I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

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  • 208sandy
    208sandy Member Posts: 2,610
    edited August 2011

    Shirley:

    You have come on this thread many times and each time you stir things up - you also keep telling us you're not going to post here anymore - that might be the best idea at least for now.

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  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Member Posts: 6,944
    edited August 2011

    I'm not afraid to say on an open forum, but Shirley, it was you that copied and posted a post I had made on the other site here.  A post that was taken out of context to make me look guilty of something that was later confirmed by your own webmistress had not even happened.  You know what I'm talking about.  That was a few weeks after my surgery and it harmed me, emotionally and physically.  I'm over that now, but I was not yet fully recovered....still am not.

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  • Wabbit
    Wabbit Member Posts: 1,592
    edited August 2011

    I can agree with the 'never mind' ... best idea you've ever had Shirley ... how about we just go with that! 

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  • YramAL
    YramAL Member Posts: 1,651
    edited August 2011

    "The lady doth protest too much, methinks." 

    William Shakespeare-Hamlet 

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  • Enjoyful
    Enjoyful Member Posts: 3,591
    edited August 2011

    I talked with HL tonight for a bit before her DH confiscated the phone and sent her to bed.  She sounds terrific!  Not quite back to normal, but our wonderful funny friend is recovering quite nicely. 

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  • thenewme
    thenewme Member Posts: 1,611
    edited August 2011

    I'm grateful that I have *REAL* and *GENUINE* friends I can count on, whether we agree politically or not, and I'd certainly never remain friends with someone who would dedicate an entire sham (breast cancer support - bah!) website to crude, insulting, name-calling, hate mongering, and cruel head games. Your website is not a secret.  It's a disgusting hate-filled cesspool.  Yes, I know you call me "thesameoldme" over there and poke fun of me and others here.  I'd be embarrassed to call anyone there a "friend."  You know what they say about having friends like that -who needs enemies?

    Are you freakin' serious that you think the review site could be good therapy or a game???!!!  Wow. I posted there, as here, using the same username and identity.  I'm far more real and genuine than to play those games.

    Wow. Wow. Wow.

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  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Member Posts: 6,944
    edited August 2011

    I'm so glad to hear that E.  Please send her my love!

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  • 208sandy
    208sandy Member Posts: 2,610
    edited August 2011

    E - thanks for the update - big hug to HL (and to you too).

    Sandy

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  • Wabbit
    Wabbit Member Posts: 1,592
    edited August 2011

    E ... now that's the kind of thing we want to hear!  Did you, your Mom or your Aunt have any damage from the hurricane?

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  • CherrylH
    CherrylH Member Posts: 1,077
    edited August 2011

    Good news. Thanks, E. I wish Ducky would check in.

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  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Member Posts: 6,944
    edited August 2011

    She probably has no electricity.

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  • Enjoyful
    Enjoyful Member Posts: 3,591
    edited August 2011

    Hugs back 208sandy!

    I told HL of the chorus of well-wishes and love and she was greatly appreciative.  She was also not happy that she missed the earthquake!

    As a recipient of a rival website member's two-faced b.s., I think you'll all excuse me if I look at them with suspicion and a jaded eye.

    Happy Monday night, everyone.  Beautiful evening here!

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  • Enjoyful
    Enjoyful Member Posts: 3,591
    edited August 2011

    WR - NO damage at all!  Amazing, isn't it?

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  • AnnNYC
    AnnNYC Member Posts: 4,484
    edited August 2011

    Hugs to Libby! 

    E, that's so great!  Thank you for reporting.  Amazing no damage to your mom and aunt's homes!

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  • Wabbit
    Wabbit Member Posts: 1,592
    edited August 2011

    And good ... very, very good!

    blue ... hope your shoulder gets to feeling better Kiss

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  • Alpal
    Alpal Member Posts: 1,785
    edited August 2011

    E, so glad you got to talk with HL and thrilled that she sounded so good. What a relief that your mom and aunt's homes had no damage. My SIL's mom lives in nice civilized Cambridge, Mass and has had no power since Saturday afternoon. Irene was a fickle bitch!

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  • duckyb1
    duckyb1 Member Posts: 13,369
    edited August 2011

    SHE'S BAAAAAACCCCCKKK....................................Ladies.......your good wishes and prayers worked..................the shore house was fine, didn't even lose electricity...............good news with so much in the fridge down there............................the worst thing was a lot of leaves in the pool..............I could not belive my eyes................I was holding my breath as we approached the street.................Oh and a trash can in the pool................

    It was beautiful down there, a perfect day............we only stayed a short time, then checked my 2 sons homes in North Wildwood, then went to Sam's on the boardwalk for pizza, then to the "bulkhead" to see the ocean at its best, and then back home.........................I can't belive I was so fortunate......................My son took me down.........we left at 7am, and got home around 3......................the traffic coming toward the shore was unbelievable..............everyone checking their places or continuing their interrupted vacations...................People say "too much hype".............I disagree.................had that storm been as bad as they expected and not warned people.................they would have gotten chewed out for that...........you can't please everyone..................for the inconvience it caused.........I truely belive it saved lives had it been worse............you never know, who can truely predict the weather..............

    I'm so grateful my both homes survived..................thanks again ladies....................your the best.

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  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Member Posts: 6,944
    edited August 2011

    That is good news ducky.

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  • CherrylH
    CherrylH Member Posts: 1,077
    edited August 2011

    Ducky, great news. I can go to bed now. Did you find the vodka?

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  • crazy4carrots
    crazy4carrots Member Posts: 5,324
    edited August 2011

    Whew, Ducky!  You'll sleep well tonight, I'm sure!  And so glad to hear E's Mom and Aunt also had good fortune with their dwellings.

    As for the "over-hype" of Irene -- tell that to the folks in upstate NY, Vermont and Quebec!   They're in dire straits with flooding and roads and bridges washed away.Cry 

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  • Alpal
    Alpal Member Posts: 1,785
    edited August 2011

    Ducky - what wonderful news. Been thinking about you all day.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2011

    Glad your places all survived Ducky and Sunflowers! Whew!!!

    Anne.............wowwwww weeeeee lady!!! I luv luv the calander shot. What an absolute fun shot!

    Big smiles on my face seeing Alaska Deb!!! Loved that lady, loved that face......xo

    Blue, did you ride to many wild rollercoasters at the ex???? Hope the arm gets better!

    Ahhhh ladies I can't wait, 3 more work days then 6 days off! Yay!!! I sure need it. Work has been so stressful latley!

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  • jancie
    jancie Member Posts: 2,631
    edited August 2011

    E - so good to get an update on HL tonight.

    Blue - sure hope you get to feeling better.  Seems like  you have had more bad days than good days lately and dang if someone isn't trying to ruin your day again!  Wow!  Will it ever end?

    Ducky - glad to hear all is well and that you checked in.

    Cindy - I am with you on the meds to sleep tonight.  I didn't sleep well last night either but if I take a lorazepam there is no way I will be able to wake up by 8 am tomorrow so tonight has to be an ambien night instead.

    Busy day - saw the Urologist and yes, I have glomurulations on my bladder wall as I figured by the pictures she gave my dh after surgery.  She had me taking CystoProtek which hasn't done a darn thing so she prescribed me something else and said she normally doesn't prescribe this particular medication because it is so expensive and asked me if I had good drug coverage.

    I went to Target to see how much it was out of pocket and the lady said for 3 months it would be $1,078.00 - no that is not a typo.  I asked her "with my insurance?" and I guess she didn't get my question the first time, checked it again and it is only $110 for 3 months.  However, I need to get my liver function tested first before I start taking it.

    Went to group support meeting and the plastic surgeon was there to give a presentation on all types of reconstruction - Robert Ferguson - he used to be at MD Anderson in Houston.  There are only 2 surgeons here that do DIEP and he is one of them.  He was so very nice - spent 1-1/2 hours giving his presentation with a wonderful slide show and then we had time to ask personal questions - he did this on his own personal time.

    Then to Petco and Target for food/drinks so long day and no time to play on the computer.  Tomorrow isn't looking much better.

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  • jancie
    jancie Member Posts: 2,631
    edited August 2011

    I looked at the website of Amber and her children and it brought tears to my eyes.  She was such a beautiful woman and her children have really grown up the past couple of years.

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  • AnnNYC
    AnnNYC Member Posts: 4,484
    edited August 2011

    Ducky!!!!!!!  I'm so thrilled for you!!!  And I completely agree that the storm was not over-hyped. 

    Cindy and Jancie -- wishing you both a good night's sleep.  Jancie -- whew about the med costs!  Hope you're cleared to take it and it clears things up for you.

    Blue, hope your shoulder feels better tomorrow -- sleep tight!

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  • 1Athena1
    1Athena1 Member Posts: 6,696
    edited August 2011

    'Morning, everyone - I missed a lot last night - mostly great news.

    HL, it will pass, it will, it will, it will. Every step is a step forward. Sending you a kiss. Regrets at missing the earthquake - a good sign, imo.

    Ducky, what a sign of relief. I am glad you can breathe now. So we all survived - good. :-)

    I think I slept about 9 hours last night - an unexpected record for the summer, I think. Still stressed out but rested.

    Blue, I echo everyone's wishes for your shoulder. 

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  • BarbaraA
    BarbaraA Member Posts: 7,378
    edited August 2011

    Ducky, great news about your house.

    I slept about 9 hours also. Needed that.

    Hoping HL continues her recovery in her usual great humor.

    Everyone have a fine day today.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2011

    HL - yeah, this will date me, but I have this urge to yell  "You, GO GIRL." And meanwhile, when you're feeling better, we can't wait to hear your side of the "20 hours" story.

    Ducky- whew!  What relief you must feel.  The stress of the tension is so exhausting, hope the relief has turned to sustaining JOY!  This has been quite a year for Mother Nature.  And, no I don't think the storm was "over hyped."  

    Just a mile from me, friends are now trying to clear MUD out of their first floor, not basement, but first floor kitchens, main rooms.  Normally quiet little "creeks" became RAGING torrents, and the Connecticut River still hasn't crested. There may be evacuations in Northampton MA,  and thats a fairly good sized city for MA.

    Friends north of me, still in MA, just south of VT  were evacuated.  Many areas of VT are now "islands" no way to get from one town to another.

    Not going to comment on anyone's trying to stir things up here.  Thank goodness the Moderators at BCO stepped in, and separated the Complementary and Holistic Forum, and kept the Alternative Forum as a separate place.  That, and their increased Moderation, should prevent anyone from finding a RANT against chemotherapy like the  "Don't Do It" thread from appearing on any Active List where some newly diagnosed women might find it.  That is women with bc being responsible and caring about their fellow bc "sisters."

    If women from other websites don't understand or appreciate the peer review at BCO, then it's surprising they still post here. If some see it as "mind your own business" then too, I expect those women don't understand the sense of community, and responsibility for community many women do feel. 

    Thanks again to thenewme for her clarity, and understanding of the values we share with many of the women here.

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  • AnneW
    AnneW Member Posts: 4,050
    edited August 2011

    Thanks for all the compliments, friends! It's weird--sometimes I blush when I see that photo, and other times I laugh out loud that I really did it! I'm usually only an exhibitionist when I've had too much to drink.

    Blue, I hope your arm is better. What's up with that?? BTW, the clinic I'm doing the calendar fundraiser for is also very progressive with PD therapy. Two of the "models" in the calendar have PD, and I've seen big improvements in their movement from the "BIG" exercises and therapy. (The clinic's founder's DH had PD.)

    Things were so nice and calm here for a while. Please, let's not let RP or Shirley (or anyone, for that matter) push our buttons. It's not even an issue about standing up for ourselves--there's no listening or change of behavior. So, ignore. I don't use the ignore button, but I will not be baited into another argument that only goes from bad to worse.

    Happy Tuesday, everyone. See you tonight at the B&G!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited August 2011

    Thanks, Anne.  You're right, of course, we don't have to "defend" ourselves, and thank yuo for sayiing it.  I'm "older" - and I really think my knee jerk reaction is to "protect" when I see other women being attacked.  THANK YOU.  You are right.  I know you are. 

    Back to our regular programming:

    BLUE - your shoulder, physical therapy?  I ever think of it, but when the SE's of Arimidex hit me so hard in the first 3 months, I went to a physical therapist, and she honesly HEALED my hands.  Gave me exercises I still do, and made such a positive difference.  I know it is SO different with PD, but have you thought of trying therapy?  Hope something helps, SOOOOOOOOOON.  S

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