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  • Not-Me
    Not-Me Member Posts: 198
    edited January 2009

    I am in for the 11th.  Happy new year everyone.  I will let Conniesue and Barb know as well. 

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited January 2009

    Wings.............yup....the husband told me that 94 was just past the hospital exit on 23......!

    Irene lives in Imlay City..........how far is it for you, Irene?

    Hoping some of our new friends can make it.....Brighton and Waterford are two that I remember right off....(where they live)..!

    I'll keep checking in to see what is decided for sure!

    Neesie 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2009

    I live in Bay City and would really like to come and meet all you ladies, Ann Arbor is a little too far and if we have a storm I wouldn't make it.  Brighton would be better.

     Denise

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  • Sphynx
    Sphynx Member Posts: 611
    edited January 2009

    Brighton works for me and I think it may be central for many of us except quite a treck for Wings.  Neesie, can you suggest a place?  Wings, can you brave the drive? 

    Looking forward to seeing everyone.

    xxxooo

    Nancy 

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  • Naniam
    Naniam Member Posts: 1,766
    edited January 2009

    Everyone,

    Some Sad news to post, not sure if you were aware. " Fancy", Kay Galipeau, from Fenton, MI and part of this tread awhile back, passed away on Dec. 21st.  Some have been trying to contact her to see how she was doing and confirmed her passing earlier today.  Gina posted it elsewhere on BCO today but I thought of this thread and thought I would post so you would see it.

    I don't think she has posted here in months - but she was part of this tread early on.   Many heavy hearts again today. 

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited January 2009

    Thanks for posting here Brenda..................I just came here to let the girls know.  I haven't read what was posted here yet (meaning BCO).........I'm going to try to find some info in the newspaper as she lives really close to me.

    Hugs,

    Neesie 

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  • SEI
    SEI Member Posts: 191
    edited January 2009

    Thanks for posting about Kay.  I was just thinking about her the other day and wondering how she was doing.  What a shocker.  I thought for sure she'd be okay.

     Brighton would work for me.  Assuming the weather's decent.  Any suggestions on where?

    Irene

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited January 2009

    Okay Girls............Here are some restaurants in Brighton.  Haven't eaten at them but most are chains and should have a variety!

    Outback Steakhouse

    Red Robin Gourmet Burgers...........family type place

    Golden Platter.............Think it's a fairly new family place

    Little Archies

    Cracker Barrel...............think it may tend to be kind of busy on a Sunday afternoon.

    Chili's

    Brighton House...........No idea on the prices.

    TGI Fridays

    Scalawags.............Newer restaurant..........sounds like they have alot of fish dishes and sandwiches along with Chicken.

    O'Callaghans............Sounds Irish, Do you know Nancy?............Maybe I can try their website.

    Howell.......which is basically connected to Brighton....(that's a city!)

    Bob Evans

    Applebees

    Bennigans

    Okay.......do any of these sound good to you all?  

    Bonnie........you can do Brighton can't you??????

    Trying to figure out who is coming:

    Denise (me)

    Nancy

    Irene

    Bonnie

    Chris

    Denise (Bay City)

    Waterlily?? 

    Anybody have a number for SusieLou?

    Sue, Judy (both), Wendy.........????

    I'll check in tomorrow.

    Denise 

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  • susieloutoo
    susieloutoo Member Posts: 107
    edited January 2009

    hi friends....I see we are planning a get together for next sunday...not sure I can make it - will really try.

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  • Sphynx
    Sphynx Member Posts: 611
    edited January 2009

    My heart sunk hearing about Kay.  I was also just thinking about her and was thinking that it has been too long since she checked in.  Thank you for telling us Brenda. 

    Neesie - I went to Brighton House many years ago and remember it being pricey.  I have not been to O'Callaghans.  

    I just got email from my cousin that she has breast cancer after having ovarian cancer 11 years ago.  Her sister found out she has ovarian last week also.  I'm still reeling about Kay and that.  I'll be back soon to see where we decide to meet. 

    Gina wrote on this post http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/8/topic/726708?page=1#idx_16

    that there will be a memorial service for Kay on Wednesday evening.  Does anyone know the details?  I'll send a PM to Gina. 

    Nancy 

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  • SEI
    SEI Member Posts: 191
    edited January 2009

    Mmmmm, Chili's.  Anyone else like Chili's?

     Nancy, I'm so sorry about your cousins.  What a way to start the new year.

     Irene

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited January 2009

    What a rough start to the new year...........so sorry to hear about your cousins, Nancy.  It sure seems like alot of girls are going 'backwards' instead of 'forward' with this crap............

    I love Chili's, Irene..............

    Hope by the end of the day we can come up with a definite!  Nancy, I have never eaten at Brighton house, but agree that it is probably pricey.  Same with O'callaghans.

    I'll check back in a bit!

    Denise 

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  • Not-Me
    Not-Me Member Posts: 198
    edited January 2009

    I am so upset about Fancy2 (Kay).  Ugh!!!  I too was just thinking about her the other day, especially since we are planning in her area.  Please let me know of the details of the services...I would like to attend if at all possible. 

    I posted this elsewhere...

    I am so so so very upset about Fancy (Kay)...she was such an inspiration to me.  I met her at the Komen walk in 2006...our first time the MI Survivors sisters formed "Wings of Hope."  I remember her telling me that she was wearing all pink, right down to her underwear...and so was I!!! 

    Later after the race...she needed a ride to where Eddie was working at the stamping plant.  My husband and I met Eddie and he showed us the stamping plant (where they filmed 8 Mile-Detroit Stamping, Eddie was there when it happened!).  We were so thrilled as the plant had old presses and my husband had never been in that type of factory before. 

    She was big time into natural healing and gave us a list of the vitamins to take (and why they are recommended) and where to order them from.  I still use her list as a part of my daily take-up.  And she told me about Traders Joes (her daughter worked at one in Washington) and organic foods.  And that us estrogen positives should always consume organic dairy products (I do Kay). 

    Her husband was sick...and had a similar illness that my husband had gone through.  We often talked about it...and then came that terrible day in May, when Eddie passed. 

    The last time I saw her was at a Christmas get together...Irene, Anna, and I were picking out a work gift at Always Christmas that I used for the White Elephant. 

    I too have been thinking about her recently and had last communicated with her a few months ago.  I am so sad.  Like Sphynx said, she had beautiful long hair that she kept in a long braid.  She often talked about her horses, and the farm that she and Eddie had together.  I somehow feel that she partially died of a broken heart.    

    I learned a lot from her...and I won't forget her.  My memories will be of her and Eddie riding on their horses into the sunset on that beautiful land that they owned in God's country in MI.  Gone but not forgotten.

    Not Me Cry

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  • ICanDoThis
    ICanDoThis Member Posts: 1,473
    edited January 2009

    Hi, all!

    I am in for Chili's, as I always like eating there, but, to be honest, I could find something on any menu that I'll eat. I don't live far from here, will have to see what Scalawags has - fish sounds good. Although chains do dreadful things - went out with some people before Christmas and had flounder at Macaroni Grill - when I got home and looked it up, it had 2000 calories.

    I haven't heard from Wendy since our last outing, although I have used the lovely gifts she gave us. I'll give her a call once we decide.

    I sorry your friend passed away. Cancer is a rotten thing.

     Sue

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  • -Cheryl-
    -Cheryl- Member Posts: 23
    edited January 2009
    Hello All, Yes, it's been quite sometime since I've been here. Just so much going on, as there is with all of us. I'll be getting my  7th Chemo tomorrow #3 Taxol. The first 4 treatments were A/C, my 1st Taxol was pure hell, the 2nd one my Dr. didn't send me for the Nuelasta shot and it went better. I still had the muscle & bone pain , but it was less intense. So I think my 8th & final treatment will be around Jan. 19-22. Does anyone eat sweets like crazy before a treatment? Man, I'm just eating everything in site. My family Dr. gets my blood draw reports and is concerned about my sugar being a bit high, but my oncology Dr. never says a word about it, and I even asked her once.......  Hope I need not be concerned.......Cry I'm sorry I didn't pop in to wish you all Happy Holidays & Happy New Year. I do hope for nothing but good health to all of you and me. Are any of you from the Upper Peninsula that might like to get together for lunch and a good visit? If so, let me know. Ok girls, chin up, smile, make someone else smile each day, hug your family, be thankful for your family & friends support.Wink
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  • Not-Me
    Not-Me Member Posts: 198
    edited January 2009

    I beleive Connisure and Barb are in as well.  What time on Sunday?  We should make it past chruch times a bit. 

    Sue-yikes on the 2000 calories.

    Sphynx-so sorry about your relatives. 

    Cheryl-love the UP...my daughter went to Tech and my uncle lived in Chassell for many years.  I haven't been up there in awhile though.   

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  • pconn03
    pconn03 Member Posts: 643
    edited January 2009

    So very sorry about Kay (Fancy).  I knew she was posting on Gina's site more than here but since I didn't go there often, have not kept up with her.  Like Chris, I too followed her recommendations on vitamins and the dairy.  I believe also that she missed her hubby so very much.  I pray God's blessings on her and her family . . .

    Nancy:  So sorry to hear about you relatives.  What a way to start 2009!! BAH!!!

    Again, sorry I won't be seeing you guys this weekend as I will be in Chicago for Quinn's 2nd birthday.  I surely hope the next time we meet I will be able to make it.

    Blessings on all and a bright and healthy 2009.

    Hugs,

    Pat  

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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited January 2009

    HHHEEEELLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOO..............................where did everyone go????  Just kidding..

    Are we going with Chili's in Brighton on Sunday, Jan. 11th.?   What time is good for all? Glad that Connisue and Barb are joining us!  As of this morning, the weather sounds good for traveling...keeping all crossables crossed!

    Chris, I could not find anything on the Memorial for Kay, not even an Obituary in any of the local papers.  I asked Gina if she had any info and what she had she really had to play detective to get...She (Gina) has written a beautiful tribute to Kay on Her Site....No Surrender...........but it appears that there really isn't a 'formal' memorial happening........just a couple people going to her house...............Kind of sad, but don't know if maybe this was Kays wishes??

    Hugs,

    Neesie 

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  • ICanDoThis
    ICanDoThis Member Posts: 1,473
    edited January 2009

    Do we want to make this a luncheon, or a mid-afternoon bash?

     I was thinking 1 o'clock, so that we can still leave when it's light out.

     Sue

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  • Sphynx
    Sphynx Member Posts: 611
    edited January 2009

    So, is it 1:00 ish on Sunday the 11th at Chili's in Brighton?  Sounds like a plan to me.  I'll be there.

    Nancy 

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  • -Cheryl-
    -Cheryl- Member Posts: 23
    edited January 2009
    Wish I could be there to meet all of you, but that's an 8 hour drive for me. Enjoy!          Laughing
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  • neesie
    neesie Member Posts: 1,924
    edited January 2009

    Good Morning Michiganders!

    (Fake cheerfulness as I leave for work!)

    Looks like it's 1p on Sunday the 11th at Chili's in Brighton.  Should we make reservations??  If they even take them........

    Denise (me)

    Nancy

    Irene

    Chris

    Connisue

    Barb

    Sue

    Bonnie

    New Denise

    Waterlily....from Brighton........Haven't seen a post from her lately...hope you can join us!

    AWWWW Cheryl........what's an 8 hour drive to have lunch with friends?!?!  (I lived in Brimley and Kincheloe (sp) many, many years ago!

    Hugs,

    Neesie 

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  • ICanDoThis
    ICanDoThis Member Posts: 1,473
    edited January 2009

    I was in there last Sunday for lunch, and I don't think we'll have a problem.  I'm so looking forward to seeing y'all again - the real me is so much more fun than the person you met when I was first out of treatment!

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  • rockysmom
    rockysmom Member Posts: 203
    edited January 2009

    Bonnie- thanks for sending me a message to get in here!

     I will do my best to be there Sunday. Not sure yet if  I will be working or not.

    I've gained a bunch more weight- ugh= so you may not recognize me- but I should recognize a few of you!

    Now I just need to google for directions :)

    So so sad to hear about Kay. I didn't know her, but read a lot of her posts.

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  • sdavis
    sdavis Member Posts: 96
    edited January 2009

    hey cheryl we will have to plan a lunch here in the U.P. and see how many of them travel up for it. lol

    Sorry I also would have an 8 hour drive so I am out. but I hope you all eat your selfs silly. silly being the operative word have a great time.

    sue

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  • sunkistmi
    sunkistmi Member Posts: 287
    edited January 2009

    Hi everyone,

    Haven't been on here in a LONG time, but looks like I sneaked a peek just in time.  If it's not too late, please include me for Sunday in Brighton.  Hopefully I will be better than I have been the last three days and be up and about.  Some nasty bug has got me down  flat, but there's three days to get better.  It will be so good to see everyone.

    See you all at 1:00 on the 11th at Chili's in Brighton.  Take care.

    Wendy

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  • ICanDoThis
    ICanDoThis Member Posts: 1,473
    edited January 2009

    Wendy!

    I was going to call you, if I could find your # Laughing

    Looking forward to seeing you.

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  • winggirl2
    winggirl2 Member Posts: 332
    edited January 2009

    So sad to hear about Kay.....sorry I did not have the pleasure of meeting her in person.

    Nancy - Sorry to hear about your cousins. WTH where is our CURE!

    Pat - Travel safe and enjoy your time with Grandson. Happy 2nd Birthday to Quinn.

    Rockysmom - Oh good you received my voice mail. Hope you can make it.

    Question on directions - How far is Brighton from Ann Arbor?

    I usually hop on 94 and then hit 14 would it be easier to take 96 to Brighton instead of 94?

    I think mapquest has me traveling down 94 to 14.....any suggestions?

    Wings

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  • waterlily
    waterlily Member Posts: 547
    edited January 2009

    Just got a PM from ICanDoThis about the get-together at Chili's this Sunday.  I definitely want to come!  Looking forward to meeting some sisters from bc.org!

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  • rockysmom
    rockysmom Member Posts: 203
    edited January 2009

    Bonnie- where are you coming from ?? Brighton is straight up US 23

    You can call me, or pm me your info and I can help you get there.

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