Motivation

Hey, Kari, that's what I was about to ask... Where is everyone????   That incident with the sheep and goats sounds so cute.  I can't believe a rancher is running those so close to a residential neighborhood.  I would think traffic would be a concern.  Anyway, you should try to get some photos for us!   And good for you for "dragging yourself up" to exercise! 

My reflexology and Dolphin Therapy were both fabulous!  I'll PM you a link to info' about the latter.  The spa owner developed it.  Yesterday she was telling me that she's in the process of getting CD's made to sell for at-home use; but I don't think it would be the same without the bed she uses that's wired for surround sound and also rocks -- like you're actually swimming underwater with the dophins.  It's really great.  I walked out of there after an hour feeling like I'd had a long weekend getaway.

Spring ~ My son is still waiting for that stone to pass.  He has surgery scheduled right after Labor Day, and we're just praying it won't be needed.  But at least he hasn't been in any pain this week.

I just did a hot, sweaty 8165 step walk.  Don't know what the temp is, but it's so very humid, which is typical for August-September here.      Deanna

OK, I'm almost back on track and "recovered" from my vacation to home readjustment!

Today I hopped on the eliptical cross-trainer before work and did 35 minutes. So almost my "normal" 40! ha. Also, during calls today I have been doing the hand/arm weights at my desk!

Tonight DH is out of the house. DD left a week or more ago, taking some of the furniture from our bonus room with her. Tonight I am going to rearrange what is left in there and consolidate DH's many piles of junk!!! (shhhhhh, don't tell him!! ha!)  So maybe this will be a little more exercise, moving furniture around the room.

Wanted to show you the CURLS....

Deanna best wishes for your son hope all goes well. Hello to everyone hope all are well.Kathy

Hi Deanna I'm doing better, lymphodema is under control I think!  I did order the DVD that Binney was talking about, I figured with the the risk in breast and the leg I needed it I am also going to try the rebounder, or mini tramp when I find one. Have been having pain in my heels, so walking has been hard, Dr., referred me to a foot DR, and of course work has picked up now so have been quite busy, no small kids to get ready for school but my youngest so is getting married Sept. 5th, so as I said busy busy busy. Will try and check in more I really enjoy being able to talk to all of you, as my BFF weny awol after my melanoma diagnosis. LOve you all, Kathy

SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  How cute are you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I am loving that 'do'.  Don't overdo it pushing furniture around tonight.  

SaltyKathy - glad you are doing better, but sorry to hear about the heel pain.  Your youngest son is getting married?  How wonderful.  Is it going to be held locally in your town?  sorry to hear about your BFF going awol, that's the pits.

Mum - CNE?  I'm clueless (canadian northeast??) hmm...my hair is dry too.

Had lunch with a BC sister, we have the same hair except hers is curlier on top. She said I've been an inspiration to her (awwwwwwwww) as I've had to endure more treatment than she, we met at my only support group meeting last Nov.  She just had her 6 month onc visit (she gets blood work every 3 mos).  She had to tell her onc to check her vit d level, which turns out is below normal.  Her onc is concerned because her ALT and AST (liver) numbers have tripled since last blood test.  He also ordered a tumor marker test for her.  BC sucks.  It was so nice to have lunch with her and talk the talk nobody else but our fellow bc sisters really understand, you know?

Hello everyone.  On my feet non stop at work today.  All I could get in was some yoga.  Maybe good anyway, been having some knee issues from all the running/walking.  I am more toned and feel good exercising, but the stupid scale sure isn't budging.

Spring ~ Love the new pic! Your hair is so darn cute. Welcome home!

Kari ~ Funny you should mention the tumor marker test. I had blood drawn today for that for my Onc appt. next wk. Her NP ordered it. I'm a little anxious about it, & was encouraged to see that your Dr. thinks it is not very reliable & doesn't tend to use it. I have done some research, hope I'm not overly scaring myself. Glad she feels your MUGA is nothing to really worry about, love things "in the normal range." 

Back on the NordicTrac skier tomorrow. DH brought one home (free!) from the teacher's lounge at the school where he works for DD #1 who has wanted one since I got mine.

{{hugs to all}}

Val 

Good morning cuties!

Took a bike ride last night and brought the camera this time (thanks Deanna!) before the animals leave our area.

Val, at my lunch yesterday with my fellow bc sister, she said her onc ordered the marker test due to her elevated AST/ASL counts, but he said he doesn't believe in the test much and even the maker of the test said there are flaws.  Keep us posted on your test. Hugs

Make it a Great Day! or night!

Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.
 - Lanston Hughes 

Spring, I love you! You crack me up girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kittycat looking forward to our trip, the weather will be a nice change{at that time for us}. My DS<DIL, niece and her husband are all going also. Husband and son want to go to the SEMA show. Hello to everyone,just got home from work, think a little nap is in order. Have a good evening. Kathy

kfinnigan - I love the pics of the animals.  I have Border Collies that are meant to herd sheep, but just hang out in our Las Vegas home instead!  LOL!!!

Kari, How does 66 degrees sound? OMG I thought it was August! Iam so not ready for this. Hopefully next weekend will be better, youngest son getting married, and it is an outside wedding. So everyone keep your fingers crossed. Well better get the parka out and go for a walk. {BRRRR} Have a good evening everyone. Gentle Hugs! Kathy

Welcome back Allie!  I missed you.  Happy 1st Anniversary, that's awesome!  You have a lot to celebrate this year.  Mendocino is so beautiful.  I've been there only one time for a friend's wedding a few years back.  I have a pic on my cube wall of DH and me at one of the wineries on the way.  Gorgeous landscape.  San Franc - gotta love those micro climates! LOL!  I do love the city.  One of my girlfriends and I are planning a day trip there either in a couple of weeks or early Oct.  Maybe if you're around we could meet!  I'll keep you posted.

For pics - you have to go to Photobucket.com or some other website and join (free) and you can upload photos there.  Once you do that, there are codes under the pics, I clicked on link options and then I copied the code for thumbnail photo under the first option.  Then you come here and click on the picture icon to the left of the smiley and then paste the code into the first box (I also put it in the 2nd box, was confused), but it worked!   Also at the top of the bco website, there is a help button that describes how to do it I think.  I'm afraid to click off now, or I'll lose this post!