the big Farmer's Market is on so there will be lots of people around. Then I have another Beauty Day in the next couple of weeks, so that will get the rest of the makeup out of the way and I will be able to get my dressing area back. It has been full of boxes for what seems forever. I keep moving stuff around to get to the cupboards and the all important FoobMoire! I have been wearing the same Foob, way too long, because it is too hard to get to the others! lol 

PRB, it sounds like you need a little break, I hope you had your afternoon off and got a nap in!

Take  it easy everyone..M x

glennie19

I love Helen Mirren too,, and Maggie Smith !  Both excellent ladies to watch on screen. 

M: do you get a show called Graham Norton?  He does a talk show which is on BBC America here. That man is hysterical!! It is the best talk show around. His guests are so natural with him, and it is always funny. Sometimes it's all British actors/celebs that I'm not familiar with, and it is STILL FUNNY!!  The new season just started up again and I look forward to seeing it. You can see some clips here.    http://www.bbcamerica.com/the-graham-norton-show/guide/season-15/episode-5/

Oh, and just found out that Hugh Laurie and George Clooney (two of my faves) will be in a movie together next year called Tomorrowland.  May 2015. 

Clear a path to the Foobmoire!!

OvercomingOne

Spookiesmom

Waterspouts can damage boats. Once they come ashore they tend to collapse.  They are tornados, just over water. 

OvercomingOne

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OvercomingOne

hey y'all

First puppy is Taterbug.........my heart.   Next puppy is Georgiegirl ........my sweet baby.  Then older pic of Tater.  Then me. :-D.    Got an old computer up and running and found those pics on it!    Enjoy!

More later

Ps. I am ready to go back to work Glennie. How bout you??????

O2

jsjherman

O2 I love the pictures! Not felt up to posting but you girls keep me laughing! Found out today hemoglobin is down to 8 so I get to have a transfusion in the morning. I wish health and healing for you. Much love, Stacey

 

This was my weekly picture for my journal.