MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN 40-60ish
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I was going to guess window blinds, but then someone said fan and since they do seem to be at different heights that makes sense so I have no idea what it is....pretty material whatever it is.
Happy 4th of July to all you middle-aged women. I am headed to my father's with the smallest of the dogs since he is my sidekick. Am hoping my dad doesn't want to go to the fireworks and will just be content going to the band concert in the park. No rain predicted so knowing him, he will want to do it all.
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Valerie, those were VERY powerful words!!! Thanks for posting them. So, the end is just a new beginning really....makes sense. That's why I've never used the term 'new normal'. If it's normal, there is no point in saying 'new'. But! I do hate the term 'it is what it is'. I find that a defeatist term. You just sit back and let life happen to you and you don't have to do anything in return. Nope!! I want to live my life, not watch my life!!
Good to see you Annette!!!
Marybe, how sad we have to pace ourselves against the old people, eh???? I live in a 'lifestyle community' and the old people sure move around a LOT more than me!!
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That was perfect Val.
So the funniest thing happened last night, well this a.m. really. My twins' friend's bday is today too. Since all their friends are in the just legal year party was at midnight in a bar. I wasn't gonna go but ma DL has to work today so she wanted me to so she could spend at least part of my bday with me. She made me where one of those stupid light up kiss the bday girl pins and kept turning it on when I turned it off. Well toward the end of the night some guy comes over with two shotsone for me and one for him lol. He said he'd been wanting to buy me a drink all night. The look on DS and DD faces was AWESOME. It totally freaked them out. -
Val, your words moved me. Thanks! Hi Annette.
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Hey, party girl, reesie, I like that idea of starting the birthday at midnight. I'll have to do that, if only I can manage to stay awake that late on my next one I don't know if you like watermelon (you wrote something about a watermelon pie) but I always get some watermelon at the store for the 4th. If you aren't crazy about the flavor, I think you will at least enjoy my virtual carving of this watermelon; but I also made a cake because it looked cute.
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I'll be back in a few hours with to reveal just what the weekend mystery pic is. See page 412, and get your last minute guesses in.
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window blinds
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Val I watched in Plain Site too and really thought about what she said, it is well said and we all have to face changes, the death of a child, a divorce you didn't want or see coming, your children leaving the state, losing our job, battling disease, cancer doing things we never thought we would or have to do but now is our reality. My motto is the only thing consistent is change!! Many of the changes bring positive things others bring changes we need to deal with. Hope you are doing better, PM or e-mail me if you want still have not found you on FB.
Barb-58 I agree we want to live our life, sometimes that means figuring our how to do things differntly so we can enjoy the things the mean the most or the things we have to do. It has been a challenge this year for me to realize I can't do what I used to so how do I maintain my energy and accomlpish the things I have to and want to. Somethings have to give but in long run I know that feeling better is possible if I learn my own balance.
El wonderful cake trying to bite into it!!
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JeanH - I sent you a PM on the rads question.
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I love that intricate carving Elimar.
I think that the mystery pic just might be beach chairs folded and stacked next to each other.
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No picture!!!
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karen1956, not sure what is going on because I can still se it there.
Mystery Pic: I can't show more of the pic, because it's only one that I found on the internet. Like some of the others, it is only showing part of what it is and it is a close up AND WE HAVE A WINNER! It's Barbe1956. That is the bellows of an accordian, a customized model (the flowery look.) I could look at it and see all of the other answers making sense too...good guesses. Barbe, your turn to post one next Sat.
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E I love watermelon. But not watermelon flavored stuff like candy. That watermelon looks awesome.
In the Poconos today visiting my brother, his family, and my Mom. We're celebratin the 4th on the 3rd here
. Thanks for all the birthday wishes everyone.
Joni, VM is home getting my house ready for my return later. I'll send him over to you when he's done. -
I could have used Virtual Man today. Had to clean house - somethng I haven't done myself in over 8 years. Last week, my housekeeper quit and moved to Iowa of all places. This was a no notice thing so I am tired. Not cooking tonight - going out the DH and friends to a new Olive Garden that just opened. I love Italian!
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HAPPY BDAY REESIE!!!! And you must have still got "IT" gettin' a drink from a perfect stranger! You go girl!
An accordian??????? Wow - who'd a thunk it? well I guess barbe did! I hope I never win cuz I can't seem to post pics to save my life! I guess I'll just make outlandish guesses forever.
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Jenn3 so sorry you were sick on your bday, what a bummer
Well I missed getting on in time for the picture guess. I'll have to be more on the ball next weekend.
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Thanks Marlegal,
I am about 7weeks out so I guess clearing the symptoms...so exicted when Chemo was done forgot Se did not magically stop immediately.
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I lost now I want watermelon cake. Good job Barb
Was real tired today now I can'nt sleep. Took pm stuff hope it will help. -
Marlegal-We are neighbors. Where did you have your treatments done. I went to Univ of Penn for surgery and my med onc is there. Currently doing rads at crozer.
Was wondering how long after treatments will I have a mamo. My right breast is still very hard. I am now thinking, wow, I sure hope this lump is scar tissue or something to that nature and not cancer again.
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Well, except for the fact that e added 2 years to my age...
...born in 1958 not '56, I will gladly accept the trophy for next week!Sue, we're all hoping with you!!!! Keep us posted.
LOVE watermelon. Should have it's own food group.
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Barbe, I wrote to karen1956 in that same post, so I gave you her birth year. Ooops!
suebak, I, too, suffered from "rock boob," during and after rads. It's a combination from rads inflamation and what I call micro-scarring all over from the rads, plus surgical scar tissue, plus some truncal lymphadema.* Mine lasted 6-9 mos. after I finished rads til it got is proper middle-aged sag back.
*When I say lymphdema here, I don't mean like the problem some women have because they had a lot of nodes taken, that spreads down the arm and they get the special sleeves for. What I mean is that our lymphatic channels got severed by the surgery and a minor fluid build-up stays in the chest for a while til some channels are healed or remade. If you learn and do that light stroke lymphatic massage, it will help resolve the firmness a little quicker.
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Have a great 4th everyone!
Happy Birthday Joni! -
Eph, You cannot believe how many "bakeries" have just opened in my neighborhood in thast last two weeks. And they are in tents. And all the pastries have cool names, like "Nutty Monkey" and "Honey Bees," even if I can only read the half of them that are in English. All the "cakes" are wrapped up nicely and have colorful packaging. I knew a many guests would show up here today for your birthday, so I picked out a nice big one. The only problem was, when I asked if they had some birthday candles to go on top of it, they looked at me funny, which I don't get 'cause it's not like I mentioned your age or anything.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLOW OUT!
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Love it E! Thanks-when I 1st looked at it I thought it was made from atomic fireball candies which I'm addicted to & I was wondering how you knew that cause I don't think I've ever confessed to it. Then I put on my glasses !
My mom & I just went and saw the new Tom Hanks/Julia Roberts movie. Very cute!
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I have many test this week I pray all goes well. I have been very week and sore but will get through all of this.
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lynniea, all good results for you this week.
jo, Happy Anniversary that is not a cancerversary.
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lynniea - will bethinking of you this week and there in spirit
amen to that elimar! you go jojo
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Lyneia good luck with all your test. I hope you get positive results.
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Lynneia - Crossing fingers for good results this week. Sorry you are not feeling well but yes you will get through this.
You need a great big group hug!!!
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