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  • bethr
    bethr Member Posts: 259
    edited October 2010

    Hi All,

    I had to respond..  Something's wrong with this picture..  You all seem to have happy marriages and from what I've read, wonderful husbands and you have little or no mojo.  I, on the other hand, am pathetically single and still have ALOT of mojo.  Unfortunately, right now, I have no one to mojo with!!!  lol...   It just doesn't seem fair.  I'm praying that you all find some mojo!!!  and that I find someone to mojo with!!! 

    The Sun is out in CA today!!!  And Chris, you couldn't have put it any better, God allowed me to wake up this morning and I too, am greatful!!!

    Have a wonderful day all!

    Beth

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited October 2010

    BethP..have  great get away. We stayed at the Jasper Park lodge and loved it the best of all the CP hotels..Enjoy..relax..

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited August 2013

    Enjoy every minute of it, Beth.  My husband and oldest son are going fishing for the weekend.  I love when they get to spend time together.  BUT that leaves me running the boys to  2 soccer games, football game, soccer tournament, football playoff game, hayride/corn maze, church, and then football party by myself!  I think he needs to take me out to dinner on Monday!!

    Beth R...you are too funny!!

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited October 2010

    Beth R: Maybe it's the men in our life that are causing low MOJO...I was blaming the tamoxifen..lol! Enjoy the sunshine and maybe you'll find a little piece of California lovin'!

    Chris: Sounds like a busy weekend and yes...DH should spring for a nice dinner for you!

    Francine: I am so looking forward to Jasper Park Lodge. It is a beautiful time of year to go there.

    Hugs

    Beth P

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  • Luv2sing
    Luv2sing Member Posts: 145
    edited October 2010

    I have to agree ... I'm grateful too. Laughing

    I'm sitting here giggling at the comments on the 'mojo'.  Some days I do and some days I don't.  My hubby is a prostate ca survivor and two-time back surgery person, so our activities were already limited.  Guess we're made for each other.

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  • Luv2sing
    Luv2sing Member Posts: 145
    edited August 2013

    Hubby & I at a Fish FryI'm trying to post a picture, so bear with me ....

    Hubby and me" Hubby & me" at a Fish Fry two weeks ago (Oct. 2010)

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited October 2010

    Raymon,

    You and your hubby look so goooooooood..What a difference  a year  makes..

    What a handsome couple you two make..

    Hugs,

    Francine 

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  • Luv2sing
    Luv2sing Member Posts: 145
    edited October 2010

    Thanks Francine!  I know right ... my hubby is sitting here amazed.  He swears my hair has grown since this picture was taken .. LOL!  Now that I think I've got a handle on this uploading picture thing I'll be sharing more on the site.  I'm supposed to be getting my clothes squared away for Homecoming tomorrow, so I guess I have to get off this computer.  We're expecting sunshine, but it will be chilly.  Everyone have a great weekend!

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited October 2010

    Great pic, Raymon...you both look so happy and HEALTHY!!!

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited October 2010

    Raymon: Beautiful picture!

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  • bethr
    bethr Member Posts: 259
    edited October 2010
    Raymon...  You and your hubby look Marvelous!!!!Smile
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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited October 2010

     Hi ladies,

    How is everybody doing. Wonderful warm weather here in NYC.

    BethR..Where are you ..Still in rainy California working your a... off. Did you see your friend ?

    BethP,So how was Jasper Park Lodge. I remember eating and having a view of the Edith Clavell Mountain.

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • Luv2sing
    Luv2sing Member Posts: 145
    edited October 2010

    Thank you EVERYONE!  We've learned how to put on our best faces and take on the world. Cool

    Our weather has been going back and forth.  We left the house Saturday morning bundled up and by that afternoon we were peeling off layers of clothing because it was so warm.  All in all it was a great day for homecoming and we won the game.  Tailgaters were everywhere, music, food, fun and reunions galore.  I was exhausted but took home some nice memories.

    Hope others were able to enjoy some good weather, if not, I hope you were able to enjoy some "me" time.

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  • bethr
    bethr Member Posts: 259
    edited October 2010

    Hi all,

    I got back to Maryland on Sunday.  What a long day!  I was beat!  Unfortunately I wasn't able to see my friend.  She's having a rough time of it right now and just couldn't make it.  So, I took a tour of LA.  The tour was O.K.  It was a great way to kill time! 

    Hope all's well with everyone.

     Beth

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited October 2010

    Francine: Jasper Park Lodge was beautiful. You can't beat the Fairmont hotels. The lodge is very rustic and surounded by the majestic rrocky mountains. Our room overlooked the lake. The lodge was built in 1915. Movies were filmed there in the 30's and 40's starring such stars as Bing Crosby, Mariln Monroe and Jimmy Stewart. Bing Crosby loved the lodge so much that they have a room named after him. He won the Jasper Park Lodge Golf Tournamnet in 1947. The King and Queen of England have stayed there too. The main building was burnt in a fire and rebuilt to its original state. It's very casual with fabulous food and such a relaxing unpretentious environment.

    Beth R: Do you have to go back to LA again?

    Weather here is at the freezing point and we had a bit of snow yesterday. I'm not a fan of winter so we'll be taking a trip to the Mayan Riveria at the end of January. In the meantime....I will buncdle up and suck it up...lol

    Hugs

    Beth P

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited October 2010

    hi ladies,

    BethP..glad you enjoyed your time at theJasper Park  Lodge.Great history lesson for us too. It was my favorite Fairmont hotel on our trip..I bet you can't wait for Mexico. Are you going with the same friends?

    BethR ..Are you back East for good? ..Too bad you missed your friend..

    Tanasha- how are you doing?

    Tomorrow is my husbands birthday. We will see a Broadway show. Million Dollar Quartet..and out for dinner in Rockefeller Center. Weather not looking that good . but I am optimistic ..

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited October 2010

    Francine: Happy Birthday to you DH. Have a great dinner....Rockefeller Center...sounds good. Yes we are going to Mexico with the same group. Lots of laughs!

    Hugs

    BethP

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  • bethr
    bethr Member Posts: 259
    edited October 2010

    Hi All,

    Francine - I hope you and your husband enjoyed your night out!  Hopefully the weather wasn't too miserable. 

    BethP - Mexico will be such a nice break from Winter.  I've never minded Winter very much and actually like it when it snows.  But I know it's most likely no where near as hard as your Winters must be.

    Well I'm supposed to go back to CA one more time, but right now I don't know when that will be.  It's nice in the area I'm working in, about an hour north of LA.  So anyway, I'm back at working at home for this project...  ugh!

    Have a wonderful day all!

    Beth

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  • nasharayne
    nasharayne Member Posts: 139
    edited October 2010

    Hello ladies,

    It seems everyone is doing good. I'm in the home stretch.....the 3rd trimester. I guess I better get that nursery set up. I'm such a slacker I will probably be doing it after she gets here. At least I have a co-sleeper to buy me more time.

    I plan to get some pictures done soon so, I will post when I get them.

    Not to brag but, our weather is still pretty good in North Carolina  - 70s - 80s, but, I don't know how long it will last.

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited October 2010

    Tanasha: So glad to hear that you are doing well. Wow...third trimester already...where does the time go? Have fun setting up the nursery. Looking forward to some pictures. Any names picked out yet? How is your Mom doing?

    Hugs

    Beth P

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  • ChrisC433
    ChrisC433 Member Posts: 553
    edited October 2010

    Tanasha...I am so excited for you.  The time does fly (especially when you're not the one pregnant!).  New beginnings are starting with you.  It gives us such hope and joy at the end of this journey!  I had 4 boys, so setting up a nursery for a little girl would be awesome....where do you live, I can be there in a day!!!

    Take care all....

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  • 7timewinner
    7timewinner Member Posts: 183
    edited October 2010

    Hi, everyone!

    Checking in again, this time with some tips that might be helpful to others.

    I had *very* severe joint pain from taking Arimidex and then Femara (staying with this for now). Doctor kept repeating the "ibuprofen" mantra, but it was really not helping that much. My yoga instructor suggested I try eliminating wheat and dairy from my diet, as these foods tend to cause inflammation in the body, which in turn causes joint pain (among many other issues). 

    Well, I gave it a shot...and within 3 weeks, my pain was greatly reduced. It's not gone, but it is *significantly* better. One note: in the second week, the pain intensified to the worst it's ever been. But I stuck with it, and the following week...sweet relief.

    I've even tested this theory by eating wheat and dairy again and indeed, the pain worsened when I did, and was reduced again when I stopped. 

    Also, I was struggling to get my eyebrows and lashes to grow back to their pre-chemo state. But I did not want to try Latisse, out of concern for the advertised side effects. But I found a product online that works VERY well, is cheap, and has no side effects to my knowledge. All ingredients are listed on the website. Soy and parabens are in the formula, in case some are trying to avoid them. But within only 2 weeks, I saw very noticable darkening and thickening. 

    http://www.skinactives.com/product/detail.aspx?prodID=154 

    I hope this info is of some value to everyone, and I hope you are are well!

    Peace,

    Nadine

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  • Alyad
    Alyad Member Posts: 817
    edited October 2010

    Thanks for the info on wheat and dairy Nadine. I'm not taking any antihormonals, tho I am "supposed" to be. I've been wanting to eliminate both wheat and dairy bc I likely have systemic candida (yeast) overgrowth.

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  • Luv2sing
    Luv2sing Member Posts: 145
    edited October 2010

    Hello Everyone!

    Tanasah - May God's blessings be upon you.

    Talking about eyebrowns ... I started taking Biotin because of an old post on this board and my hair (ALL OVER) has grown like crazy.  I have discovered I can no longer eat pork or beef.  Had a terrible episode after eating sausage.  The funny thing is I knew it all along but kept trying to blame it on other things.  It's all for the best. Cool Now if I can just get up enough energy to walk everything will be wonderful!

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  • bethr
    bethr Member Posts: 259
    edited October 2010

    Hi All,

    Tanasha - so glad to hear things are going well.  Keep us all posted!

    Nadine - Great info!  Thanks so much!

    Raymon - Great info!  And you will walk!  I know it! 

     It's a beautiful day here in Maryland.  I LOVE FALL!!

    My best to you all!

     Beth

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited October 2010

    Hi ladies,

    Hope all had a good weekend.

    Nadine..good info my eyelashes have not really come back either. Eyebrows I just use a pencil ..

    Tanasha..great all is going well. waiting for some photos.

    Bethr..welcome back to the East Coast. Hard to keep track of you.

    Happy Halloween..

    Hugs,

    Francine

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited October 2010

    ladies,

    Got this email and thought some of you might like to watch it.

    About 136 former cheerleaders got together to do a dance routine to benefit "Susan G. Komen for the Cure" (Breast Cancer).     Each time someone views the video, United Healthcare will make a donation to the Komen organization.       Their goal is to get a million hits, which will lead to $100K raised.         Please can you take a moment to watch the video - and, just as important, pass this link onto your network of friends, family and colleagues?   It benefits a very important cause!  
         Take care .
       www.KomenPhiladelphia.org/Video   

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited October 2010

    Happy Halloween Ladies!

    Nadine: great tips...thanks and BTW your pic is beautiful...such a lovely smile and hair too!

    Francine: thanks for the link. That was great...indeed...an important cause! Where was your avatar pic taken? Water in the background...New York?

    Dayla" I see you are er+. Why did you opt out of hormonals? I've been knocking my head wondering what the heck I'm taking them for...lol

    Chris: 4 Boys...My mother had 4 boys and then me...care to try again...lol?

    Raymon: Your hair is amazing.  

    Beth R: I love Fall too. It was cool last week and overcast but we have had a glorious weekend of warmer weather and lots of sunshine. It's a perfect night for the little trick or treaters.

    Hugs to all!

    Beth P

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  • crusader1
    crusader1 Member Posts: 1,222
    edited November 2010

    Hi ladies,

    November is here. My this year sure is going fast.

    My new avatar was taken on the Queen Mary 2..Look carefully and one can see the Statue of Liberty.Almost?

    Glad all are doing well.

    Big day here tomorrow in the USA..election day. Will watch our grand daughter ..lots of fun..

    Hugs,

    Francine 

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  • pickle
    pickle Member Posts: 1,409
    edited November 2010

    Francine: Yes the time is flying. November is getting off to a beautiful start here. Fairly mild weather and wonderful sunshine. Big election day tomorrow. I love watching all the political action in the US. We are a bit less engaged here with our politics I think.

    Have fun with your grandaughter

    Hugs

    Beth P

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